The Importance of Using a Board Certified Surgeon
With websites like Groupon and Amazon Local providing daily deals on things like facials and fillers, it can be easy to add something to your cart without actually knowing anything about the surgeon. When it comes to things like facials and fillers, you might not think that having a board certified surgeon perform your procedure is very important. Read on to learn more about the importance of using a board certified surgeon.
What Does Board Certification Really Mean?
In the United States, doctors and surgeons have to meet many requirements in order to legally practice. However, they don’t have to be board certified. Board certification is an additional voluntary step that doctors and surgeons take and usually requires both a written and oral examination. In order to become certified, you must have completed and passed four years of medical school and undergone the minimum amount of residency hours required by your specialty. Among testing, board certification also requires surgeons and doctors to meet a certain code of ethics— which is something that goes a really long way.
They Know the Ins and Outs
When it comes to something like fillers, you might think that anybody and their mom could inject some Restylane into your face. However, by being certified and proving that they know the exact anatomy of the face, a board certified surgeon will be able to ensure that you get the best results possible. Additionally, board certified surgeons are typically more aware of what is going on in their field in regards to medical research and data. For instance, if there is research that says a certain type of filler can cause inflammation in people on specific medications, they surgeon will be aware of this and make sure none of their patients are on that type of medication.
Just the way you wouldn’t trust your housekeeper to clean your teeth for you, you wouldn’t trust just anybody to give you surgery— that’s why it’s important to ensure that you are using a board certified surgeon.
To schedule an appointment with a board certified surgeon you can trust, contact our office today!
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How to Help Your Loved One Recover From Plastic Surgery
It’s one thing to brace yourself to go under the knife for a plastic surgery procedure, but it’s a whole other thing to brace yourself for the caretaking responsibilities involved with caring for a loved one who is recovering from plastic surgery. If your loved one has a surgery schedule and you are a little nervous about caring for them, read on to learn more about techniques.
- Chauffeur
Yes, you might not have a driving cap to accompany your new title as “chauffeur”, but this is one of your most important caretaking responsibilities. Directly after surgery, your loved one will need a ride home from the hospital or clinic. Depending on the types of painkillers their surgeon puts them on during recovery, you may also have to chauffeur them around town for a few days or even weeks following surgery, because many pain medications won’t allow you to drive after taking them.
- Cook
Whether you like it or not, cooking is one of the biggest components to any caretaking job. Making sure that your loved one is staying hydrated and receiving the proper nutrition after their surgery will help to ensure they get a speedy recovery. Depending on what type of surgery your loved one underwent, will depend on whether or not they were given restrictions on what they can eat. For instance, if they had a tummy tuck, they may be required to only have liquids for a day or two after the surgery. Whereas a breast implant procedure shouldn’t have any sort of food restrictions. Make sure that you also read any medication labels to see if they are supposed to eat with their medications— this will help save them from any unnecessary nausea or vomiting.
- Babysitter
As one of the worst hats to wear as a caretaker, it’s important to be a babysitter for your loved one. Because many people are stubborn and think they can do it all after surgery, it’s important to be the voice of reason and ensure that your loved one doesn’t do anything that will cause added harm to their body or surgical site. For instance, if they’re supposed to avoid any sort of lifting motion, make sure that they don’t attempt to lift anything.
By following these three tips, you can help your loved one have a speedy recovery and take care of them to the best of your ability.
To learn more about plastic surgery or plastic surgery recovery, contact our office today!
- Published in Plastic Surgery
Make That List and Check It Twice: Why Fillers Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
Shopping for your significant other can sometimes leave you feeling like you don’t really know the person at all or that you’d much rather be at home watching your favorite TV show. This holiday season don’t let the spirit of gift giving suddenly turn into a burden. If your significant other wants to look and feel younger but they just haven’t taken the plunge, consider giving them the gift of fillers.
What are fillers?
Facial fillers are products that contain ingredients like collagen, hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyl apatite. Typically injected into your skin by using a fine needle, these fillers work to target fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing out your skin and giving you a more youthful looking appearance.
What are fillers used for?
There are tons of facial fillers available on the market that are designed to treat a variety of problem areas including the forehead, around the eyes, around the mouth, the lips, and even around the cheekbones. Depending on the problem area that your significant other has, they can sit down with the doctor during their consultation and decide what areas they would like to target.
