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09/24/2018 11:15

There’s really not much you can do about the fact that time waits for no man or woman – it marches forward whether you want it to or not. But there is something you can do about the effect it has on your body. As you get older, your skin loses its youthful elasticity. Gravity plus this loss of elasticity causes excess skin to collect on your upper and lower eyelids. This in turn causes wrinkles and bulges. If this occurs on your upper eyelids, the extra fold of skin can hang over your eyelashes, impairing your vision. If you’ve got puffy eyes or drooping eyelids that are either affecting your eyesight or your self-esteem, then you may want to opt for eyelid surgery San Diego. Women of all ages try to adhere to the beauty standard of flat abs and perky, rounded breasts. But unless you have a rigid exercise regimen that’s regular, it’s not all that easy to get rid of all the lumps and bumps to create a svelte and sleek silhouette. The two areas most women are concerned about are their breasts and stomach area – not just for lounging around in a bikini, but also for wearing evening dresses and even jeans and a t-shirt. Curves in all the right places is the goal. That’s why so many women opt for tummy tuck La Jolla.

If you have upper eyelid surgery, this will last between five to seven years, and it’s recommended to rather have a brow lift than another eyelid surgery after this time. If you have surgery on your lower lids, you probably won’t have to have it done again. Remember that eyelid surgery San Diego won’t stop the ageing process, and it won’t correct deep lines around your eyes.

It’s completely natural for your stomach area to bulge slightly when you’re sitting, but if you find you’re having to suck your stomach in even when you’re standing or walking, you may want to consider a cosmetic surgery intervention to flatten and tone your abdominal area. Tummy tuck La Jolla can tighten your stomach and remove excess skin and fat, giving you a sleeker profile. The increased muscle tone and better posture gained after a tummy tuck in La Jolla will ensure that proper exercise post-surgery is an option, freeing you up to create and maintain a much healthier lifestyle that will make you look and feel younger and more energetic. Studies have shown that women who opted for tummy tuck in La Jolla had a vastly improved lifestyle and much high self-esteem than before undergoing the procedure. With a recover time of ten days to three weeks, it’s not surprising that surgical intervention is a viable option for so many people.

The reason for getting cosmetic surgery isn’t merely physical – the psychology of being able to feel comfortable in your body and feeling happy about the way you look is vital and studies have shown that the more confident a person feels with their appearance, the more they value themselves and therefore project a more overall confidence to the world at large. They are more able to believe they are able achieve their goals and that people will see them as successful as well as higher up on the social scale. This perception can boost they in which you behave in the world and the way in which the world responds to you, which is why so many people are making the decision to undergo either eyelid surgery San Diego or tummy tuck La Jolla.

09/14/2015 16:12

The technique of fat grafting is one that plastic surgeons have been using for 10 years. Although different kinds of facelifts are used to remove extra skin and move fat, they cannot add fullness to one’s face.

Having a surgeon add fat to facial features is necessary because most people tend to lose volume in certain parts of their faces as they grow older. That is why fat grafting is used to produce a younger looking face.

First, a board certified specialist in facial rejuvenation operations harvests fat cells, through liposuction, from either the patient’s abdomen or the upper part of the thighs. This type of San Diego facelift procedure only removes a small amount of fat, between two and four teaspoons, not enough to reshape that particular body part.

This technique transplants the patient’s own fat from one part of their body to their face, where filler is needed. Using fat grafting is similar to using products like Voluma or Juvederm to add volume to one’s facial features.

The parts of the face where fat grafting is usually performed include the cheeks, the lower eyelids, the lips, and the skin folds on each side of the nose which are known as “smile lines” or “laugh lines.”

The face is not the only part of the body where fat grafting can be done. Surgeons are also employing the procedure to reconstruct breasts and sometimes to add volume to a patient’s buttocks. Plastic surgeons are finding fat grafting useful in a wide range of procedures.

Fat grafting has become a common procedure as there is no chance of patients having an allergic reaction since it is their own fat that is used.

The steps in the fat harvesting process are these:

  • Deciding on the best part of the body to retrieve fat
  • Administer a numbing shot if necessary (if the patient is not under general anesthesia already for the operation)
  • Using liposuction to remove the fat
  • Purifying the fat cells

The San Diego Plastic surgeon carefully deposits the purified fat in its new location, where it will provide the most volume. The surgeon takes his time, injecting the fat bit by bit until the area has the right amount of volume.

When a fat graft is used on the face, it is can be done along with other surgical methods to rejuvenate the patient’s looks.

The fat grafting procedure has become such a significant part of facelifts that a journal for plastic surgeons printed a study on it. Led by Dr. Sammy Sinno, the study surveyed 309 board certified surgeons who specialize in plastic surgery, asking them about their usage of fat grafting.

The results of the survey revealed that 85 percent of the surgeons had used fat grafting as part of the facelifts they performed. In responding to the survey, the surgeons agreed that fat grafting provides improved rejuvenation results when it is compared to traditional facelifts.

The fat grafting procedure offers the best possible outcome for patients of plastic surgery.

