Monday, March 21, 2011
More Options for Breast Augmentation in El Paso
If you are considering breast augmentation in El Paso or Las Cruces, Dr. Scot Martin wants you to know that you have many options available to help you achieve your ideal results. One of the first choices you will make is the type of implant you want. The two basic types are silicone and saline, with silicone being the most popular. “Close to 85 percent of my patients choose silicone because of its natural look and feel,” Dr. Martin advises.
Yet, even inside the silicone world, you have choices. Traditional silicone implants are still available, but today’s women can also choose innovative MemoryGel implants for an even more natural feel. The best way to make the decision is to see and touch the implants for yourself, and view before and after pictures of real patients.
If you have been toying with the idea of having work done, this is the best possible time to do it. Swimsuit season is just around the corner, and it can take up to 12 weeks before the breast implants settle into a natural looking position. If you wait, you may miss out on some time at the pool or beach in the approaching summer months.
>, Las Cruces plastic surgeon Dr. Martin has many options to offer.
If you are considering breast augmentation in El Paso or Las Cruces, Dr. Scot Martin wants you to know that you have many options available to help you achieve your ideal results. One of the first choices you will make is the type of implant you want. The two basic types are silicone and saline, with silicone being the most popular. “Close to 85 percent of my patients choose silicone because of its natural look and feel,” Dr. Martin advises.
Yet, even inside the silicone world, you have choices. Traditional silicone implants are still available, but today’s women can also choose innovative MemoryGel implants for an even more natural feel. The best way to make the decision is to see and touch the implants for yourself, and view before and after pictures of real patients.
If you have been toying with the idea of having work done, this is the best possible time to do it. Swimsuit season is just around the corner, and it can take up to 12 weeks before the breast implants settle into a natural looking position. If you wait, you may miss out on some time at the pool or beach in the approaching summer months.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery is becoming more common because people want to look as good as they can for as long as possible. While females have predominantly become the ones who have sought after surgeries to enhance their appearance, men are catching onto the wonderful benefits of having plastic surgery work done on their bodies and faces.
The most popular plastic surgery operation is breast augmentation. Women do not have to live with a small bosom anymore. Breast implants are durable and they can increase the size of a woman's breasts. Berast implants are made from a silicone shell and they contain saline or silicone gel. Implants are available in small, large, and extra large sizes. At your consultation, you can discuss your goals with a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction is another popular plastic surgery procedure and it can help you remove the extra fat from your body. Liposuction can be performed on many areas of the body such as the chin, arms, tummy, thighs, calves, and buttocks. Many individuals turn to liposuction when their healthy diets and exercise habits haven't made it possible for them to lose weight.
Rhinoplasty has made it possible for men and women to change the look, size, and shape of their noses. If you're not happy with your nose, a plastic surgeon can reshape it to create a desirable look.
The tummy tuck procedure is also very popular with both men and women. This procedure is used to remove the excess fat and skin from the abdominal area. This procedure can also tighten your tummy. The best candidates for a tummy tuck are people who are in decent shape, but are concerned about the extra fat or skin on their stomachs. This procedure is an excellent option for older people, women who have had childrem, and individuals who have lost a lot of weight on their own or through weight loss surgery. If you're considering any plastic surgery procedure, make sure you find a trustworthy, board-certified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Friday, November 19, 2010
What is a pain pump?
The pain medicine reservoir portion of the pump is filled with a numbing medicine. The pump slowly delivers the medicine into the catheter to the site for the first few days post-op.
The pain pump can be set to automatically deliver the numbing medication or it can be controlled by the patient. This gives a slow, very consistent delivery of medication straight to the surgical site. This is an advantage of this type of pain management because it works only on the surgical site and has no effects on other parts of the body. Some people are sensitive to pain medication and suffer from intestinal distress or drowsiness from pain medication.
Narcotic pain medications that are taken orally have the disadvantage of needing time for pain relief to take effect. Recovery without the global effect of nausea, constipation or sleepiness can be more pleasant and less traumatic.
Surgeons often use pain pumps for patients who are very motivated to get back to work quickly or only have a limited time window for recovery. The use of the pump ensures these patients that they won't have much pain and will be as comfortable as possible during recovery. Many people work from home or are self-employed and can manage to work for a few hours a day the day after surgery with a pain pump.
Prior to the invention of pain pumps, patients would require IV pain medicine or oral pain pills every 4 to 6 hours. A patient with a pain pump will require fewer narcotic pain pills for a much shorter duration.
The removal of the pain pump is very simple and depending on the pump and the type of surgery you have had, some patients can remove it themselves. You surgeon may tell you that they will remove it for you in the office at a post-op visit. This is a very quick, painless procedure to remove the device.