Are they permanent?
The great thing about gifting your significant other facial fillers for Christmas is the fact that they aren’t permanent. In fact, facial fillers typically last anywhere from 3-12 months, which means that if for some reason your significant other wasn’t happy with the results, they don’t have to keep them for very long.
Are there adverse side effects?
The worst thing you can picture when gifting your loved one facial fillers is them returning from the doctor’s office with a severe allergic reaction. However, the facial fillers that we use are FDA approved and shouldn’t cause any adverse reactions. However, if your loved one experiences an increasing amount of swelling or itching, have them call our office right away.
Gift the gift of a more youthful glow and appearance this holiday season with facial fillers. To learn more about facial fillers or to schedule an appointment, contact our office today!
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Just Got a Tummy Tuck? How to Still Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Feast
If you recently got an abdominoplasty or more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, you know what it feels like to have both a large and loose stomach and a tight and toned one. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be worried that you’ll eat too much and start gaining weight back, however, by following the tips below, you can ensure that you don’t gain weight while still enjoying your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
- Load Up a Small Plate
Although it might be tempting to out eat your favorite brother or teenage son, start small on Thanksgiving. Instead of piling your plate a mile high, try adding small portions to your plate instead. Likely, you’ll feel full off of these smaller portions and won’t have to feel the regret— or extra weight— later on.
- Watch the Carbs
Thanksgiving is the last day you want to have to worry about watching your carb intake. However, by avoiding things like that extra dinner roll or those loaded mashed potatoes, you can help cut out a lot of unnecessary calories that your body really doesn’t need.
- Treat Yourself
Although it’s important to make sure you don’t eat your own weight in Thanksgiving food, it’s also important to treat yourself. However, treating yourself doesn’t mean anything and everything in site. In fact, it simply means choosing your favorite Thanksgiving dish that’s probably loaded with butter and cream and enjoying every bite to the fullest. The last person you want to be on Thanksgiving is the person munching on a celery stalk.
Just because you got a tummy tuck doesn’t mean that you should revert back to some old eating habits. In fact, it’s more important now than ever to watch what you eat and only indulge a little. By following the above three tips you can help to maintain your new and slim physique while still enjoying Thanksgiving with your family.
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Optimize Your Halloween Costume with These Tricks
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is changing their appearance in order to look like something they’re not. Whether you’re dressing up as something sexy and seductive, scary and bloody, or funny and creative, Halloween is the perfect time to put on your A-game and really spice everything up. Read on to learn more about fun techniques you can try in order to really take your costume to the next level.
Filler on Up
If you have always wanted a sexier and fuller pout but just have never had an excuse to get one, make this season your time to shine. By getting lip fillers like Juvederm done, you can completely transform your look and get the big, sexy lips you deserve. Plus, you can show off your newly done lips at your next Halloween party— just make sure that your costume and makeup help to accentuate your new plumped up pout.
Chemical Peel
If your skin has an uneven tone and texture, it can be hard to apply things like makeup without having it looked like it’s caked on. Make sure your Halloween makeup really sticks this year and opt to get a chemical peel a few weeks before your next big party. During the process, a chemical will be applied to your skin and then during the following few weeks, the top layers of your skin will slowly start to slough off–revealing a smoother and more even looking complexion.
Facial
Another great way to get your skin cleared up and looking glowy before Halloween is to schedule a facial appointment with an esthetician. Facials are a great way to rid your skin of dirt, oil, and blemishes, all while leaving it looking glowy and healthy in just a few hours.
Prepare for Halloween the right way this year and consider one of these three facial treatments. From getting Juvederm to getting a simple facial done, you can help to get the perfect face that’s ready for your next Halloween party.
To learn more about these facial procedures and other treatments, contact our office today!
- Published in Fillers & Injectables
How to Get Rid of Your Dad Bod
With pictures of Leonardo Dicaprio surfacing across the Internet bearing his less than flattering “dad bod,” it has a lot of men questioning “Oh no. Is that what I look like without a shirt on?” Yes, while famous celebrities with loads of money and fame like Mr. Dicaprio might be able to get away from this infamous body type, the average Jo is less likely to receive anything short of an insult when bearing a similar resemblance. If you have either let your body go or if you have suddenly noticed the appearance of man boobs, don’t waste another minute and learn more about male breast gynecomastia surgery.