07/20/2015 15:41

When a person decides to undergo a plastic surgery procedure, more times than not, they have done a sufficient amount of research and homework prior to their consultation. Thanks to the internet, a bevy of information is available to people regarding the procedure they are interested in pursuing.

Interactive sites, such as Real Self, afford patients the opportunity to post a question and have a multitude of plastic surgeons respond. Conversely, numerous questions and answers are already posted which visitors can peruse.

When an individual has ultimately located a San Diego cosmetic surgeon they would like to meet with, what follows is a consultation. However, before even scheduling this time, do make sure the doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon and has hospital privileges.

This consultation stage is to convey aesthetic wishes as well as learning more detailed information regarding a procedure. It’s also an opportunity to ask the plastic surgeon an array of important questions. Answers to them will help a person decide whether or not the doctor they are meeting with is the right plastic surgeon for them.

In the world of plastic surgery, there is a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Realizing this distinction, it’s only natural that particular plastic surgeons are deemed specialists in certain areas such as tummy tucks and breast augmentations. San Diego facelifts are also a speciality. With that said, it’s vital to ask how many years the surgeon has performed a given procedure along with the number of times.

Also ask that the surgeon explain how the surgery will be performed. More progressive surgeons will have a touch screen in the examining room and a photo of the patient uploaded onto the screen. This advanced software allows both the doctor and the patient to meticulously discuss the operation in detail.

While at the consultation, also request to see “before and after” pictures of patients who have undergone the very same procedure. Many plastic surgeons already have online photo galleries on their websites so one may want to request seeing more updated photos of these procedures.

Other questions one may want to ask are the following:

  • Who else will be in the operating room? What are their experience and/or qualifications they have earned?
  • Are there patient testimonials to read regarding a given procedure and would they be available to speak to by phone?
  • If sedation is part of the surgery protocol, is the anesthesiologist board certified?
  • How long will the surgery last?
  • Where will the surgery be performed?
  • If the surgery is not performed in a hospital, is the plastic surgeon’s operating suite accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities or by another organization in high standing?
  • Is this an outpatient procedure or an overnight stay at the hospital?
  • How long will the recovery last and how many postoperative appointments are required?
  • What type of medication will be given postoperatively for discomfort?
  • What is the anticipated scarring for this procedure and how much will it fade over time?
  • What are the “realistic expectations” of this surgery?

Be certain to take notes during the consultation and ask the doctor all these important questions among others which may surface. Remember, this is a patient’s special time dedicated to their aesthetic wishes, health, and wellness.

06/03/2015 13:44

Not all breast surgeries are the same. Each procedure focuses on a different aesthetic goal. With that thought at the forefront, there are diverse topics of discussion a patient should have with their plastic surgeon during their consultation appointment.

In San Diego, breasts lifts are a procedure a woman considers after she has had children or has lost a significant amount of weight. The extra heaviness in the bust due to both of these scenarios does weigh down the breast which results in the following:

  • Excess skin
  • Loss of volume
  • A droopy appearance

A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, helps correct the above challenges and restore a more youthful appearance.

During a consultation for a breast lift, a board certified surgeon will assess what degree of a breast lift is necessary. The more comprehensive work needed will result in surgery usually not to exceed three hours. 

The different breast lift techniques include:

  • Crescent Breast Lift
  • Benelli Mastopexy
  • Circumvertical Lift
  • Vertical Mastopexy
  • Full Breast Lift

A surgeon will review each of these techniques and discuss which one will offer the most optimal results. During this decision making process, it’s highly important to discuss the scarring from each of these techniques.

Another point of discussion will be the use of breast implants if more volume is desired. In some instances a woman’s bust will have sufficient volume following a lift while others may require more. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon will be able to make this determination ahead of time during the consultation appointment and ultimately the preoperative appointment.

For a breast augmentation, breast implants are used to increase the size of a woman’s naturally small chest or even to correct symmetry issues. In San Diego, breast augmentation surgeries continue to grow in demand.

Through research before their consultation appointment, patients can discuss the incision techniques and types of breast implants which would offer the best results.

The three incisions to discuss at length are as follows:

  • Axillary – located at the underarm
  • Areolar – located underneath the nipple and usually not advised for those who plan to breastfeed in the future
  • Inframammary – located at the underside of the breast fold

This is an outpatient procedure for these surgeries. It is advisable to have any prescriptions filled ahead of time, appoint someone to drive a patient home after surgery, and to have assistance a couple of days after surgery.

Following surgery, a postsurgical bra will be worn.

Be it a breast lift or breast augmentation, the questions to ask a doctor at the consultation and also the preoperative appointment should include the following:

  • How long will the surgery take?
  • How many follow-up doctor appointments will there be?
  • What are the risks or side effects to watch out for?
  • How much time off from work should be taken?
  • When can exercise and normal activities be resumed?

And more….

Above all, during a consultation it’s important to never feel pressured into booking a surgery.  A consultation is a time to discuss information and think about it thoroughly before moving forward with a procedure.

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