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Of all the cosmetic surgeries being requested today, the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty ranks fourth among them.
Around 150,000 people a year choose abdominoplasty, which is meant to tighten and tone your abdomen during a session that lasts between one and five hours.
When saggy skin and excess fat lead to alarming distress, a tummy tuck can give you improved contours and boosted self-esteem.
As if a flatter stomach and improved confidence weren’t enough, here are ten more life benefits you can receive by signing up for this amazing cosmetic procedure.
Age and pregnancy can make it more difficult to lose the last few pounds that will lead to flatter abs.
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A tummy tuck can remove the extra padding on your abdomen so your tummy is flat just like it may have been when you were younger.
Without so much stomach fat to contend with, your silhouette will look more streamlined. You’ll have curves in all the right places, and you’ll feel much more self-assured while wearing garments like lingerie or exercise wear.
How much fat can you lose? While a tummy tuck should never be used as a weight-loss technique, it is possible to lose up to eleven pounds of stubborn belly fat.
A cosmetic surgeon will ensure you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck before recommending you for surgery. One of the requirements for surgery is being close to your ideal weight. That means you should be within five to ten pounds of your base weight for your height according to the BMI scale with excess fat on your abdomen you want to remove.
Age, pregnancy, and extreme weight loss can all lead to a layer of excess skin that hangs from the abdomen. Yours may be minimal or it could be severe, in which case you could face other problems, such as rashes and fungal infections within the skin folds.
A tummy tuck doesn’t only remove annoying pockets of fat. The procedure also involves the removal of excess skin. It’s possible to lose up to two to five pounds of saggy skin with an abdominoplasty procedure.
As an added benefit, the tummy tuck also tightens the mons pubis, which is the area where that inverted pyramid of pubic hair tends to grow. If before you had a fat pad there, the tummy tuck can make the area flatter and more attractive. Tummy tuck surgery can even enhance the appearance of your butt and breasts.
For additional body sculpting benefits, ask your cosmetic surgeon about pairing your tummy tuck with aesthetic treatments like liposuction or HD liposuction.
A little-known benefit of the tummy tuck is that it can give you greater core strength. You may not realize how much your core comes into play in all the things you do. Without a strong core, you face flexibility, mobility, and even comfort issues in the future. A tummy tuck can strengthen your core, which can add to your quality of life.
A hernia is caused by organs that poke through a weakened abdominal wall.
A tummy tuck can be paired with hernia surgery to eliminate two problems with a single surgical procedure. But it’s also possible to prevent future hernias with abdominoplasty. Having a stronger abdominal wall makes it less likely that hernias will form later in life.
Urinary stress incontinence (SUI) is a common and embarrassing problem. If you find yourself releasing urine every time you sneeze, cough, or exercise, you might know all about SUI.
A tummy tuck can eliminate SUI by giving you better bladder control. The abdominal wall acts as a support for many organs around your pelvis, including your bladder. Strengthening the abdominal wall fortifies the area around the bladder, letting you hold your urine more securely until it’s time to go.
Having good posture is important and standing with your spine aligned has many benefits. Not only is it excellent for self-esteem and health, but it also contributes to how you’re viewed by others.
A tummy tuck can improve your posture as a byproduct of giving you stronger and more durable abdominal muscles. With a more aligned spine and your shoulders back, you’re sure to experience improved mental outlook, health, and confidence.
An abdomen covered with a padding of fat and saggy skin can appear dimpled, wrinkled, and misshapen. A tummy tuck removes all that tissue to give you a flatter tummy you won’t mind showing off. Whereas before you may have avoided certain clothing on account of your bigger belly, you’ll have more tone to the area after a tummy tuck.
You’ll still need to perform abdominal exercises to get a six-pack or to add definition to the area, but you won’t have all that excess fat and skin getting in the way.
If you’re worried about scarring after a tummy tuck, you’ll appreciate the fact that the incision made during surgery is hidden by underwear or swimwear. The incision is placed just above the pubic region, allowing you to keep your procedure secret.
You may not feel like working out when you have excess body fat weighing you down. Saggy skin staring back at you in the mirror can also demotivate you from working out. Before you know it, what was intended to be a workout session turns out to be a Netflix session on the couch.
A tighter, stronger abdomen following a tummy tuck can make you look forward to exercising. Having a flat tummy may cause you to begin wondering what else is possible now that you’ve jumpstarted your body transformation.
To add to your motivation, you’ll find it easier to exercise than before. You won’t have all that tissue moving around and blocking your movements. This can further entice you to move your body. You might even find yourself trying more advanced workouts now that you look and feel so good.
If you worry about controlling your weight enough to preserve your tummy tuck effects, there’s more good news. The abdominoplasty procedure affects hunger and fullness hormones, making you feel less hungry and fuller faster after meals. This can further help you stay on course and keep your weight stable for long-term tummy tuck results.
Pregnancy, while one of life’s gifts, unfortunately, leads to stretch marks. If your stretch marks exist along the abdominal area where there is also excess skin and fat, your surgeon might be able to eradicate your “tiger stripes” entirely.
Even the most confident people among us have some part of themselves they’re unsure about. When you have physical insecurity, like saggy skin on the abdomen, a tummy tuck can give you a new lease on life. You may not realize how much your insecurities dictate the way you live your life.
After a tummy tuck, you may find yourself choosing a modern style of clothing you wouldn’t have considered before.
You might choose daring swimwear where before you wouldn’t have dared.
You might have newfound confidence to branch out into new social groups, or to try new activities.
A tummy tuck could open all new doors, especially if it’s paired with other procedures for a more complete transformation, such as making abdominoplasty part of a Mommy Makeover.
To receive these stellar tummy tuck results, you need to qualify for cosmetic surgery first. You are considered a suitable candidate for abdominoplasty if you are in good physical health with a healthy, stable weight. If you smoke, consider quitting at least six months before your procedure to enhance healing and reduce the risk of complications.
You should also have realistic expectations for what a tummy tuck can give you, which is quite a lot. Better posture, a flatter tummy, and a boosted life quality? Who wouldn’t want to sign up for that? Just know that a tummy tuck cannot make your abdominal area resemble that of a singer, model, or movie star. That’s what is meant by having realistic expectations. Your abdomen will still be yours. It’ll just be made to look flatter and more attractive through surgery.
Find out if you are an excellent candidate for the tummy tuck procedure, which uses techniques like liposuction to give you excellent results and surging self-confidence, by contacting us at Moein Surgical Arts. We help men and women look their best from head to toe. Call us in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale to discuss the tummy tuck and what it can do for you – (310)455-8020.
Cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular than ever. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) states that more than 18 million people underwent surgical or minimally invasive procedures in 2018. That number has skyrocketed by 200% since 2000.
Before undergoing cosmetic surgery, it is important to understand what to expect before, during, and after your procedure.
For this reason, we put our utmost focus into patient education at Moein Surgical Arts.
From the day of the initial consultation to your surgery and the aftercare you require later, we want you to be fully cognizant of what to expect.
One aspect of surgery that isn’t often covered is the healing period.
We covered healing and recovery in our latest article. Read it over for real-life tips you can use to heal easier following your cosmetic procedure.
This time, it’s important to discuss the feelings and emotions you can experience while healing up. Here are some examples.
When having cosmetic surgery, you can’t wait for the ultimate unveiling. This is when your bandages come off, the swelling goes down, and the results of your cosmetic surgery shine through. What a thrill!
You might find yourself second-guessing your decision. Should you have opted for smaller, subtler breast implants? Should you have chosen minimally-invasive Renuvion for skin tightening instead of undergoing a facelift? These invasive thoughts are a normal part of the recovery process.
For at least a short time, no amount of positioning can make you comfortable. You may even have to sleep a certain way that feels unnatural, leading to a lack of quality sleep. And when your sleep suffers, you can begin to feel more uncomfortable, putting you in a vicious cycle that leaves you tired and moody.
You might become defensive about other people’s opinions about your choice of surgery. And if anyone dares criticize you during this time, world watch out!
You wonder what your results will look like once the swelling resolves. Will your results match up with the expectations in your head? This leaves you awaiting the day the bandages come off and the swelling goes down for the ultimate reveal.
You might feel unsure of what is normal during the recovery process. Are you supposed to be swelling this much? Are you supposed to be numb there? You might have questions that can only be answered by your cosmetic surgeon and your recovery team.
You might be worried about scarring or the risks of complications occurring. Your emotional distress can be compounded by a lack of exercise. During recovery, you are asked to refrain from your usual routine until fully healed, which can leave you increasingly antsy and a bit out of sorts.
You might feel downcast for a little while after your surgery has been completed. You might feel guilty about having surgery or regret having surgery entirely.
Whether you plan to undergo a breast augmentation, facelift, tummy tuck, or liposuction, you need to recognize that these emotional ups and downs are a normal part of the healing process. They are also temporary.
Let’s look at those emotions after cosmetic surgery in greater detail so there are no surprises during your cosmetic surgery recovery.
Most people experience a surge of confidence after cosmetic surgery. Their entire self-image changes. Your self-image is your perception of how you believe you look to others. Having a positive self-image is important, and cosmetic surgery can give it to you.
While looks are not everything, and your worth certainly is not based on your looks, your appearance is important. The way you look influences the way you are perceived and looking your best could benefit you in all aspects of your life.
Cosmetic surgery is meant for those parts of yourself that may cause you distress. You may want a smaller nose, shapelier breasts, or a more voluminous butt. It’s for those instances when you feel a physical aspect of yourself diminishes your attractiveness. By correcting your insecurities, cosmetic surgery can renew your confidence and improve your quality of life.
You only get one spin around this globe. You might as well have a positive self-image while you’re blessed to be alive. Your cosmetic surgery results will soon reveal themselves once you heal. That’s certainly something to be excited about.
