Archive for the ‘body contouring’ Category
Monday, February 15th, 2010
What about liposuction? Is it still a viable option for someone who wants to rid himself or herself of unwanted weight? A good candidate for liposuction is someone who is in fairly good shape, relatively close to his or her ideal weight, but wants to trim down localized areas. The person should be physically healthy, psychologically stable with realistic expectations.
The fat will not re-accumulate in these areas in the same manner as before and leaves small, if any, scars. Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr Boris Ackerman states” I perform hundreds of liposuction procedures each year. I have many patients who come to me after they have given birth and request liposuction. Even though they have returned to their previous weight, many of these women have some resistant areas as a result of the pregnancy.”
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
A great body is something that can not always be achieved with diet and exercise alone. Just as everyone desires to be in the best shape possible, so it is with looking the best they can as well. Because of this, body contouring surgery continue to gain popularity at a fast rate. Body Contouring surgery procedures such as liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), especially when combined as a or full or complete body lift surgery, that improve your body shape and form as well as provide a boost to your self esteem, self image and confidence.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Detroit breast reconstruction – The American Cancer Society released an estimate that over 190,000 women would be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 in the United States, and that roughly 40,000 would die of the disease. Women faced with mastectomy, or surgical removal of a breast, as a treatment to prevent tumors from spreading and ending their lives are also presented with a whole host of additional potential woes, physical and emotional, over and above the cancer. The trauma of losing a body part is only part of the story, and can obscure those little unexpected details of daily living that remind her of her loss.
It would be the embodiment of understatement to say that the choice to have breast reconstruction is a highly personal one. Though the list of possible complications can be daunting, the rewards can be significant; not only for the self image, but the quality of life in general for those who choose to undergo the procedure. Detroit plastic surgeon, Dr. Mohamad H. Bazzi, makes breast surgery part of his efforts to “seek a balance between your inner self and a corresponding outward reflection.”
Read more on bazziplasticsurgery.com
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Even if you are maintaining a healthy diet and sticking to a proper exercise plan, you may still experience areas of stubborn fat that will not respond to your exercise and diet. Liposuction surgery, also commonly referred to as liposculpting or body contouring is a plastic surgery procedure developed to target those areas of stubborn excess fat. Liposuction surgery is most commonly utilized to remove the excess fat, and shape the body, providing a more natural contour. This surgery procedure is frequently used in combination with other procedures such as a face lift procedure and tummy tuck surgery. The liposuction surgery procedure is not meant to be used as a method or alternative for losing weight. The best candidates for liposuction are following a proper diet and exercise regimen, are close to their ideal weight and have healthy skin with good elasticity.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Los Angeles breast surgery isn’t just for women seeking better proportions to their figure. While it’s true that doctors like Santa Monica plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, do provide women with a full range of breast surgery (increasing, decreasing, lifting and more), there is also breast reduction for men to be considered.
Defined as “excessive development of the breast in the male” by Mirriam-Webster Online, gynecomastia is more common than you may think. Most men will develop gynecomastia to some extent at some point in their lives. Though it frequently resolves itself, some “man-boobs” don’t go away on their own. They still need not be permanent. Just as Dr. Teitelbaum treats women dissatisfied with their breasts, men, too, can be treated for their “breasts.” Men might not normally consider themselves as likely candidates for plastic surgery, but male plastic surgery is helpful for treating more than moobs. As you see Dr. Teitelbaum, gynecomastia surgeon, there may be additional procedures from which you could benefit.
Learn more by visiting beverlyhillsgynecomastia.com
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
Abdominoplasty surgery, also referred to as a tummy tuck surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove the excess fat tissue, trim and tighten the the abdominal skin and tighten the muscles of the abdomen in the mid to lower abdominal region providing a trim, fit looking mid section.
