The Breast Lift procedure has helped many women find renewed body confidence after experiencing breast sagging. The breasts, like the rest of the body, are not immune to the effects of gravity, lifestyle, genetics, or fluctuations in weight–all of which may contribute to causing premature sagging. Women with breast sagging often feel self-conscious of their breasts, particularly in intimate situations. Through the breast lift procedure the breasts are lifted to a more youthful and perky positioning. It is important to note that the breast lift procedure when performed on its own does not enhance the size or fullness of the […]
Breast Reconstruction on the East Coast—But a Worldwide Mission
At [primary_practice], breast reconstruction is one of our primary missions. This doesn’t mean we turn a blind eye to aesthetic plastic surgery—not by any means. But breast reconstruction done well takes a certain commitment and certain degree of specialization. This is, in part, because a good percentage of breast reconstruction techniques involve microsurgery in order to transport blood vessels. But it’s also because breast reconstruction can be a particularly sensitive procedure coming, as it often does, during a chaotic, trying time in a woman’s life. For many patients, breast reconstruction is a […]
Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which the fat is removed from beneath the skin using a hollow metal tube. The tube is able to isolate and remove excess fatty tissue. This procedure is also known as “lipoplasty”, or “suction-assisted lipectomy”, and is typically used to remove excess fat in areas where the overlying skin has good tone and traditional methods of weight-loss are ineffective.
Typical areas of the body in which liposuction is used include the upper arms, neck, buttocks, hips, thighs, flanks, and abdomen. Weight gain in these areas can be due to a number of factors, such as […]
Mastectomies have been in the news a lot recently, since actress Angelina Jolie revealed in an op-ed that she wrote for the New York Times that she had recently undergone the procedure. With the growing awareness of breast cancer among today’s society, mastectomies are becoming a more popular option for women who carry a high risk of developing this disease. Mastectomy refers to a surgical procedure that either partially or fully removes one or both breasts. It’s most commonly associated with breast cancer, and while it is usually done to treat the disease, it is now being done prophylactically, or […]
Mentoplasty, or genioplasty is a surgical procedure in which the chin is reshaped in order to improve the proportions of one’s facial features. There are different methods for accomplishing this, usually involving placing an implant to increase the size of smaller, less defined chins, or bone surgery to reduce the size of larger chins. Mentoplasty is sometimes used to correct a birth defect or serious facial injury, but is usually just for those who want to have more balanced facial features.
Chin implants are placed directly on the jawbone. The implants are made of silicone, and have a very natural look […]
Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which the fat is removed from beneath the skin using a hollow metal tube. The tube is able to isolate and remove excess fatty tissue. This procedure is also known as “lipoplasty”, or “suction-assisted lipectomy”, and is typically used to remove excess fat in areas where the overlying skin has good tone and traditional methods of weight-loss are ineffective.
Typical areas of the body in which liposuction is used include the upper arms, neck, buttocks, hips, thighs, flanks, and abdomen. Weight gain in these areas can be due to a number of factors, such as […]
Dermabrasion is a minor surgical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed in order to give the skin a smoother, more even look. The procedure usually requires a topical anesthetic and mild sedation, usually given orally approximately 30 minutes prior to surgery. The procedure is usually done to remove deep facial wrinkles, deep acne scarring, or other facial scars, and is usually performed in the outpatient setting or in the office. Dermabrasion can also be used to remove pre-cancerous growths. The procedure has a long lasting effect by promoting skin collagen thickening, thereby giving a more youthful […]
Nose Surgery, or rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the appearance of the nose. It can also improve nasal function by modifying the nasal passages. It is usually performed because the patient feels that their nose does not fit in with the proportions of other facial structures, or because the nasal passages are suffering from a deviation.
Often referred to as a “nose job,” rhinoplasty involves making incisions inside of the nose, and in some cases, making incisions along the crease of the nose. By doing so, the plastic surgeon will create an aesthetically pleasing, harmonious, and functional nose. The […]
A neck lift, or Platysmaplasty, is a procedure in which excess skin is removed from around the neck, and the remaining skin is repositioned and tightened. The desired effect of this surgery is to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, and give the neck a more youthful appearance with a sharper angle beneath the chin. Platysmaplasty can be performed without having any other plastic surgical procedure performed on the face, although it is often performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as a face lift or liposuction. Factors that can affect the appearance of your neck over time include aging, heredity, […]
Many women who have had breast reconstruction surgery choose to have nipple reconstruction as well. Nipple reconstruction is a surgical procedure, which involves the rearrangement of skin on the reconstructed breast in order to simulate the appearance of a nipple. There are different methods of nipple reconstruction, and the right method can be determined for you by examining the quality of your skin tissue, the placement of any scars on the breast, and whether or not you will have the areola reconstructed as well.
An old method of nipple reconstruction involved taking a piece of the nipple from the other breast, […]
