Dr. Craig Creasman focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including liposuction and other reconstructive surgical procedures. Please contact us today to learn more about this procedure.

Patients who desire an liposuction usually are seeking to reduce the size of a protruding fat deposits throughout the body. This procedure is best for individuals who are seeking to reduce fat deposits and are in relatively good health. Age is not a factor in liposuction, except that older patients' skin may not be as elastic and may not yield the same result as a person with more elastic skin. Eliminating these deposits may also affect an individual's confidence, leading them to seek their own liposuction in San Jose.

A liposuction can help such individuals restore a thinner and fitter looking contour to their bodies. The specified portion of the body is made smaller to better match the shape of the patient. Dr. Craig Creasman in San Jose accomplishes this by removing excess fat through a vacuuming procedure. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient. Please contact Dr. Creasman to learn more about getting a liposuction in San Jose.

Liposuction is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your surgeon in San Jose. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as abdominoplasty to achieve an effect that better matches the proportions of the body. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure in San Jose and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your liposuction in San Jose has arrived, you should plan on the surgery taking several hours or more depending on which procedures you are having performed. Several liposuction procedures are available which can vary in cost and amount of time required, and while the method may be different with each procedure, the underlying principal is still the same. A small incision is made so that a tube can be inserted to the lower layers of fat which are then vacuumed out of the body. Incisions are placed on the body to minimize visibility.

The basic procedure for liposuction in San Jose differs from other procedures in that the newer procedures make the operation easier to perform and reduce the pain and discomfort that happens after the operation. One such procedure is an ultrasonic lipoplasty which uses ultrasonic energy to first liquefy the fat before it is removed. This tends to make the procedure easier to perform and the recovery process happens more smoothly.

Although newer procedures reduce the pain after the operation, some pain and swelling may still occur. Patients are usually mobile again after the procedure but it may take a few weeks before you feel completely normal again. Medications are available to further reduce the discomfort after the procedure. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain. Please visit our home page to learn more about an liposuction in San Jose.

Dr. Craig Creasman can help you to achieve your goals. He specializes in procedures relating to liposuction including procedures such as face lifts, breast augmentation, nose jobs, ear pinning, and tummy tucks. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about liposuction, please contact us today. 

Dr. Gilbert Tresley focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including breast lifts and other reconstructive surgical procedures. Please contact us today to learn more about this procedure.

Patients who desire a breast lift in Chicago may have noticed loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding ultimately affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful breast contour. Such factors may boost an individual's confidence, leading them to seek their own Breast Lift in Chicago.

Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant amount of breast volume over time. In such cases, implants inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase breast size at the same time as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient. Please contact Dr. Tresley to learn more about getting a Breast Lift in Chicago.

A breast lift is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your physician in Chicago. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. A breast lift is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as breast augmentation. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure in Chicago and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your breast lift in Chicago has arrived, you should plan on the surgery taking several hours or more depending on which procedures you are having performed. A common method of lifting the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. The third incision is horizontal beneath the breast and follows the natural curve of the breast crease.

After the plastic surgeon has removed excess breast skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in a sagging breast may have been stretched, can be reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast. The nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying mounds of tissue, and this usually allows for the preservation of sensation and the ability to breast-feed. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain. Please visit our home page to learn more about a breast lift in Chicago.

Dr. Gilbert Tresley can help you to achieve your goals. This doctor specializes in procedures relating to breast lifts including procedures such as breast augmentation, nose jobs, ear pinning, liposuction, and tummy tucks. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about a breast lift, please contact us today.

Breast-Lift Introduction:

Breast lift or Mastopexy is surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of areola. If the breasts are small and have lost volume breast implants inserted along with Mastopexy can increase both firmness and their size. A breast can be performed at any age, but one has to wait until breast development has stopped. Since milk duets and nipples are left intact, surgery will not affect your ability to breast feed. Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted, but the results may not be so long lasting as when it is done on smaller breasts.

Reasons for undergoing a breast lift:

* Breasts that lack substance or firmness.
* Some of the candidates have breasts that are pendulous, but of satisfactory size.
* Nipples and areolas that point downwards, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease.
* Loss of elasticity, weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding affect the shape and firmness of the breasts.