Buyer’s remorse is common with other major purchases like when buying a vehicle or home. You spend all this time working up to the eventual transaction. Then, once it happens and you’ve secured the car or house, you wonder if you made the right decision. Instead of questioning if you should have bought a bigger vehicle or larger home, you’re wondering if you had the right type of cosmetic surgery.
You can mitigate the risk of feeling that you somehow chose the wrong procedure by doing your due diligence ahead of time.
Spend time looking through before and after images online. Have realistic expectations for the procedure you want and only schedule a particular surgery after you are completely certain that’s the one you want.
What does it mean to have realistic expectations? It is unrealistic to think you’ll look like someone else following your procedure, such as a celebrity or model. To be realistic about your results is to understand that minor imperfections are no big deal. It is important to keep things in perspective. You’re always going to be you. It’s still your skin. Your skin has merely been tightened or your dimensions improved. If you frame your results with rationality, you’ll be more objectively pleased with the outcomes you receive. Nobody’s perfect, even after cosmetic surgery. You can improve your looks, however, which cosmetic surgery aims to do.
By using the word uncomfortable, we don’t necessarily mean pain. Cosmetic surgery technology has come a long way in recent years. Many procedures offer little to no pain, even during the healing process. Any pain or discomfort you do feel can be easily managed with over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers and should fade quickly.
The lack of comfort might come from your inability to sleep at night. Having breast surgery, for instance, might cause you to have to sleep on your back with your spine slightly elevated. Sleeping in a recliner is often suggested.
Regardless of any sleep restrictions or your level of comfort, you must try and get adequate sleep at night. Healing requires adequate sleep. If you want effective healing, you’ll have to make sleep a priority. Getting a good night’s rest each night can also help to regulate your mood. That means you could bypass the post-surgery emotional roller coaster altogether if you manage to get the right amount of Z’s.
Your emotions after cosmetic surgery can feel a bit raw after cosmetic surgery, at least for a short time. Like a snapping turtle, you may be ready to lash out at family, friends, and even your pets if they ask about your surgery or otherwise look at you the wrong way. This is especially true of any remarks that border on criticism.
Be aware that being emotionally sensitive is possible. You can prepare by being ready with deep breathing exercises or visualization exercises to distract you. Breathing deeply for ten breaths might be enough to calm you down.
Another trick is to envision the last time you felt the most relaxed and at ease. Whenever you feel moody or aggressive during recovery, bring that confident memory to mind. Doing so could be enough to ease your nerves until your raw emotions pass.
If you encounter anyone critical of your decision to have cosmetic surgery, you don’t have to respond to them at all. If you feel a reply is necessary, keep it short. Say something like, “I chose the procedure for me, and it makes me feel better about myself.” The best response is not to respond at all. After all, you don’t owe anyone an explanation.
You can have such overwhelming expectations for the results you are about to see on your face or body that you may feel a bit let down after the bandages come off. This feeling of disappointment is common and should be expected. Your body needs time to heal after your surgery, and your results thus need time to reveal themselves.
As your body goes through the natural process of healing, you may see swelling at the treatment site for weeks or even months afterward, depending on how quickly your body heals. Therefore, you need to have patience after surgery. Give your results time to blossom. You might look good six weeks or six months after surgery, but you’ll eventually get there. Having realistic expectations is key to making sure your hopes match up with reality when the final unveiling happens.
During the healing stage, you may find yourself Googling your symptoms, wondering if they’re normal. This is never a good idea. You can convince yourself you’re suffering from a mix of ailments once you traverse down the WebMD rabbit hole.
The better idea is to communicate often with your cosmetic surgeon. Anything you are worried about can be relayed to your surgeon for personalized advice as it relates to your care. What you should never do is ask another cosmetic surgeon. Other professionals might be quick to gain your business and ready to disparage any surgeon’s handiwork in hopes you’ll switch aesthetic providers.
Your cosmetic surgeon knows your case and how to give you the results you discussed during the initial consultation. Make sure you follow through with your treatment plan and collaborate closely with your surgeon. That way, you remain informed and at ease every step of the way during and after your recovery.
You may be anxious about the way the surgical site looks during your recovery. Your incisions may appear red and inflamed, causing you to worry they may scar badly. You may have numbness at the treatment site, leaving you to wonder if the lack of sensation may be permanent.
Cosmetic surgeons are trained to place incisions in inconspicuous areas. This leaves the scars to heal within the natural folds of your body in most cases. You’ll still have a scar, but they won’t be as noticeable as your fears may lead you to believe.
You can reduce scars by keeping your diet healthy. Eat nutritious foods rich in zinc, iron, and Vitamin C, as these nutrients are key to healing efficiently after cosmetic surgery.
Avoid exposing your scars to excessive sunlight for at least six to twelve months after surgery or they could darken, making them more obvious. Exercise that puts pressure on your scars should also be avoided. Keep to gentle exercise for seven to ten days and only go back to strenuous exercise after six weeks have passed.
if you do feel stress, it is important not to fall into bad habits to relieve yourself, such as smoking. Nicotine decreases blood flow to the skin and thus can slow the healing process.
Some people, not all, can become downcast in the first few weeks after surgery. If you are prone to anxiety or depression, you may feel somewhat depressed after surgery. It’s often called the “30-day blues,” similar to post-partum depression.
It is important to be conscious that this depression after surgery is possible. You can mitigate these feelings after cosmetic surgery by being active and keeping close to your social circle for support. If your mood is still dark after a few weeks, consult your doctor.
You’re now more aware that your emotions after cosmetic surgery could dip up and down while your body is healing from surgery. Knowing this, it might help to plan the surgery during a time when you anticipate this emotional roller coaster. If you work weekdays, schedule later in the week to allow for a weekend to pass before returning to work.
If you feel at any time that your feelings after surgery are more serious than a temporary dip in your mood, contact your surgeon or nursing team for helpful suggestions.
Any emotional instability you feel after cosmetic surgery should not last long. Once the light shines through the clouds, you’ll be able to enjoy the results of your procedure to the fullest.
Even if you experience this mixed bag of emotions, the science is in your favor. Studies show that patients who undergo cosmetic surgery have positive psychological outcomes after the clouds have lifted.
Cosmetic surgery can bring dramatic and lasting changes to your exterior. These changes may affect you on the inside as well. Now that you’re more aware of these changes, you can ensure stellar results and a smoother recovery after cosmetic surgery by calling Moein Surgical Arts. Book today in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale, California. (310)694-4486.
When preparing for a cosmetic procedure, you may be a little nervous about what’s to come after the procedure. For instance, you might ask your cosmetic surgeon questions during the initial consultation, such as: After my surgery:
And the most popular question:
Beyond all those questions is the one query that’s not often thought of. That’s what you should be doing while you’re recovering from cosmetic surgery.
Recovery after a cosmetic surgery involves what you do (and what you fail to do) as your body heals from whatever technique you underwent. Whether you had breast augmentation, a facelift, or rhinoplasty, the steps you take during recovery can mean the difference between an easier time and one that is extended with potential complications.
That’s not to frighten you from having cosmetic surgery. The many procedures available today are safe and effective for use in fighting age, reversing the effects of pregnancy on the body, and repairing superficial irregularities that may cause you distress. As far as safety, the FDA has approved cosmetic procedures for the repair of irregularities and the fight against age. The results you can expect depend on a few factors, and you must keep to realistic expectations. The right procedure can erase the years from your features and make you look amazing, in some cases from head to toe.
Put the steps below into practice during your recovery after cosmetic surgery and you’re sure to have an easier time in the recuperation stage. There are seven things we recommend. This is real-life advice that can help you achieve the results of your procedure with minimal complications and shorter downtime.
While this advice is meant to shorten your recovery after cosmetic surgery and make things easier on you, there is a caveat. You must give yourself enough time to heal. Don’t jump back into your usual routine until you are assured that the treatment site has healed and that you are well enough to go back to work and engage in certain activities like exercise.
Listen to your cosmetic surgeon’s advice. Your surgeon has your health and best interests in mind and will let you know when it’s safe to return to your normal life following cosmetic surgery.
When you have surgery, your procedure is going to involve the cutting of tissue. Your body needs time to repair those areas through the processes of natural biological function. The amount of time you rest, the quality of your rest, and even the environment where you get your rest all matter.
You’ll find yourself taking it easy the most during the time immediately after surgery. Depending on the complexity of the technique involved, you may not feel like getting up and doing much of anything at all for a couple of days. However, your surgeon will encourage you to occasionally get up and move around to get your blood pumping and keep your spirits up.
Getting adequate sleep at night is also important for healing. Nighttime sleep is when your body does its most rejuvenation. Choose a quiet, cool room to sleep in. Try to get seven to nine hours a night for the most benefit.
In addition to adequate rest, focus on the types of foods and the amounts of foods you eat. A healthy diet is crucial during your recovery period. That’s because your body needs the proper vitamins, minerals, and other building blocks of life to repair your body naturally.
Your cosmetic surgeon may give you a healthy eating plan to follow. If not, make sure you choose healthy, whole-wheat grains, lean meats, and lots of fruits and green vegetables. Strive for several small meals throughout the day or at least three primary meals to give yourself adequate nutrition to get back on your feet. A multi-vitamin can add vital nutrients to your diet if you’re not accustomed to getting the nutrients you need from the foods you eat.
Being dehydrated can hinder or slow the healing process. Your immune system can also take a hit when you fail to drink enough water, making you more susceptible to post-surgery complications. It’s best to reach for plain water as opposed to soft drinks. You may be able to get away with those sprinkle-in flavor enhancers, as long as you use them sparingly. Regular water can also be spruced up with fresh lime or lemon juice for a vital infusion of Vitamin C.
