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Breast surgery is a major procedure that can leave you with significant bruising and swelling. But did you know that there are ways to reduce these side effects, swelling after breast surgery, and speed up your recovery time?
Breast surgery refers to cosmetic surgery that is used by millions of women for various important reasons. Women with breasts smaller than they would prefer to use breast augmentation to give them larger, more voluminous breasts. This is possible with breast implants and the fat transfer technique, also known as natural breast augmentation.
Women who have undergone pregnancy and breastfeeding may have breasts that sag and rub against their abdomens, leading to painful rashes. A breast lift repositions the breasts and areolas so they’re perkier with a more youthful look and feel.
Breast reduction is used by women with overly large breasts to alleviate neck and shoulder pain, not to mention make certain activities easier to manage, like running.
To make these changes possible – and to renew your confidence while giving you a new lease on life – breast surgery involves the cutting and stretching of the skin, muscle, and connective tissue. This surgical “trauma” occurs while you are numbed or unconscious from anesthesia but will inevitably lead to bleeding, bruising, and swelling. This is true of all surgeries that involve cutting and tissue manipulation and should be expected.
As you recover from breast surgery, your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your surgical wounds while resting at home. This advice is critical, as it’s the best way to reduce bruising and swelling at the treatment site.
The sooner you can erase all the bruises and swollen tissue, the sooner you’ll be able to experience the big reveal. That’s when your breast surgery results finally appear.
Here are some steps to familiarize yourself with so that you’re well and prepared to keep that bruising and swelling after breast surgery to a minimum following the cosmetic breast surgery you’re thinking about having.
While you’re at home recovering from breast surgery, you may be asked by your surgeon to wear a padded surgical bra. This garment improves your circulation, which aids in healing, and gives you support where needed to allow the surgical alterations to take hold. It is important that you wear the bra for the length of time instructed if you hope to keep bruising and swelling after breast surgery to a minimum. If the bra feels uncomfortable, tell your surgeon, who may also prescribe oral pain medication for any discomfort you might feel.
Hold a cold compress directly to any bruising or swelling sites for fifteen minutes at a time. Then, take a twenty-minute break. If you don’t have a compress, a bag of frozen peas or a towel filled with ice cubes will also work. Repeat the process several times for the first three days following surgery. Not only can this reduce swelling, but you’ll also decrease the size and spread of any bruising that results from surgery.
The best cosmetic surgeons tell their patients to get a good night’s sleep if they hope to see excellent cosmetic surgery results. Restful sleep is integral to the body’s regeneration process, which helps you heal and lets the surgical changes take effect. To sleep well means to have excellent sleep hygiene, which is to sleep on a comfortable mattress in a cool place and for an adequate length of time.
For the first six weeks following your cosmetic breast surgery, do your best to sleep on your back with your upper body elevated at around 45 degrees. This angle promotes fast and safe healing and puts less strain on your incision sites. By sleeping on your back at this angle, your blood will shift away from your tender breasts. The result is rapid healing with less bruising and swelling, as well as diminished pain and soreness.
Recovering from surgery can put a strain on you physically and emotionally. Instead of reaching for comfort food, try to eat a well-balanced diet. Only proper nutrition with reduced salt intake can help you minimize bruising and swelling for superior breast surgery results.
Do your best to eat foods rich in Vitamin K, which makes your blood thicker. Vitamin K makes your blood thicker, which in turn, can prevent bleeding. The result is less bruising and swelling on and around your chest.
When you become dehydrated, your body acts by storing water inside various tissues. The less water you drink, the more water you’ll store. This can exacerbate any swelling that has occurred on account of surgery.
Drinking more water causes your body to release the liquid held inside the tissues, keeping swelling to a minimum. Proper hydration also keeps your blood flowing, allowing nutrients and oxygen to reach your injured breast tissue. Try to drink at least eight cups of water per day for magnificent breasts and glowing skin!
Postoperative swelling and bruising should subside by the end of the first week. It could then take between six and twelve months before you see the full and ultimate results of your breast surgery.
By following your doctor’s advice and taking proactive steps like using cold compresses, drinking water, and sleeping while elevated, you can potentially shorten the time to the major reveal: When the true results of your surgery finally appear.
If you’re still on the fence about breast surgery, you’re encouraged to schedule a consultation by contacting Moein Surgical Arts. It’s said that over 70% of women are insecure about their breasts. For some, breasts in their natural state cause discomfort and pain. See what breast surgery could do for you and learn more about the healing process by speaking with Dr. Babak Moein.
You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein by calling (310)694-4486.
Belly fat – we all hate it. Losing fat on your belly area is a common goal of any diet and fitness program. Yet no matter how much you restrict your eating or bust your butt working out, the belly fat remains.
To get rid of your stubborn abdominal fat, you may have considered cosmetic surgery. Popular procedures like the tummy tuck and liposuction are aimed at removing excess fat from the abdomen. You can use liposuction on other areas of the body, including the arms, thighs, and back.
This leads to an important question: Which cosmetic procedure is best for erasing belly fat from your abdomen, the tummy tuck, or liposuction? It helps to learn about both procedures to determine the answer.
The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is indeed able to remove excess fat from the stomach area. The procedure results in a flatter tummy and is excellent if you have tried everything possible to lose that last bit of pudge without success.
The tummy tuck has an added side benefit. Many patients who seek out the tummy tuck have weakened abdominal muscles due to age, childbirth, or genetics. The tummy tuck can strengthen your abs, leaving your abdomen tighter with an improved contour.
Liposuction is ideal for erasing belly fat if you have small fatty deposits on your abdomen. It is good at reducing bulges caused by excess fat while giving your abdomen more attractive curves. Like the tummy tuck, liposuction can make your stomach significantly flatter.
As you can see, both cosmetic surgery procedures offer similar results. To help you identify which procedure might be right for you, it helps to understand the differences between the tummy tuck and lipo by comparing the two.
After you have been prepped for tummy tuck surgery, which includes putting you to sleep using general anesthesia, your surgeon will make an incision along the bottom portion of your abdominal wall. With your abdominal muscles exposed, your surgeon will sew the abdominal muscles together if they have become stretched apart. The surgeon will pull the skin over the abdomen before removing the excess tissue and closing the incision. The tummy tuck takes around two or three hours and is performed as a single procedure.
Unlike the tummy tuck, when you undergo liposuction, you may only be sedated intravenously. Your cosmetic surgeon will also apply a local anesthetic to your midsection. When the area is thoroughly numbed, your surgeon will make a tiny incision along your abdomen. A thin tube known as a cannula is inserted into the incision, which the surgeon will use to loosen the fat cells. The surgeon will then use a medical vacuum to extract the excess fat before closing the incision. You may undergo a few sessions of lipo before achieving the intended results.
The results of the tummy tuck are permanent unless your weight fluctuates, or you go through pregnancy. Both bodily issues can stretch out your stomach, undoing the results of the tummy tuck surgery.
Liposuction tends to give you a flatter and more proportional midsection. The fat cells that were removed will stay gone permanently, but lipo cannot guard against future weight gain. You can accumulate fat on your midsection after liposuction, just not in the same areas that were suctioned.
All surgeries come with a potential for side effects and risks. The tummy tuck and lipo are no different. Both surgeries are low risk but chances of experiencing complications do exist.
Possible complications of the tummy tuck include changes in sensation at the treatment area, the accumulation of fluid, and tissue necrosis.
