Breast reduction surgery is popular for people who are obese and have lost massive weight. Women who lose massive weight may not feel comfortable with the appearance of their breasts following weight loss. Breasts may appear smaller, sagging, droopy, misshapen or deflated. Many women who lose massive weight seek out breast reduction surgery to remove excess skin and fat deposits, reposition breast tissue, and/or create more naturally appealing contours.
For these reasons, women who need to lose massive weight and desire breast reduction surgery may be more likely feel fully satisfied about the results of breast reduction surgery if they wait until weight loss is maintained before undergoing the breast reduction surgery. Candidacy for breast reduction surgery cannot be evaluated without a plastic surgeon consultation. Yet, all in all, a recent study published by the ASPS supports this premise.
The goal of the study was to identify satisfaction levels among women who had lost massive weight and had breast reduction surgery; some of whom had breast surgery before massive weight loss surgery. The study results demonstrated that over 85% of the women who had breast reduction first felt their breasts looked worse following massive weight loss and 50% of those women indicated they would like to have secondary breast surgery. These women also suggested that they would tell their friends to wait until after weight loss surgery to have the breast reduction procedure.
In any case, it’s usually worthwhile to consult with a plastic surgeon if you are interested in any plastic surgery treatment. Your plastic surgeon can provide you with the most accurate information based on your individual condition.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Skin resurfacing treatments offer a wonderful option for facial rejuvenation. Whether its microdermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser skin resurfacing, each type of skin resurfacing procedure is specially designed to meet your needs for anti-aging. Microdermabrasion takes away slight skin imperfections and accelerates the skin renewal process to reveal more vibrant, smooth skin. Chemical peels offer a more aggressive approach to remove dead skin, diminish signs of aging, and add a glow to your skin. Laser therapy treats sun damage, facial lines, age spots, poor skin tone and broken blood vessels. So, what happens after treatment? What type of skincare regimen do you need to follow up with after skin resurfacing? Certainly, your plastic surgeon or the medical professional performing your treatment will have some specific recommendations for you.
In fact, many professionals recommend medical grade “at home” skincare which offers a means for you to add to the benefits you will experience from skin resurfacing. Medical grade skin care can be found at select plastic surgeon’s offices to provide you with an advanced concentration level of anti-aging ingredients that will optimally support your skincare routine.
In terms of cosmetics, you will receive a list of instructions to follow about the application of cosmetics following skin resurfacing treatment. These instructions are important to follow in order enhance skin the renewal process and fully realize the rewards. Once your skin is ready for make-up applications, you may find that you do not feel the need to apply certain make-up. Instead, you may opt for a more natural look, with a light foundation or even no foundation. After all, your new skin is likely to appear softer, brighter and more youthful.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Breast implants lasting 15 years or more is a great concept for many women. There are several plastic surgery procedures that last ten or more years. Of course, the results of plastic surgery treatment may be affected by certain factors, such as, weight fluctuations. All in all, the benefits of the gold standard plastic surgery treatments have been long lasting. Recently, the FDA conducted a hearing in which a consensus was reached among parties that breast implants are likely to last 15 years. These types of reports are important so people know what to expect from treatment and may add to the knowledge of when it is appropriate to seek out additional assistance.
The goal of interested parties in the plastic surgery community and the FDA is to develop a breast implant registry for all women who have had breast augmentation to continue to evaluate safety and efficacy of breast implants over time. Currently, Mentor and Allergan, the manufacturers of breast implants, are conducting numerous FDA ordered studies to further identify how long breast implants last. The goal of the studies is to follow up on 80,000 women who had breast augmentation over the course of ten years.
There is no guarantee that breast implants will last ten to fifteen years. Yet, the vast majority of millions of women worldwide who have had breast augmentation are satisfied with the results from treatment. In 2010, nearly 300,000 women underwent the breast augmentation procedure and close to 100,000 underwent the breast reconstruction procedure.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Breast implants have been available for over 45 years and have withstood a test of time. Silicone breast implant safety has been a topic of discussion for many years. Just like every other medical specialty, the safety and efficacy of medical devices is always a top priority. Silicone breast implant safety had been evaluated through numerous studies over the years to best protect women interested in breast augmentation. Recently, The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee conducted a hearing to evaluate the progress of silicone breast implants since improved silicone gel implants were reintroduced to the market in April of 2006. In conclusion, the safety and effectiveness of silicone breast implants was reconfirmed and it was determined that that there was no link between silicone breast implants and connective tissue disease. The FDA’s white paper reflected a high satisfaction level among women who had breast augmentation.
