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Can Liposuction Be Combined With A Tummy Tuck

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 May 31, 2020
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Do you think that a tummy tuck may be the best solution for your belly bulge?   A tummy tuck is a very popular body contouring procedure, but patients interested in achieving a tighter and more toned midsection often ask their surgeon –  “Can liposuction be combined with a tummy tuck.”

Can Liposuction Be Combined With A Tummy Tuck?

Yes, liposuction can be safely combined with a tummy tuck because they are complementary procedures.    However, it’s important to discuss possible risks and complications with your plastic surgeon.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is designed to remove excess abdominal skin and fat, and tighten the underlying muscles.  In some cases, patients that have a lot of fat in the midsection may need to do liposuction as well to properly tone the area. 

The goal of liposuction is to reshape and refine the body by removing stubborn pockets of fat, which are resistant to diet and exercise.  Different types of liposuction can be performed including tumescent lipo, power-assisted lipo, VASER lipo, and ultrasound-assisted lipo.

Benefits Of Combining Liposuction With A Tummy Tuck

Combining liposuction and a tummy tuck provides more comprehensive body contouring results in the midsection, because liposuction can precisely sculpt the area.

Patients that have excess skin and fat in the abdominal area, as well as muscle laxity, can address all these issues by undergoing both liposuction and abdominoplasty.   Doing both procedures together is also beneficial since it requires only one recovery period.

Would you like to learn more about combining liposuction with a tummy tuck?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in Las Vegas, NV, or surrounding areas, Stile Aesthetics is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.drstile.com, or by calling (702) 329-4962.

Categories : Liposuction

What Can PRP Be Used For

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 April 26, 2020
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What Can PRP Be Used For

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative medical procedure that has now gone mainstream,due to its versatility as a regenerative treatment.   PRP utilizes the power of the body’s natural healing properties to treat a variety of health issues.  Butwhat can PRP be used for?

What Can PRP Be Used For

PRP is enriched with platelets that help the blood to clot.   The plateletsalso contain natural healing agents known as growth factors.  These growth factorscan accelerate healing and regenerate tissue in different areas of the body, including the joints, hair, and skin. The PRP injections used for treatment are prepared from the patient’s blood.

  • PRPfor Joint Pain and Discomfort.  When PRP is injected into the affected joints, the platelets target the damaged tissue and release growth factors that repair tissue and fast-track healing.  PRP therapy relieves the pain associated with joint disorder and improves joint mobility and function.
  • PRP for Hair Loss. PRP combats hair loss by stimulating inactive hair follicles.   A tiny needle is used to inject the PRP serum into the thinning areas of the scalp, and the growth factors regenerate the hair follicles.  PRP therapy alsoincreases hair growth and makes existing hair stronger and thicker.   It typically takes 3 sessions to achieve the desired results.
  • PRP For Skin Rejuvenation.  PRP can rejuvenate dull, tired-looking skin and restore a youthful, glowing complexion.  When PRP is applied to the skin it renews the skin cells and adds subtle volume.  PRP is often combined with microneedling to get more dramatic skin rejuvenation.

Would you like to learn more about PRP?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale by the Sea, Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach & the surrounding areas, Baltic Beauty Centre is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.balticbeautycentre.com or by calling (954) 420-7436.

Categories : Skin Rejuvenation

How Safe is Botox?

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 April 10, 2020
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How Safe is Botox?

Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the US, because each year millions of women and men opt to get botox to smooth away unwanted wrinkles.  Despite the popularity of botox, people are still concerned about possible health risks, so first-time users often ask – How safe is botox. 

What is botox?

Botox is an injectable drug that is used to treat dynamic wrinkles.  It is a brand of botulinum toxin type A, which is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.

Botox injections temporarily block the release of chemical messengers from the nerves to the muscles, and this prevents the injected muscles from contracting.  As a result, the related wrinkles soften and this gives the face a refreshed, youthful appearance.

How Safe Is Botox

Botox was approved by the FDA in 2002 as an aesthetic treatment for crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines in adults.   Since then it has established itself as a safe, effective injectable treatment.

