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What Are Facial Implants Used For?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, July 16th, 2021

If you would like to restore lost facial volume and make your face look more youthful, dermal fillers aren’t the only option.  Facial implants can also augment the face.  But what are facial implants used for?  

What Are Facial Implants Used For?

What Are Facial Implants Used For?

Facial implants are small devices made of synthetic materials such as silicone, which are used to add definition and structure to specific areas of the face.  They also help balance facial features.  

Facial implants are placed underneath the skin to replenish volume and restore facial contours.   They are frequently used to enhance the cheeks, chin, and jaw, and are customized to fit the specific needs of each patient.  

Facial implant procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and take around 30-60 minutes to complete.  Recovery generally takes 4-7 days. 

Cheek Implants

The cheeks lose their youthful plumpness over time, but cheek implants can restore volume and increase the projection of the cheekbones.  Cheek implants are typically inserted through an incision made in the mouth or lower eyelids, and placed into a pocket created in the facial tissue. 

Chin Implants

Chin implants are a great way to create a more defined chin and improve the facial profile.  They are available in many different shapes and sizes.  Chin implants are typically inserted through incisions made inside the mouth or under the chin. 

Jaw Implants

Jaw implants increase the dimensions and contour of the jaw.  Jaw implants are placed along the jawline to give the jaw a more defined appearance.   They are a good option for people wanting to refine a weak jaw.  

If you would like to enhance the definition of your cheeks, jawline, or chin, facial implants may be a good option for you.   Facial implants can last for many years unless removed by the surgeon.  

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Is Neck Liposuction Possible?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, July 16th, 2021

Do you have excess neck fat that you would like to remove?   Excess fat deposits in the neck can make you look older and overweight, but liposuction is a great way to remove this unwanted fat and restore youthful definition to the jawline.  But is neck liposuction possible?

Is Neck Liposuction Possible?

Neck liposuction is a very popular way to sculpt and define the jawline.  Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat from various parts of the body.  When liposuction is performed on the neck, it gets rid of the excess fat that causes a double chin and creates a contoured, more youthful jawline.  

What Happens During Neck Liposuction?

Neck liposuction is done as an outpatient procedure with IV sedation.  It is performed using a thin cannula that is inserted under the skin through tiny incisions made beneath the neck, and around the ears.  The cannula gently loosens and removes the excess fat cells, and the resulting reduction in fat contours the jawline, and gives the neck a more defined look.   Neck liposuction takes about 30 minutes to perform. 

Patients generally need 2-3 weeks to fully recover from neck liposuction.  There may be mild swelling and bruising in the treatment area after surgery, but this typically resolves within 5-10 days. The results of neck liposuction are long-lasting. 

Who Is A Good Candidate For Neck Liposuction?

Men and women with good skin elasticity and muscle tone who would like to reduce excess fat in the neck, are usually good candidates for neck liposuction. Liposuction focuses on removing fat but does not improve skin laxity, so the skin should be elastic enough to contract evenly after liposuction. 

Would you like to learn more about neck liposuction?  Search our directory to find a practice in your area. 

If you are in the New York, NY area, Specialty Aesthetic Surgery is our featured practice. 

You can reach them at https://www.specialtyaestheticsurgery.com/ or by calling  (212) 737-8700.

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How Much Does a Blepharoplasty Cost?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, July 16th, 2021

Are you bothered by droopy eyelids or under-eye bags that make your eyes look tired?  Blepharoplasty can rejuvenate the eye area and restore a youthful appearance to your eyes.   However, one of the most important factors to consider before undergoing blepharoplasty is the cost.  So how much does blepharoplasty cost?  

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, often referred to as eyelid surgery, is a procedure that rejuvenates the eyelids and improves the appearance of tired eyes.  Eyelid surgery involves removing excess skin and pockets of fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids, to address sagging skin in the upper eyelids and bags below the eyes.   Blepharoplasty is often combined with a brow lift to correct droopy brows. 

How Much Does a Blepharoplasty Cost?

According to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of blepharoplasty is $3,282.  However, depending on the type of eyelid surgery performed, the cost can range from $2,100 to $7,000.

Blepharoplasty can be done on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.  Upper eyelid surgery costs around $ 2,100 on average, while the cost of lower eyelid surgery is about $2,400.  

Laser eyelid surgery is also available and typically costs more than traditional blepharoplasty.  