Another benefit that comes with drinking your fill of water is that your mood will improve. If you are the type who likes to be out and about to mingle with others, spending time recovering may cause you to feel a tad down. Consume more water and you just might drink yourself happier.
Drinking plenty of water each day can increase your frequency of bathroom breaks. While it can be a pain to get up every few hours to void your bladder, you’ll be doing a good thing for your recovery by standing up and walking, even the short distance to the commode.
Plus, the gentle and slow movements you make along the way will improve your circulation, which your body relies on to heal itself. Your blood carries nutrients to the various areas of your body. Sitting too long can make your circulation slower. Moving around, even if it’s to urinate, is one of the best things you can do, especially in the early stages of the post-surgery healing period.
The last thing you’ll want to do during recovery after cosmetic surgery is sifting through your closet and dressers for comfortable clothes to wear. You will thank yourself post-surgery if you can manage to prepare your wardrobe beforehand. Set out some sweats or shorts and T-shirts, or whatever else you tend to wear when lounging. The key is to choose loose clothing that will allow your circulation to flow freely. If you’ve had breast surgery, you’ll want to pack a few button-up shirts that will be much easier to slip in and out of.
Following your cosmetic surgery, your incisions will need time to heal. The surgeon will wrap the surgical site with gauze or bandages before sending you home. It is up to you to care for the treatment site and change bandages as necessary to promote cleanliness while preventing dangerous infections. You are encouraged to keep bandages, antibacterial soap, and hand gel nearby at all times as you recoup.
A meal preparation session before you go into surgery can save you time, frustration, and hunger pangs later. Activities like shopping and preparing meals can take the energy you may lack as a post-surgical patient in healing. The trick is to prepare meals you can easily reach for whenever you’re hungry. Good ideas include stir-fry, chili, and other meals you can cook in bulk. You can then portion the meals out into plastic containers with lids before sticking them in the freezer or fridge. When you’re hungry, you can simply reach for a meal and heat it as desired, no cooking or extra shopping is required.
You’ll want to give your home a good tidying before you go in for surgery. Not only will this be better for your mental health as you’re recovering, but it’ll also keep you from tripping over anything that could be in the way in your diminished state.
Pick up area rugs and tape down extension cords to keep from tripping over anything. Even a slight spill could tear a stitch or otherwise mar your surgeon’s handiwork. Scrubbing your home will also keep your environment sanitary, which helps keep infections at bay.
Organize your fridge and pantry, but also the area where you’ll be spending most of your time, such as in the recliner in front of the TV. Have the remote control handy and get one of those extension grabbers, a neck pillow, reusable straws, and long USB cords, which can all be game-changers.
The length of time your body takes to recover from surgery will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the type of surgery.
Eyelid surgery takes around ten days for the bruising and swelling to subside. You’ll be back to work in a week and can resume your normal activities within four weeks, though it can take between three and six months to see the final results.
For abdominoplasty (the tummy tuck), you’ll have surgical drains placed at the treatment site for around a week, at which time they will be removed. Those drains help to prevent the accumulation of fluid in the days after surgery.
You’ll be back to work after a tummy tuck and can resume your normal activities in around four weeks. You may be asked to wear a compression garment for up to eight weeks post-operation. Bruising and swelling can take up to three months to subside, though some residual swelling could continue for up to 18 months afterward. The true results of abdominoplasty typically reveal themselves around six months after the initial surgery.
Breast augmentation takes three to five days for you to return to work, though you should refrain from exercising for up to six weeks post-surgery. Bruising and swelling should go down in around 48 hours, though minor swelling could continue for a few more months. Your cosmetic surgeon will advise you to refrain from wearing any underwire bras for up to six weeks after surgery. You should begin to see the final results of breast augmentation in three months. However, it can take up to six months for the ultimate reveal.
The Brazilian butt lift will have you returning to work within 14 days following your procedure. You will be advised by your surgeon to refrain from sitting or lying on your buttocks directly for up to two weeks. Donut pillows work wonders during BBL recovery. You can resume normal activities within eight weeks though you may not see the final results for up to six months.
Liposuction can be performed on its own but is typically performed as part of a larger surgery. The small incisions used to suck fat out of targeted areas can take a few days to heal. You will return to work in between one to three days and can resume normal activity one week post-op. A compression garment could be advised for up to six weeks. You’ll start seeing results in a few months, but the true results could take up to a year to fully manifest.
Your recovery period may vary.
While the above does in no way constitute medical advice, there is a way you can get a professional opinion and recommendation for cosmetic surgery. You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Babak Moein. Cosmetic surgery can help when you look in the mirror and don’t quite like what you see, or you have a part of you that causes distress. The right cosmetic procedure can repair those irregularities to make you look and feel better.
Popular procedures like the tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, butt lift, and the arm lift and thigh lift can transform your looks one session at a time. Getting started is easy. Schedule today by calling (310)455-8020.
You already know that breast implants are an effective way to boost your bust with regard to size and shape. What’s not so well known is that breast implants are sometimes removed for a few different reasons.
According to the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, the average lifespan of a breast implant is between 10 to 15 years. And while history may have taught us that good quality breast implants can remain in tip-top shape for twenty years or longer, your surgeon might recommend you to replace your implants every decade or so. Replacing your implants will require a technique known as breast implant removal surgery.
In rare cases, breast implants can cause problems, such as rippling beneath the skin, shifting from its ideal location, and rupturing. If your breast implants are causing you problems or pain, you may find that having your breast implants removed improves your quality of life by literally taking the weight of breast implants off your shoulders.
Some women feel that they would have more confidence in their bodies if they removed their breast implants. At the time of their augmentations, they may have felt empowered and more attractive by wearing breast implants. But their feelings may have changed. They might come to the conclusion their breast implants don’t fit with their current lifestyle. This could lead some women to have their breast implants removed for the sake of personal preference, not to mention to restore their self-esteem.
Whatever your reasons for considering having your breast implants taken out, you should know that breast implant removal surgery is safe and effective. Here is the rundown of what to expect before and after as you consider scheduling surgery to have your breast implants removed.
Breast implant removal is an aesthetic procedure that seeks to reverse breast augmentation. The surgeon performs the surgery under general anesthesia. It takes around three hours total. In most cases, you will find yourself returning home the same day, though you should get a helper to drive you.
The process is relatively straightforward and has several potential aims.
The surgeon will use the same incisions that were used during the original breast augmentation. If you were worried about more scarring after breast implant removal, the fact that the same augmentation incision marks are used should put you more at ease. You’ll have scars in the same locations, though they may take longer to minimize and fade.
Some women opt to have a breast lift in addition to breast implant removal. You may decide to go this route if your breast skin has started to stretch or sag around the implant.
During an implant removal and lift, your surgeon will remove any excess breast skin before tightening the breast tissue for added support. To add symmetry to your breasts, your surgeon can resize your areolas to match your new breast shape.
Saline implants can be deflated without the need for surgery. Your surgeon can use local anesthesia to deflate the breast implants right in his or her office. Depending on the results after the deflation, you may require a breast lift or breast implant replacement.
This is a procedure where you wish to have your breast implants removed, then replaced with a different size or shape of the implant. This is also known as an explant.
When the objective of the removal surgery is complete, your surgeon will close the incisions and cover the treatment area with bandaging as needed. Your recovery period will then begin. The surgical team will take care of you at the accredited surgical center until the anesthesia wears off.
When you feel comfortably awake following your surgery, your doctor will give you a compression garment to wear and prescription medications as needed for any discomfort you may feel during your recovery period. Someone should drive you home. Ideally, the person driving you would also stay with you for 24 hours just in case you need assistance for any reason.
Many women report that recovery following breast implant removal is much easier than recovery following the original augmentation.
If you have also had a breast lift in addition to the implant removal, you may feel tightness and heaviness in your chest that can last for a couple of weeks afterward. Report any lingering pain to your doctor.
Be sure and take your pain medication as needed to minimize discomfort. While it is important to take it easy, try not to lounge around too much. Get up and move around often to keep your circulation flowing. Walking around the living room counts, as does a stroll to the bathroom. The better your circulation, the faster your healing experience.
Most women are back to work within five days after a breast implant removal procedure. The scars typically heal well and are inconspicuous since the same augmentation scars were used. It may take around three to four months before the scars fully heal. Over time, the tissue will fade, but it may never disappear entirely (similar to augmentation scars).
As you are recovering from your surgery, avoid lifting anything heavier than ten pounds. Avoid strenuous activity for six weeks and give your natural breasts time to settle into their new position. It may take three months or a bit longer before you are fully healed from surgery. While you await the final results of the procedure, follow your doctor’s orders. Avoid heavy lifting, wear compression garments as required, and take pain medication as prescribed.
All surgeries come with risks. Let’s get to the minor risks of breast implant removal first.
You may experience sagging or loose skin after breast implant removal surgery. In some cases, your doctor may have to remove a significant amount of breast tissue during the procedure.
Infection is possible with any surgery. Infection can occur around the incision or inside the body cavity where the implant removal happened.
You could experience a loss of nipple sensation. Most breast augmentations use incisions under the breast or around the areola (periareolar incision). You may have already lost some sensation in your nipples if you had a periareolar incision. Even if you didn’t lose sensation before, you can experience a loss of sensation after breast implant removal surgery if taken through a nipple incision. The loss of sensation occurs when nerve endings around the nipple are cut accidentally during surgery. The nerves are ultra-tiny, which makes them difficult to see, and easy to sever. If you still have nipple sensation and wish to preserve it, you may want to think again about implant removal surgery.
All surgeries that use general anesthesia come with risks including pain, headache, backache, vomiting, and teeth pain. More serious complications can include hypothermia, hematoma, anaphylaxis, and others.
