Showing posts with label los angeles breast augmentation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label los angeles breast augmentation. Show all posts
Friday, April 3, 2009
What is capsular contracture?
Capsular contracture is one of the uncommon complications following Los angeles breast augmentation. The body will form a fibrous capsule (or a scar) around the implant. This is a normal healing process. In some women, however, a thicker scar can be formed. The thicker scar around the breast implant can squeez the implant causing it to feel hard and look deformed. Milder forms of capsular contracture following breast enlargement los angeles do not require treatment, whereas more severe forms require a revisional surgery. Early capsular stretching exercises may help reduce the incidence of capsular constracture. Many plastic surgeons will teach the patient how to massage the breast implants los angeles starting on day 4-6 after surgery.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Plastic surgery- What is popular in Los Angeles
Plastic surgery is not just for celebrities any more. There is great variety of plastic surgery procedures that a plastic surgeon in Los Angeles can offer. Certain procedures are clearly in a greater demand than others. For example, procedures like Los Angeles Breast Implants using silicone implants or saline implants is probably the most popular procedure. This relatively short procedure has proven to be a reliable and predictable method of breast enhancement. Silicone breast implants recently became FDA approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in the United States.Silicone breast implants offer the advantage of a more natural feel and less risk in implant rippling.Tummy tuck in Los Angeles is another commonly performed procedure by Los Angeles plastic surgeons. Having a flat stomach with a defined waist has been the goal of many women seeking this procedure. Exercise and diet do not always allow to flatten the stomach especially in people who lost weight or in women following pregnancy. Stretched abdominal skin in these cases can only be removed with surgery. During a tummy tuck loose abdominal muscles are also tightened which further flattens the stomach.Rhinoplasty in Los Angeles (also referred to as nose surgery) is typically the third most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. Common among men and women this procedure allow to reshape the nose removing the features that may be viewed as unattractive. Most commonly patients complain of a bony hump, wide nose, or droopy tip. A number of patient also request to improve nasal airway obstruction in addition to nose reshaping. As plastic surgery is becoming more acceptable in our society, it becomes more important for people considering undergoing plastic surgery to become very familiar with the procedure, including its alternatives, risks and benefits as well as ensure that the procedure is performed by someone who has appropriate expertise.
Preparing for plastic surgery
An important aspect of having a successful outcome following plastic surgery is preoperative preparation. As part of a preoperative visit, a surgeon will discuss instructions as to what to do and not to do before surgery.
Thirty days before surgery Depending on the patient’s age and presence of medical problems, some patients may need to undergo a preoperative medical clearance which is performed by the patient’s primary care physician or cardiologist. It is important not to smoke before surgery and during the healing period after surgery. For Los Angeles Facelift, tummy tuck, and other plastic surgery procedures, smoking decelerates the healing and increases the risk of complications. There is no clear evidence as to how long the patient should not smoke prior to surgery. However, many physicians recommend avoiding smoking for at least a month prior to surgery.
Two to three weeks before surgery The surgeon will review patient’s medications and instruct which medication should be continued and stopped. Blood thinners such as aspirin, plavix, coumadin, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications would need to be stopped at least 10-14 days before surgery. In most patients, medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems can be continued. Many dietary and herbal supplement need to be stopped 2-3 weeks prior to surgery as they may increase bleeding and bruising. Some these common supplements include Ginkgo, Ginseng, Garlic, Vitamin E, Fish oil (Omega 3 Fatty acids). Alcohol should also be avoided at least 2 weeks prior to surgery as it may also increase bleeding. Many weight loss medications may interfere with anesthesia and should also be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Birth control pills may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) especially in longer operations such as Los Angeles tummy tuck, large volume liposuction, and other Los Angeles body contouring procedures. Many Los Angeles Plastic surgeons may recommend stopping births control pills two weeks prior to surgery. For shorter procedures such as Los Angeles rhinoplasty or breast augmentation, birth control pills can be continued.
Day before surgery The day before surgery, the patient should review all preoperative and postoperative instruction sheets, including the directions to the hospital/surgical facility and the time of arrival. For same day surgery, the patient needs to have an adult person take the patient home and have someone take care of the patient at home during the initial postoperative period. Eight hour prior to surgery, the patient needs to stop eating or drinking. The morning of surgery, the patient can brush his/her teeth and take a shower while avoiding using body lotions or deodorants.
Thirty days before surgery Depending on the patient’s age and presence of medical problems, some patients may need to undergo a preoperative medical clearance which is performed by the patient’s primary care physician or cardiologist. It is important not to smoke before surgery and during the healing period after surgery. For Los Angeles Facelift, tummy tuck, and other plastic surgery procedures, smoking decelerates the healing and increases the risk of complications. There is no clear evidence as to how long the patient should not smoke prior to surgery. However, many physicians recommend avoiding smoking for at least a month prior to surgery.