With liposuction, the chances of risk increase the larger the area the doctor works on. Potential risks of the second most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States include numbness, fluid accumulation, and contour irregularities.
When you wake up following tummy tuck surgery, the surgical site around your abdomen will be covered with a surgical dressing. The surgeon will change the dressing several times for health and recovery reasons. Your surgeon will also provide you with a “belly binder” which is a compression garment that helps with circulation and healing.
You should be up and walking around within a day or so. The doctor will encourage you to walk to prevent blood clots from forming. Your surgeon may prescribe pain relievers and antibiotics to ease discomfort and reduce the chances of infection. The doctor may also place surgical drains within the surgical site for up to two weeks.
After six weeks, the healing process will be complete. You will still engage in follow-up appointments with your doctor so the doctor can assess you for proper healing. Your surgeon will advise you to avoid any positions that stretch your abdomen, such as bending backward, which can pull against the incision.
Liposuction recovery depends on the size and number of treatment sites. For belly fat removal, liposuction offers little to no downtime. Because the cosmetic procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, you should be back to your typical activity levels within 48 hours.
Your cosmetic surgeon will advise you to hold off on weightlifting and heavy exercise until he or she says it’s acceptable to proceed.
When it comes to removing belly fat, both the tummy tuck and liposuction can help you attain a flatter tummy. With the tummy tuck, you get the added benefit of stronger abdominal muscles.
The downtime may be a bit more intense with a tummy tuck, but it should pass quickly. Both procedures can give you the results you seek, but they may not leave your abdominal area toned. For tighter abs and slimmer tummy, consider pairing the tummy tuck with HD Lipo, which enables your surgeon to remove the superficial fat that hides your body’s musculature. The result is a more toned midsection, without downtime.
Learn more about the tummy tuck and lipo – and see if you’re a good candidate for tummy tuck or liposuction – by contacting Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles. We also help men and women throughout Encino and Glendale. You can schedule a consultation for the tummy tuck or liposuction with Dr. Babak Moein by calling (310)455-8020.
The breast lift is a cosmetic procedure that can do wonders for the appearance of your breasts. When your breasts have become saggy and flat due to age, genetics, childbirth, extreme weight loss, or a combination of factors, a breast lift can restore your breasts to a firmer, more youthful shape.
During a breast lift, the cosmetic surgeon can also resize your areolas and reposition your nipples to improve breast projection. The results leave your breasts perky with a rounded contour, whether you’re wearing a bra or not.
But boosting the look of your chest is not all this cosmetic surgery can do. Turns out, you can also gain a number of medical benefits from the breast lift, otherwise referred to as mastopexy. No wonder breast lift surgery has grown by 70% in the last ten years.
Saggy and flat breasts can weigh heavily inside your bra, which can pull on the straps around your shoulders and behind your back. Saggy breasts can also lead to skin rubbing against skin. Over time, all the friction can lead to chafing and, worse, wounds that can become infected.
Not only that, but saggy breasts can pull against the muscles that support the neck and back, which can lead to chronic pain.
The breast lift can alleviate this discomfort, easing your irritation, treating your pain, and leading to perkier breasts that stay up on their own, no heavy-duty bra support is required.
The heavy weight of your breasts can begin to round out your posture, which can lead to slouching. This can have repercussions on nearly every facet of your quality of life, believe it or not.
A breast lift can help you stand up a bit straighter. Studies show that having good posture can lead to fewer headaches, less tension in your shoulders and neck, and decreased joint wear. Improving your posture can also lead to greater energy levels, enhanced circulation, better digestion, and surging self-esteem.
Flaccid breasts that sag can make certain activities unbearable, such as housecleaning, swimming, and working out. Getting the body – and heart – moving is a major aspect of staying healthy. If your breasts keep you from achieving a healthy and active lifestyle, a breast lift can help.
Many women report finding exercise enjoyable again following their breast lifts. With the breasts placed higher on the chest, and without so much weight and movement on the chest, you’re able to do all sorts of exercises you couldn’t do before, such as running long distances! Studies show that exercise is key to living a long and prosperous life. People who exercise regularly have lower risks of developing many chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Leading a more active lifestyle also puts you at a lowered risk for developing depression, stress, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Many women take personal pride in the shape and appearance of their breasts. When your breasts lose their youthful shape and suppleness, many women can become distressed and downright depressed.
A breast lift can relieve this tension, helping you feel more confident about your body. Experts agree that confidence is necessary for health and longevity. People who are more confident tend to be more optimistic, which helps to guard against stress, anxiety, and depression.
The steps involved in breast lift surgery differ depending on which type of surgery you have. There are four types of breast lifts called the crescent lift, donut lift, lollipop lift, and anchor lift.
This variety of breast lift surgeries is reserved for breasts exhibiting minimal amounts of sag. Cosmetic surgeons typically only use this breast lift surgery when paired with breast augmentation. As the name implies, this breast lift removes a crescent of skin along with the areola. The areola is often repositioned to match the new breast shape and position.
This breast lift can also help when you have minimal sag to your breasts. The surgery involves a circular incision that runs around the edge of the areola. This surgery is often performed along with a breast augmentation, similar to the crescent lift. Surgeons will also employ this surgery when it’s necessary to reduce the size of the areola. The scar that results from this surgery typically runs along the outer edge of the areola, which can keep it somewhat hidden once healed.
This breast lift is used to remove excess skin while simultaneously reshaping the entire breast. There are two incisions, which will heal as nearly hidden scars. The first scar is hidden around the edge of the areola, with the other running vertically from the top of the areola to the bottom fold, which resembles the shape of a lollipop.
For severe sagging and pendulous breasts, the inverted T or anchor lift can offer the most transformative results. There are three incisions involved with this cosmetic breast surgery. The first incision goes around the edge of the areola. The second runs vertically from the bottom of the areola to the crease of the breast. The third is placed along the breast fold, which helps to hide the scar within the breast crease.
The anchor lift is also commonly used when the breast lift is performed along with a breast reduction. The incisions used with this surgery will be visible after healing, but they can fade with proper care. The scars can also be easily hidden behind a bikini top.
The breast lift costs around $4,693, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is only the price of the procedure and does not take into account the fees related to the cosmetic surgical center, surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, and any medications used during the breast lift surgery. You can get a more accurate quote by scheduling a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon, such as Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.
While we have established here that there are several medical benefits to a breast lift, your insurance provider may have a different viewpoint. The breast lift is, first and foremost, a cosmetic procedure. It’s meant to give you firmer, younger-looking breasts. To get your insurance provider to cover the procedure, you would have to demonstrate that it is medically necessary to have the surgery.
If your primary doctor or cosmetic surgeon can demonstrate a medical need, such as alleviating chronic rashes and pain, then insurance may cover your breast lift procedure. Check with your health insurer and doctor for more specifics regarding your unique situation.
Now that you know more about the breast lift and what it can do for you, you may be wondering if you’re a good fit for this popular cosmetic procedure.
You would be considered an excellent breast lift candidate if you are:
Now that you know that a breast lift can alleviate pain, improve your posture, boost mobility, and give you more self-confidence, the next step is to get a professional diagnosis and cosmetic surgery recommendation. You are encouraged to schedule a consultation with esteemed cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.
During your consultation with Dr. Moein, you will be asked to discuss your surgical goals, health history, and family history of diseases, if applicable. Dr. Moein will perform a physical evaluation before discussing your options for the breast lift procedure. Dr. Moein wants to ensure you are in good health, that you have realistic expectations, and that you understand the risks versus rewards of breast lift surgery.