You must take into consideration the risk to your self-esteem once you take out your implants. If you received a boost of confidence after your original surgery, losing the implants could negatively affect your quality of life. You may see yourself in the mirror the first time after surgery and not like what you see. Speak to your doctor about the results you can expect following breast implant removal.
Breast implant removal surgery costs, on average, $3,049, according to the ASPS. This is just the baseline cost and does include additional fees like anesthesia, surgeon’s fees, the surgical facility, prescription medications, medical equipment such as compression garments, and medical tests. If you have to have your breast implants taken out because of pain or other medical reasons, insurance may cover your procedure.
In closing, breast implants help millions of women fit better in clothing and feel better about themselves. While breast implants are an amazing feat of cosmetic surgery science, there are cases where breast implant removal is the best option.
Now that you know the benefits, risks, and costs of breast implant removal, a consultation with an accredited surgeon can give you more information related to your specific case.
Get a more accurate quote and assistance with health insurance by scheduling a consultation with board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein at Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California. (310)694-4486
As much as we try to convince ourselves looks don’t matter, they do. A lot. Looking your best influences the way you feel about yourself. Having an aesthetic exterior fortifies your self-esteem. Your best outside helps you get respect at work and is key when attempting to win over the object of your affection.
Everyone wants to look good, and there are many ways we can make that happen. Changing your hairstyle, stocking your closet with fashionable new clothes, and wearing makeup can improve your appearance drastically. Unfortunately, there are some parts of yourself that you cannot change so easily.
The shape of your nose, the size of your breasts, and skin issues like sag due to age can diminish your appearance and negatively affect your self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery helps you correct the irregularities you dislike about yourself so you can look and feel better.
If there are areas of your body that cause you distress, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and schedule a consultation at Moein Surgical Arts. The following 20 cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatments are all the rage in helping people glam up one surgical session at a time.
At Möein Surgical Arts, we offer a wide variety of non-surgical options for aesthetic rejuvenation at our med spa. Many people often wonder if non-surgical options can provide them with the results they are looking for. Although non-surgical options cannot correct the severe aesthetic issues that plastic surgery can handle, it is an excellent choice for addressing mild to moderate aesthetic flaws with ease.
We offer products like Botox and dermal fillers that can easily treat fine lines, moderate wrinkles, and harsh folds. The injection process is easy and quick and produces minimal discomfort. We also offer non-surgical body-contouring treatments that can trim those extra inches off of your figure.
Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves the suction of fat from key areas of your body. Lipo is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. The surgeon sometimes performs it in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries, like the tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover. More on that transformative cosmetic surgery later.
Liposuction involves tiny incisions that are used to insert a cannula, a thin rod that acts as a suction device for removing stubborn pockets of fat. The fat is first emulsified using a saline solution that also contains numbing agents. The surgeon uses the cannula to break up the fat underneath the skin while separating it from the connective tissue. The results are permanent if you maintain a stable weight. Popular areas for liposuction on the body include the chin, cheeks, chest, back, flanks, abdomen, buttocks, upper thighs, even the ankles. Didn’t know you could have lipo performed in so many areas, did you?
A high-tech take on one of the world’s most famous cosmetic surgeries, VASER Lipo, as the name implies, is also used to remove fat from the body. A key distinction is how the fat is broken up. Instead of using a saline solution and the cannula to melt and break up the fat, VASER uses ultrasound energy to melt the fat underneath the skin. And since this is a form of liposuction, the fat is sucked out, leaving the area more defined.
While lipo can make areas thinner, VASER Lipo can reveal the musculature underneath your skin. The cosmetic treatment is popular with men and women who like to show off their hard work at the gym. VASER Lipo can be used anywhere on the body liposuction is used and is sometimes used with other cosmetic treatments like natural breast augmentation.
Abdominoplasty, or the tummy tuck, gets rid of saggy and hanging skin on the abdomen. You get a trim tum with this cosmetic treatment, which is only one of the supreme benefits of the tummy tuck. Often, during childbirth and sometimes due to age, your abdominal muscles can weaken. This can lead to a host of issues, such as pelvic floor issues, back pain, and incontinence.
The tummy tuck strengthens the abdominal muscles. If you didn’t have abs before the tummy tuck, you might have them after. Liposuction or VASER lipo can help reveal your abs also. Another little-known benefit of the tummy tuck is that stretch marks may be removed as a byproduct of the surgery. The tummy tuck involves the removal of excess skin and fat, while the abdominal muscles are tightened. If the skin that gets removed held all your stretch marks, you may find yourself free of your tiger stripes following an abdominoplasty.
Plump behinds are all the rage, and you can’t always get them from doing squats. Some people are simply born with a narrow and thin behind. For these volume-deprived individuals, butt implants can make a sizeable difference to their derrieres.
You may already know how breast implants work to enhance the bust. Butt implants work in a similar fashion. Made of saline or silicone, the implants are placed underneath the muscle using incisions that are hidden within your natural body folds. The results give you more size and volume where it counts.
A Brazilian butt lift has become a popular surgery all over the world. The cosmetic technique uses your own fat to give you a rounder behind. The fat is extracted from another area on your body where you have excess fat to donate. Example donor sites include your abdomen or inner thighs. While the donor site gets the added benefit of becoming slimmer, your bust gets a noticeable size increase using a series of fat injections.
The fatty tissue taken out of your body is spun in a centrifuge and purified before it is injected into your buttocks area. Your cosmetic surgeon uses artistic skill to get the size and shape dimensions just right. The results come out looking natural as can be and can last for years with proper weight maintenance.
There are some situations where waving your arm in the air is appropriate. Scoring at Bingo, hailing a cab, and seeing your loved one across a crowded airport are a few such instances. For some people with excess skin on their upper arms, that skin continues waving even when their arms stop moving. This extra skin is sometimes referred to as Bingo Wings or Bat Wings and suffering from the condition can cause you to become self-conscious about waving your arms at all. You might even forgo wearing short-sleeved shirts or any clothing that accentuates your lax arm tissue.
An arm lift removes the excess fat and skin along your upper arm to make your topmost favorite limbs smooth and streamlined. The procedure involves a long incision that runs from armpit to elbow. There will be a scar, which will fade with time. The results are dramatic and can make you feel more comfortable in short sleeves once again.
A thigh lift is another common procedure that targets excess skin and fat along the upper thighs. No matter if your legs are moving or at rest, there’s a slight jiggle on the inside of your upper legs. Some people call this having Thunder Thighs. A thigh lift can correct this problem by removing the excess tissue altogether, which leaves your legs slimmer with an attractive contour.
With all that excess tissue removed, you’ll have greater mobility and may be more apt to show your legs off in shorts or bathing attire.
We’ve discussed lifts for the arms, thighs, and tummy (abdominoplasty). Now it’s time to cover the excess fat and skin that can sag and hang from your upper or lower body. An upper or lower body lift can remove excess tissue while leaving the remaining tissue youthful and taught. A body lift can help you slim down and become more comfortable in clothes (and without).
The upper body lift targets the breast area, neck, arms, and back while the lower body lift works on the abdomen, waist, buttocks, thighs, and hips. Just like the arm and thigh lift, the procedure involves a series of long incisions that are used to cut away excess skin. Liposuction is often paired with the body lift to remove excess fat. The results leave you with an improved silhouette and the ability to wear tighter clothes without the excess tissue showing through.
Breast implants have been in use to augment the female breast since the 1960s. There are three types of implants commonly in use: Silicone, saline, and gummy bear implants. The implants themselves are prosthetic bags shaped in such a way as to provide more volume and size to the existing breast tissue.
Silicone implants used to be controversial but it’s the most popular option today. The silicone gel feels more like a real breast. The surgeon will place saline implants inside the breast empty and then fill them with a saltwater solution. Gummy bear implants use a silicone gel that is said to give even more realistic results.
The surgeon places the breast implants underneath the muscle and through the armpit in most cases, though some surgeons choose to place incisions in the natural folds underneath your breast, which also hides the scars.
Breast implant surgery can also include nipple surgery to correct inverted nipples and asymmetric areolas. You can go large with breast implants, though the trend today is to be more subtle. Smaller and perkier are what most women ask for when going to their cosmetic surgeons for a pair of breast implants.
Implants aren’t the only way to increase the size and shape of your breasts. Another method uses your natural fatty tissue to purposefully swell your breasts to increased size. The results look as if nature gave the boost to you.
The procedure begins with liposuction to remove the necessary amount of fatty tissue from your body. The donor site for the extraction happens anywhere you have fat to contribute. Your back, buttocks, upper thighs, and upper arms are common areas where fat can be sucked out. The process of removing fat with lipo creates a liquid that then gets put into a centrifuge and purified before it is injected into your breasts. The injections of fat are placed all around your breast to create an even and natural increase.
Also referred to as fat grafting, the natural breast augmentation procedure can increase your breasts up to a full cup size. Your breasts will be largest immediately following surgery, but some fat will be absorbed into your body as part of the body’s natural biological processes. You should see the final size increase after around six to eight weeks, or sooner, depending on how your body heals. The results look and feel as natural as the name of this amazing breast augmentation surgery.
Breastfeeding and age can cause the breasts to droop lower on the chest. When you add in heavy breasts, you have a pendulous mass that can pull on your neck and back muscles. This constant pulling can eventually lead to chronic pain. Breasts that hang can make it difficult to run or exercise. This can negatively affect your health as you grow older. Hanging breasts can also cause skin rubbing against skin, which can cause painful irritations that have the potential to become infected.
A breast lift can remove the excess tissue and position your breasts higher on your chest. The results appear natural in the skilled hands of an experienced cosmetic surgeon, and your back will thank you for having the surgery, that’s for sure. In addition to less pain, a breast lift can improve your posture, your body image, and your self-esteem.
