Abigail Aaronson asked:


Having a cosmetic surgery performed can be exciting as you look forward to the results, but as with any surgery, it can also be a little bit scary. There are some risks involved. As you prepare for your plastic surgery, you can do your part to minimize those risks and ensure the safety of your procedure.

Choose a Qualified Plastic Surgeon

Be sure to conduct a thorough search of cosmetic surgeons in your area. Look for those that are board certified. This means that they have passed certain tests of knowledge and skill. You should also seek out professionals that specialize in the procedure you want. The more experience they have at one thing, the better they will be at it and the more comfortable you can feel under their care. The same principle applies in general to the length of time a plastic surgeon has been practicing. At the very least, those who have been working at their trade have had more time to sharpen and improve their skills.

Give a Full Account of Your Medical History

In order to best serve you, your cosmetic surgeon needs to know all relevant information about your medical past. This would include any blood or clotting disorders you have, as well as any problems with high blood pressure. You should also inform him or her about any heart defects or issues you have had with your lungs. Doctors will also ask you if you have or have had cancer before. They also need to know about any recent traumatic accidents or injuries. Women should also tell their doctors about their use or non-use of birth control or hormone-replacement therapy. Once your plastic surgeon has all your information then, he or she can decide whether or not you are a good candidate for cosmetic surgery, and how to safely proceed if you are one.

Understand the Effects of Anesthesia

Most plastic surgery requires the use of anesthesia. For more involved procedures, patients are given a sedative and put under general anesthesia. More minor surgeries can sometimes be performed with the use of a local anesthetic. You should find out what your doctor is planning to use and be aware about the possibilities of side effects. A discussion of the benefits and potential risks of each type will help you decide on the safest choice.

Follow the Doctor’s Orders

After your procedure, it is imperative that you follow your doctor’s instructions to the tee. This may involve the use of bandages, body braces, special headbands, and compression garments. You may also be asked to stay home from work for a certain period and refrain from exercise or heavy labor for several weeks. Disregarding these instructions could cause your stitches or wound site to rupture, causing you unnecessary pain and prolonging the healing process. You may also prevent yourself from getting the best results of your cosmetic surgery, requiring future repair surgeries. Play it safe by being an obedient patient.

You can increase the chances of a safe surgery by learning all you can about the procedure, making wise choices, and sticking to your recovery plan.



FAGNANI

Abigail Aaronson asked:


If you are a healthy man or woman interested in removing fat from a select area or two on your body, you might be thinking of having liposuction performed. While it is a surgical procedure, and one which you should only enter into if you are sure it is right for your body, by better understanding the process you can decide whether or not it is appropriate for you to make a consultation appointment with a plastic surgeon.

The Ideal Candidate for Liposuction

The ideal candidate for liposuction, also called lipoplasty, is one who is at or near their ideal weight. It is important to understand that lipoplasty is not designed for weight loss and is a procedure which was designed for targeted area fat removal only. Additionally, people who are younger, who have more elasticity to their skin, are better candidates than those who are older and lack this elasticity. Additionally, those who have diabetes, heart disease, or immune system disorders are not good candidates for the procedure.

The Target Location for Liposuction

Liposuction can be performed on any place on a man or woman’s body which contains a stubborn pocket of fatty tissue. Generally, it is performed on areas such as the abdomen, calves, ankles, hips, thighs, arms, and under the chin.

Liposuction can be performed in one area or many areas all in the same day. Sometimes it is also performed in conjunction to other cosmetic surgery procedures such as a tummy tuck or face lift. However, it be used as a substitute for a good diet and regular exercise.

The Plastic Surgeon

The best person to perform lipoplasty on your body is a plastic surgeon who has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. While other physicians now days do liposuction, such as gynecologists, it is always best to have it done by an experienced plastic surgeon to achieve the best results possible. To find an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area you can contact your local hospital or the American Board of Plastic Surgery directly and ask for a referral. They will be happy to talk to you and refer you.

The Lipoplasty Procedure

The first thing which happens is that the fat to be removed is injected with a solution designed to liquefy it for easier removal. Once this is done, then your plastic surgeon will make a small incision in the area and insert a small hallow tube called a cannula. The cannula is moved around in the fat deposit and it is vacuumed out and disposed of. At this point your incisions are closed using sutures or medical glue like substances, and allowed to heal.

Liposuction Recovery

The recovery time for the procedure is typically only a week or two. After this time you can return to most things you do in your daily life. However, for things like vigorous exercise you will need to wait until your plastic surgeon feels it is safe.



ODEH

Abigail Aaronson asked:


After working hard at diet and exercise, you have lost a massive amount of weight only to find you have excess skin that just won’t go away. The good news is that there are cosmetic surgery procedures that can remove that skin and tighten up what remains leaving you with a more toned appearance.

Both sexes can be benefited from a number of ****** procedures that are available for addressing specific problem areas. A face lift (rhytidectomy) generally deals with the lower portion of your face. Because of weight loss or age, your eyelids may now have drooping skin. The procedure is called blepharoplasty and is done on both men and women making them look younger and refreshed.