Factors That Affect The Cost Of Blepharoplasty

The cost of blepharoplasty can vary significantly depending on the following:

  • Skill and experience of the surgeon
  • Geographic location of the practice
  • Complexity of the operation
  • Surgical facility fees
  • Anesthesia fees

Financing Blepharoplasty

When blepharoplasty is performed as an elective procedure the costs are not covered by medical insurance.  However, most surgeons accept a variety of payment options for cosmetic procedures.  Affordable financing is also available through CareCredit, which is a healthcare credit card. 

If your eyes are making you look older than you are, blepharoplasty can help you regain a more youthful appearance. 

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How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, July 16th, 2021

Are you interested in a facelift but wonder if it’s within your budget?  If you’re like most people having cosmetic surgery, you probably don’t have a sum of money lying around to finance the cost of a facelift.  So how much does a facelift cost?  

How Much Does a Facelift Cost

What Is A Facelift?

A facelift or rhytidectomy is a procedure that is done to rejuvenate the lower face.  It addresses signs of aging such as wrinkles around the nose and mouth, loss of facial volume, and sagging skin on the jawline and neck. 

How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

According to the 2019 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average cost of a facelift is $7,467.   However, the final cost of facelift surgery can be influenced by several factors, so the price you pay may differ from the average.  

Factors That Affect The Cost Of Facelift Surgery

The cost quoted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons does not include related expenses such as:

  • Surgical facility fees
  • Anesthesia fees
  • Post-op medications
  • Post-op garments
  • Follow-up appointments

The experience of the surgeon will also impact the cost of surgery because a highly experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, will likely charge more than a surgeon with less experience.  

Geographic location also affects surgery costs because surgery is typically more expensive in large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Dallas, and New York.

A facelift is customized to fit the aesthetic needs of each patient, so the cost will vary based on the complexity of the procedure.   Some people only require a mini-facelift, which is less extensive and therefore costs less than a full facelift.  

Financing

Facelift surgery is typically not covered by medical insurance.  Fortunately, there are institutions like CareCredit that offer affordable financing plans for cosmetic surgery.  

If you are interested in facelift surgery, it’s best to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a detailed fee quote.  

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What is a Neck Lift?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Monday, June 14th, 2021

If you would like to fix that ‘turkey wattle’ and erase those unattractive neck bands, a neck lift could be just what you need.   A neck lift provides a smoother, tighter neck and improves the quality of the neck skin.  But what is a neck lift?

What Is A Neck Lift?

A neck lift or platysmaplasty is a surgical procedure that addresses signs of aging in the neck.  The desired effect of a neck lift is to improve the definition of the neck and jawline.  Surgery involves removing sagging skin and excess fat deposits and tightening the underlying neck muscles. 

Platysmaplasty is often combined with a facelift, brow lift, or eyelid lift, to enhance the results of surgery. 

The incisions for a neck lift can be made under the chin or behind the ears.  Neck lift surgery is done on an outpatient basis and typically takes 2-3 hours depending on the degree of correction required. 

What To Expect After Surgery?

Patients generally have some swelling and bruising after a neck lift, but these side-effects typically resolve within a few days. Ice compresses can be used for the first 48 hours after surgery to minimize swelling.  Most patients are back to work within 7-10 days of surgery.  

Benefits Of A Neck Lift?

The neck is sometimes one of the first areas to show signs of aging but is often neglected.  That’s why having surgery on the neck can take years off your appearance. 

The results of a neck lift can be dramatic because it addresses a turkey neck, neck banding, as well as a double chin.  It removes extra skin and fat on the neck and chin area to create a slimmer, contoured neckline. 

If you have significant loose skin around your neck or what appears to be a double chin, a neck lift may be right for you.   

 

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What to Expect After a Liposuction Procedure?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, June 4th, 2021

Do you eat a healthy diet and spend hours in the gym but still have some areas of stubborn fat that simply won’t budge?  Liposuction can remove those fat bulges and sculpt the smoother, sleeker body contours you desire.  But what does liposuction involve, and what can you expect after the procedure? 

What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a surgical fat removal procedure that targets areas of stubborn fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise.  

Liposuction is a versatile body contouring treatment that can be performed on almost any part of the body.  The abdomen, butt, flanks, hips, and thighs are among the most popular target spots for women, while the abdomen and flanks are common problem areas for men.  