Breast reduction surgery is ideal for women with overly large breasts. Heavy breasts can cause mobility issues and pain. Breast reduction surgery uses liposuction to remove some of the fat comprising the breasts. The surgeon will remove some connective tissue and skin to accommodate the smaller size. The remaining breast tissue is molded with natural-looking contours before your areolas are repositioned to match your newly configured breasts. A breast reduction can reduce pain, give you greater self-esteem, and make it so you can run and play with much more freedom from the heavy weight than before.
Mothers who have decided to stop having children have the option to transform their bodies to a pre-pregnancy state. By combining breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, and VASER liposuction, a patient can come out looking trimmer with attractive curves where it counts. Ask your cosmetic surgeon about combining one or more treatments into a single session. Although, some surgeries necessitate having their own session due to the complexities involved. For safety sake, listen to your cosmetic surgeon’s direction when seeking to give yourself the transformation of your life with a mommy makeover procedure.
Men and boys with gynecomastia grow fatty tissue on their chests that mimic female breasts. The fat grows because of hormone fluctuations, in most cases. Gyno is seen mostly in pubescent boys and older men as testosterone battles with estrogen for control over the body. Female breasts can result when estrogen wins out. Hormones are not the only reason for gynecomastia. Drugs – both illicit and prescribed, diseases like testicular cancer, and congenital disorders can all lead to gynecomastia at some point in a man’s life. Nearly half of all men will experience it, and gynecomastia surgery is the most effective cosmetic treatment.
Gynecomastia surgery, that is also referred to as male breast reduction surgery, involves liposuction to extract the fatty tissue from the chest area. When excess skin is present, that tissue will be removed to leave the chest flatter and more masculine in appearance. Puffy nipples and overly large nipples can also be corrected during gyno surgery to match your surgically altered chest. The scars are small and can be hidden within the natural folds of your body. It makes this a popular surgery for men suffering from excessive breast growth.
Looking in the mirror often shows us an older-looking version of ourselves. When did age catch up with us? Those fine lines and wrinkles appear out of nowhere, and yet they are here to stay. Unless you use cosmetic surgery to get rid of them. This is what a facelift is for.
A facelift makes the skin on your face tighter. It draws the skin back to the edges of your face, filling in valleys and correcting fine lines. The surgery can erase years from your face and the scars are hidden in the natural folds of your face or near your hairline where they will remain obscured once healed.
Age can begin showing heavily on our upper eyelids, where the skin is ultra-thin. Some people have fatty tissue that builds on their lower lids. Others have deep bags under their eyes that make them look dog-tired even if they’ve had enough rest.
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can correct droopy eyelids, aging eyelids, and the baggage underneath your eyes. The surgeon will perform this treatment in one session or separate sessions to provide upper and lower eyelid surgery treatments. The results make you look more well-rested and alert, not to mention years younger than your age.
When you don’t want to commit to surgery but still want a body lift, non-surgical body contouring can help you achieve a slimmer figure. The procedure, which is also performed in some med-spas, is called Velashape. It’s non-surgical, so there are no scalpels or scars involved. The procedure is FDA approved and ideal for those who are close to their ideal weight.
The surgeon will use Velashape to reduce the volume of key bodily areas, such as your upper thighs, arms, abdomen, love handles, and back. The procedure shrinks fat cells, reducing the overall circumference of your body. You end up slimmer, lighter, and feeling your best.
Velashape uses a combination of infrared light energy, mechanical massage, vacuum suction, and radiofrequency energy. During a session that lasts at most for forty minutes, the Velashape device will be waved over your skin. The mechanical massage and suction treatment remove toxins and fat cell byproducts while encouraging better circulation. The cosmetic treatment also enacts lymphatic drainage, which improves your health.
This cosmetic treatment then uses infrared light and radiofrequency waves to heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat raises your fat cell metabolism, making those cells smaller. Only the fat and topmost layers of skin are affected, leaving all other tissues untouched. There is little downtime, and the results leave you one to three inches slimmer. There might be a need for multiple sessions.
Velashape can also be used to reduce cellulite from the rear upper thigh area. Cellulite occurs when fat pushes through the connective tissue underneath the skin. The result is the dimpling or waffling we associate with cellulite. The causes for cellulite can be familial, diet-related, and hormone fluctuations in the body. Too much body fat and dehydration can exacerbate the condition. It will lead to the formation of new cellulite, though some women can experience cellulite without much body fat at all. Regardless of the cause or severity, Velashape may be able to reduce or remove the cellulite entirely.
This cosmetic treatment takes around thirty minutes and is warm and comfortable, almost like a massage. The surgeon will move the Velashape device over your skin, which smooths it, using vacuum treatment and massage rollers. The vacuum suction stretches the constricted fiber bands that comprise cellulite. With the bands stretched out, the skin becomes smoother. The massage function of the device drains your lymphatic system, which extracts toxins and increases blood circulation. The results leave you with smoother, tighter skin with visibly reduced cellulite or no cellulite at all. Results can vary.
Kybella is an injectable double chin treatment that permanently destroys fat cells. The procedure is noninvasive, nonsurgical, and FDA-approved for safety. The cosmetic treatment works to minimize the overgrowth of fat underneath the chin. The fatty tissue in this area can expand on account of weight gain and aging, though genetics largely play a part.
Kybella uses a synthetic deoxycholic acid found naturally in the body to permanently destroy fat cells. By injecting Kybella into the area under your chin, you gain improved contours and a younger appearance.
We saved one of the best nonsurgical treatments for last. Renuvion uses J-Plasma technology to make your skin tighter while rejuvenating each skin cell from the inside out. The handheld device emits an energy beam comprised of J-Plasma (helium gas passed through radiofrequency energy). The beam both heats and cools the tissue while leaving the surrounding tissue alone. Only the affected area gets resurfaced and rejuvenated for an afterglow effect. The procedure can treat acne scarring, uneven pigmentation, age lines, wrinkles, and many more skin defects. After a short downtime, your skin will appear new and improved in the area of cosmetic treatment.
You now have twenty procedures to consider. No one requires all of them. It may take only one or a couple to completely restore your confidence in yourself, your face, and/or your body. Which will you choose? Of course, you can always ask for the professional opinion of a trained cosmetic surgeon.
You can obtain a recommendation for surgery or merely learn more about the procedure you have in mind by calling Moein Surgical Arts. Located in sunny and beautiful Los Angeles, the accredited surgical center is home to world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein. A short consultation and thorough examination later, and Dr. Moein will recommend one of the above surgeries for you in no time flat. Completely change your appearance or tweak a part here or there. Call Moein Surgical Arts now to explore the aesthetic possibilities – (310)694-4486.
Breast augmentation has remained one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries for women going on several decades. The first breast implant was used back in the sixties. From around the eighties onward, the trend to have breasts enlarged became trendy. Back then, women had two choices, saline and silicone implants.
Today, women have the choice between saline and silicone breast implants, as well as the new and glamorous gummy bear implants, which are a type of implant that use a malleable gel that offers more realistic results.
Yet there is a third option for women who wish to improve the size and shape of their breasts. The procedure is referred to as natural breast augmentation. Some say it gives the most natural look and feel of all.
Natural breast augmentation gives a subtle boost to the size and shape of the breasts by using the very thing breasts are made of – fatty tissue. The fat comes from your own body and can be drawn from a donor site such as your abdomen or buttocks.
The surgeon performs natural breast augmentation under general anesthesia. The procedure works by obtaining fat from a certain area of your body and injecting it into your breasts. The donor site can be anywhere you have fat to spare, such as your buttocks, flanks, upper thighs, abdomen, or back. The surgeon uses liposuction to pull the fat out, which simultaneously slims down the area used for the extraction. The fat is liquified and treated to ensure it is sterilized before it is injected into your breasts.
Here is where your cosmetic surgeon’s skill comes into play. Natural breast augmentation surgery is so popular because women love the way the technique shapes the breast. Instead of relying on an implant to give the breasts roundness and fullness, natural breast augmentation allows your surgeon to craft your breasts into the desired shape using tried and true artistic talent.
The fat is slowly and strategically placed around your breasts using a syringe. By evenly distributing the fat through tiny injections, your cosmetic surgeon can do what nature could not.
Since the breasts are mostly fat, natural breast augmentation gives you more of what you lack. The results can increase your breast by up to a full cup size. The technique can also add symmetry when one breast is one size larger than the other. Natural breast augmentation is also useful for misshapen breasts.
Before the year 2010, it was common for women to request breast implants that were on the larger side. The bigger, the better.
Cosmetic surgeons today hear a different type of request. Subtle increases in size and perkiness dominate the requests made by millions of women around the world. Maybe it has something to do with the braless fashion trend that has recently taken hold. Whatever the case may be, natural breast augmentation – or the fat transfer or fat graft – is the perfect cosmetic surgery for adding subtle volume and potential perkiness to your breasts.
The results from a fat transfer breast augmentation are considered permanent. Your breasts will be the largest immediately after surgery. Your body will then absorb some of the fat cells as a natural process of biology. Expect some shrinkage to occur as time goes on. In about three months, you’ll be able to determine the final size and shape of your newly augmented breasts.
To hold onto your results as long as possible, take care to maintain your weight and practice healthy habits. Weight gain and loss, as well as aging, can affect the dramatic results cosmetic surgery gave you. You can maintain your surgical results long-term by keeping your weight stable, eating healthily, and keeping yourself active and hydrated.
In addition to greater breast size and a natural firmness, the fat transfer technique uses a substance that occurs in your own body, which means you are unlikely to experience an allergic reaction.
With breast implants, there is a small chance of you suffering an allergic reaction. And rippling can also occur. Breast implants also need to be replaced every so often.