What is Male Breast Gynecomastia?
Male breast gynecomastia is a medical condition in which men develop the appearance of breasts either due to excessive weight gain or due to taking weight training supplements like steroids.
How Can It Be Treated?
Due to the embarrassing nature of male breast gynecomastia, it’s priority for many men to seek treatment as soon as possible. If you suffer from male breast gynecomastia, schedule an appointment with one of our specialists today. In order to properly treat male breast gynecomastia, you will have to undergo a surgical treatment that involves removing the fat and breast tissue that have developed around your breasts. After the excess fat and tissue has been removed, you will be stitched up and ready to start the healing process.
What is Recovery Time Like?
Similar to the healing process of female breast reduction surgery, you will be required to wear a compression wrap or shirt that will hold your breast area in place so that it can properly heal. You will also be restricted from things like heavy lifting, exercise, and lifting your arms above your head for long periods of time. Recovery from this surgery is usually around 2-4 weeks but it can vary depending on your specific body.
Although the term “dad bod” might be endearing to those that are rich and famous, it’s a term that can cause an awful lot of embarrassment for the average man. If you suffer from male breast gynecomastia and don’t want to live another day filled with embarrassment, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
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When is Too Young for Plastic Surgery?
If you have a daughter who struggles with her self-esteem and would like to undergo plastic surgery, it can be hard to take her seriously and come to terms with allowing your teenager to undergo such a drastic change. However, plastic surgery doesn’t have to be a negative thing, and in fact, it can help to change your child’s life and lift their spirits. But when is too young to get plastic surgery and how can you know when to put your foot down?
- Late Teens
Let’s face it, if your preteen or even fifteen year old daughter comes to you and wants a breast augmentation surgery done, you’ll likely laugh a little and change the subject. However, when it comes to your 17 or 18 year old daughter who lacks a self esteem due to their small breasts, it might be something to consider. As your daughter’s body develops more into a woman, you might want to start to consider the prospect of plastic surgery. However, make sure that you speak with an expert surgeon who can give you advice on your daughter’s growth and the possibility of their growing breast tissue affecting the implants.
- What Is the Real Reason?
If your daughter is known for following everything her friends do, you might want to reconsider getting her plastic surgery— especially if it’s a trend among all of her friends. However if your daughter has been insecure about her nose or breasts for several years and would like to make some changes, then it might be worth considering. Just make sure that you sit down with her and have multiple conversations over a long time frame to make sure that this is a decision that she will be happy with for a long time.
- Think Temporary
Teenagers like Kylie Jenner have blown up the Internet this past year by hopping on the injectable wagon. As far as plastic surgery for teens go, if you’re uncertain about the permanence of the procedure, consider letting your daughter do something a bit more temporary like lip injections. Only lasting anywhere from 4-12 months, lip injections are a fun way to enhance your daughter’s face while not making any permanent decisions.
Plastic surgery is a touchy subject for just about anyone, but even more so for parents of teenage girls. If you and your daughter have considered letting her get plastic surgery but are still unsure if it’s the right decision, try the above information to help clear your mind.
To learn more, contact our office today!
- Published in Plastic Surgery
Want a Smoother Forehead? 3 Ways to Get the Results You Want
Nothing can age you quite like your driver’s license— and the wrinkles on your forehead. Similar to how you can gauge the age of a tree by the number of rings it has, you can also gauge someone’s age by the wrinkles on their face. If you are sick of being classified by your age or even a little bit older due to the amount of forehead wrinkles you have, it’s time to take matters into your own hands.
Botox
Everyone and their mom has heard of Botox. As the most popular facial filler on the market this wrinkle filler isn’t’ going anywhere. By making small injections of Botox into portions around your forehead and eyes, your doctor will be able to smooth out those aging wrinkles in no time. And, you can start seeing full results of Botox in just a week!
Chemical Peel
Chemical peels aren’t just for sun damaged or acne prone skin. In fact, chemical peels are a great way to speed up the production of collagen in your skin and stimulate growth of new skin cells— leaving you with less wrinkles and a younger looking you. The chemical peel process works by having a doctor or aesthetician apply the chemicals to your face and letting it sit on your skin for 5-10 minutes, after which the chemicals will be washed away, then within the next few days you will notice your skin start to peel and sluff off. This is an indication that the chemicals are working to reinstate the production of newer and healthier skin, which will give you less of an appearance of wrinkles.
