Liposuction of the Hips Thighs medical

As the summer approaches, many of us yet again, become firmly resolved to lose weight. While diet and exercise are wonderful at helping us look and feel better, often there are a few trouble areas left behind. Commonly in women, this area is harshly called Asaddlebags@. In men, it’s Alove handles.@ The place on your physique where your body decides to store its fat is based on geneticsso you can blame your mother or father for those unattractive bulges!
Liposuction is the procedure of choice for most patients with isolated and troublesome areas of fat deposits. The procedure, performed under general or twilight anesthesia, actually has one of the easiest recoveries of the many procedures I perform. Most patients describe the discomfort as Aachey@ as if they had worked out too hard and just a few use the word, Apain.@ New techniques have dramatically improved the safety of the procedure along with the results a surgeon can obtain.

Recovery varies between individuals, but if the area is not too large, most patients are back to work in a few days. Patients who undergo very large areas of liposuction don=t have more pain, but may feel a little more tired and need an extra day or two of rest. The incisions for liposuction are tiny and almost invisible when completely healed. Special garments are worn for about three weeks after the procedure to minimize swelling and speed the recovery of the newly shaped area.

Most patients who undergo liposuction notice an improvement almost immediately, although the final results are apparent after about three to six months. Most of the swelling is gone in a few weeks, and you can start buying your new smaller-sized clothes.

Liposuction can be a great solution for the right patient. The best way to find out if the procedure is right for you is through a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Who knows? By summer, you may be planning a trip to the beach or islands to show off your new, svelte shape.

Plastic Surgery Questions and Answers medical

Answers to your most frequently asked cosmetic surgery questions

Nearly 8.5 million Americans underwent cosmetic procedures to improve their appearance last year. If you are one of the many individuals considering a cosmetic change, you probably share similar questions as those I recently received from my readers:

Q: Dear Dr. Greenberg: My teen-age daughter is extremely self-conscious about her nose. At what age can she consider a nose job? Stacey, Woodbury

A: Dear Stacey: Wait until your daughter is about 16 years old. A nose job (rhinoplasty) performed on teenagers and young adults is often very beneficial to their social development and self confidence. However, nasal surgery is generally avoided in children younger than 16, as there are major growth centers in the nose that affect the growth of the face.

Q: Dear Dr. Greenberg: I am a 34 year old mother of four children who can’t lose her large thighs no matter how hard I exercise. I have heard of a new technique called power-assisted liposuction. Would that work for me? How long do I have to take off from both the gym and work? Mary, Garden City.

A: Dear Mary: Liposuction is one of the most common and safest cosmetic surgical procedures. Several types of liposuction now exist which provide outstanding results. Power assisted liposuction is one of the newest techniques. I use power-assisted liposuction for those areas which are typically more difficult, or when I need to remove larger amounts of fat. The down time after liposuction is only a few days, and you can return to the gym in about three weeks.

Q: Dear Dr. Greenberg: I am 48 years old. Can you tell me know what the best methods are for getting rid of the lines in my face and forehead without getting a face lift? Leslie, East Islip.

A: Dear Leslie: Many non-invasive methods are now available which help both the fine lines and the deeper wrinkles of the face. Botox, a very well accepted treatment, is FDA approved and has a proven multi-year track record as safe and effective. It works well to eliminate the forehead and crow’s feet wrinkles. Collagen or fat transfers work well for the deeper laugh lines. IPL Photo Rejuvenation is another advanced technique that combats the effects of aging in a soft, gentle way. By stimulating collagen production, it softens the appearance of aging skin. Fine lines, wrinkle, pigmentations and the redness associated with rosacea are dramatically reduced. I also encourage good skin care regimens and light facial peels to eliminate the signs of aging. Most of the treatments I’ve described are quick procedures that can be performed during a lunch hour.

Q: Dear Dr. Greenberg: I am 21 years old and I have always had very small breasts. What types of breast implants are available and how safe are they? Janet, Old Brookville.

A: Dear Janet: Breast augmentation is more common than ever and is an extremely popular procedure. The implants that are used in most patients are filled with saline (salt water) and are perfectly safe. There are several types of saline implants which are now available that allow us to obtain the absolute most natural results possible. I believe that the specific implant shape and type should be individualized to the patient’s body and size.

Q: Dear Dr. Greenberg: I have 3 children and I am 48 years old. My abdomen has extra skin and fat. What is the best way to get back my old tummy? Margaret, Dix Hills

A: Dear Margaret: A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is probably what is needed to remove both the extra skin and fat. This procedure also tightens the abdominal wall muscles to restore your former, more youthful stomach. Results are immediate: the abdomen is actually flat as soon as this procedure is performed. I often combine some liposuction along with the tummy tuck to get even better overall results.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery medical

In the not too distant past, cosmetic surgery was thought to be mostly for people in their mid-50’s. As our societal views change, and cosmetic procedures are more available, many new and younger age groups are undergoing cosmetic procedures.