You don’t have those problems with the fat transfer technique. The fat goes in cleanly, and the shape is as natural as can be for permanent firmness and fullness.
The breasts are not the only body parts requested with this cosmetic surgery technique. Buttock enhancement is another form of fat transfer that can add volume and shape to your backside. In fact, some cosmetic surgeons can give you a more voluptuous butt, more voluminous boobs, and a trimmer tummy all in the same surgery. The surgeon often uses surgical combinations during mommy makeover procedures, which gives you an opportunity to complete a total body transformation.
With all these reasons to enhance your breasts the natural way, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts wants to meet with you if you are unhappy with the size of your breasts. During your meeting you will discuss the fat transfer technique, the results you can expect, and other information such as risks and fees. Fat transfer breast surgery costs around $9,225 on average, according to RealSelf, but only a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon can produce an accurate quote related to your specific case.
If you live in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale, California, call our office and ask about natural breast augmentation. (310)694-4486.
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Humans express a lot of emotions with their eyebrows. Unfortunately, the eyebrows are an area of the face that be prone to signs of aging like sagging and wrinkling. This can leave you looking constantly tired and even upset. If you are concerned about the aging signs of your eyebrows, you may be a candidate for a brow lift.
When your face ages, the areas above your nose take center stage. Your forehead, brow area, and eyelids begin to droop and sag. Getting a brow lift or eyelid surgery can reverse the effects of aging to erase years off your appearance.
The brow lift is a cosmetic surgery that refreshes your overall appearance by lifting sagging skin around the eyebrows and forehead. Horizontal lines that have creases the forehead can be smoothed away, and sagging that has caused the eyebrows to hood over the eyes can be lifted. Typically, an incision is made along the hairline to reduce excess skin.
The surgeon performs the procedure laparoscopically. It involves tiny incisions along your hairline. There will be a healing period before the effects are seen. You should see significant changes to the areas around your eyebrows and between your eyes once your healing is complete. The brow lift makes you look more alert and refreshed, not to mention years younger.
When your eyes appear tired, it makes you look plain worn out all over. Even if you are otherwise well-rested, puffy lower eyelids can make you look like you’re not getting much sleep at all. Looking tired is a common side effect of aging. Eyelid surgery can make you look more refreshed and years younger.
This cosmetic procedure corrects significant drooping, sagging, and puffiness along the upper and lower eyelids. This popular cosmetic procedure gives you profound results with minimal downtime. The procedure helps men and women reverse the effects of aging on the eyelid skin. Lower eyelid surgery can also treat the condition commonly referred to as undereye bags.
The lower eyelids can develop loose skin, which results in sagging and puffiness. Lower eyelid surgery is type of eye lift, or blepharoplasty, procedure.
The incision for this surgery is hidden in the natural creases of the eyelids, concealing any scarring afterward. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the excess fat that exists on the inside corner of the upper eyelids. This helps to reverse eyelid bulging, which is a big reason many patients originally seek out eyelid surgery. The skin on the upper and lower eyelids is tightened and secured in place. For undereye bags, the surgeon removes excess skin and fat before reconfiguring the muscles and skin to leave your under-eye area smoother and more attractive.
The procedure involves making an incision below the eyelid’s eyelash line. The incision allows for excess skin to be removed and fatty deposits to be repositioned. This leaves the eyelids looking refreshed and lifted.
Some surgeons decide to operate on the upper and lower eyelids separately while others will combine both procedures during the same session. The effects of eyelid surgery leave you looking youthful and rejuvenated.
For a brow lift without having surgery, injectable neurotoxin (such as Botox) can be used to tighten and refresh the skin around your eyebrows. Botox is only one example of these injectable lift procedures. The effects are similar with all of them. There are no scars left behind with this procedure and the effects last for around three to four months.
With droopy skin on the upper side of your face, you may wonder which cosmetic surgery you should choose. This can be a difficult decision but scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon is a good first step. Everyone is different. Your issues may require a particular cosmetic surgery. The surgeon can only determine this surgery after a short physical examination.
In addition to undergoing an exam during your consultation, you will also have your questions answered related to the effects of surgery, any risks involved, and what to expect as you heal.
At Moein Surgical Arts, we help patients throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas correct the irregularities that cause them the most distress. When your eyelids or eyebrows show your age and make you look tired even when you’re otherwise fresh, cosmetic eyebrow or eyelid surgery can help.
Find out if the eyebrow lift or eyelid surgery is right for you by calling our office the next time you look in the mirror and find yourself wishing you looked drastically younger – (310)694-4486.
Do you constantly look tired no matter what you do? If you’re one of those people who could get ten hours of sleep per night and still look like a zombie come morning, there is hope for you yet. When all the over-the-counter creams and potions and even makeup fail to hide your tired eyes, cosmetic surgery could be the answer you seek.
Cosmetic surgery can succeed in making you look refreshed when all the advertised gimmicks have failed. These surgeries for the areas around the eyes and face are proven to work and you may be surprised to find they’re not that expensive.
Cosmetic surgery works over creams and other so-called solutions because surgery treats the underlying causes of your eternally wiped-out look. The reason you appear so tired despite being so well-rested has to do with a few different factors.
As we get older, our skin gets thinner and muscles weaker, leading to skin sag. When it comes to the ultra-thin skin on the eyelids, even a tiny bit of saggy skin can add years to your appearance.
Age is not the only factor that affects how we look. Lifestyle factors like smoking as well as extreme weight loss can also contribute to thinner skin and loss of volume.
No amount of cream, lotion, or undereye serum can penetrate the layers of skin and muscle around your eyes and face to combat these issues, but cosmetic surgery can.
Let’s look at a few popular procedures now.
The best procedure for treating bags under your eyes and saggy eyelids is known as blepharoplasty, otherwise referred to as eyelid surgery or the eyelid lift. The procedure is performed under mild sedation, which means you’ll be conscious for the duration of the surgery. You’ll also likely leave the same day on an outpatient basis.
The procedure offers very little downtime (up to a week tops) and most patients experience mild discomfort if they feel any discomfort at all. If you do feel any soreness the day after surgery, Tylenol or similar OTC medication can treat it. Tell your doctor if the pain persists past a day. You should be back to your normal activities within three to seven days. Having multiple surgeries in one session can lengthen your recovery times. While your face and eyes are healing, avoid sun damage and keep the area protected as your skin heals for best results.
Eyelid surgery is performed by removing excess skin from your eyelids and before the remaining skin is tightened and resecured in place. The areas treated by the blepharoplasty surgery start under your eyebrows and extend down above each eyelash line.
Lower blepharoplasty is performed beneath the lower eyelid but above the cheekbones. Cosmetic surgery involves the repositioning of fat and muscle underneath the eyes to treat undereye bags. The results leave the skin around your eyes tighter for a face that always looks well-rested and younger than your chronological age.
Rarely are the two halves (upper and lower blepharoplasty) worked on at the same time. In most cases, the upper and lower eyelid surgeries will be scheduled as separate procedures with some downtime in between to allow for proper healing.
Canthoplasty is another eyelid surgery you can request from your cosmetic surgeon. This procedure treats excess skin that has begun to cover the eyelash area and iris. This condition can restrict your vision, which could be dangerous, particularly while driving. Corrective eyelid surgeries like canthoplasty can help you overcome drooping eyelid skin for aesthetic and functional reasons.
A procedure known as cosmetic fillers could help you achieve your aesthetic ideal on and around your face. Fillers are used to provide volume to those hollowed out and dark circles on your face that can come with age. The same thing happens to your cheeks and jaw that happen to the areas around your eyes. Your skin gets thinner and muscles weaker, leading to loss of mass and hollowed-out contours. Fillers provide evenness to your face, but they are not permanent. Most filler products will require retreatment in around six months to maintain your newly configured facial contours.
Cosmetic fillers come with a variety of brand names like Juvederm and Restylane. Many contain skin-rejuvenating hyaluronic acid, which stimulates your skin into creating new “glowing” skin cells. In addition to giving your face more attractive features, HA fillers leave your skin looking and feeling younger. The treatments are injected into target areas on your face such as your temples, earlobes, chin, tear troughs, and melolabial folds (the areas between your cheeks and lips).
The facelift is ideal for rejuvenating the skin all over your face. Like fillers that contain hyaluronic acid, a facelift can leave your skin glowing and looking years younger. Unlike fillers, facelift results are designed to last for years.
You are a good candidate for facelift surgery when you find yourself feeling younger than you look in the mirror. Facelifts can correct all the usual signs of aging, like bags under the eyes, saggy cheeks known as jowls, and gauntness. You don’t have to be of any certain age to have a facelift. You only need a recommendation from your cosmetic surgeon after that surgeon has conducted a physical examination during an initial consultation.
The facelift procedure has experienced multiple critical advancements that have revolutionized what it is able to accomplish. Now, the face is pulled upward in a vertical fashion, rather than straight back. The underlying facial muscles are tightened, and any loose or excess skin will be surgically removed. This technique creates a smooth, tight, and natural-looking appearance.
The facelift can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries like facial fillers and fat transfer. This surgery uses your own fatty tissue to fill in the contours of your face.
The facelift (the medical term is rhytidectomy) treats the areas all over your face, including under your chin.
If fat tends to build up under your chin, giving you more folds than you’d prefer, Kybella double chin treatment can give you a sleeker facial profile.
Kybella is an injectable, FDA-approved treatment that corrects submental fullness. That’s the official term for what is commonly called a double chin. You could experience submental fullness because of weight gain, genetics, and aging.
Kybella is a serum containing synthetic deoxycholic acid, which is a substance that is found naturally in the human body. The serum works to permanently dissolve fat cells upon contact, making it an effective treatment for a pesky double chin.