Manufacturers of the breast implants also indicated that the companies would seek out ways to improve study methodology and data collection to further support the validity of claims in the future. For example, Allergan breast implant recipients may participate in a study questionnaire online or by contacting Allergan on the phone. Mentor has made enhancements to the company’s web portal for improved ease of use.
If you have undergone the breast augmentation procedure, we encourage you to participate in follow up studies to continue to evaluate the safety and efficacy of breast implants over time. The results of these types of studies may be beneficial for you and other women who are interested in the breast augmentation procedure.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Plastic surgery can offer a very rewarding experience. Plastic surgery treatments, such as, face lift, brow lift, forehead lift and body contouring, may offer dramatic long lasting results for ten years or more. Yet, there are some factors that may negatively impact the results from plastic surgery treatment. Smoking is one of those factors. Nicotine inhibits oxygen to your cells. In turn, this may lead to rough dry skin and in some cases, skin death. There are also risks associated with undergoing plastic surgery treatment when you are a smoker. In fact, plastic surgeons require that candidates for plastic surgery treatment quit smoking at least two weeks prior to surgery in order to reduce the risks related to smoking and plastic surgery treatment. So, it might be wise to get a head start on your plan for quitting smoking. After all, there are many health benefits associated with kicking the habit.
Quitting smoking often involves a multi-prong strategy. The first thirty days of withdrawal from nicotine are the most difficult. So, you may wish to investigate quit smoking aids, such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum or other quit smoking aids. There are also quit smoking hotlines that offer a means for support in your mission to quit smoking. The most important aspect of quitting smoking is in knowing that there is help. Check in with your plastic surgeon and/or physician for his or her recommendation.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Are you seeing the first signs of crow’s feet? Are you on the edge of forehead lines or lines between your brows? Do you look in the mirror to see smile lines? You may want to consider injectables and facial fillers. Injectables can actually prevent facial lines and wrinkles, while treating existing ones around the eyes, forehead and between the brows. Facial fillers fill in smile and laugh lines such as, facial creases and hollowed areas. If you do consider these simple plastic surgery treatments, you won’t be alone. Both women and men commit to regular injectable and filler treatments to maintain a more youthful appearance. After all, it makes sense for many people. The treatment does not require more than 15 minutes’ time, the results are long lasting and the price is reasonable. Women and men have enjoyed the dramatic improvement in wrinkles and facial creases from injectables and facial fillers.
Many people who have had injectables and facial fillers have found these treatments offer means to maintain a leading edge in our competitive job market. Some people have remarked that the results offered a boost in confidence which has positively influenced social and professional activities. Some people have remarked that their significant other has also appreciated the results of their partner’s rejuvenated appearance. Whether you are interested in preventing and/or treating wrinkles or treating smile lines, there are two great options for you to consider today.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Laser therapy is one of the latest and greatest approaches to some of the most bothersome signs of aging. Sun damage, facial lines and age spots can add years to your age. Poor skin tone may send the message that you are not healthy. Broken blood vessels are not appealing. So, it may be time for laser skin resurfacing. Laser therapy targets specific skin conditions to reveal beautiful, more youthful skin. It’s the beam of light that offers a dramatic change in your skin condition. One or more treatment sessions may be required to obtain optimal results, but people usually do not mind returning back for follow up sessions to reap the rewards. Laser therapy offers high technology for significant results that have been welcomed by people across the world. Because laser therapy is high technology, we’d like tell you more about what you need to know about laser treatment.
A select number of plastic surgeons offer laser therapy. Yet, laser therapy is a solution for certain aging signs that cannot be treated through alternative approaches for select skin conditions. Plastic surgeons who offer laser therapy have invested time into research to make the appropriate selection for the type (s) of lasers they choose for their practice. This is important because each type of laser has a specific use(s). The medical professional’s experience in using the laser is also important.
Recovery time is another consideration in the decision for laser treatment. Depending upon the degree of treatment required, you may need a laser that is more invasive when compared to a less invasive laser. So, your plastic surgeon will let you know the extent of treatment required and if the recovery will delay your return to all normal activities following treatment. Despite possible recovery requirements, people are usually fully satisfied with the results from laser treatment.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Women and men have many things in common. So, it might be no surprise that the breast reduction procedure is popular for both women and men. Initially, breast reduction was only available to women. In more recent years, male breast reduction has become available. Today, male breast reduction is a top ranking procedure for men, just as female breast reduction is for women. So, let’s check out some more of the details.
