Preparing for Surgery

Mini Tummy TuckOctober 31, 2013

Candidates for a mini tummy tuck, also called a partial abdominoplasty, have excess fat and skin or lax muscles below the navel. To be considered an ideal candidate for the procedure, patients should:

  • Be in good overall health.
  • Be a non-smoker or willing to quit smoking. Smoking must be ceased for at least two weeks before and after the procedure to ensure proper circulation and healing.  Exposure to nicotine...Read More
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One of the most noticeable signs of aging is the appearance of fine lines around the outer corner of the eyes. These are commonly referred to as crow’s feet. These fine lines can contribute to an older, more tired appearance to the face. However, there are some cosmetic options to lessen the appearance of crow’s feet and make the face appear more youthful, fresh, and rejuvenated.

Sunscreen

A high quality sunscreen is really the first and best defense against crow’s...Read More

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Whether due to chronic lack of sleep, illness, or aging, dark circles or bags under the eyes can make a person’s face appear tired and old. The eyes may also begin to look sunken in and hollowed out. Fortunately, there are now a variety of methods to reduce the appearance of dark circles and bags under the eyes.

What Can Cause Dark Circles or Bags Under the Eyes?

As the body ages, the delicate skin under the eyes may become thinner, dry out, lose elasticity, or change color....Read More

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Liposuction isn’t just for thighs and tummies. It can define the jaw line and give patients a more youthful face.

Ideal Candidates

Good candidates for liposuction of the chin and neck include those who:

  • Have relatively good skin tone. If fat is removed, it can lead to sagging of the jaw and jowls. If a patient with lax skin desires the procedure, it may need to be combined with a face...Read More
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Nasolabial folds are folds of skin that span from the base of the nose to the side of the mouth and separate the lip from the cheek. Because they crease when a person smiles, speaks, or laughs, they are also sometimes called laugh lines, or smile lines. They become more pronounced with age, but many young people have quite prominent ones. 

There are many potential causes for the development of nasolabial folds. Aside from the normal expression of emotion, nasolabial...Read More

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There are some cases in which patients may wish to combine surgical procedures to cut down on recovery time. For plastic surgery patients, they may wish to combine two elective cosmetic procedures, such as a facelift and an eyelid lift; others may wish to combine a cosmetic procedure with another type of medical procedure. Combining a...Read More

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Despite outward appearances, the human body is not completely symmetrical. One eye may be slightly larger than the other, or one leg might be a bit longer or shorter than the other leg. The same holds true for the breasts. One breast may be slightly larger or smaller, or sit a bit higher or lower on the chest. In most cases, breast asymmetry is almost undetectable. However, in some cases, there may be a discernable difference in breast size, shape, or placement on the chest. This may not...Read More

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Many patients may find that, despite a vigorous exercise regime and a low-fat diet, there may be areas on the body where the fat remains. One of the most common of these areas is the abdomen. Patients may find that despite their toned arms, thighs, and buttocks, they somehow cannot get rid of that stubborn “spare tire” around the middle. In such cases, liposuction may be the answer for patients seeking a completely toned and trimmed figure.

Candidates for Stomach Liposuction

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Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids. It makes up about 30 percent of the human body, and is generally considered to be the glue that holds the body together. As the face ages, it begins to lose collagen. This is what can lead to lines and wrinkles, as well as thinning of the lips. Collagen is very important for lips and the skin surrounding it, as it gives that full, rounded appearance. People with thin lips and lines around their mouth may wish to look at dermal skin fillers as a...Read More

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Many women who have undergone a mastectomy for breast cancer opt to undergo a reconstruction procedure for the missing breast or breasts. There are currently three main procedures that can be done in order to reconstruct a missing breast: TRAM (transverse rectus abdominus muscle) flap, DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator), or breast implant reconstruction. The TRAM procedure, which involves reconstructing the...Read More

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