Your face and the areas around your eyes are critical for making the best first impression. Your face and eyes are some of the first things people notice about you. Appear younger and more refreshed by choosing facial and eye cosmetic surgery.
In addition to eyelid surgery, facial fillers, and the facelift, you can also request rhinoplasty (a nose job), eyebrow lift, and neck lift to look and feel your best.
You can learn more about cosmetic surgery and what it can do for you by contacting Moein Surgical Arts. Highly rated Dr. Babak Moein is one of the few surgeons in the country who is dually trained in minimally invasive surgery and cosmetic body contouring surgery. Let Dr. Moein help you achieve your aesthetic ideal by calling our office to schedule a consultation – (310)694-4486.
A belt lipectomy is a type of surgery that removes the excess fat and skin from around your waist. Since the extra tissue tends to exist along your beltline, the surgery has been dubbed a belt lipectomy. It’s all known as a panniculectomy if you want to be more technical. The surgery is recommended following extreme weight loss and is a commonly requested procedure after bariatric surgery.
When people gain a significant amount of weight, the skin stretches to accommodate the added volume. When you subsequently lose weight, your skin doesn’t always have what it needs to bounce back. Excess and hanging skin can result.
In addition to added tissue along your beltline, you may also have extra skin folds along your arms, under your chin, and along with parts of your thighs. A belt lipectomy combined with body contouring procedures such as the arm lift or thigh lift can improve how you look. They can also improve your self-esteem.
The question is: Will a belt lipectomy be covered by health insurance? This is a complex issue and one that requires a bit of explanation.
When losing fifty to a hundred pounds of excess weight has left you with hanging skin, there are several symptoms you may experience. You may have a loss of mobility. Exercise may be difficult to manage, for example. Every time you try to do jumping jacks or jog, your saggy skin stubbornly gets in the way. This is one example of a symptom that health insurance may pay attention to.
Another is the condition that can affect your skin as a byproduct of having saggy and excess skin. Rashes and painfully irritated skin can result, which can become infected. If these rashes send you to the doctor, health insurance may approve your belt lipectomy coverage.
The above examples have one thing in common. They position the surgery as being medically necessary for the improvement of your health. If you can’t exercise or face infections on account of your excess skin, those things could harm your health. Health insurance can then cover some or all your costs associated with belt lipectomy surgery, giving you less discomfort (physical or emotional) and a better quality of life.
Common indications that health insurance will pay for your panniculectomy include the following:
All insurance providers are unique, and every policy is different. For that reason, check your policy for evidence that belt lipectomies are covered. You should be sure and read the fine print. Many policies, for instance, require that you maintain a stable weight for at least six months following your extreme weight loss.
For weight loss surgery patients, you may have to wait for between twelve and eighteen months following surgery to pursue care for a hanging and life-limiting panniculus.
A panniculectomy is not covered when the surgery is purely aesthetic in nature. In other words, insurance providers usually will not pay for reconstructive or cosmetic surgeries. The following checklist can help you determine if your problem is reconstructive or medically necessary.
Do you have neck or back pain? If the hanging skin pulls on your neck and back muscles, causing dull to severe pain, you have a good case for insurance coverage. If not, you may have to pay out of pocket for a belt lipectomy procedure.
Are you having the procedure performed after pregnancy? Insurance providers may pay for your surgery after childbirth if the hanging skin causes you discomfort or pain. The insurance company is not likely to pay if your goal is to transform your body as part of a mommy makeover procedure.
Yes. Medicaid, like insurance, tends to only pay for medical procedures where there is a medical need. You would need to demonstrate that the excess skin holds you back, causes discomfort or pain, and otherwise inhibits your life. Some Medicaid and Medicare requirements want you to demonstrate that you have maintained your weight for at least six months or longer and want a letter from your doctor stating that the belt lipectomy is necessary for improving your quality of life.
When the hanging skin following extreme weight loss causes you major distress, but insurance will not cover the procedure, there are options available. Medical financing is one such option. Companies like CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending offer instant decisions and large amounts for the payment of common surgeries like belt lipectomy or panniculectomy.
At Moein Surgical Arts, we specialize in helping people achieve their aesthetic ideals. In addition to being a body contouring surgeon, Dr. Babak Moein is dually trained as a bariatric surgeon. That means the doctor can help you lose weight through weight loss surgery. He will also help you achieve your body-shape goals after the excess weight has come off.
Dr. Moein would like to meet with you if you have a BMI of 40 and above (or 35 with one or more comorbidities like high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes). His caring and compassionate staff can help you schedule a consultation. They will navigate with the insurance companies to see if your procedure is covered.
To learn more about weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) and the belt lipectomy after the weight has come off (in addition to insurance coverage for such procedures), schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein by calling (310)694-4486.
When skin laxity and gravity combine forces, your body’s aesthetic contours can suffer. Hanging and drooping skin can occur all over your body due to age, lifestyle factors such as smoking, and life events like pregnancy and extreme weight loss. Body lift surgery is aimed at correcting these bodily irregularities to give you a sleeker figure, not to mention a surge of self-esteem.
Not only can a body lift help you look better but there are some amazing health benefits associated with this popular form of cosmetic surgery. Just look at the following eight health benefits before scheduling a consultation for a body lift at Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.
With less skin weighing you down, you’ll be more willing to get up and move around. You’ll also have more stamina during exercise, contributing to a more active lifestyle.
When the skin sags on your arms, abdomen, or elsewhere on your body, painful irritation can result. As you go about your business each day, your skin can rub together leading to rashes that can become infected. Body lift surgery eliminates the causes of these skin irritations and the discomfort that comes with them.
When you come out of body lift surgery, your skin will be tighter at the treatment site. The most popular forms of body lift surgery include the upper body, lower body, abdominal lift or tummy tuck, arm lift, and thigh lift. These surgeries can help you fall in love with your body once more. And when you feel better about yourself, your heart health improves, as does your immune system.
Droopy and sagging skin can make it difficult to exercise. This can contribute to a more sedentary lifestyle, which is a habit as harmful as smoking.
With a tighter body and firmer skin, working out becomes a more enjoyable affair. And when you can exercise, you improve your heart and blood circulation.
Skin sag creates skin folds, which makes it more difficult to clean those areas. This can lead to a growth of bacteria and fungus, leading to chances of infection, not to mention foul odors. Body lift surgery eliminates the chances of skin folds occurring, helping you remain cleaner, fresher, and smelling better throughout the day.
With an excess of skin on various body parts, you may need to buy larger clothing to accommodate the added bulk. Body lift surgery can help you fit into form-fitting clothes, helping you look and feel more attractive.
Having hanging skin can make it more difficult to get comfortable at night. This can contribute to poor sleep, which can negatively affect your health and wellbeing. A lack of sleep can also put a damper on your immune system, contributing to future illness. You might also feel drowsy throughout the day, which can be dangerous if you handle heavy machinery or drive for a living.
After body lift surgery, you’ll find it easier to get comfortable. You won’t have that saggy skin getting in the way of your rejuvenating slumber. This means you’re more likely to get a good night’s rest, which is so important for your overall health.
The bottom line is that body lift surgery can help you become your best self. You’ll look better, feel better, and you’ll be able to move around much more easily. This in turn can give you a greater outlook on life.
In short, body lift cosmetic surgery is not just about looking good but also feeling good. To find out if you’re a good candidate for the procedure, call Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California, to schedule a consultation – (310)694-4486.
Perky breasts are a sign of youthfulness, which makes them the aesthetic ideal. For some women, the appearance of perky breasts is more important than size. In fact, the recent trend is to choose smaller breast implants and more subtle fat transfers to create the illusion that your breasts were a gift of nature.
If you want perky breasts, you may wonder if a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon can give them to you. The answer is: it depends.
Breasts are composed of glandular tissue, fat, and connective tissue. The latter is what gives breasts their shape. The connective tissue is made of tight threads that act as webbing to keep your breast tissue in place while giving your breasts lift. When these ligaments stretch, and as your skin thins as you age, your breasts can begin to sag, causing them to lose their former perkiness.
As a woman, your body goes through many physical and hormonal changes as you grow older. These changes can be caused by:
As your hormones fluctuate during gestation, your breasts can swell in size. When your body returns to normal following childbirth and breastfeeding, you could be left with excess skin and deflated breasts.
Gaining or dropping a significant amount of excess weight can stretch your breast ligaments, leading to significant sag.
Oversized breasts tend to multiply the pull of gravity, resulting in quicker and more significant droopiness.
Getting older causes your skin to become thinner and your ligaments to stretch, leading to a loss of perkiness.
Tobacco smoking attacks your perkiness in two ways. First, your ligaments weaken. Second, your skin ages faster. Both effects can lead to drooping breasts.
While the market is full of products like skin creams and exercise programs that promise to return your breasts to their former perky state, only cosmetic breast augmentation can permanently alter the size and shape of both breasts. In the right cosmetic surgeon’s hands and given a certain set of factors, you can make your breasts perkier.
Here are a few methods cosmetic surgeons have at their disposal to alter the size and shape of your breasts. Some procedures give you lift, volume, and symmetry, but only a select few can give you your perkiness back. Let’s examine these popular breast surgeries now. To discuss breast surgery and what it can do for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein by calling Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.
A popular way to improve the fullness and shape of your breasts is breast augmentation via implants. Breast implants have been in use since the early 1960s. Since that time, millions of women have opted for this cosmetic surgery to improve the size and shape of their breasts while simultaneously boosting their self-esteem.
There are three distinct types of breast implants.
Modern breast implants are designed to give you natural, beautiful breasts. You have immense freedom when it comes to your choice of breast size and shape and can choose between silicone, saline, and cohesive gel implants.