If Dr. Moein feels that a breast lift is right for you, you could be scheduled for surgery before you know it. Ready to get started? Take the first step by calling us in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale, California – (310)694-4486.
You work hard in the gym to get a flat, toned tummy. But what if you can’t lose those last few pounds? What if your belly still shows a bit of fat, despite a grueling diet and vigorous exercise program? Should you starve yourself? Or should do what millions of men and women have already done, which is to undergo a tummy tuck procedure?
Tummy tuck surgery (otherwise known by its medical term abdominoplasty) is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures. During the procedure, the cosmetic surgeon helps you attain a flat and tight tummy by removing excess fat and skin from the midsection while simultaneously making the abdominal muscles tighter and stronger. The results leave you with a toned and sculpted tummy that can last for years with proper maintenance on your part.
Before you sign up for this cosmetic surgery procedure, make sure you are well informed. You can do that by doing away with several myths that still persist about this amazing aesthetic surgery. Here are the ones that permeate most often.
Truth: The first myth we’ll dispel is that the tummy tuck is right for everyone. In fact, abdominoplasty is best performed on individuals who are close to their ideal weight for their physique and who are otherwise healthy and active. The best candidates also have sagging or loose skin on their stomachs and they want it gone for good.
Truth: Many people believe that a tummy tuck is meant to help you lose a substantial amount of fat from your midsection. While it is true that liposuction is used in many tummy tuck procedures, the aim of surgery is to give you a tighter tummy, not help you lose weight.
If you are significantly overweight, your cosmetic surgeon may recommend that you get closer to your ideal weight before considering tummy tuck surgery.
Truth: Diet and exercise are the best ways to attain a slim physique and flat tummy naturally, but diet and exercise may not work for everyone. What if you have stubborn pockets of fat on your midsection? No matter how much you deprive yourself and how hard you work out, those fat pockets may not budge.
A tummy tuck can remove those last few pounds off your belly to reveal a flatter, firmer midsection.
After surgery, the surgeon encourages you to diet and exercise to maintain your results. Keep in mind that weight gain after a tummy tuck can skew your results in the years to come.
Truth: It is true that tummy tuck surgery is the fourth most popular cosmetic surgery for women. This is due to the procedure’s ability to reverse many of the changes that occur due to pregnancy and childbirth. These changes include stretched skin and weakened abdominal muscles.
As such, you will often find tummy tucks included with the mommy makeover procedure, which is an entire suite of cosmetic surgeries aimed at helping women restore their pre-pregnancy bodies.
So, while women did make up 96.8% of tummy tuck procedures performed in 2018, many men have since then realized that they too can enjoy the amazing benefits of abdominoplasty. In fact, the tummy tuck is the fifth most popular surgery for men. While men don’t have to worry about pregnancy and childbirth, men are not immune from developing a dad bod.
Significant weight loss, heredity, and age can leave men with stubborn belly fat. It will also cause loose skin just like women after childbirth. That means, whether you are a man or a woman, a tummy tuck could be just what you need for a tighter abdomen and greater self-esteem.
Truth: You should never let your age deter you from wanting to improve your physique. Studies show that abdominoplasty is safe, even for older adults.
This should fill you with relief if you have been wanting to achieve a flatter tummy but feared you were too old to seek it out.
As long as you are physically healthy, don’t smoke, and are able to achieve and maintain a healthy, stable weight, you might be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck procedure.
You should also have realistic expectations. The best way to understand the level of results you can expect is to schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon.
If you live in Los Angeles and wish to speak with an experienced cosmetic surgeon who has an excellent track record with the tummy tuck procedure, call Moein Surgical Arts, the home of esteemed cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein.
During the consultation, you will meet with Dr. Moein via telehealth communication or a sit-down meeting. This allows the doctor to answer your questions. It will also alleviate your concerns and inform you about the realistic results you can expect by undergoing abdominoplasty.
If your tummy leaves a bit to be desired, and you have loose, saggy skin, and weakened abs, you only have to take the next step. Call us today to choose a time for your consultation that is best for you.
Do you have certain aesthetic defects that stand out every time you look in the mirror?
Do you wish your nose was a tad smaller?
That your jaw was more contoured?
Is there more meat around your midsection than you’d prefer, and you wonder if a surgery like liposuction might be for you?
It sounds like you’re prepared to schedule your first cosmetic procedure!
Unlike plastic surgery, which is meant to correct things like birth defects, burns, and cleft palates, cosmetic surgery is aimed at improving your appearance through aesthetic means. This allows the cosmetic surgeon to make you look younger, more refreshed, and knock-out beautiful.
Before you pick up the phone and contact a cosmetic surgeon’s clinic or office, it pays to do your homework. Here are some tips to remember before you schedule your first cosmetic surgery. Doing so can ensure you have the best experience and achieve the most aesthetically pleasing results.
Depending on what you want to change about yourself, you likely have at least one procedure in mind.
Maybe you believe your crooked, misshapen, or oversized nose would benefit from rhinoplasty.
Stubborn pockets of fat can be eradicated with the help of liposuction or HD-lipo.
And then there is breast augmentation, breast lift, buttock enhancement, and arm lift. There’s even a scarless arm lift thanks to the amazing technology of Renuvion.
Use Google to learn more about the procedure in question and read from reputable sources like WebMD and Mayo Clinic. Seek out the benefits of each procedure, the risks, and the results you can expect. This can give you a general rundown of what you have to look forward to by following through with your plan to have cosmetic surgery. Your doctor will further explain the procedure and any other procedural options available to you during your initial consultation.
As you conduct your research, you are bound to have questions. Write these down so you can ask them of your doctor later. Examples include:
Good candidates for cosmetic surgery are generally healthy, have good skin elasticity, and hold realistic expectations for the cosmetic procedure’s results.
Even though you may have come across the benefits and risks of the procedure during your initial research, it helps to ask this question of your surgeon. That’s because you are more likely to comprehend what the doctor tells you when you have a better understanding of the procedure and how it works.
During a consultation, you have a lot going on. You’re in a new environment, your doctor is a stranger who you’re meeting for the first time, and you may be anxious about undergoing surgery. Having a little compulsory knowledge can help to prepare you for the explanation in the doctor’s terms.
Asking this question also lets you develop realistic expectations compared to the results you may have read about online. Your doctor will tell it to you straight, informing you of the results you can expect.
As far as risks, all surgeries come with risks. But you can mitigate your risk by choosing an experienced cosmetic surgeon for your procedure. In Los Angeles, you can find the best cosmetic surgeon at Moein Surgical Arts, where Dr. Moein and staff can help you achieve your aesthetic ideal.
Some cosmetic procedures are non-invasive and only require a local anesthetic to numb you. This means you’ll be awake the entire time. Others are more involved, such as liposuction, in which case IV sedation will be utilized to make you unconscious, meaning you won’t remember a thing. Then there is a type of anesthesia called twilight sedation, which will allow you to follow commands, but you also won’t recall the surgery or what happens during the procedure.
Your cosmetic surgeon will take every precaution to ensure risks to your health are kept to an absolute minimum. Your surgeon will always be prepared for complications, however, but the way your surgeon answers this question can help you feel more confident about signing up for the aesthetic procedure you hope to get.
The way your surgeon answers this question will also help you decide whether the surgeon is experienced in providing the surgery results you want. You can follow this question up by asking to see some before and after pictures and to read testimonials from patients just like you.