How Liposuction Works

Traditional liposuction uses a cannula with suction to break up and remove pockets of excess fat from the body.  However, there are now more advanced liposuction techniques available including, External Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposculpture (EUAL). 

EUAL is a modified technique that combines traditional liposuction with ultrasound energy.  During EUAL, ultrasonic energy is applied to the treatment zones to liquefy the fat deposits. The heat from the ultrasound energy also helps to tighten and contour the skin.   

Once the fat is liquefied, the surgeon will then use gentle suction to remove the fat.  This type of procedure causes less tissue trauma because the unwanted fat can be easily dislodged after it is liquefied.

Liposuction is typically done on an outpatient basis.  However, the length of the procedure varies depending on the surgical technique and the amount of fat being removed. 

What To Expect After A Liposuction Procedure?

  • Recovery

After liposuction, patients can expect to experience some bruising and swelling as well as mild pain.  A compression garment is worn to help minimize swelling, but residual swelling may persist for up to six weeks.  Medication is prescribed to ease the pain.  

The recovery timeline for liposuction varies depending on the specific technique used to perform surgery.  Traditional liposuction may need up to 2 weeks of recovery, but less recovery time is required with advanced procedures like EUAL.  

There is minimal swelling and bruising after EUAL because surgery causes less trauma in the tissues.  As a result, patients sometimes only need 2-3 days of recovery.

  • When Will You See Results?

How soon you see results after liposuction depends on the degree of post-operative swelling.  There is typically significant swelling after traditional liposuction, so the final results won’t be visible until the swelling has subsided.  This can take 1-3 months. 

  • How Long Do The Results Last?

The new body shape achieved with liposuction can last a long time because the fat cells removed during treatment do not grow back.  However, if patients gain weight after liposuction, the remaining fat cells will get bigger.  This includes cells in the areas treated with liposuction.

After liposuction, patients are advised to make healthy diet choices and get regular exercise, to maintain their new look.  

Who Is A Good Candidate For Liposuction?

Liposuction is a good option for individuals who already maintain a healthy diet and follow a regular exercise regimen, but have a few areas of stubborn fat they are struggling to reduce. 

Candidates for liposuction should also have realistic expectations about surgery.  Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution, so candidates should already be at their goal weight and only need to reduce specific target areas. 

If you think liposuction may be a good fit for you, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the options available.  The surgeon will review the possibilities and determine which procedure would be right for you. 

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How Long is Recovery from Liposuction?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

One of the major concerns people considering liposuction have, is about the recovery time.  They often don’t know what to expect during recovery or how long it will take to heal.  Knowing how long recovery is likely to take helps patients make informed decisions about surgery. 

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What Is Liposuction?

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes unwanted fat from specific regions of the body to improve overall contours.   It is the ideal way to get rid of those annoying fat bulges that are resistant to diet and exercise.  Areas commonly treated with liposuction include the abdomen, flanks, upper arms, and thighs.  Liposuction is customized to meet the individual needs of each patient. 

There are different liposuction techniques including tumescent liposuction, laser liposuction, ultrasound liposuction, and high definition liposuction.   

How Long Is Recovery From Liposuction? 

It typically takes about 7 days to recover from liposuction.  However, recovery may vary from patient to patient depending on the technique used and the amount of fat removed.  There is less bruising and swelling with modern methods such as laser liposuction and ultrasound liposuction, which means fewer recovery days.  

What To Expect During Recovery? 

Patients can expect to have pain and swelling in the days following liposuction.   The swelling may last for several weeks.  There may also be some bruising at the incision sites. 

A compression garment is worn for several weeks after surgery to help the tissues heal properly, and minimize swelling.  The compression garment also provides support for the new body contours.  When the compression garment is worn as required after liposuction, it assists healing and enhances the final results. 

The improved body shape can be seen about 2-3 months after surgery.  

After liposuction, it’s important not to rush recovery.  Get plenty of rest, eat well, and take the time you need to heal properly.

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How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Wednesday, May 19th, 2021

If you are interested in rhinoplasty, it’s only natural that you’ll be concerned about the cost.  Before undergoing rhinoplasty, you certainly have to find out how much you’re going to have to pay, since the procedure is not covered by insurance when done for aesthetic reasons.  So how much does rhinoplasty cost?