Patients from ages 18 years and up are frequently undergoing breast augmentation and liposuction procedures; in addition to ear surgery, breast reduction and nasal surgery. We all remember when high school students returned from their school breaks with new noses. These procedures have expanded to include many other cosmetic surgeries and to many other age groups. For instance, college students are often having liposuction, breast augmentation and other procedures during their school breaks. School teachers also avail themselves of procedures during these vacations. Overall, every age group is now having age-appropriate procedures at an increasing rate.

Why is there an increase in cosmetic surgery, and why are more younger and older patients having cosmetic surgery? We can only speculate. But as the procedures are easier than ever to perform and recover from, and the results are more natural than ever before, many patients of all age groups now have the desire to take action to improve their self-image and appearance. Certainly the results are much better than ever before, and technology has helped us perform procedures with very little down time. On a daily basis in my practice, patients of all ages are doing what makes themselves feel better, and look better. Societal pressures no longer exist, and patients are outwardly speaking about the procedures they have had. In fact, patients who look in the mirror and are pleased with their appearance often have a happier and uplifted mental status.

In general, the new age of cosmetic surgery not only applies to the newest and most fashionable procedures, but also to the wide age range of the patients having the procedures. Cosmetic surgery is no longer just limited to the 50-year olds having facelifts!! So all of you 20-somethings, and 60-somethings feel free, you’re in good company.

Woodbury, NY, June 2004 The weather is warming up, the beaches are open, the barbecues are smoking and that traditionally means one thing summer is on the way. A new summer trend is the increased demand in plastic surgery. People are looking to get fit quick through a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures that leave patients looking and feeling better than ever, and with a renewed confidence in their appearance.

Liposuction and breast augmentation are the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures this time of year, according to Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, a NYC and Woodbury, L.I.-based plastic surgeon. People dress more casually as they attend outdoor festivities as well as beaches and pools. Also, many companies institute a “summer dress” code (allowing more casual dress in the office).

“There is no question that during the warmer months of the year we see an incredible demand for cosmetic surgery procedures that improve what a person looks like in beach wear, bathing suits and other forms of athletic dress,” remarked Dr. Greenberg. “Because summer gives us such an opportunity to showcase one’s appearance, liposuction and breast augmentation certainly can make the biggest difference in that regard and are very safe procedures to perform.” There is also a huge rise in Botox, collagen and Restylane injections (to erase wrinkles and plump lips) as people get ready for weddings, graduations and summer parties.

Cosmetic Surgery medical

Plastic Surgery Advances: Restylane & Custom Breast Implants

Cosmetic surgery has advanced significantly over the past few years. It is very well-accepted, reasonably-priced and can be a great self-esteem booster. Patients from ages 18 years and up are frequently undergoing breast augmentation and liposuction procedures; in addition to ear surgery, breast reduction, eyelid and nose surgeries. Overall, every age group is now having age-appropriate procedures at an increasing rate. My patients are health-conscious individuals each with different expectations and needs. There are also some new, exciting products that can help your plastic surgeon achieve excellent results:
Restylane B A safe, long-lasting, non-surgical solution for lip enhancement and wrinkle reduction. Since 1996, Restylane from Sweden has been enjoyed by over one million women and men in more than 60 countries. Restylane is used for plumping lips and filling wrinkles in the lower half of your face. Results are effective for six to eight months. Restylane is a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. A skin test is not needed, so you can have the Restylane treatments performed immediately. Restylane is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin.

Custom Breast Implants: Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures. Last year, about 250,000 breast augmentations were performed in the United States and that number is rapidly increasing. Of all the cosmetic procedures, patients with breast augmentations have one of the highest satisfaction rates. Every woman has her own considerations and desires. Some have lost breast tissue and size after pregnancy or breast feeding, and just want back the volume they once had. Others have always felt uncomfortable with their size or shape. Or the desire is as simple as just wanting something extra to push up in that new push-up bra. These individual differences make each procedure unique.

Today, there are several types of saline-implants that allow plastic surgeons to obtain an extremely natural look. A petite woman can be given an implant shape that is quite different from a larger woman. Other advances include the use of a Abreast-shaped@ implant, and implants that can be adjusted in size even after surgery.

Cosmetic Surgery Question of the Week:

 

How do I know if I need a tummy tuck or liposuction to flatten my belly?

In evaluating a patient with a large abdomen, we have to determine whether the problem is skin quality, excess fat, loose abdominal muscles, or a combination. Tummy tucks are particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they cannot return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved. Skin quality is one of the main factors that will help determine whether liposuction or a tummy tuck is right for you. Do you have any cellulite, stretch marks or looseness to the skin? If so, you have probably lost skin elasticity and the ability of the skin to reshape and re-drape. Many patients also have a tummy tuck to remove stretch marks; a consequence of extreme weight fluctuation or pregnancy. If the stretch marks are below the belly button then usually we are able to remove almost all the them. However, if they are above the belly button, then the rule of thumb is that we will not be able to completely eliminate the stretch marks. Women who plan future pregnancies can still have a tummy tuck. However if the reason for the tummy tuck is stretch marks, then you may wish to wait, since stretch marks may return after pregnancies.

On the other hand, if you have good skin with good elasticity, we can perform liposuction to help flatten your stomach.