For women who have had more than one pregnancy, often times experience sagging skin in the abdominal region due to the skin stretching as the belly gets larger during pregnancy. When performing this plastic surgery procedure, the plastic surgeon lifts away the sagging skin, and stretches the skin downward toward the pelvis. The plastic surgeon will remove the excess skin, and the scar will generally rest at the “bikini line.” At this time, the surgeon will also remove excess fat tissues and tighten the abdominal muscles using stitches. In many cases, the abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck procedure requires moving the position of the navel upwards to compensate for lost abdominal skin. This procedure is often performed in combination with a liposuction surgery procedure of the thighs, hips love handles to enhance the overall result.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla – Self improvement takes many forms, from choosing a sensible salad instead of that bonanza-burger 
to turning off the video game and cracking open the pages of a true classic. Not only does taking time for physical activity improve your health, but improved health improves the way you feel generally. Maybe that’s why we seek to improve ourselves; it does make us feel better. What about the things we can’t change about ourselves, however? The ubiquitous message that a woman’s breasts should look a certain way and be a certain size runs pretty far afoul of the reality that time and life have a great deal more control over those statistics than she has. Dr. Robert Kearney provides La Jolla breast augmentation patients highly personalized care for a highly personal decision.
Learn more by visiting kearneymd.com
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Should you be considering a tummy tuck? Honestly, only a qualified surgeon can definitively answer that question. There are some generally applicable details, though, that are useful to know about tummy tucks (also called abdominoplasty). 
Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss procedure. It can be useful once the weight is lost, but the best tummy tuck candidates are already in relatively good shape and simply have a fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that isn’t responding to diet and exercise. The abdominal wall muscles are tightened as part of an abdominoplasty, making the procedure particularly beneficial to women who, through pregnancy, have stretched their bodies beyond its ability to fully recover. This also makes a tummy tuck one of the most “uncomfortable” procedures, usually requiring a hospital stay during recovery. The level of scarring depends on how extensive the procedure is. Incisions are made in inconspicuous real estate, but it’s safe to say that if you have skin excised, there will be a scar.
Generally an elective procedure, abdominoplasty shares at least thing in common with all surgery; there is the risk of complication. An honest conversation with your plastic surgeon is an important step toward knowing all you face. Recognized as one of the top aesthetic surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Steven Teitelbaum offers Santa Monica abdominoplasty patients comprehensive care.
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
Breast Lift with Implants Lake Tahoe – If you’ve been mulling over the 
notion of seeking out a plastic surgeon, you probably already have a “problem area” or two in mind that you want addressed. Maybe your breasts have lost some volume and, thanks to any number of factors and combinations thereof (including gravity, time, and children) have come to the conclusion that they would prefer a more southerly residence.
It’s possible that breast implants will resolve your concerns, but it’s also possible that they won’t. How stretched out is the skin? What other tissues are in what condition? A breast lift may be the more effective course for you, or even a breast lift together with implants. A lot depends on your current physiology and future plans. Details like this are what makes the consultation with your surgeon so critical.
Dr. Kent Gabriel, a board certified plastic surgeon who also provides cosmetic surgery to Reno, describes his consultations as “lengthy and informative.” By spending “as much time as a patient needs to discuss their situation,” Dr. Gabriel says that whether a patient pursues their surgery with him or not, they will leave the consult better informed.
Find out more on drkentgabriel.com
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Breast Augmentation Vancouver – As you weigh your breast augmentation options, it might be beneficial to consider breast implants in Vancouver. Dr. Brar has over 40 years of plastic surgery experience, and is, in fact, the “longest practicing plastic surgeon in the Portland-Vancouver area and Southwest Washington.” Dr. Brar prefers to use twilight sleep anesthesia, also called IV Sedation, when possible. IV sedation often provides patients a quicker recovery period, and can even allow the patient to interact with the doctor during surgery.
Dr. Brar also knows the value of patient education. He says, “My goal is to thoroughly educate patients…and allow them to make the best decision for themselves.” The Vancouver plastic surgeon does not charge for consultation.
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