Fees for cosmetic procedures vary widely. You may pay a little over $4,000 for eyelid surgery while a facelift may set you back over twelve-thousand dollars. You can fund your cosmetic surgery in one of several ways. Health insurance is unlikely to cover the costs if your procedure is only cosmetic in nature. However, medical financing can help you pay for your surgery. Companies like CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending can give you the funds you need to have surgery now while giving you the chance to pay the bill off later.
Once you’ve done your homework and written down a list of questions, it’s time to meet with your cosmetic surgeon. When scheduling, you’ll want to mention any surgeries you have in mind. The person answering the phone may ask you a series of questions to get a better idea of who you are and why you’re calling. At Moein Surgical Arts, we offer telehealth consultations for your convenience. This lets you meet with your doctor virtually anywhere you happen to be using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Eventually, you will meet face-to-face with your cosmetic surgeon. During this meeting, the doctor will want to perform a physical examination. If you have a body surgery in mind, such as a breast augmentation or tummy tuck, be sure and wear comfortable clothes that allow the doctor access to the treatment sites.
The purpose of a physical exam is to qualify you as a viable candidate for the cosmetic procedure in question. Of course, there’s always a chance the doctor may recommend a different surgery based on the physical exam and doctor’s findings. These alternative surgeries will be discussed with you thoroughly throughout the consultation appointment. The idea is to give you all the options you need to make the best decision for the results you want.
During an in-person meeting, the cosmetic surgeon is going to ask about the current status of your health. The doctor wants to know how you are feeling and if you currently suffer from any chronic conditions. You may also be asked about conditions that run in the family, illnesses you may have had in the past, surgeries you’ve undergone, and anything else pertinent to your medical history. Have this information in hand and ready to go by the day of your appointment to save valuable time.
Be honest and tell your cosmetic surgeon about all the medications and supplements you are taking. This question is asked for your safety as some medicines and even natural supplements can cause complications during surgery. They may interfere with anesthesia, for example, placing risk on your health. You may be asked to avoid taking some medications and supplements in the days or weeks prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery.
From the moment you pull into the parking lot of the cosmetic surgeon’s office, start paying attention to your surroundings. Here are some pointers for areas where you might want to direct your attention.
When you walk into the office, what does the ambiance feel like? How is the décor? Does the staff seem organized? Are you greeted with a courteous smile and helped with all that you need? Are you made to wait a long time? And finally, when meeting with the doctor, do you feel comfortable and like you are a priority? You can learn a lot about the facility, doctor, and staff merely by paying attention as you are guided to the waiting room and into the doctor’s office.
When meeting with the doctor over a mobile device or during an in-person meeting, do you feel a certain level of rapport? Most of all, do you feel comfortable and like you are in the best of hands? These feelings are important for letting you know you’re in exactly the right place to have your cosmetic procedure.
It is very important that you and your surgeon are on the same page regarding the results you expect. If possible, bring photographs to your doctor so that you can both envision the aesthetic changes you desire. While your doctor may not be able to match photos exactly, at the very least you’ll be able to convey the results you envision. Your doctor, in turn, can let you know if your vision matches what reality can deliver. Cosmetic surgery is not miracle work. Your doctor can only do so much. However, many cosmetic procedures deliver very natural-looking results, especially in the hands of a skilled and experienced cosmetic surgeon.
By this point, you should know enough to know that surgery is not for you, or you might be ready to schedule your procedure in the near future. Here are ways to prepare to ensure few complications as you progress through surgery and beyond.
You might be groggy as you come out of anesthesia following your surgery. For that reason, plan to bring someone with you to the appointment who can then drive you home afterward. If you live alone, you might want to have that person stay with you the first night so that you have all your needs tended to as you recover at home.
If the cosmetic surgery requires bed rest, do some prep work around the house beforehand. Have the fridge stocked with ready-to-eat meals or protein shakes, have lots of water on hand, and have your bed fitted with all the amenities you need, from the remote control to good books to read, crosswords, or anything else you’re into.
It’s a common mistake to schedule a cosmetic procedure during a pre-planned time away from work, such as on spring break. However, keep in mind that you will need some recovery time afterward. For this reason, it’s best to speak with your employer about the surgery and any downtime you may need so that you can plan accordingly.
During your recovery time, you may not be able to look after young children as you could normally. For this reason, you may want to arrange daycare or a babysitter who can watch over the kids while you heal.
Your cosmetic surgeon is going to ask if you smoke at some point. It’s best to tell the truth and to commit to quitting in the weeks before surgery. This is due to the fact that cigarette smoking can hinder your ability to heal after surgery. The results of the procedure may be skewed and you could develop complications. It’s best to toss the habit, at least until you’re all healed up.
Your cosmetic surgeon will give you explicit instructions on how to heal and recover on your own at home. Follow this list carefully if you hope to avoid problems and achieve the best results from the surgery you just had. You may receive instructions in proper wound care, when to contact the surgeon if complications manifest, and when to begin moving around after your initial bed rest. You’ll also receive advice on when it’s acceptable to return to your usual routine, which could be in a couple of days or weeks, depending on the invasiveness of the procedure in question.
You have much to consider when scheduling your first cosmetic surgery. From the moment you first pick up the phone to the point where you arrive on property and meet with the surgeon, you now have a list of tasks to follow. One thing we didn’t mention is that this is the time to be excited. You can finally have that insecurity corrected that causes you so much distress. Or maybe you want your pre-pregnancy body back with a mommy makeover (or to get rid of your dad bod with a daddy makeover). Which cosmetic surgery is right for you?
To find out, contact Moein Surgical Arts, where esteemed Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein can help you achieve your aesthetic ideal. Call today in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale, California, and don’t forget to ask about our monthly specials – (310)694-4486.
Blepharoplasty – or as it’s commonly known, eyelid surgery – is a cosmetic procedure aimed at repairing droopy eyelids. In some cases, the technique can involve the removal of excess skin, fat, and muscle.
For the past ten years, eyelid surgery has remained one of the top five most requested cosmetic procedures, ranking up there with breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction.
The surgery produces natural-looking results and doesn’t take much time at all.
If you have loose or saggy eyelids, puffiness on your upper lids, or bags under your eyes, you may be a good candidate for this procedure. Want to know more? You’ve come to the right place. The following is all you need to know about eyelid cosmetic surgery.
As we age, the skin that makes up our eyelids can begin to stretch. The muscles supporting our lids can also weaken. The result is a droopy effect that can make you look older than your chronological years. Other symptoms of this problem include saggy eyebrows and dark bags under your eyes, which can make you look exhausted, even when you feel well-rested.
In some cases, the excess tissue around your eyelids can negatively affect your peripheral vision, which can be dangerous in some situations, such as while driving.
If you exhibit these symptoms, whether due to age or genetics, you can determine if you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery by scheduling a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon.
Since eyelid surgery is mainly cosmetic in nature, insurance may not cover the costs of the procedure. However, if your droopy eyelids interfere with your vision, that’s a different story. An insurance company may accept your claim since you would have a medically significant reason to undergo the surgical technique.
All surgeries come with some element of risk. You can reduce your chance of developing complications with eyelid surgery by choosing a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.
Possible risks of blepharoplasty include dry and irritated eyes, infection, bleeding, scarring, muscle injury, skin discoloration, blurred vision, and the need for revision surgery.
According to Real Self, the average cost of blepharoplasty is $4,725 and a whopping 94% of patients surveyed claimed the surgery was well worth it.
