Why Plastic Surgery Is A Personal Choice

Why Plastic Surgery Is A Personal Choice

Ever notice how many comments are made about plastic surgery, and the people who have it? It’s one of those subjects that most people think it’s okay to make fun of. The truth is that plastic surgery is a personal and private decision.
Plastic surgery is part of a reconstructive process after a disease such as [...]

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What is a Full Abdominoplasty “Tummy Tuck”?

What is a Full Abdominoplasty “Tummy Tuck”?

The full tummy tuck or abdominoplasty addresses the three components of abdominal deformity (skin, fat, muscle) so it benefits most women who want as flat a stomach as possible and skin as tight as possible. Results, especially when combined with liposuction of the flanks, are dramatic
What is involved in the full tummy tuck procedure?
After the tumescent [...]

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Smart Laser Liposuction 101

Smart Laser Liposuction 101

1. What is Tumescent Liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction involves the injection of Tumescent anesthesia into the areas to be treated, allowing easier removal of fat.
2. On what areas can I have liposuction done?
under chin
abdomen/stomach
buttocks
hips /love handles
thighs
under arm
breast region
3. Is Tumescent liposuction safe?
Tumescent Liposuction is very safe. Although very rare, their can be some complications. Some [...]

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Why should I massage my breast after breast augmentation?

Why should I massage my breast after breast augmentation?

 

 
This Photo represents the technique of massage of the breast after breast augmentation.
With any breast augmentation surgery, there is always the possibility of a “high rising” implant.  You will notice that one breast implant is higher than the other.  
This is more common when the implant is placed under the muscle.  The implant will tend to [...]

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Anatomy of the Breast

Anatomy of the Breast

 
 
A   ducts                                                                               Enlargement:
B   lobules                                                                             A   normal duct cells
C   dilated section of duct to hold milk                                 B   basement membrane
D   nipple                                                                               C   lumen
E   fat
F   pectoralis major muscle
G   chest wall/rib cage

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Why saline implants and not silicone?

Why saline implants and not silicone?

Why saline implants and not silicone?  
The new silicone implants are called gummy bear implants.  When they are put in the body, the body heat will cause the implant to soften and become more gel like.  Women are made to believe that silicone are better for appearance purposes, when in reality, the are the same appearance [...]

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Commonly Questions Regarding Breast Augmentation

Commonly Questions Regarding Breast Augmentation

1. What are the risks of breast augmentation?
Because of our unique technique of Awake Breast Augmentation, using tumescent anesthesia, problems are very rare, but can always occur.  In addition to complications, there will always be the risk that you will not like the results of your augmentation.  There are no two women alike, and you must [...]

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Awake Breast Augmentation Incision Sites

Awake Breast Augmentation Incision Sites

Incision site for breast augmentation:
Inframamary fold is the most accessible as the breast tissue ends there. The breast tissue is easier to dissect since it ends at the fold.  Dissection of the muscle is more accessible as well. There is less bleeding, less swelling, and  the way the breast sit, they hang over the incision [...]

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