Silicone gel implants are filled with silicone gel that gives the breasts a natural feel. Women of all-natural breast sizes can benefit from silicone implants. Incisions for this breast augmentation surgery tend to be large size, though they are generally hidden within the natural folds of your skin. Silicone breast implants are lightweight and help to make your breasts perkier when sag has become a concern.
Saline breast implants are filled with, you guessed it, saline, which is a sterile saltwater solution. Unlike silicone implants that come pre-filled, saline implants get placed before they are filled. This lets your cosmetic surgeon adjust the implant volume and size during surgery. The incision is tiny with this surgery and leads to modest scarring, though your surgeon will try to minimize visible scarring as much as possible. Saline breast implants are not for every woman. If you are on the thinner side or underweight, you may experience complications like the rippling of the implant under the skin. Otherwise, saline implants have given millions of women firmer and perkier breasts.
You might also hear these referred to as gummy bear implants. They are composed of a cohesive gel that is a bit thicker than traditional silicone implants. Once placed, they make your breasts look fuller and symmetrical as if nature gave them to you. Unlike traditional silicone or saline implants, there is little risk of rippling or deflation. The incision is placed on the underside of the breasts, so it’s easily hidden. Some surgeons place the cut around the border of the areola. Silicone gel implants tend to weigh less than the lighter-weight silicone breast implants, making them comfortable to wear as they lift and expand your natural breasts.
Many women want to know if breast implants alone can give them more lift and outward projection. The answer is perhaps. If your breasts have some degree of sagginess, placing a breast implant underneath your breast may enhance the sag, not reverse it. This is because your skin may lack the necessary elasticity and tone due to age, genetics, and other factors.
If you have good skin tone and limited sag, then the answer is yes; breast implants could be an effective technique for improving the size, shape, and perkiness of your breasts.
Breast lift surgery is aimed at women who experience droopiness, loose skin, and areolas that point downward. These conditions are a result of significant breast sag, which can make your breasts look older, less shapely, and deflated.
A breast lift procedure can reverse the sag by placing your breasts in a higher position on your chest. The surgeon can reposition your areolas to match them with your new breast position and shape. Breast lift surgery is incredibly common and leads to successful outcomes due to advanced surgical techniques. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin on and around the breasts. Many women are pleased to find that some of this skin removal involves the eradication of a few stretch marks as well. Breast lift surgery also tightens the underlying muscles. The resulting effect makes your breasts look tighter, prominent, and more attractive.
On its own, a breast lift can reverse the sag but is unlikely to give you more perkiness. In order to lift your breasts and give you a more youthful shape, your cosmetic surgeon may opt to combine your breast lift with breast implant surgery. With your breasts lifted and given more volume and an improved shape, a perky appearance could be yours once more.
Breast reduction surgery aims to remove excess breast tissue to give you greater mobility and improved quality of life.
A breast reduction procedure could improve the tone of your breast skin and retain some perkiness. But like some of the other breast surgeries, you may have to opt for a combination of procedures, such as breast implants, fat transfer, or both, to achieve a perky look and feel.
Autologous fat transfer is a surgical procedure that has become a popular method of giving the breasts additional breast volume. The fat transfer technique can also give you greater shape and lift. Instead of breast implants, your cosmetic surgeon extracts your own fatty tissue from another area of your body, known as a donor site. The abdominal area is a common donor site, where you may have more fat than you’d prefer. The fat gets sanitized before the surgeon injects it into your breasts to enhance your naturally given contours.
Like breast lift, the surgeon can combine fat transfer technique with breast implants to make your breasts perkier. Both breast surgeries allow your cosmetic surgery to artistically mold your breasts to fit the aesthetic ideal.
There is one additional breast procedure that isn’t commonly known but that could give you the enhancement you expect. Renuvion isn’t a surgery, per se. It’s a minimally invasive technique that has proven to be a closely guarded secret in cosmetic surgery circles. The breast enhancement technology harnesses the power of J-Plasma, which is a combination of cold helium and radiofrequency energy, to give you a scarless breast lift. J-Plasma produces a powerful yet safe beam that can tighten the skin on and around your breasts without surgery! Nonsurgical breast lifts can restore perkiness to the breast, but only if little to no sag is present.
The average cost of breast augmentation surgery depends on a few factors, such as the type of breast surgery and the severity of your breast sag concerns. Let’s look at some of these average costs now.
Breast Implants: $3,900 to 10,000
Fat Transfer: $9,200
Breast Lift: $4,636
Breast Reduction: $5,500 to 8,500
Combination Breast Surgery: $6,225
Keep in mind that these are only the baseline costs for the various surgeries mentioned and do not include associated fees such as surgeon’s fees, the hospital or surgical center’s fees, anesthesia, and others. To get a more accurate quote, or to see about combining breast surgery with other procedures as part of a mommy makeover, schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon, such as Dr. Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.
While there are products and programs that make promises to give you perky breasts, only cosmetic surgery can permanently alter their size and shape. When it comes to restoring youthfulness, a breast lift, breast reduction, fat transfer, breast implants, or a combination of breast surgeries could be your best bet for achieving your body shape goals. Learn more about breast surgery and what it can do for you by contacting Moein Surgical Arts, home of renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein. Call (310)694-4486.
Sleeping well after procedures like the facelift and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is the best way to get the most impressive results.
The facelift and tummy tuck happen to be two of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed today. They are both major surgeries that can dramatically alter your appearance.
The facelift can give you tighter, younger skin on and around the face.
Abdominoplasty can give you a narrower midsection and tighter abs.
This advice would also work well with other major cosmetic surgeries like breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift, and the arm lift/thigh lift. Studies show that getting a good night’s sleep following these procedures helps your body heal more efficiently. That’s just what you want when recovering from cosmetic surgery.
While the facelift and abdominoplasty are unlikely to be performed together, the way you should sleep after surgery works for both aesthetic procedures. Here are some tips that can help you get deeper, more rejuvenating sleep as you return from the cosmetic surgical center and begin to heal at home.
A good night’s rest is important for health reasons, period. Without sleep, you face a whole host of problems, including daytime sleepiness and general illness. Sleep helps to regulate your mood, digest food better, and think more clearly. Your body also operates more efficiently when you get a full amount of sleep each night.
After cosmetic surgery, you need quality sleep to curb inflammation and improve blood flow between your body’s tissues and cells. The deeper you sleep, the faster your incisions and affected tissues will heal, and the quicker you’ll see your cosmetic surgery results.
There is one additional reason sleep is so important. Sleep tends to make the brain more resistant to pain stimuli. That means that quality sleep can more or less function as a low-level pain medication, free of charge, and without a prescription. All you need to do is rest deeply, which can be done by adhering to the following deep sleep habits.
Following aesthetic surgeries like the facelift and abdominoplasty, you can forget about sleeping on your stomach for a while. Likewise, if you are used to sleeping on your side. You’ll have to get used to sleeping on your back, at least until your body has fully healed.
During the initial healing process, do your best to stay on your back with your head elevated. Keep this position throughout the night and until morning. Doing so has three primary benefits.
Less Swelling: Keeping your head and body elevated cuts down on the amount of fluid that accumulates near the incision sites. With less fluid, you’re able to reduce swelling which can improve both comfort and healing times.
Incision Protection: Laying on your back keeps your pillow and sheets from rubbing against the incisions around the face after a facelift and around your abdomen after abdominoplasty. This lets the incision sites heal as you restfully doze.
Maximized Results: Sleeping on your back will help you maintain the aesthetic look your cosmetic surgeon gave you.
The time to start practicing sleeping on your back and upright is around two weeks before your procedure. This helps you adjust to the position naturally. You’ll also be able to tweak your position until you find the techniques that work best for you.
Sleeping in a recliner might be a good idea, at least for a few days following surgery. If you don’t want to go that route, opt for a firm mattress, and lay with a pillow or two under your knees. If you tend to roll in your sleep, place extra pillows around your body to keep from tumbling over in the night. This position should keep you comfortable enough to heal properly after the facelift or abdominoplasty surgery.
While you’re practicing your sleep habits a couple of weeks early, you can go the extra step by cleaning your house, preparing some meals, and tending to any chores that will make your living space comfortable enough for a good night’s rest. You may also want to invest in room darkeners, which can help you achieve a deeper sleep.
Many people find themselves incredibly stressed when they have cosmetic surgery. They’re worried about their results. If you’ve taken the time to find an experienced cosmetic surgeon, chances are low that you will have complications. These issues should be discussed with your surgeon beforehand, but the time immediately following your surgery is definitely not the time to worry. Try your best to relax. Only when your mind and body are completely at ease can you hope to achieve fast and effective healing.
If you notice areas swelling after your cosmetic surgery, use a cold compress to reduce the swollen tissue. Press lightly against your skin with the compress for thirty seconds, then remove. Repeat this cycle for around fifteen minutes. You can do this routine each hour as needed. The cold in the compress helps to reduce inflammation and slow blood flow, which helps to make the swelling less prominent.
During your waking hours, try to get as much activity as possible (as long the activity methods are okayed by your doctor). Getting your body moving by briskly walking, for example, improves your circulation, which aids in healing. You’ll also set yourself up to sleep a little deeper come evening.
To get the most rest, try to reduce your energy drink and caffeine consumption to the absolute minimum. At the most, stop drinking sleep-disrupting beverages by three to five in the evening, depending on your level of sensitivity. These drinks can either keep you awake at night or rob you of the deepest sleep, neither of which are good for proper healing.
In short, getting enough sleep promotes proper healing and is necessary for attaining the most beautiful and long-lasting results after a facelift, abdominoplasty, or any other major cosmetic surgery.
To learn more about cosmetic surgery and what it can do for you, call Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California to schedule a consultation with Dr. Babak Moein – (310)455-8020.
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