Some patients choose to combine their blepharoplasty procedure with another cosmetic surgery, such as a facelift, brow lift, or laser skin resurfacing.
Before having surgery on your upper or lower eyelids, you will need to be physically examined by your cosmetic surgeon. This exam may include tests of your tear production and measurements of your eyelids.
Your surgeon will also examine your eyes using various high-tech tools to determine the extent of your vision. Part of this test includes an examination of your peripheral vision. The latter is necessary if you hope to file an insurance claim.
Finally, eyelid photography is conducted by your surgeon. During this process, the doctor will take graphic images of your eyes from several different angles. These photos will help with surgery planning and can also be used to support an insurance claim.
If you smoke, you’ll be asked to quit several weeks prior to surgery. This is important because smoking can reduce your ability to heal following the eyelid procedure.
If you take certain medications like Coumadin, Jantoven, or you regularly take aspirin, ibuprofen, or Aleve, you’ll be asked to stop for safety reasons. You should only take medications that have been suggested by your surgeon.
Lastly, to prepare for eyelid surgery, plan to have someone drive you home from the cosmetic surgical center. If you live alone, it might be best to have someone stay with you for at least one night following surgery.
There are three distinct types of eyelid surgery. The type your surgeon recommends will depend on the problems you face.
Upper Eyelid: This surgery is aimed at repairing droopy lids that can affect your appearance and vision. The procedure can restore eye function and make your eyes look more open and alert.
Lower Eyelid: Your surgeon may recommend lower eyelid surgery to remove wrinkles and correct eye bags. This procedure can also boost your appearance and leave you appearing better rested.
Double Eyelid: This surgery makes your eyes wider and larger. This type of blepharoplasty is very popular in East Asia.
Eyelid cosmetic surgery is done in an outpatient setting. Your surgeon will inject a numbing medication into your eyelids before administering medication intravenously to induce relaxation.
The steps of the procedure vary depending on which parts of the eyelids are being worked on. For surgery on the upper and lower eyelids, the cosmetic surgeon will typically start on the upper lids first. An incision will be made along the fold of the lid, whereby excess muscle, skin, and fat will be removed. The incision is then closed before the lower eyelid surgery begins.
For the lower eyelid, the surgeon will make an incision below the lashes along your eye’s natural crease. The excess muscle, skin, and fat will then be removed or redistributed before the incision is closed.
If you suffer from droopy eyelids so severe that they lie near your pupil, your surgeon may perform an additional technique known as ptosis that provides greater support to the muscles of the eyebrow.
When the surgery is over, you will spend time in a recovery room. The nursing staff will monitor your vital signs for complications during this time to ensure your safety. If there are no complications and after you’ve had some time to rest, you’ll be able to leave the facility to recover at home.
You can experience temporary side effects as you heal from surgery. These include watery eyes, blurred vision (from the lubricating ointment your surgeon applied to your eyes), sensitivity to light, double vision, and puffy eyelids.
You may have some bruising that resembles black eyes and mild discomfort, though these will subside in around 10 to 14 days. Scars may take months to fade, but your surgeon will strive to hide them within the natural folds of your eyes. Keep your eyelid skin safe from too much sun exposure as you heal to get the best results.
If you do experience any side effects following eyelid surgery, you can try using ice packs on your eyes for ten minutes every hour on the night home from surgery. The next day, try ice packs every so often throughout the day.
Keep your eyelids clean and use any prescribed eyedrops your surgeon gives you.
Avoid straining, swimming, and heavy lifting for a week after surgery.
Don’t rub your eyes, avoid contacts for at least two weeks, and wear dark sunglasses in the sun and wind to keep your eyes protected.
When sleeping, sleep with your head raised higher than your chest for at least a few days.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:
Recovery from blepharoplasty can take a few weeks. Though, you can expect to return to work and normal activities within about two weeks, in most cases. The true effects of the procedure may take a year to manifest after eyelid surgery.
Blepharoplasty makes your eyes more prominent. You could say the procedure makes your eyes pop! After the procedure, you will appear more youthful and well-rested, which can have amazing benefits to your self-esteem.
The results can last a lifetime in many cases. For a rare few, the droopy eyelid problem may recur. Speak to your surgeon about your chances of requiring follow-up surgery.
Eyelid surgery won’t change the structure of your eyes. You will still look like you when you are fully healed from surgery. In that sense, don’t think of blepharoplasty as reconstructive surgery. Instead, eyelid surgery makes your eyes appear younger and your face rejuvenated.
In the wrong hands, eyelid surgery can produce substellar results. Not only that, but an unskilled surgeon can hinder your ability to blink properly and produce adequate eye moisture. The eyelids are delicate structures and therefore need to be worked on by the best cosmetic surgeon you can find. For example, Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts possesses the skill and experience to give you the amazing results you might expect with eyelid surgery. Located in Los Angeles and serving all of L.A. County, Encino, and Glendale, Dr. Moein and his surgical staff are ready to serve you. Call (310)694-4486.
For many of us, the act of living a hectic lifestyle can begin to show on our faces. Work, kids, and the overall hustle and bustle of life can leave us feeling overworked and overtired. The results of this often show up as fine lines and wrinkles, saddlebags under the eyes, and droopy skin. Our skin can appear dry and worn out, and this leaves us looking downright exhausted, which isn’t the best look for making a good first impression.
If you are sick and tired of looking so sick and tired, it’s time to beautify your appearance with a few strategic cosmetic procedures. A nip here and tuck there may be just what you need to revitalize your skin, dissolve fine lines and wrinkles, and make your eyes truly pop.
The results of many procedures are long-lasting or permanent and will make you memorable to everyone you meet. You can find these cosmetic surgeries and more at Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.
Beautifying your appearance can be accomplished by erasing the years from your face. A facelift gives you smoother skin and a more youthful appearance for an average cost of $7,467. Here’s how this cosmetic surgery works.
As we age, the quality of our skin diminishes. One of the qualities to fall by the wayside is elasticity. As the loss of elasticity increases, saggy skin can develop. Over time, the loose skin can appear as folds, wrinkling, and loss of volume on and around the face.
During the facelift procedure, the excess skin and fatty tissues are removed before the skin is pulled back and tightened on the sides of the face. Once the facial skin has healed, you will appear younger and more refreshed.
Having smoother, more youthful skin can not only beautify your appearance, but your confidence will soar!
If you have obvious signs of aging, such as bagginess, sagging, gauntness, and jowls, a facelift might be the ideal procedure for you.
The upper and lower eyelids can be adjusted to help you appear more revitalized and refreshed. Known as blepharoplasty in medical circles and merely “eyelid surgery” to laymen, this procedure can completely do away with under-eye wrinkles, saggy lids, and bags under the eyes. It comes with an average cost of $3,282.
The results, which are long-lasting, will make your eyes appear more prominent, drawing more attention to them wherever you go.
Rhinoplasty surgically enhances the nose to make it appear more balanced and harmonious with the rest of your face. Nose job surgery can correct injuries to the nose, nose size, as well as nasal deformities. You can have the tip of your nose rounded down and have bridge angles tweaked to dramatically transform your facial features. Instead of your nose drawing attention, a nose job will improve your overall facial appearance. The average cost of a nose job is $5,409.
Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic surgery that comes with an average cost of $2,071. The treatment uses high-intensity (but safe) laser technology to rejuvenate the skin through natural means. The laser heats the outer layer of skin, which destroys the damaged or offending tissue. Your body responds to the laser by producing newer and younger skin cells. In essence, this means the laser forces your body to develop new skin from forehead to chin and from ear to ear, giving you a more youthful complexion.
