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Having A Breast Augmentation ProcedureDale Reynolds, MD Breast augmentation is a procedure used to enhance the size of a woman?s breast or to obtain more symmetry. For many women, the confidence boost this procedure gives them makes the potential side effects of breast implants well worth it. Childbirth often causes significant deflation and sometimes droopiness of the breasts which can often be reversed by filling this deflated breast with more volume. Often during development, a significant amount of breast tissue doesn?t form leaving ladies feeling less feminine. In November of 2007, the FDA re- approved use of silicone implants for all women over 22 years old having a breast augmentation procedure, which ended a 14 year restriction due to the side effect of breast implants made from silicone experienced by many women. Advances in silicone implants mean that it is now safe to use silicone or saline implants for a breast augmentation procedure depending upon patient preference and anatomy. The implants can be placed above or below the chest muscle if silicone implants are used. If saline implants are used, most plastic surgeons will place them under the muscle. Placing them above the muscle decreases post-operative pain and may decrease distortion during heavy chest muscle activity (important for body builders). Placing the implants below the muscle hides the upper portion of the implants (especially saline) and offers slightly more tissue coverage if tissue in this area was very deficient. Placing them below the muscle also decreases visibility or rippling of the implants. Short-term side effects of breast implants include soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation (increased or decreased sensation), and bruising. Most of these resolve completely within a few weeks to months. Some potential long-term problems include deflation, leak, rupture, capsular contracture (abnormal scar tissue around the implant), and rippling. All implants develop a capsule around them, but some can become hard or painful and may require removing this scar tissue. An MRI can confirm leakage of a silicone implant if suspected. Saline implants usually deflate entirely when there is a leak or rupture, so no additional studies are required. The implants will most likely have to be replaced at some point, but it is not necessary to change them at a fixed interval if there are no problems. The breast augmentation procedure is performed as an outpatient, usually under a general anesthetic and takes about one hour. Breast augmentation recovery is typically short. Most patients experience mild to moderate soreness that improves significantly 2-3 days after surgery, and most patients are back to work 3-4 days after surgery. Most activities can resume immediately, but there are some restrictions on strenuous activity for 3-6 weeks. After 6 weeks, there are no restrictions. After undergoing a breast augmentation procedure, mammography continues at the same intervals, but a slightly different technique will be used. This article, printed in the El Paso Times, was written by Dr. Reynolds, who is the local Plastic Surgery expert for the newspaper. Contact Reynolds Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation for a breast augmentation procedure. 23-May-08 11:00 AM
Featured PagesHome Page Reynolds Plastic Surgery ? a provider of plastic surgery in Texas. Before and After Breast Enhancement View images showing the results of this procedure. Botox Find out more about Botox injections and how they can benefit you. Rhinoplasty Learn more about this type of nose surgery. Abdominal Liposuction Find out how abdominal liposuction and tummy tucks can work together. Brachioplasty Learn what results liposuction of the arms and brachioplasty can provide. Tumescent Liposuction Discover how this technique can enhance any liposuction procedure. Cosmetic Surgery for Men What options are available for plastic surgery for men? Breast Procedures Reynolds Plastic Surgery provides El Paso breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures. Collagen Replacement Learn more about our collagen injections and procedures. Facial Rejuvenation Learn how injectable fillers can give your face...
Reynolds Plastic Surgery In El Paso: Liposuction And Body ContouringReynolds Plastic Surgery is one of the premier providers in El Paso for body contouring. From full body procedures to tummy tucks and upper arm liposuction, Texas patients will find a variety of options from which to choose. Patients looking in El Paso for liposuction or body contouring procedures will find that Reynolds Plastic Surgery is staffed by knowledgeable professionals who can answer any questions they may have. Dr. Reynolds, working from his office in El Paso, is a liposuction surgery expert and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Take a look at some testimonials from satisfied patients, including those who took advantage of body contouring at our Texas office. What Sets Us Apart from Other Providers in El Paso for Liposuction Procedures? Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks, and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy," has benefited from several new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping many plastic surgeons provide select patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods. When you come to discuss the liposuction surgery at our Texas office, we will use computer simulation as well as other tools to help work out the best plan for you. For more information or to schedule a consultation at our office in El Paso for body contouring or liposuction, contact us today.