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Rhinoplasty Basics

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job is performed to change the shape and size of the nose and enhance the overall appearance of the face.   Each year thousands of men and women undergo rhinoplasty to improve the look of their nose.   Surgery often involves making the nose smaller, refining the tip, or removing a bump on the bridge of the nose.  

How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost

According to the 2019 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average cost of a rhinoplasty is $5,409.   However, since rhinoplasty is customized to fit the specific needs and cosmetic goals of each patient, surgery can sometimes cost as much as $8,000.  

The surgeon’s fee is another vital component of the cost of rhinoplasty, and it varies based on the experience and qualifications of the surgeon.  The extent of the procedure also impacts the final price of rhinoplasty, as some cases are more complex than others. 

Other factors that affect the cost of rhinoplasty include:

  • Anesthesia fees
  • Surgical facility fees
  • Cost of post-operative medications 
  • Geographic area

Financing Rhinoplasty 

Cosmetic rhinoplasty is generally not covered by health insurance, but if there is a functional issue it may be covered by the medical plan.  However, medical credit cards like CareCredit make the cost of rhinoplasty more affordable to patients on a budget.  

The only way to get an accurate cost of rhinoplasty is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.   The surgeon will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your nose, recommend a customized treatment plan, and provide a detailed quote. 

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How Much is Breast Augmentation?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Monday, May 10th, 2021

If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery, the cost is probably a primary concern for you since the procedure is not usually covered by insurance.  It’s therefore helpful to do some research and consult with a plastic surgeon, so that you have a realistic idea of the cost of breast augmentation.  

How Much is Breast Augmentation

How Much is Breast Augmentation?

According to the latest statistics from the American Society Of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of breast augmentation is around $3,947.  However, your final price tag may be higher than the average because several variables can affect the total cost. 

What Factors Go Into The Cost Of Breast Augmentation?

The main factors that go into the cost of breast augmentation are the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fees, and surgical facility fees. 

Surgeon’s Fees

Experienced board-certified plastic surgeons generally charge more to perform breast augmentation than surgeons with less training and experience.  It’s essential to select a surgeon with the required training and experience who can handle potential complications.   

Anesthesia Fees  

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia, and anesthesia is usually priced on a per-hour basis, so longer surgeries cost more.   The cost of anesthesia will also vary based on the provider.  A board-certified anesthesiologist may charge a higher fee than a nurse anesthetist. 

Surgical Facility Fees

Surgery usually costs less when performed at the surgeon’s office-based surgical facility.  However, patients should ensure that the operating facility is accredited by a regulatory agency such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

The cost of breast augmentation can also vary dramatically from city to city.  For example, breast augmentation costs more in Los Angeles and Dallas than it does in Chicago.  

When considering breast augmentation, it’s essential to choose a plastic surgeon based on their skill and expertise and not make your decision on cost alone. 

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How Long Is Recovery From A Facelift?

By Experts in Plastic Surgery · Comments (0) · Friday, April 23rd, 2021

If you are preparing to undergo a facelift, you may be wondering what to expect during recovery.  Having a good understanding of the recovery process will help you to make the necessary preparations, manage your expectations, and recover well after surgery. 

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What Is A Facelift?

A facelift is a surgical procedure that gives the face a more youthful appearance by reducing signs of aging on the lower face and neck.  It typically involves lifting and tightening the deep tissues and removing excess skin.  

How Long Is Recovery From A Facelift?

Full recovery from a facelift generally takes one to two weeks, but this may vary depending on the extent of the facelift procedure.  It’s also important to remember that everyone heals at their own pace, and several variables can affect the duration of the recovery process.  However, there are modern facelift techniques like the ExpresS-Lift, which can reduce complications and help to speed up recovery.

What To Expect During Recovery?

There is typically some swelling, bruising, and numbness after facelift surgery.  The swelling can take several weeks to resolve completely.  Patients should plan to take about two weeks off work, and arrange to get assistance with household chores following surgery.  The extra help will be needed because it’s normal to experience some pain and discomfort in the first few days after surgery.    Most activities can be resumed after a week or two.

Tips For A Successful Recovery After A Facelift

  • Follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon regarding post-surgical care 
  • Prepare a comfortable space at home and get plenty of rest
  • Keep your head elevated
  • Pick up prescriptions you’ll need during recovery ahead of time

If you would like to decrease signs of aging and refresh your face, a facelift can provide incredible benefits. 

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