Are you bothered by the drooping appearance of your brow? This is a common aesthetic issue that occurs as a result of the aging process and various environmental factors. A drooping brow can give you an unflattering appearance and may even droop over your eye, obstructing your vision.
A brow lift is just the thing for forehead wrinkles and sagging eyebrows. By having the brow area surgically lifted, you get a tighter and younger-looking forehead. Not only can this surgery further beautify your face, but you’ll appear well-rested and relaxed. The brow lift comes with an average cost of $3,490.
The neck is particularly susceptible to laxity and sagging as we get older. Depending on lifestyle and genetics, your neck can develop fine lines, prominent fat deposits, deep creases, and the dreaded “turkey neck”.
The neck lift is the best line of defense for fighting the effects of aging along the neck area and costs between $4,000 and $6,000. The cosmetic surgeon will remove excess skin to leave the neck firmer and more youthful in appearance. The neck lift also gives you a more defined jawline, dramatically boosting your overall look.
A double chin can be caused by weight gain, aging, or genetics. Kybella is an FDA-approved cosmetic treatment that treats submental fullness, which is the issue that leads to you having a double chin.
The term “submental fullness” refers to fat stored under the chin. Kybella is a synthetic version of a substance that naturally occurs in the body called deoxycholic acid. The synthesized version of this acid, which is formally called Kybella, permanently dissolves fat cells. The treatment eradicates the fullness of your double chin to give you a more contoured appearance. This procedure costs between $1,200 to $1,800.
These are just a few of the cosmetic surgeries available to you. Other ideas for beautifying your appearance include breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and lip augmentation.
Many of these cosmetic surgeries take around two weeks to heal, whereby the true results of the treatments are sure to shine through.
Moein Surgical Arts is the home to world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein. A lifelong Los Angeles resident, Dr. Moein proudly helps men and women throughout Los Angeles, Encino, and Glendale feel better about their appearance. From Renuvion skin tightening to mommy makeovers and even daddy makeovers, Dr. Moein has the solutions to correct what you might consider to be your aesthetic defects.
Ask yourself this: When you look in the mirror, do you ever wish that you looked younger and more rejuvenated? If so, pick up the phone and call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein – (310)597-4976.
The confusion between the terms “Cosmetic Surgery” and “Plastic Surgery” continues. Many people use the terms interchangeably, but that is not correct. It’s easy to confuse the two. Some plastic surgeons even go through training to specialize in cosmetic surgery. And it is true that the two are closely related, but cosmetic and plastic surgery are not exactly the same. Let’s explore the differences between the two surgical disciplines.
Cosmetic surgeries are elective in nature and are chosen by patients for purely aesthetic reasons. That means the surgery is not necessary; the patient volunteers to go under the knife in the hopes of changing something about their physical appearance.
Scheduling a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon is the first step to having surgery. When a patient seeks a cosmetic surgeon, they hope to improve their appearance. They might have a part of themselves that causes them stress, and that they become embarrassed about while out in public. A bigger-than-average nose, male breasts, and hanging skin following extreme weight loss are common complaints of patients who wish to undergo one or more cosmetic surgical procedures.
Common surgeries for correcting self-conscious defects include tummy tucks, nose jobs (rhinoplasty), breast augmentations, laser hair removal, arm/neck/brow lifts, breast implants, natural breast augmentation, facial fillers, and facelifts.
Cosmetic patients may also want to halt the signs of aging or otherwise feel good in their own skin.
Plastic surgery may also be voluntary, but instead of being for aesthetic purposes, the surgeries are aimed at reconstructing body and facial defects. These can be caused by accidents like burns, trauma, birth defects, disease, and deformities. You can use plastic surgery to restore function to a person or particular body part. While the plastic surgeon will always take the patient’s appearance into account, it’s not the primary concern.
Examples of plastic surgery procedures include scar revision, skin grafts, burn repair, breast reconstruction after mastectomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital defect repair, and lower extremity reconstruction.
Cosmetic surgery gives you immense physical and emotional benefits. Many of these procedures are non-invasive, which means patients are left with tiny scars (some of them nearly hidden when healed) and there is little downtime as you heal from surgery. Cosmetic surgery can significantly enhance your self-esteem, leaving you more confident about the way you look.
The benefits of plastic surgery can be just as profound. Patients get to experience restored tissue and greater functionality. Plastic surgeons can also cover up injuries and disfiguring scars. By restoring the body to its original form, as a patient of plastic surgery, you also can experience a drastic boost in your self-esteem.
Cosmetic surgeons must meet certain requirements to acquire certification. The surgeon needs to complete residency training in a related field before they can begin training as a cosmetic surgeon. The surgeon must also complete 300 surgery cases, which is twice as many as the average plastic surgeon.
Cosmetic surgeons are more skilled at their work because of their aesthetic specialization, and because they have undergone more clinical hours.
Training for plastic surgeons isn’t focused on aesthetics but plastic surgeons are exposed to a wider variety of clinical situations. In addition to their standard medical education, many plastic surgeons complete training in six main categories. These include disorders, hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, congenital defect repair, and cosmetic surgery. Along with being certified by the ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery), plastic surgeons need to complete 150 surgical cases and pass a board-mandated exam.
Plastic surgery is for those who require constructive surgery. Things like cleft lips, breast reconstruction following a mastectomy after a breast surgery scare, and tissue reconstruction following a severe burn are some possibilities.
If you want to look better and feel better about the way you look, you’ll want to seek the services of the best cosmetic surgeon.
Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts is a cosmetic surgeon who also specializes in minimally-invasive weight loss surgery. At Moein Surgical Arts, Dr. Moein can employ his artistic hand to reverse the aging process and help you feel better about the body you’re in. From facelifts and tummy tucks to gynecomastia surgery and Brazilian butt lifts, Dr. Moein can help you achieve your aesthetic ideal.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein in Los Angeles to discuss facial rejuvenation, body contouring, skin rejuvenation, or breast enhancement. Call in L.A., Encino, or Glendale –(310)597-4976
Breast augmentation has retained its status as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures since the year 2006. Every year, all across the country, women choose to increase the size and shape of their breasts.
There are essentially two ways to augment your natural breasts – breast implants and fat grafting. Let’s look at both of these techniques a moment to gauge their pros and cons.
Breast implants are FDA-approved medical devices that are placed underneath the muscle to give the breasts more volume. You can essentially go as large as you want with breast implants (within reason) and the results are extremely dramatic.
The downside to breast implants is that they may need to be replaced, especially if they become damaged (which is rare and only happens in a small number of cases).
Fat transfer uses your own fat to increase the fullness of your breasts. Fat transfer is ideal for addressing common breast concerns like unevenness and distortion after lumpectomies. Fatty tissue is first harvested from an area of your body (such as your abdomen) through liposuction. The fat is then re-injected into your breasts for a natural-looking augmentation.
The downside to fat transfer is that you are limited in size and some of the fat may become reabsorbed by your body, which can affect the final results. But that’s not as bad as it sounds.
There are many benefits to the fat transfer technique for augmenting your breasts. Let’s look at some now.
While your breasts are getting a boost, you get to slim down another area of your body. Liposuction can be used virtually anywhere to harvest enough fatty tissue to make your breasts larger and fuller.