Male breast reduction offers men with gynecomastia the opportunity to diminish fat that cannot be lost through traditional weight loss strategies. The results have been very satisfying for men. Men have found a sense of relief from inhabitance by over-sized breasts. Some men have remarked that they feel better about their workout as they can see the full benefits of workouts, instead of frustration that they experience from results that cannot be obtained from a workout due to gynecomastia and the appearance of over-sized breasts. Many men have also commented that they were able to stay ahead of discomfort following the procedure during the recovery time period which lasts three to five days. The vast majority of men have found that the investment in male breast reduction surgery was worthwhile, producing long lasting results.
Women who have had breast reduction enjoy the benefits of treatment with relief from discomfort and/or medical conditions. Women have remarked that that they have not experienced breast related back pain, shoulder pain, and skin chafing following breast reduction surgery. Women have commented that they feel more comfortable in their clothing and are interested in more fashionable attire following breast reduction surgery. Many women also find that they are less inhibited following breast reduction surgery, physically and emotionally. In cases whereby breast reduction surgery was deemed a medical necessity, women have not had to pay for all or a portion of the costs associated with the procedure.
For both women and men, breast reduction surgery can be a very appealing plastic surgery procedure. T To identify your candidacy for treatment, we invite you to contact Dr. Rick Becker, board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Plastic surgery for seniors has been on the rise over the past decade. As more women and men have been tipping into from baby boomer years to senior years, plastic surgery results can be witnessed at many shopping sprees for seniors. Perhaps, they’ve gotten a head start using non-invasive and less invasive approaches like Botox and endoscopic forehead lifts for facial enhancements. Perhaps, it’s because they have maintained healthy lifestyle habits and still feel like they’re in their 30’s So, why not want to appear a decade or so younger? In fact, Jane Fonda recently embarked on a new fitness trial to inspire those in elder years to jump or remain on the bandwagon of looking and feeling great in a recent interview! In truth, many seniors today still don’t want to lose their sense of youthfulness. Plastic surgery can offer a sense of youthfulness, while allowing for graceful aging in the hands of a gifted plastic surgeon.
Clearly, plastic surgery is an effective means to turn the clock back from the standpoint of appearance. Generally, it is safe for people over the age 62 to have plastic surgery, providing a physician which may be the plastic surgeon clears the patient for surgery. In addition, there may be some additional safety pre cautions that seniors take to have plastic surgery. Yet, all in all, more and more seniors are having plastic surgery. Of course, the first step for a person with any interest in a plastic surgery procedure is to call a plastic surgeon for a consultation. Certainly, you will be able to expand on your research, have all of your questions answered, view before and after photos and learn about alternatives that may be appropriate for you.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.
Plastic surgery is one medical specialty that has made great strides in the improvement of medical technology, techniques and procedures over time. Originally earning a superior reputation for wartime plastic surgery in previous wars, plastic surgery has become an elective fee for service medical specialty that is now well known for its innovations over time. Just like every other medical specialty, medical organizations strive to develop first line medical treatments for specific conditions and alternatives when first line treatments are inappropriate or fail. Plastic surgery is similar in that there are gold standard procedures that have been deemed safe and effective over time. It’s important to note that plastic surgeons are physicians first. So, they have taken time to receive the education and training or physicians, while focusing on additional training in plastic surgery.
Every year, there continues to be more techniques, technology and procedures introduced to this medical community. In addition, every year the plastic surgery community must continue to be educated about these procedures to help people interested in plastic surgery set reasonable expectations about procedures. One thing that has remained the same are the gold standard plastic surgery procedures that have pass the test of time. A test of time is particularly important because results may change over time. Generally, the core plastic surgery procedures, such as facelift and breast augmentation, offer results for specific time periods. There would be no other way that plastic surgeons would be able to effectively consult with people about procedures they are interested in without a list of procedures that have been deemed safe, effective and have passed a test of time. This is a prime example of why an analysis of new technology, techniques and procedures must be conducted over time.
Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick Becker, Bismarck, North Dakota plastic surgeon can be reached for a free consultation at (701) 530-3333 or (888) 530-3003 for nationwide callers.