I want to get breast augmentation. What size implants should I go with? This is a question we see very frequently by our patients. Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures every year in the United States. Often times women have been considering the procedure for many years and patients… [Read More]
Brachio and Lipo for Arms
Are you bothered by lack of upper arm definition? Do you avoid wearing certain dresses or tops because you are self-conscious about the way your arms look in them? Do you find yourself posing in photographs to hide the appearance of your upper arms? Men, do you avoid wearing tank tops or are you self-conscious… [Read More]
Body Lifts are Booming!
One of the fastest growing areas of elective surgery has been bariatric surgery. Especially in the United States where morbid obesity is widespread, it has been more and more mainstream to consider surgical intervention to attain a healthier and more manageable weight – this results in overall improve of health in the general population with… [Read More]
BIA-ALCL vs. Breast Implant Illness – part 2
Breast Implant Illness (BII) Breast implant illness is a completely separate entity from the BIA-ALCL that we talked about with our previous blog. BII is a term used by women who have breast implants and are experiencing a varied range of symptoms that they feel are related to their implants. These symptoms include fatigue, chest… [Read More]
BIA-ALCL vs Breast Implant Illness (part. I)
There seems to be a growing concern regarding breast implant safety and some confusion and misinformation around the issues. Currently, there are TWO separate entities in the news. The first, and easiest to clarify, is the problem with breast implants associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is a form of lymphoma (NOT breast cancer)… [Read More]
Is a Cosmetic Surgeon the same as a Plastic Surgeon?
In all of our advertising and throughout various blogs and answers to plastic surgical questions online, you see the disclaimer to make sure the surgeon you choose is properly trained to do the surgery you are seeking; “go to a board certified plastic surgeon” is the advice given. But, how do you know if they… [Read More]
Which procedures can be performed at the same time?
Combination procedures continue to be the rage in our practice. Patients love to receive the benefits of having only one surgery accomplish numerous goals with only one anesthetic, one recuperation and only one time off work. That also translates into a financial benefit since the second (and third) procedures are billed at a lesser cost…… [Read More]
Why is a pre-operative visit so important before surgery?
There are always many things we as a practice do at Aesthetic Surgical Images to make your experience positive, but more importantly safe. A key aspect to preparing you for surgery is our pre-operative visit. This is scheduled after your initial consult and after you have decided to go ahead with surgery. It is usually… [Read More]
What kind of anesthesia is used for a facelift?
A facelift procedure is a marvelous procedure for refreshing the face and neck areas. The procedure removes excess fat from under the chin and tightens up the skin of the neck, jawline and lower 1/3 of the face. This accentuates the line of the jaw making it look cleaner and more youthful. The surgical maneuvers… [Read More]
Does breast lift procedure allow for correction of asymmetry?
There are many different faces of breast asymmetry. The problem can be volume, shape or nipple position. Fortunately, all of these can be addressed with a lifting procedure (known as a mastopexy). If volume discrepancy is the issue, then tissue can be removed from the larger breast to even them out. If an implant is… [Read More]
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