Your surgeon may also suggest a brow lift which lifts the position of the eye brows and removes the horizontal lines that may make a person appear angry. With all ****** procedures, the incisions are made as small as possible and are designed to be hidden in your hairline or where there are natural folds of your skin.

Your neck may also be showing signs of your weight loss, giving you the “turkey neck” appearance. While a neck lift (cervicoplasty) can’t reverse the aging process it can make both men and women appear more youthful. When a neck lift is done, the procedure is similar to the lifts described above with the skin being lifted, tissue and muscle being tightened and excess skin being removed.

The breast/chest area can also be a problem for both men and women. Some men may have had heavy “man boobs” and now have sagging skin left there as evidence of the weight loss. A woman on the other hand might have sagging ****** tissue and skin.

A ****** lift (mastopexy) on a woman will involve moving the ****** higher and rebuilding the ****** tissue that remains. If a woman doesn’t have enough ****** tissue or perhaps would like to enlarge her ******* she may opt to have ****** augmentation done also.

In male ****** lift, incision is made at the fold under the ****** area; any excess tissue and fat are removed via liposuction with the incisions being closed with fine sutures.

Considering the arm area, the most likely place with excess skin is the underside of the arm. Arm lift,(brachioplasty) can be done by making an incision near your arm pit, liposuction follows to remove fat from the under arms and then the excess skin is pulled towards and the incision is closed.

You might find that you have excess skin and tissue drooping around your abdominal area (both above and below the belly button) along with sagging skin in the buttocks area. During your consultation with your surgeon, various procedures may be discussed such as tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Great care is given to hide incisions in natural folds of the body. The length of this horizontal incision depends on the amount of excess skin to be removed.

As with most procedures, the muscles are tightened through the incision and liposuction maybe used to remove fat and contour to your abdomen. Depending on how much skin and tissue you have remaining, your surgeon may suggest a body lift which is a combination of tummy tuck and **** lift.

Thigh lifts (thighplasty) are done to change the appearance of specific portions of your thighs. Liposuction may be used to define your thighs and remove any excess skin.

With any of these or other cosmetic surgery procedures, you should make sure your surgeon is certified by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). When you meet your surgeon for the first consult you want to ask what their experience level is, with the specific procedure you are considering. Better to find out before you go through surgery than afterwards.

Prices for each procedure vary by geographic area and some surgeons have “packages” for multiple procedures. Financing is available for plastic surgery through several financing companies although you should explore all your financial options.



CORRELL

Abigail Aaronson asked:


The birthing process can literally stretch a woman to her limits, leaving her with a beautiful bundle of joy as well as stretch marks, loose skin, and weakened stomach muscles. Exercise and diet can remove much of the excess fat, but without the aid of surgery, it may be impossible to return to your pre-baby figure.

Fortunately, a tummy tuck can cure your sagging belly. Unlike liposuction, it not only removes flab, but tightens the stomach muscles and can even eliminate stretch marks on the lower abdomen.

The procedure often results in a radical transformation; however, it is only suitable for candidates with drastic problems such as a tremendous weight loss resulting in large amounts of loose skin and women whose pregnancies have stretched their abdominal muscle beyond natural repair.

During pregnancy and birth, the muscles of the stomach can become separated due to the rapid expansion of the uterus. Some women can even feel a gap where the weakened tissue has spread thin. C-sections require abdominal muscles to be cut, often resulting in the same problem.

Although the main purpose of a tummy tuck is to remove excess skin and tone muscle, the procedure also focuses on repairing the inner girdle, a gristle-like layer of flesh in men and women that is located between the stomach muscles and fat. The inner girdle works the same as a girdle worn under a dress; it keeps the abdomen smooth and ensures everything within stays in its place. When the uterus expands to accommodate a baby, the girdle must too, sometimes becoming distorted in the process. Tummy tucks restore the girdle to its intended shape, which subsequently flattens the stomach’s appearance.

The procedure involves cutting a large incision across the length of the lower abdomen. The length of the incision and subsequent scar varies depending on the individual patient’s needs, but it is often runs nearly hip to hip and lies below the bikini line.

A second incision may be necessary around the navel if extra skin needs to be removed around the middle abdomen. Any excess flab, including skin marred by stretch marks on the lower abdomen, is cut away. The girdle is then exposed and tightened.

Finally, the skin that is left is sutured back into place. Depending on the amount of skin removed, the navel may be repositioned.

The recovery time for the surgery, like the recovery time for a pregnancy, will vary greatly. On average, women may feel comfortable returning to work after three weeks and resuming an exercise routine after a month; however, the full physical recovery time will be between at least three and six months. You might be sent home with a girdle to wear in order to control swelling and will need to change the dressing on your incision as directed.

There’s a good chance you will go home with one or two surgical drains that attach near the incision. These will have to be emptied and monitored throughout the day. Any strange color, smell, or texture to the fluid should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Women interested in a tummy tuck should not be planning on future pregnancies or losing a significant amount of weight. Smokers should also be aware that using nicotine before and after surgery can cause further risks and complications.

If you’re looking to rejuvenate your post-baby body, and exercise and dieting aren’t

cutting it, a tummy tuck might be the solution for you.



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