Although botulinum toxin can cause botulism (a type of food poisoning), botox is a highly diluted form of the toxin and is applied in small doses, so it is considered very safe.  

Botox has a very impressive safety record and is safe in both the short and long term, when used in cosmetic dermatology.  Patients may experience mild swelling after botox injections, but few adverse side-effects have been reported.  

In order to ensure safety, patients should only receive botox from a trained, qualified botox provider.

Would you like to learn more about botox?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas, Gonyon Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.drgonyon.com, or by calling (970) 239-3730.

Categories : Botox

What is Coolsculpting?

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 March 22, 2020
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What is Coolsculpting?

Would you like to trim your waistline or lose that double chin?  CoolSculpting can contour these problem areas for you.  CoolSculpting has gained tremendous popularity in recent years because it provides measurable, lasting results. But what exactly is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting Fat Reduction

CoolSculpting is a non-invasive fat reduction treatment that uses freezing technology known as cryolipolysis, to remove stubborn fat from specific areas of the body.  CoolSculpting selectively targets fat cells without harming the surrounding cells and skin.

The CoolSculpting applicator emits very low temperatures that freeze the fat cells and causes them to crystallize.  The fat cells ultimately die and are gradually broken down by the body in the following weeks.

What to expect after treatment?

After CoolSculpting, patients may experience temporary side-effects such as bruising, swelling, and tenderness, but these usually resolve within a few days.

The results of CoolSculpting are not immediate.  Some results can be seen about 2 weeks after treatment, but it may take 3-4 months to see the final results. CoolSculpting removes up to 25% of fat in the treated area.

What areas of the body can CoolSculpting treat?

CoolSculpting is FDA approved for treating the flanks, abdomen, double chin, back fat, bra fat, upper arms, thighs, and beneath the buttocks, which are areas that are typically resistant to diet and exercise.

Benefits of CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is a completely non-surgical treatment that requires no anesthesia or incisions and has very little downtime.  Also, the results gained with CoolSculpting are long-lasting because the treated fat cells are removed from the body for good.

Are you ready to try CoolSculpting to reduce stubborn fat?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Melbourne and Palm Bay, FL areas, The Refinery MedSpa, West Melbourne, FL is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.refinerymedspa.com, or by calling 321-339-1001.

Categories : Chin Enhancement

Is there any scarring with a thigh lift?

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 March 15, 2020
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Is there any scarring with a thigh lift?

Has the skin on your thighs become so loose and flabby, that you’re thinking about having a thigh lift?  If so, scars are probably a big concern for you, so it’s important to ask your plastic surgeon if there is any scarring after a thigh lift.

What is a Thigh Lift?

A thigh lift is a surgical procedure that is done to reshape the inner or outer thighs by removing excess skin and fat.

Is there any scarring with a thigh lift?

Yes, there is scarring with a thigh lift, but the scars will fade over time.  Scars are normal after any type of surgery, because they occur as part of the body’s natural healing response to a skin incision.

The size and location of the scars after a thigh lift will depend on the extent of the procedure, and the surgical technique of the surgeon.  A skilled, experienced plastic surgeon can use specific techniques to make scars less noticeable after a thigh lift.  

Incisions for an inner thigh lift, are typically made within the natural fold of the inner thighs, so the resulting scars are hidden in the groin area.  The incisions for an outer thigh lift may extend from the groin area, and around the hip to the low back.  These scars are made as discretely as possible. 

Minimizing scars after a thigh lift

In order to minimize the appearance of scars after a thigh lift, patients are advised to follow their plastic surgeon’s instructions regarding caring for incisions.   In addition, procedures such as laser therapy and microneedling can make scars less prominent.

Interested in learning more about a thigh lift?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, The Pennsylvania Centre for Plastic Surgery, is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.drbrenman.com, or by calling (267) 843-8186.

Categories : Uncategorized

How can I enhance my breast size without major surgery?

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 March 7, 2020
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How can I enhance my breast size without major surgery?

Would you like fuller, shapely breasts?   Breast augmentation with implants is the most popular option for women interested in making their breasts larger.  However, if you would like to enhance your breast size without major surgery, there are alternatives available.

