Cosmetic Procedures
Brachioplasty
Also known as an arm lift, brachioplasty is a type of cosmetic procedure where excess skin and fat are removed via liposuction and excision to help patients achieve a slimmer, leaner appearance of their upper arms.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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General
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3 hours
Wound Care
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Keep dressing dry until follow-up
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Compression garment
Post-op Recovery Time
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1 week - wound check, suture removal
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3 week - start scar massage
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4 weeks - resume regular activities
Scars
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Inner arms from the arm pit towards the elbow
Return to Work/Play
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Approximately 4-6 weeks
Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. It can involve liposuction in this area as well. The recovery period of this procedure also takes about 6 weeks. Post-operative swelling will take a few months to settle over time.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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General
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3 hours
Wound Care
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Keep dressing dry until follow-up
Post-op Recovery Time
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Following this procedure, you will be required to stay overnight for monitoring by our nurses. If there are no issues, you will be discharged the following morning.
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1 week - wound check
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3 week - start scar massage
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4-6 weeks - resume regular activities
Scars
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Along the lower abdomen ("underwear line" or "C-section scar line")
Return to Work/Play
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Approximately 4-6 weeks
Thighplasty (Thigh lift)
A thighplasty involves removing extra skin and fat (through liposuction and excision) in the inner aspect of the thigh. By tightening this particular area, this procedure can help patients re-shape their thighs and achieve a leaner, firmer appearance.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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General
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3 hours
Wound Care
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Keep dressing dry until follow-up
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Compression garment for 6-8 weeks
Post-op Recovery Time
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1 week - dressing change, suture removal
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3 week - start scar massage
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4-6 weeks - resume regular activities
Scars
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Upper or inner thigh depending on how much skin or fat needs to be removed.
Return to Work/Play
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Approximately 4-6 weeks
Liposuction
This procedure is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. This technique removes excess fat in many different areas of the body with the goal or achieving better shape and contour. Recovery time varies and depends on where liposuction was performed.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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General
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Varies depending on what areas are being treated
Wound Care
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Keep dressing dry until follow-up
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Compression garment in the treated area for 6 weeks
Post-op Recovery Time
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1 week - dressing change, suture removal
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3 week - start massage
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4-6 weeks - resume regular activities
Scars
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Location varies depending on what areas are being treated.
Return to Work/Play
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Approximately 4-6 weeks
Ear lobe revision
The ear lobe can become more loose over time from, for example, the weight of wearing heavy earrings. A history of wearing spacers may also permanently change the shape of the ear lobe. The goal of this procedure would be to restore the anatomical shape of the ear lobe by re-arranging the skin and soft tissue.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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Local
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1 hour
Wound Care
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Keep incision dry for 1 day then wash with soap and water
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Apply polysporin ointment for 5 days then switch to Vaseline
Post-op Recovery Time
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5 days - suture removal, wound check
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3 week - start scar massage
Scars
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Varies depending on what is being revised.
Return to Work/Play
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Immediately
Hand Rejuvenation
Our hands are one of the first areas on our body to show signs of aging. Studies have found that people are able to estimate a person's age by assessing their hands. It is not surprising then that hand rejuvenation procedures have increased by over 60% in the past 10 years.
There are many strategies to make a person's hands look more youthful. Ablative procedures, dermal fillers, laser therapies and autologous fat grafting have been described.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
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Local or general
Duration of Surgery
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Approximately 1 hour
Wound Care
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Keep dressing dry until follow-up
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Compression garment for 4-6 weeks in the treated areas
Post-op Recovery Time
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1 week - wound check, suture removal
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4-6 weeks - resume heavy lifting, daily activities
Scars
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Liposuction ports
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Small incisions in the hand to do the fat transfer
Return to Work/Play
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Approximately 2-4 weeks until no restrictions
Labiaplasty
Many women pursue this procedure for different functional and/or aesthetic reasons.
Studies have found that 37% of patients sought this procedure for strictly aesthetic reasons, 32% sought surgery for functional impairment (e.g. pain, discomfort, chafing), and 31% underwent surgery for both functional and aesthetic reasons.
Whatever the reason may be, we are committed to helping you achieve the goals you desire. For more information, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Procedure Overview
Anesthesia
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Local anesthesia
Duration of Surgery
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Approximately 1 hour
Wound Care
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Gently wash the area about 4 times per day with soap and warm water.
Post-op Recovery Time
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1 week - wound check
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2 weeks - wound check and possible suture removal
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4-6 weeks - resume heavy lifting, daily activities
Scars
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External vertical scar along the labia minora
Return to Work/Play
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Avoid rigorous or strenuous activity for 4 weeks after surgery