Personal consultation:

During your visit, you will be asked about your desired breast shape and size. Your plastic surgeon will tell you how nipples and areolas will be repositioned. Mention your expectations about your breasts.

Evaluation by your plastic surgeon:

Your plastic surgeon will examine your breasts, takes measurements. The size and shape of your breasts and the placements of nipples and areolas will be carefully evaluated. Medical history will be discussed like medicine conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments received, previous surgeries include breast biopsies and medications that you take. If there was a weight loss, your weight should be stabilized before surgery.

Risks involved:

A breast lift surgery is normally safe when significant by a qualified surgeon. Significant complications from breast lifts are not frequent. Thousands of women go through surgery, without experiencing major problems and are pleased with the results. Following a breast lift surgery, sometimes the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical or the nipple may vary slightly, permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or areas of breast skin may occur rarely. Revisional surgery may be helpful where incisions have healed poorly. Bleeding and infection following a breast lift are not common, but they can cause scars to widen. You can reduce the risks by clearly following your physician’s advice before and after surgery.

Types of anesthesia:

Breasts lifts are usually performed under general anesthesia. In patients where a smaller incision is being made the surgeon may use local anesthesia.

Surgical procedure:

Full breast lift:

Mastopexy usually takes one and half to three and half hours. The most common procedure involves an anchor shaped incision across the base of the breast as well as incisions around the areolas and an incision between the areola and the base of the breast. The incision outlines the area from which the breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. The nipple and areola are moved to the higher possible with the removal of excess skin. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down to reshape the breast. Maximal correction of the breast shape is possible with this but at the cost of more scarring.

Modified breast lift:

Patients with relatively small breast and minimal sagging are candidates for modified breast lift. This requires fewer incisions. One such procedure is the “doughnut mastopexy”, in which circular incisions are made around the areola, and a doughnut shaped of skin is removed.

After your surgery:

After surgery you will wear an elastic bandage or a surgical bra over gauze dressings. Your breasts will be bruised, swollen for a day or two. Pain will not be severe, which will be relived with medications. The stitches will be removed after a week or two. If the breast skin is dry, use moisturizer several times a day. The numbness you feel in that area usually fades as the swelling subsides over the next six weeks or so.

Healing is a gradual process. Take it easy for a week or two. Lifting weight for three or four weeks should be avoided. Avoid strenuous sports for about a month. This operation will not affect your ability to breast feed, since your milk duets and nipples will e left intact. You should remember that a breast lift won’t keep you firm forever. The effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations will eventfully take their toll again. 

Breast Augmentation in Oklahoma - Dr. Bryan Whitlock focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including breast augmentation and other plastic surgery procedures. Please contact us today to learn more about this procedure.

Patients seeking breast augmentation in Oklahoma may do so for a variety of reasons. A woman may desire larger breasts to enhance her body contour or if she feels her current breast size is too small. Breast augmentation may also be performed in order to make corrections after pregnancy or to balance the size of the breasts. Correcting these can also help to strengthen self-confidence, leading patients to seek their own breast augmentation.

Breast Augmentation uses breast implants which are either filled with a saline solution or silicone gel. Saline implants are most commonly used as the use of silicone implants has been restricted. This is because the rupture of a silicone implant may release the silicone material into the body's tissues which is a significant health concern. If saline implants rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly reabsorbed into the body and the implant can be replaced. Please contact Dr. Whitlock to learn more about getting breast augmentation in Oklahoma.

Breast augmentation is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your surgeon in Oklahoma. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure in Oklahoma and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your breast augmentation has arrived, your surgeon may select from a variety of methods for inserting the implants. Implants can be inserted through several locations including the line where the breast and body meet, the areola (dark area surrounding the nipple), the armpit, and even the naval. The patient should discuss with the physician and determine which location is best to minimize the visibility of any scarring that may occur.

After the procedure, patients often experience soreness for a few days but are back into their normal lives within a day or two. Pain following the surgery can be minimized by medications prescribed by your doctor. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain. Please visit our home page to learn more about Breast Augmentation in Oklahoma.