How can I enhance my breast size without major surgery?

Breast enlargement by fat transfer is a minimally invasive alternative to breast augmentation with implants.  The procedure involves taking fat from a specific body area where it is in excess, such as the thighs or abdomen, and then injecting it into the breasts.  Therefore breast enlargement by fat transfer not only makes the breasts larger, it also contours the area of the body from which fat is taken.

Breast enlargement by fat transfer is considered very beneficial, because it provides natural looking breast enhancement results. 

How does breast enlargement by fat transfer work

Breast enlargement by fat transfer is carried out under general anesthesia.  A special liposuction technique is first used to extract the required fat from the targeted area.  The harvested fat cells are then purified, before being injected into the breasts.   The fat grafting process can be lengthy, so the procedure can take anywhere from 2-4 hours.  It typically takes 2-4 weeks to recover after surgery (click here to learn more).

Who is a good candidate?

Candidates for breast enlargement by fat transfer must have enough fat resources for transfer to the breasts.  The procedure increases the breasts by about one cup size, so it is ideal for women looking for a moderate increase in breast size. 

Would you like to learn more about breast enlargement by fat transfer? 

If you are in Liverpool, Merseyside or Chester UK, contact Sthetix for a consultation. You can reach them at www.sthetix.co.uk, or by calling 0151 669 1114.

Categories : Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants

Can botox relieve the symptoms of TMJ

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 February 19, 2020
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Can botox relieve the symptoms of TMJ

Are you experiencing jaw pain due to TMJ syndrome?  TMJ disorders can cause severe discomfort when left untreated.  Symptoms of TMJ can be eased using both surgical and non-surgical methods, and botox has recently been added as an alternative treatment.  But can botox relieve symptoms of TMJ.  

What is TMJ

The temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull.   TMJ disorders can develop as a result of a jaw injury, excessive teeth grinding, or wear and tear on the joint over time. 

Symptoms of TMJ

Symptoms of TMJ include pain along the jawline, soreness and discomfort in the jaw, pain when chewing, severe headaches, and locking of the jaw joint.

Can botox relieve symptoms of TMJ

Botox is considered a safe, effective treatment for the recurring jaw discomfort associated with TMJ.  Botox is an outpatient procedure that takes approximately 30 minutes.

When botox is injected directly into specific facial muscles, it significantly reduces pain by limiting the contraction of the muscles.  As the muscles relax there is less clenching of the jaw and grinding of the teeth, but everyday actions such as chewing and speaking are not affected (learn more).  

What to expect after botox for TMJ?

Swelling and bruising may occur after botox treatment, but usually resolve in a few hours. 

When will I see results and how long does botox last?

Some patients notice an improvement in TMJ symptoms within 1-2 days of botox treatment, but relief can take up to one week.  Botox is a temporary solution for TMJ and typically lasts 3-4 months.  Once muscle function returns, additional treatments will be needed to ensure continued relief.

Would you like to learn more about botox for TMJ?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the San Francisco Bay area, contact Dr. Amin Samadian DDS, Orinda, CA, for a consultation.

You can reach Dr. Samadian at samadiandds.com, or by calling 925-254-2360.

Categories : Botox, Health & Fitness

How does PRP therapy improve my skin?

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 February 16, 2020
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How does PRP therapy improve my skin?

PRP therapy is helping to revolutionize skin rejuvenation for both men and women.  It is a simple, natural process that uses the body’s own healing system to tackle cellular issues that contribute to the aging of the skin.  But how does PRP therapy improve your skin.

What is PRP Therapy?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a procedure in which platelets from the blood are used to promote tissue repair, and stimulate cell regeneration.

The plasma preparation is made by drawing a small amount of blood from the patient, which is spun in a centrifuge at high speed, to isolate the platelets.  The PRP is then injected into the patient’s skin.   

How does PRP therapy improve the skin?

  • Enhances skin tone and texture

The growth of new skin cells tightens and firms the skin, thereby enhancing skin tone and texture.   PRP gets rid of discoloration and dullness, and reduces scars and blemishes.