The area of your body that is used to harvest the fat is known as a donor site. There must be enough fat at the donor site for the breast augmentation surgery to be effective. Potential lipo donor sites include the love handles, outer thighs, inner thighs, abdomen, flanks, knees, arms, and calves.
That means you get to improve your body shape while simultaneously improving the size and shape of your breasts.
Silicone, saline, and gummy bear breast implants are FDA-approved medical devices, but they are still foreign to your body.
Fat grafting is different. The method uses fatty tissue from your body. This is the tissue that you grew yourself, so your body is less likely to reject the implantation. This makes the fat transfer safe, effective, and less likely to produce complications.
Breast implants are not permanent. You might wear breast implants for ten or fifteen years, but the prostheses may eventually need to be replaced.
With fat transfer, there is nothing to replace. Fat transfer consists of fatty tissue. Once implanted into your breasts, the supplemented fat becomes part of you. That makes breast augmentation with fat grafting a permanent procedure. As long as you keep your weight stable, the results you get from cosmetic surgery should last indefinitely.
With breast implants, you are beholden to the shape of the implant you choose. That’s not the case with fat grafting.
Because the fatty tissue is so malleable and without any pre-existing form, your surgeon can sculpt your breasts into the desired shape for more natural-looking results.
Breast implants are essentially non-toxic bags of saline or silicone that are placed into pockets located underneath your chest muscle. This requires moderately-sized incisions in order to place the breast implants properly.
The liposuction procedure required for fat grafting requires only a few tiny incisions at the donor site. Fat grafting after the fat has been harvested doesn’t require any incisions at all. With fewer incisions, you also get fewer scars, less swelling, and an easier recovery.
Breasts are naturally made of fat, so it makes sense that adding more fat would make your breasts look and feel natural.
Fat transfer doesn’t just increase the size of your breasts. It also makes your breasts look more rounded with enhanced cleavage and a softness that is as natural as can be.
When your cosmetic surgeon injects your own fat into your breasts for the purposes of augmentation, you can expect around 50% or 70% of the fatty tissue to survive. The rest will become absorbed by your body. After four to six weeks, your breast size will stabilize.
Your cosmetic surgeon may add a bit more fat to accommodate this reabsorption, leaving you with permanent results at your desired cup size. As long as you maintain a healthy weight, your breasts will retain their augmented appearance for years into the future.
That being said, if you lose weight, your breasts will shrink in size. Similarly, your breasts will increase in size if you gain weight. Keeping your weight stable is necessary to retain the look you want after fat transfer breast augmentation surgery.
Breast augmentation with fat transfer can give you about one or two cup sizes above your natural breast size. The fat tissue gives you more subtlety, which is often what you want when you expect dramatic results, but you don’t want your breast surgery to be too obvious.
If you want a greater size than one or two cups, breast implants may be the preferred breast surgery option.
WHAT ARE MY BREAST AUGMENTATION OPTIONS?
Fat transfer breast augmentation costs $9,175 on average, according to Real Self. While insurance is unlikely to pay for the procedure because of the cosmetic nature of breast surgery, medical financing is available from companies like Prosper Healthcare Lending and CareCredit.
Do you desire a subtle breast size increase with dramatic results? You might want to discuss the matter with Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts. Dr. Moein has over 20 years of experience performing breast augmentation with fat transfer and he looks forward to helping you in Los Angeles, Glendale, or Encino, California. Dr. Moein can also augment your breasts as part of a Mommy Makeover procedure. Call now to schedule a consultation with world-renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Moein – (310)455-8020.
Cellulite is marked by the appearance of dimpled skin that sometimes resembles cottage cheese or the peel of an orange. What we know about cellulite is that it happens mostly to women. Around 85% of adult women over 24 have some degree of cellulite and the problem has little to do with weight. Skinny people, as well as overweight people, can experience cellulite to various degrees. And though it commonly appears on the thighs, cellulite can also appear on the buttocks and abdomen.
Cellulite treatments are available to combat this unsightly problem. Also known as cellulite reduction, these procedures can enhance your skin’s tone and texture, making skin appear smoother with a more consistent tone.
Cellulite is caused by the fibrous bands that connect the skin to tissue and muscle. These are called Septae. In women, septae take on a honeycomb shape. Men’s septae are in a crisscross shape. When fat accumulates, it pushes through the septae layers to become more prominent on the surface of the skin. In women, the fat pushing through the honeycomb septae causes dimpling. Men’s crisscrossed septae offers a smoother appearance when the fat pushes through. This is why cellulite is most often a female issue.
Some factors can make cellulite appear more pronounced, including increased body fat, thin skin, a lack of exercise, hormonal shifts, slowed metabolism, and dehydration.
Because the fat is trapped between the skin’s dermal layer and the septae, the fat is more difficult for the body to burn off as fuel. No wonder cellulite is so resistant to diet and exercise.
However, a cosmetic surgeon can address the underlying structural issues that lead to cellulite, which can eliminate the dimpling for dramatic results.
Sculptra is a dermal filler that contains poly-L-lactic acid. Once injected, the serum goes to work stimulating your body’s production of new collagen. The new collagen fills up the dimpled skin, which effectively reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Depending on the severity of the cellulite, you may require two to three treatments of Sculptra before the skin issue disappears completely. Each session is spaced six weeks apart and leaves smoother more rejuvenated skin behind.
Liposuction and fat grafting can be combined to improve your body contours in one area while adding volume to another for the purpose of eliminating cellulite. Lipo is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in use today. In the hands of a skilled cosmetic surgeon, liposuction can extract fat from nearly any area of the body. You can apply liposuction on another area of your body, such as your abdomen, to remove excess fat and improve your body contours. Your fat can then be sterilized and injected into the cellulite-prone area to smooth the skin and potentially add volume.
The added fat will release the skin from the fatty and fibrous tissue underneath it. This technique is known as subcision. By using this technique, your cosmetic surgeon can disrupt the connection between the skin and fatty tissue. This in turn will improve the irregularities that affect the skin, reducing the appearance of cellulite.
The added fat not only reduces cellulite but can also reduce sagging and create a rounded, more youthful look. And because you are using your own fatty tissue, your body is unlikely to reject the fat transfer.
There are other benefits to using fat as opposed to an artificial dermal filler as a cellulite treatment. Adipose tissue contains stem cells, which remain dormant in the body until they are needed. Your body uses stem cells to regenerate damaged or lost tissue. Once restored by the fat transfer technique, the stem cells induce collagen production and generally rejuvenate the area, leaving smoother, more youthful skin behind.
Depending on the severity of the cellulite, you may need one or two treatments to make the dimpling disappear.
Liposuction combined with Renuvion J-Plasma can reduce the appearance of cellulite and other skin surface issues. J-Plasma is a technology that involves passing cold helium through radiofrequency energy. The resulting energy beam shrinks, tightens, and tones the skin at the treatment site. The treatment takes around an hour to complete. When combined with liposuction, undergoing J-plasma can leave your skin looking much younger than before.
During this cellulite reduction procedure, the surgeon inserts a tiny laser apparatus beneath the skin. The laser is then fired, which breaks up the tough bands of skin that cause the dimpling effect. The treatment also thickens your skin, which further helps to remove the cellulite problem. Results can last for as long as six months. However, some dimpling may return.
Renuvion costs around $4,500 per treatment area. While insurance is unlikely to cover cellulite reduction treatment, medical financing through CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending is available.