IPL Photofacial
An IPL photofacial is a facial treatment that uses an intense pulse light to target the top layers of your skin and boost the production of collagen. After just a few treatments, you will notice a diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles across your forehead. The best part about an IPL photofacial? They don’t require any downtime or recovery time, so you can reapply make-up and get back to your regular schedule almost instantly.
Smooth out the wrinkles in your forehead with these three tools.
To learn more, contact our office today!
- Published in Fillers & Injectables
Wear Your Mommy Badge Proud with a Mommy Makeover
Yes, it’s true, children are the most amazing gift. However, they can cause havoc on your body. Not only do they cause stretch marks and weight gain, but they can also deflate your once perky breasts. If you are like most women, and want your pre-baby body back, you’re in luck–consider a mommy makeover
What is a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover is a set of treatments designed to give women their confidence and appearance back from before they had children. By either opting to do one treatment or multiple treatments, you can lift and tighten your body. Procedures include tummy tucks, breast implants, breast lifts, and liposuction.
How Do I Know What Treatment is Best for Me?
During the process of deciding what combination of procedures you want to get during your mommy makeover, you won’t be alone. Your doctor will be there to help guide you through every step of the process. Until then, here are some ways to help decide what is right for you.
Tummy Tucks
If you have a lot of excess skin leftover from carrying babies, a tummy tuck is the right thing for you. By tightening the skin around your stomach area, you will have a more slim and natural appearance that will resemble how you looked in your teens and twenties.
Liposuction
Liposuction is the perfect solution if you just can’t get rid of a little bit of fat around your middle, your upper arms, or thighs. Although pregnancy is a wonderful thing, it can cause you to gain weight in unexpected places, and sometimes it’s just impossible to lose the excess weight after the baby comes. However, with liposuction, the doctor can surgical scrape away any excess fat from the desired target area and leave you with a thinner looking appearance.
Breast Lift and Breast Implants
Typically done together, a breast lift and implantation surgery involves lifting the skin and breast tissues that may be drooping due to breast feeding, and implanting a breast implant as well in order to give you fuller and perkier breasts.
From tummy tucks to breast lifts, if you’re considering getting a mommy makeover, there’s an option or combination of procedures for you to choose from.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact us today!
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Kiss Your Skin Goodnight: 4 Nighttime Skin Regimens Everyone Should Do
Preparing your skin for bed is just like reading your kids a bedtime story. There’s thought, creativity, and patience that goes into the task. In order to enhance your skins natural beauty, it’s important to not only take care of it in the morning but at night as well. Rid your skin of the days germs and prepare it for some serious rejuvenation with these following four tips.
Cleanse
Whether you opt for cleansing wipes of a gentle cleanser, there is nothing better for your skin that ridding it of the dirt, makeup, and germs that it picked up during the day.
Tip- If you decide to use a cleanser, make sure you use warm water with it as well. The warm water will open up your pores, allowing you to cleanse your skin deeper.
Exfoliate
It’s not recommended to exfoliate your skin every day. However, exfoliating before bed a couple of times a week will help to rid your face of dead skin and encourage your body to replenish itself during your sleeping hours.
Tip- When exfoliating, avoid the eyes and focus on your T-zone (your nose, forehead, and chin). Your t-zone is where most oil accumulates which causes breakouts and blemishes.
Moisturize
Night creams are thicker creams that are designed to provide your skin with an extra layer of moisture during its restorative hours (your sleep time.) When using a night cream, use a pea sized amount and spread it all across your face and neck.
Tip- In order to lock in moisture, add a serum under the cream. The serum will act as a base layer, providing your skin with an extra amount of protection.
Eyes
Don’t forget about your eyes! Eye creams are used to help relax the tissue around your eyes and combat any puffiness that may occur during your sleep. Additionally, as one of the most sensitive parts of your body, the area around your eyes tends to get dry which can cause fine lines and wrinkles.
Tip: When applying eye cream focus not only on the under parts of your eyes but on the outsides of your eyes as well. This will help to prevent against crows feet.
To learn more about skin care techniques, contact our office today!
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