Two to three weeks before surgery The surgeon will review patient’s medications and instruct which medication should be continued and stopped. Blood thinners such as aspirin, plavix, coumadin, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications would need to be stopped at least 10-14 days before surgery. In most patients, medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems can be continued. Many dietary and herbal supplement need to be stopped 2-3 weeks prior to surgery as they may increase bleeding and bruising. Some these common supplements include Ginkgo, Ginseng, Garlic, Vitamin E, Fish oil (Omega 3 Fatty acids). Alcohol should also be avoided at least 2 weeks prior to surgery as it may also increase bleeding. Many weight loss medications may interfere with anesthesia and should also be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Birth control pills may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) especially in longer operations such as Los Angeles tummy tuck, large volume liposuction, and other Los Angeles body contouring procedures. Many Los Angeles Plastic surgeons may recommend stopping births control pills two weeks prior to surgery. For shorter procedures such as Los Angeles rhinoplasty or breast augmentation, birth control pills can be continued.
Day before surgery The day before surgery, the patient should review all preoperative and postoperative instruction sheets, including the directions to the hospital/surgical facility and the time of arrival. For same day surgery, the patient needs to have an adult person take the patient home and have someone take care of the patient at home during the initial postoperative period. Eight hour prior to surgery, the patient needs to stop eating or drinking. The morning of surgery, the patient can brush his/her teeth and take a shower while avoiding using body lotions or deodorants.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Top Four most popular plastic surgery procedures in Los Angeles.
Plastic surgery in Los Angeles is not just for celebrities any more. There is great variety of plastic surgery procedures that a Los Angeles plastic surgeon can offer. When looking at the trends of Los Angeles plastic surgery based on my own and my colleagues’ practices, it becomes clear that certain procedures are much more popular than other ones.
Breast augmentation using silicone implants or saline implants is one the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts or those who would like to restore the breast volume which was lost following pregnancy turn to a plastic surgeon for breast enhancement. In some women with droopy breasts, in addition to breast augmentation, breast lift would need to be performed in order to achieve a better breast shape. Silicone breast implants recently became FDA approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in the United States. Silicone breast implants
offer the advantage of a more natural feel and less risk in implant rippling.
Tummy tuck is another most commonly performed procedure by Los Angeles plastic surgeons. Staying in shape and in particular having a flat stomach has been promoted in today’s society. Exercise and diet do not always allow to flatten the stomach especially in people who lost weight or in women following pregnancy. These people typically have stretched abdominal skin which can only be removed with surgery. During a tummy tuck loose abdominal muscles are also tightened which further flattens the stomach.
Liposuction similar to tummy tucks is a frequently requested procedure. It can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as a tummy tuck. Liposuction will remove areas of fat accumulation such as in flanks, thighs, neck, back, and abdomen.
Rhinoplasty (also referred to as nose reshaping or nose job) concludes the list of most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Both men and women turn to plastic surgeon requesting to improve the shape of the nose. Most commonly patients complain of a bony hump, wide nose, or droopy tip. Some pateint request to improve their breathing. In many patients, rhinoplasty is combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. As the popularity of plastic surgery is increasing, it becomes very important for any person considering plastic surgery to do research to ensure that your plastic surgeon is skilled and safe.
Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgery Glendale, CA
Key words: los angeles plastic surgeon, Pasadena plastic surgeon, los angeles tummy tuck, los angeles rhinoplasty, los angeles breast augmentation, los angeles liposuction, los angeles breast lift.
Breast augmentation using silicone implants or saline implants is one the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts or those who would like to restore the breast volume which was lost following pregnancy turn to a plastic surgeon for breast enhancement. In some women with droopy breasts, in addition to breast augmentation, breast lift would need to be performed in order to achieve a better breast shape. Silicone breast implants recently became FDA approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in the United States. Silicone breast implants
offer the advantage of a more natural feel and less risk in implant rippling.
Tummy tuck is another most commonly performed procedure by Los Angeles plastic surgeons. Staying in shape and in particular having a flat stomach has been promoted in today’s society. Exercise and diet do not always allow to flatten the stomach especially in people who lost weight or in women following pregnancy. These people typically have stretched abdominal skin which can only be removed with surgery. During a tummy tuck loose abdominal muscles are also tightened which further flattens the stomach.
Liposuction similar to tummy tucks is a frequently requested procedure. It can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as a tummy tuck. Liposuction will remove areas of fat accumulation such as in flanks, thighs, neck, back, and abdomen.
Rhinoplasty (also referred to as nose reshaping or nose job) concludes the list of most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Both men and women turn to plastic surgeon requesting to improve the shape of the nose. Most commonly patients complain of a bony hump, wide nose, or droopy tip. Some pateint request to improve their breathing. In many patients, rhinoplasty is combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. As the popularity of plastic surgery is increasing, it becomes very important for any person considering plastic surgery to do research to ensure that your plastic surgeon is skilled and safe.
Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgery Glendale, CA
Key words: los angeles plastic surgeon, Pasadena plastic surgeon, los angeles tummy tuck, los angeles rhinoplasty, los angeles breast augmentation, los angeles liposuction, los angeles breast lift.
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