It is important to follow any instructions your physician may have following your breast augmentation. Patients should be aware that soreness will be present after the operation and that physical activity following the operation should be avoided for a period of time. Scarring from the operation does occur but will fade away gradually, although scars may never disappear completely.

Dr. Bryan Whitlock can help you to achieve your goals. This doctor specializes in procedures relating to breast augmentation including procedures such as face lifts, liposuction, and tummy tucks. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about a breast augmentation, please contact us today. 

Liposuction is an option for patients who are bothered by excess fat on the neck or body that does not improve with diet or exercise. Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing localized fat deposits, resulting in improved body proportion and contour. Areas frequently treated are the abdomen, love handles, thighs, chest, hips, double chin, and knees.

Liposuction is neither a treatment for obesity nor a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Ideal patients are within 30% of their ideal weight.

The Procedure

Liposuction may be done under general anesthesia or sedation and may take from 1-5 hours, depending on the amount of fat to be removed. The surgery is performed through small, inconspicuous incisions. A thin tube is inserted through these incisions and fat is dislodged and suctioned. Dr. Gross performs Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty or UAL, which uses ultrasonic energy, as well as a Tumescent technique, to minimize bruising and swelling.

Recovery

After the procedure, you will wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and to support your new contours as you heal. A return to normal, light activities will be possible as soon as you feel ready. Bruising and swelling usually subside in 2-4 weeks, and you will see the early results.

Results

The final results take shape over 3-6 months, at which time you will notice a slimmer and more even body contour. These results can be long lasting, so long as you continue to practice a healthy lifestyle which includes regular physical activity.

Risks

Post-operative complications vary from patient to patient depending on age, life-style and medical history. These include irregular pigmentation, contour irregularities and excessive fluid loss or accumulation. You can reduce your risk by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the surgery. 

Board certified plastic surgeon serving Southern California John E Gross, MD, FACS practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery. John Gross is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality care. He and his staff are committed to making you comfortable and helping you make a well-informed decision regarding your plastic surgery procedure.

Considering breast augmentation in Pasadena?

Breast augmentation (or augmentation mammaplasty) is a cosmetic procedure that uses breast implants ( saline breast implants or silicone breast implants ) to enlarge and shape the breasts. Some of the reasons women seek breast enlargement surgery are to change the size or shape of their breasts, to bring balance when a breast that is smaller than the other, and to correct a loss of volume or fullness after weight loss or pregnancy. Breast lifts, breast reduction and other breast surgery procedures are also available. Dr. Gross has been one of the few chosen Board Certified Plastic Surgeons to conduct an FDA approved clinical study on cohesive gel breast implants also known as gummy bear breast implants. The trials are open to patients seeking a first time augmentation, a revision of a breast augmentation, or breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

Liposuction is an option for patients who are bothered by excess fat on the neck or body that does not improve with diet or exercise. Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing localized fat deposits, resulting in improved body proportion and contour. Areas frequently treated are the abdomen love handles thighs chest hips double chin and knees. For liposuction in Pasadena or Glendale contact us today. Learn about tummy tuck surgery and learn more about other body contouring procedures like surgery after massive weight loss and body lift surgery.

Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, can enhance the shape, size, and general appearance of your nose by correcting a drooping nasal tip, a bump on the nasal bridge, and other unfavorable attributes. Chin enhancement or chin augmentation is a procedure often performed alongside rhinoplasty to achieve optimal facial balance. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under sedation or general anesthesia. Working through nasal incisions, the nose’s framework of bone and cartilage is sculpted to the desired shape. Changes may be made to reshape the tip, reduce the size or width of the nose, increase or decrease the nasal bridge, or change the angle between the nose and the upper lip. Contact John Gross for rhinoplasty in Glendale or facelift surgery.

A Facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can improve the effects of aging by removing or repositioning fat, tightening underlying tissues, and removing excess skin from the face and neck. A facelift can be performed in conjunction with other procedures such as a brow lift, dermabrasion, eyelid surgery, lip augmentation or nose reshaping for optimal results. A facelift can smooth out wrinkles, improve facial and neck contours and give a more rested and youthful appearance. Having a facelift does not “stop the clock”, as your face will continue to age with time. However, you will realistically look 5 to 10 years younger. Learn about having a facelift in Los Angeles.