Lip Augmentation consists of injections, and is considered a non-surgical, cosmetic procedure. It involves the injection of collagen, fat, or other medical-grade substances in order to create the appearance of thicker, fuller lips. The procedure can also be used to reduce fine lines around the mouth. This procedure is not permanent, as the substances injected into the lips are eventually absorbed into the body. In order to maintain the appearance of augmented lips, patients should repeat this process as determined by your doctor. The procedure takes place as an outpatient basis, and is normally performed with local anesthesia and mild […]
Body Contouring surgery usually consists of a single procedure or series of procedures, organized into various stages, which are designed to remove excess skin and fat, and tighten the loose layer of the body called the fascia, after someone has lost a significant amount of weight. This surgery is typically recommended for those who have lost a minimum 80 pounds, and have achieved a stable weight for at least 6 months. Typically the weight is lost as a result of diet and exercise, or a form of weight loss surgery, most commonly gastric banding or gastric bypass surgery.
When someone loses […]
Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, restores separated or weakened abdominal muscles to the center of the body, tightening the “core” and simultaneously removing excess skin and fat. The result of the surgery is a more youthful appearing stomach that is smooth and firm.
You might be a good candidate for this procedure if:
You have a stable body weight
Excess skin or fat causes you anxiety about your appearance
Your stomach skin is loose or sagging
Your stomach muscles have become weakened (commonly a result of pregnancy)
Abdominoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure, and you should be allowed to leave just a few […]
Mastopexy is a cosmetic surgery which corrects the contour and nipple placement of a woman’s breasts. This surgery is commonly recommended for women with sagging breasts, often caused by pregnancy, aging, gravity, heredity, weight fluctuation, or breast feeding. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin, as well as tightening of the tissue surrounding this area to reshape the breast, and support the new contour.
The surgery typically lasts about one-and-a-half to three hours, and patients should be able to leave the same day as the operation. It is recommended that the patient does not engage in any sort of physical […]
Facial rejuvenation refers to any medical or cosmetic procedure that is applied to the face in order to reduce aging effects, and restore a younger appearance. The term, facial rejuvenation can be applied to cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections, but is most often associated with facelift surgery.
Botox is an alternative method of facial rejuvenation which doesn’t require surgery. Botox is the brand name of a toxin, which when injected in small doses can reduce wrinkles in the face as a result of aging, and create a more youthful look. The effects of these injections can often last for several […]
Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure which reduces the size of larger breasts. The surgery involves the removal of excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin in order to reduce the breasts to a size which better fits the proportions of a woman’s body. The most common cause for women to have a reduction mammaplasty is the need to decrease physical discomfort or pain, caused by the weight of larger or overdeveloped breasts.
There are other causes for a women to seek out breast reduction; both physical and appearance-based. You might be a good candidate for reduction mammaplasty […]
TRAM Flap surgery, (or Transverse Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous), is one of the options for breast reconstruction surgery. There are several different forms of TRAM flap surgery, and they can all be a viable alternative for women who would like to use their own tissue for reconstruction or may have a contraindication to traditional breast implants (ie. Radiation Therapy.)
The Pedicled TRAM Flap procedure involves the use of the rectus abdominus muscles (or “sit-up” muscles) for the reconstruction of the breast. First, an incision is made from one of the patient’s hips to the other. Next, a “flap” of skin, fat tissue, […]
DIEP flap surgery, (Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator) involves taking skin and tissue from the patient’s abdomen in order to recreate a breast. During this surgery, a team of microsurgeons removes small blood vessels in the abdomen and reattaches them in the chest in order to use the abdominal tissue to recreate a breast. These blood vessels are extremely small, generally less than two millimeters in diameter, so it takes a very skilled team to perform the surgery successfully.
As with any major surgery, DIEP flap surgery also has risks. Common risks from major surgeries can include excessive bleeding, infection, the […]
Many people may be unaware that there are three FDA-approved companies that make different kinds of breast implants. These companies are Mentor, Allergan, and Sientra. Here at [primary_practice] we use Mentor products for our breast augmentation surgeries. While it is not necessarily better to choose one brand over another, we are happy with the quality of Mentor’s products, having used them for our patients some time.
Mentor provides quality products for our patients seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction. There are two kinds of Mentor breast implants; memory-gel, and saline filled. In cases of either breast reconstruction or breast augmentation memory-gel implants […]
There are several different factors that can lead to a woman’s decision to have breast augmentation surgery. Some common reasons for this procedure include a woman’s perception that her breasts are underdeveloped, differences in the size of the breasts, and flattened out or empty breasts from pregnancy or breast feeding.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, you may be a candidate for breast augmentation if you experience the following:
You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
Clothes that fit well around your hips are often too large at the bustline
You feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit […]