Plastic surgeons use a pain pump for different types of breast surgery, tummy tucks and other operations where a surgical pocket is created. Your plastic surgeon can explain how pain pumps can help your recovery from surgery.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Does Your Obstetrician offer Breast Augmentation?
Dr. Flint reminds readers that state medical licensure does not limit a physician to practicing a particular specialty. For example, just because an obstetrician completed medical school with honors, it does not mean he or she is going to be very good at breast augmentation. If you are interested in getting the best results from a particular cosmetic surgery, ensure that the doctor performing the surgery is accredited in that field and has several years of experience. Both of those criteria will go a long way to ensuring you are happy with the post-operative recovery right after the surgery and maintenance of results for years to come.
Alternatively, selecting a physician that is licensed in a non-surgical field or doesn’t have extensive experience in the procedure you are interested in, may result in dangerous side effects, poor wound healing, or even irregular or asymmetrical results. For patients in Scottsdale, plastic surgery a little research and learning goes a long way. Invest your time before you invest your money.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Breast Augmentation Surgery: Getting Started
Today you can change any part of yourself that you don't like from your feet to your face. The most popular plastic surgery today is female breast augmentation. Most women want this surgery so that they can look and feel more feminine.
Some women are just naturally small breasted. Some have gone through childbirth and nursing has left their breasts deflated. Other women have mismatched breasts (one noticeably larger than the other). Whatever the reason breast augmentation surgery can give women the look and self confidence they desire.
The first step in breast augmentation surgery is selecting your doctor. The most important thing is board certification. Make sure the doctor you selected is board certified in plastic surgery, not some other medical specialty. Ask others who've had surgery who they've used and if they're happy with the result.
The next step involves consultation with the doctors you've chosen. You want to meet several surgeons to be sure that there is someone that you feel comfortable enough with to entrust with your surgery. Communication is very important in a doctor/patient relationship and you need to feel that the surgeon understands your wishes and can allow you to at ease with the process. Often part of the consultation process involves "trying on" your new breast implants. This can achieved with a special bra or through a computer simulation. Both methods allow you to try different size implants and with photography you can compare your before/after photos along with comparing different sizes. Patient often describe this as the most exciting part of the process.
Once you've selected your surgeon, the office will schedule your surgery. You should be prepared to take 1-2 weeks to recuperate after your breast augmentation. Recovery is different for everyone but generally if you have a non-physical job you can return 7-10 days after surgery. The decision to have plastic surgery is very personal. But once your doctor has given the okay to resume your normal activities, you can enjoy your curvier figure and shop for new clothes with more confidence and pride.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
You’re Invited to the October Girl’s Night Out
The list of sponsors for the event includes prestigious names like Livi Rae Lingerie, Diamond Limousines, Jezebel, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Macy’s, and Vino 100. Drop by the event to sample their services and products, receive a mini-facial or massage, and have a make up consultation to teach you how to match colors and designs to your face shape and tone.
If you are planning to attend the Girl’s Night Out, come early. We are handing out gift bags that you will not want to miss out on, but supplies are limited. While at the party, enter a drawing to win prizes from our sponsors, and attend surgeon question and answer sessions to learn all you want to about our plastic surgery options.
For our current and former patients, feel free to come out and enjoy the free cocktails, live entertainment, and festive party atmosphere. Bring a friend to help them learn about our Atlanta plastic surgeons and tour the Center. Prospective patients and other members of the community are also invited to participate in the entertainment and learn more about the ways we can help them achieve their full aesthetic potential. If you will be attending, be sure to register at http://www.swancenteratlanta.com/registration-form/. While the party is completely free, we do have limited space, so you must register in order to attend.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Get the Information You Need on Your Doctor's Website
For a breast augmentation, New Jersey patients may need to find out the types of implant available, the size they want, the location of the incision, and whether it will be placed under or over the muscle. For liposuction, you can choose to have the dry, wet, or tumescent type, to name a few. At your initial consultation, your doctor will counsel you on what they think is the best type for you, and you may find that some doctors only perform one kind of the surgery you are considering. However, it is best to come prepared by having an idea of the choice you prefer.
You can research on your own to find out what your options are. However, not every doctor offers every type of procedure, or every option available to others. Therefore, one of the best places to look for information is your surgeon's website. Many reputable doctors offer information on their website about each procedure, including the options they provide. To ensure that you do not spend time considering a procedure that your chosen surgeon does not even offer, check their website before going to the initial consultation. If there is little information provided, you can ask questions when you meet with the doctor.