  • Reduces wrinkles

PRP also stimulates the production of collagen, which is a vital protein that keeps the skin plump and hydrated.  Increasing collagen levels therefore reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and restores the youthful appearance of the skin.

  • Increases skin volume

PRP adds volume to the skin, so it’s an effective way to fill in sunken facial areas such as the cheeks, and below the eyes. 

PRP therapy improves the health and quality of the skin because the platelets contain growth factors that nourish the skin, and encourage the regeneration of new cells.  PRP can be combined with microneedling for even greater skin rejuvenation benefits.  

Would you like to learn more about PRP therapy?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the San Antonio, TX area, The Face and Body Place is our featured practice.

You can reach them at www.kimberlyfindermd.com, or by calling (210) 879-4809.

Categories : Skin Rejuvenation

How much does breast augmentation cost

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 February 7, 2020
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How much does breast augmentation cost

Are you considering breast augmentation?  You’re not alone.  Each year thousands of women undergo breast augmentation to get the fuller, shapelier breasts they desire.  However, it’s always advisable to do some research about the cost of the procedure, so that you know what to expect when you enter your plastic surgeon’s office.     

How much does breast augmentation cost

The cost of breast augmentation can range from $6,000-$10,000, as there are several components that go into the final price.   The cost of breast augmentation will be affected by surgery related fees, the cost of the implants, and the cost of medical tests.

Surgery related fees

The surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, and operating facility fee can greatly affect the final cost of breast augmentation.  Surgeon’s fees tend to vary significantly, and surgeons with a greater level of expertise generally charge more. 

Cost of implants

There are two main types of breast implants, silicone and saline.  Silicone implants are somewhat more expensive than saline implants.  Your plastic surgeon will review the choices with you and recommend the best option based on your specific goals.

Medical tests

The cost of medical tests and lab work will also be added to the cost of breast augmentation.

Breast augmentation is not usually covered by medical insurance, so patients should be sure to ask their plastic surgeon about financing options available.  In addition, there are short-term financing plans for cosmetic surgery that can be accessed through CareCredit.

Would you like a personalized cost estimate for breast augmentation?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the Newport Beach or the greater Orange County, CA areas, contact board certified plastic surgeon Tenley K. Lawton M.D. for a consultation.

You can reach Dr. Lawton at www.lawtonmd.com, or by calling (949) 835-4597.

Categories : Breast Augmentation

What is a two layer facelift?

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 February 7, 2020
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What is a two layer facelift?

Would you like to restore your youthful appearance with a facelift, but don’t want your face to look pulled tight.   If so, you may want to consider the more effective and natural-appearing two layer facelift.  But what exactly is a two layer facelift.

Benefits of a facelift

A facelift gives the face a more youthful appearance because it tightens loose skin on the face, and rejuvenates the appearance of the lower face and neck. 

What is a two layer facelift?

The two-layer facelift is an improvement on older facelift techniques, which often made the face look pulled tight and ‘windswept’.  During the original facelift the skin is lifted and pulled back tightly.  This creates a lot of tension on the skin, which is the reason why the face has a pulled back look after surgery.  This effect is avoided with the two-layer facelift, because it addresses the underlying muscle and deep facial fat.  

What’s involved in a two layer facelift?

The incisions for the two-layer facelift are made in the hairline behind the ear, and extend down to the natural crease in the upper part of the ear.  The scars are usually inconspicuous after healing.

During a two layer facelift the surgeon will lift the skin along with the SMAS-platysma, which is a layer that is made up of fibrous tissue and muscle.  Lifting and repositioning the deep subcutaneous fat layer and platysmal muscle in the neck and then redraping the skin, provides more natural, long-lasting facelift results.   

Would you like to learn more about the two layer facelift?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area.

If you are in the San Francisco or Walnut Creek, CA areas, contact board certified plastic surgeon Andrew Barnett, M. D. for a consultation.

You can reach Dr. Barnett at www.drbarnett.com, or by calling 415-362-1221 for the office in San Francisco or Walnut Creek.

Categories : Facelift
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