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- Remove excess fat and skin — As much loose skin and fat from the belly button to the pubic area is removed and replaced with the skin from above the belly button
- Tighten the muscles — If the abdominal muscles are separated from their normal position, they with be re-tightened to increase strength and flatten the abdominal wall.
- Liposuction — To complete the procedure, we remove excess fat along the waist and hips and upper abdomen to streamline the results.
The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider a brow lift:
- The outside of your brow sags, resulting in a sad expression.
- The central portion of your brow hangs down, making you look angry
- You have frown lines between your eyes.
- If you are a female and you are unable to apply makeup on the upper eyelid, because the surface area has been obscured by drooping tissues as you have aged.
- If you gently lift the skin above your eyebrow into a pleasing position and it eliminates most of the excess skin in your upper eyelid, a brow lift may be right for you.
- Rely on an evaluation from a board-certified plastic surgeon to find out if you would benefit from a brow lift, blepharoplasty, or both procedures. If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for brow lift and eyelid surgery procedures.
The ideal candidate for Dermaplaning has aging, dry, rough or uneven skin tone. Dermaplaning can also help reduce the appearance of shallow acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles and superficial hyperpigmentation. If you personally experience any of those symptoms, then you may be a good candidate.
The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider rhinoplasty:
- Your nose is too large or too small
- Your nose does not seem to fit with the rest of your face
- Your nose is crooked, badly shaped, or out of alignment
- You have nasal blockage inside your nose and have trouble breathing
- You have a birth defect that you would like improved
- You would like improvement, not perfection, in the appearance of your nose
If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for this procedure.
In general, patients can start to see results as early as 3 to 4 days after injections, but for most patients, results will start 10 to 14 days after treatment.
- Tumescent Liposuction
This is the most common type of suction performed. Fluid is injected into the fat to minimize bleeding, then the fat is removed with suction cannulas. - VASER Liposuction (Ultrasonic)
Ultrasonic heat breaks down the fat and also can provide skin tightening when needed. New and advanced liposuction method. - Laser Liposuction (Smart Lipo)
Removes fat and provides heat through a laser. Same results as VASER and ultrasonic liposuction. - Power-assisted Liposuction (PAL)
This technique uses a motorized cannula to help break up the fat cells more effectively.
Submuscular (below the muscle) Breast Augmentation
In 95% of the cases, the breast implants will be placed in a submuscular position for two main reasons:
- More natural appearance
- Less risk of capsular contracture (scarring around the breast implant)
Dual Plane Breast Augmentation
This occurs when the implant is placed behind the muscle in the top 2/3 of the implant and behind the gland in the lower 1/3 of the implant. This is performed by surgeons who have experience in this technique in those patients who do not wants the scars from a breast lift but still want implants and they have some mild sagging to the breasts. The dual place creates a lifting and rotation of the breast tissue.
Subglandular (above the muscle) Breast Augmentation
This is performed infrequently due to the higher risk of capsular contracture. There are some patients who do benefit from this type of placement:
- Constricted or tubular breasts (better expansion with this technique)
- Sagging of the breasts but not interested in a lift
- These patients can have too much sagging
- They need to have thicker breast tissue to cover the implant
Inframammary Fold Incision
Inframammary Fold IncisionThis is the most common incision for breast augmentation because the scar is essentially hidden underneath the breast near the crease. You do not see it when looking in the mirror and it is hidden underneath all clothes, bras and bikinis. Great access and results from this incisions.
Infraareolar incision
Hidden along the color change and curve of the lower areola. Can be a very discreet scar in some patients. If it doesn’t heal well, then can be visible in a mirror. Slightly higher risk of infection and capsular contracture since dissecting near the breast ducts.
Umbilical Incision
Well hidden along the curve of the upper belly button. Also called the Scarless Breast Augmentation since there are no breast incisions. Can only be performed with saline implants.
Axillary Incision
Potentially the most visible incision if it doesn’t heal well since can be seen with tank tops.
Fat Grafting (Brazilian Butt Lift) — This is the most common type of augmentation. Fat can be removed from almost anywhere such as the abdomen, thighs, waist, and back and reinjected into the buttocks.
Yes.
Botox injections have been shown to reduce migraine headaches and related symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light sounds and smells. Patients typically will see improvement 10-14 days after injection.
Breast Implant Malposition Correction: Breast implants can fall underneath the inframmamary fold (bottoming out) or fall to the side when lying down (lateral displacement). This usually can be corrected with tightening the pocket so that the implant cannot fall down or out. Sometimes extra material (such as Alloderm, Strattice, or other Acellular dermal Matrices) is needed to provide additional support especially in thin patients.
This patient had a breast augmentation by a different surgeon and was unhappy with the bottoming out and lack of cleavage. Dr. Ewart corrected the problem by placing a wider implant that better fit the patients frame, re-elevating the pectoralis muscle, and tightening the lower pocket. The patient was extremely happy with the results.
You must discontinue retinol and exfoliator use for one week before and one week after treatment.
Yes, you can show up to your facial appointment in makeup. However, we do recommend coming with a makeup-free face if possible to cut back on time spent in this process. Every facial comes with a deep cleansing service where any dirt, oil, makeup, or debris is removed from your skin.
Coolsculpting is not a weight-loss treatment. However, it does kill the fat cells in the treated area, your body will naturally eliminate the dead cells in 1-3 months or more, resulting in up to 20%-25% reduction of fat in a treated area.
This is the most common question we receive and also the most important decision to address during your consultation. Let’s make it simple by looking at the flow chart below.