Options For Facelift SurgeryDale Reynolds, MD Is a lunchtime facelift a contradiction in terms? It really depends on what your plastic surgeon means when they say facelift surgery ? a surgical or non-surgical facelift. Any ?facelift? should improve the jawline, tighten the neck and remove the jowls in the lower face. There also may be some improvement in the nasolabial folds and marionette lines. A facelift shouldn?t be expected to help much with most other lines or creases in the face. A classical facelift surgery involves removing excess skin of the face and neck to obtain a more youthful look. The most popular and effective facelift surgery technique involves tightening or removing some of the muscle layer (SMAS) under the skin so that the tension of the lift is not on the skin. This avoids the over-pulled, windblown look that everyone wants to avoid. In addition to an incision around the ear, an incision is often needed under the chin to tighten the muscle layer of the neck and to remove any excess fat in this area (if it cannot be removed by liposuction alone). For this type of facelift procedure, local anesthesia is required. Most plastic surgeons will also give sedation or a general anesthetic. It can usually be performed as an outpatient procedure and is often combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a forehead lift. Pain is usually minimal, but strenuous activity must be avoided for 4 weeks after surgery. Some swelling or bruising may occur, especially around the eyes. Recently, some surgeons and non-surgeons have been promoting a less-invasive non-surgical ?facelift.? Non-surgeons promote this for obvious reasons. Options include fillers (fat, Radiesse, Restylane, etc) or barbed sutures. A non-surgical facelift can be done with barbed sutures that are placed under the skin under a local anesthetic with the patient awake. It doesn?t last as long, look as natural, or do as much as a true facelift surgery. There may a place for the non-surgical facelift in young (30?s) patients that need minimal refinement or don?t have the time required or the desire to undergo a surgical recovery. The degree of change from this type of facelift procedure is less dramatic and only lasts several months to 2 years depending upon the procedure. While they are less invasive, they still carry risks and these should be understood. Patients have more options than ever before and must know what they want and how to obtain the best results possible by weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure. Some questions to consider asking your plastic surgeon before facelift surgery are: -How much longevity should I expect from this procedure? -What are the possible complications and likelihood of each? -How long will the procedure take? -What should I expect during recovery? -How common are revisions and how are they handled? It may also help to speak with other patients who have had a similar facelift procedure by the same plastic surgeon. Photographs may help but each patient has unique anatomy and everyone has a different potential for healing. An endorsement by happy patients after a facelift surgery by the same plastic surgeon is the best screening tool. To ensure a good experience make sure you are comfortable with your surgeon, your options, and the procedure you choose together. This article, printed in the El Paso Times, was written by Dr. Reynolds, who is the local Plastic Surgery expert for the newspaper. To schedule a consultation for a facelift surgery with Reynolds Plastic Surgery, contact us today. 23-May-08 11:00 AM
The Plastic Surgery Group Newsletter 3-Jul-08 Hello [firstname], Welcome to the The Plastic Surgery Group newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and our monthly special! Calendar Events Calendar Events for 3-Jul-08 to 31-Jul-08 Cincy Chic Ladies Night brought to you by Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Speaker's Name: Day: Thu 10-Jul-08 6:00 PM Location: Havana Martini Club 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler Cincy Chic Ladies Night brought to you by Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Speaker's Name: Day: Thu 17-Jul-08 6:00 PM Location: Wine C.A.R.T. 6206 Mulhauser West Chester, OH 45069 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa - Kenwood Location Speaker's Name: Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman, The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Day: Tue 22-Jul-08 6:00 PM Location: Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa - Kenwood Location 8118 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler Cincy Chic Ladies Night brought to you by Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Speaker's Name: Day: Thu 24-Jul-08 6:00 PM Location: Latitudes Cafe Anderson 7426 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45255 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler Cincy Chic Ladies Night brought to you by Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman of The Plastic Surgery Group, Surgery As An Art Speaker's Name: Day: Thu 31-Jul-08 6:00 PM Location: The Avenue Lounge 411 Madison Avenue Covington, KY 41011 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler Ladies Night at the Lodge Bar Cincinnati Speaker's Name: Day: Thu 31-Jul-08 7:00 PM Location: Lodge Bar Cincinnati 35 East 7th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Summary: ... Register Mapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Stephanie Butler "Buyer Beware" How to Select your Plastic Surgeon First and foremost choose a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If you follow this one criterion you will have selected a surgeon who was trained, first in general surgery and second, at least two more years specifically focused on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Picking up techniques in weekend workshops and then practicing as a ?plastic? or ?cosmetic? surgeon is no comparison for the training and testing that is required to be certified by this American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes only the American Board of Plastic Surgery as the credentialing organization for plastic surgery. This spring, plastic surgery and all of organized medicine celebrated a major victory when California?s 3rd District Court of Appeals denied a bid by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) to gain specialty board equivalency from the American Board of Medical Specialties (AMBC) ? California. Recently, ?ABC News 20/20? aired a segment entitled Surgery Seminars, which investigated weekend cosmetic surgery seminars sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society for Cosmetic and Breast Surgery. In order to provide the public with the highest of credentials a doctor should complete a 5 to 7 year surgical residency program specific to the field they will practice. The news segment also went on to suggest that the public should look for a doctor who has hospital privileges to perform the procedures they are considering. Verify this with the hospital, not just the surgeon. If they are not credentialed at the hospital to perform the procedure, they have not completed an appropriate residency demonstrating adequate training to do so. They will offer to perform these procedures in their privately owned facilities because, not being board certified, they are not allowed operating privileges in the hospital for those specific procedures. The Internet is a great tool to research your surgeon?s credentials. The State Medical Board can be contacted to see if there are any sanctions against your physician. Consumers need not be confused by the similarity in titles or names. If the surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons he or she is board certified in Plastic Surgery which encompasses both the cosmetic and reconstructive areas. They have gone through rigorous training along with extensive oral and written testing to be accepted into this Society. Others may claim that they are board certified but when investigated further you may find they are board certified in areas such as dermatology, ENT, gynecology, general surgery or internal medicine, but not in plastic surgery. As an example: One of our surgeons, prior to becoming a plastic surgeon, graduated from dental school and completed an oral surgery residency. He was later board certified in oral surgery. With this degree and a few weekend CME courses he could have received a certificate from the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Obviously, this could not compare to the years he spent in medical school, general surgery and plastic surgery residencies. Select a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and you will have selected a surgeon who has greater training and experience to help you navigate through the important decisions surrounding the procedures you are about to explore. Back By Popular Demand!! We are extending our 15% off Summer Special so don't miss out!! Stay up to date with our RSS feeds. 3-Jul-08 4:00 PM
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