VASER Lipo stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. The technique breaks up and liquifies fat cells, making them easier to remove. This advanced cosmetic treatment removes the excess layers of dense fat that exist beneath the skin. The technology consists of ultrasound energy that is administered with a handheld probe. The surgeon inserts the probe into the fat layer using tiny incisions before removing the fat. The VASER Lipo treatment costs $6,500 on average and is ideal for body sculpting and can reduce the appearance of cellulite. The results leave your skin looking and feeling soft and will improve over time.
VelaShape is a non-invasive technique for minimizing the appearance of cellulite using advanced technology. This technique is the ideal treatment for patients with stage one or stage two cellulite. Stage one cellulite only appears when the skin is pinched. Stage two is visible when the patient is standing without having to pinch the skin. You know you are stage two when the cellulite is visible standing but not when lying down. Overall, you should have a BMI (body mass index) below 30 to be an ideal candidate for the VelaShape procedure.
The treatment to cellulite reduction takes around 30 to 40 minutes to complete. During the procedure, you will feel warm pressure, almost like a relaxing massage. The VelaShape device uses vacuum treatment and heat rollers to smooth out the cellulite-prone area. This technique stretches out the constricted fibrous bands that cause the dimpling. This causes the skin to appear smoother. At the same time, the mechanical massage aids in lymphatic draining, which helps the body flush out toxins and improves circulation.
VelaShape typically requires around six treatments. Each session requires little downtime and can result in reduced cellulite or elimination of cellulite, depending on the severity of the issue. Each treatment of VelaShape costs $1,100 to $2,500 on average and will leave skin smooth and rejuvenated at the treatment site.
Cellulite may not cause pain or discomfort, but it can cause embarrassment. You might find yourself wearing clothing that hides your dimpled skin. This can affect your self-esteem. Now, with several cosmetic treatments available, you have a chance to say goodbye to your cellulite problem for good.
It is recommended that you have an in-person consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon to develop a treatment plan that specifically addresses your cellulite problem. For an experienced body contouring surgeon in Los Angeles, call Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts today at (310)694-4486.
Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries being performed in the country today. The idea is to help women become more comfortable with the size and shape of their breasts. But you don’t have to go large to have nice breasts. The trend today is to go with smaller implants that offer a more natural look and feel. But why the change? And what does “Small” mean in this case?
In the past, women interested in augmenting the size of their breasts sought out cosmetic surgeons and asked for the biggest implants they could get. Women wanted to emulate large breasted celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole Smith. The bigger the implant, the better, and double-Ds became all the rage.
These days, it’s more common for women to mention smaller chested celebrities when discussing breast implants with their surgeons. The celebs on this list include Gwen Stefani and Taylor Swift.
In 2010, reality star Heidi Montag famously got size F implants. Most recently, Heidi has had her larger breast implants replaced with a more natural size C.
Heidi is following a trend that is becoming more common. That is for women to seek out smaller, more natural sized implants.
Instead of asking for Ds and Fs, women are opting for B cups and C cups. The idea is that their breast augmentation won’t be so apparent and will appear more naturally-blessed instead.
It’s easy to see why smaller breast implants are so popular with women today. Look at all the benefits you get by going with a smaller sized breast augmentation.
With larger implants, everyone who knows you will know you got your breasts augmented. Smaller breast implants are subtle, yet the effects on your appearance can be dramatic. By going with a more natural size, your cosmetic surgeon can create beautiful curves that perfectly compliment your frame.
Large breast implants can get in the way when running or doing pretty much any other activity. Smaller, more natural breast implants are more conducive to an active lifestyle. You’ll be able to run, jump, swim, and even surf without being bothered by the excess weight on your chest!
Small breast implants will appear more proportionate to your other features. The best cosmetic surgeons will help you choose implants that suit your anatomy. The idea isn’t to go larger for a “Wow” factor. Instead, the aim is to enhance your natural beauty.
Not only can larger implants be obstructive, but they can cause pain as you grow older. Back Pain is a common complaint of women with larger breasts, even artificial ones. Smaller, naturally-sized breast implants are easier on your back and neck for greater comfort throughout the day.
Large breasts can pull on your shoulders, causing them to sag. Before you know it, you’re going about your days hunched over. Poor posture can not only lead to chronic pain over time but slouching also makes you look unconfident. Smaller implants make it easier to keep your spine aligned, helping your new implants stand out while helping you look more self-assured.
Many women seek out breast augmentation after giving birth because of the loss of fullness in the upper chest. Not only that, but breastfeeding can cause the breasts to lose elasticity, which can cause breasts to sag. Small and natural breast implants can restore pre-pregnancy fullness to your breasts. Pair the breast augmentation with a breast lift, and you can get even more dramatic with your results.
A breast augmentation paired with a breast lift can make breasts firmer and perkier. A majority of breast lift patients are over the age of 40 or mothers with multiple pregnancies. Some women seek out a breast lift after losing an extreme amount of weight. A breast lift is meant to correct significant breast sag. If you only have minimal excess skin, a breast implant can usually provide enough lift to your breasts without the need to add a breast lift into your treatment plan.
Even a tad more fullness to otherwise natural breasts can drastically improve their appearance. You’ll also add beautiful contours that fill out your clothing and look just as good nude.
Breast implants can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, according to WebMD. And because health insurance doesn’t cover procedures that are only cosmetic in nature, you’ll likely have to pay for the surgery out of pocket (though medical financing is available to make breast surgery easier to afford).
Now that you know more about the trend of smaller implants, there’s one pressing question left to ask.
Small breast implants is a subjective term. What’s small to you may be a bit large to someone else. You don’t want to go too small, as the implant might not alter your contours to the intended effect, leaving you disappointed after the procedure. Go too large and you get an unnatural effect.
Instead, aim for the “Goldilocks” breast implant – not too large, not too small, but just right. The best method of sizing the ideal implant is to go one or two sizes above your current bust measurement. That slight amount of volume can make vast improvements to your frame.
To get the size of your breast implants perfect the first time, schedule a consultation with skilled cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.
Dr. Moein will take into account your physique, skin tissue, and diameter of your breasts to help you select the ideal implant size.
Dr. Moein is known for helping patients throughout Los Angeles, Encino, and Glendale achieve their body shape goals. Let Dr. Moein’s artistic touch and vast experience improve your body image with breast augmentation surgery. Ask about skin tightening Renuvion and butt augmentation to make breast augmentation part of a mommy makeover. Call (310)694-4486 today to schedule.
The “Lift” is a body contouring procedure that is designed to reverse the signs of aging. By tightening and rejuvenating the skin, a skilled cosmetic surgeon can create a beautifying effect.
You can use Body Lift Procedures for all sorts of body parts, and the effects can be dramatic.
If you look in the mirror or glance down at your body and wish you had firmer, younger-looking skin, you might be a good candidate for a full or partial body lift. Here are all the body lift procedures that can have an age-defying effect. Ask about them during your consultation for cosmetic surgery with Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.
When we start to age, the texture, and quality of our skin change, becoming less resilient and starting to wrinkle and sag in areas. The muscles responsible for maintaining our facial appearance weaken and lose their tone, which can make our skin appear loose and worn.
The facelift (rhytidectomy) is the procedure most are familiar with when it comes to the surgical lift. The procedure aims to reduce the appearance of sagging or folds of skin along the cheeks and jawline. A facelift can restore your youthfulness, making your skin look years younger.
During the procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will create incisions on both sides of the face. It will create skin flaps that will allow your face to be gently pulled back and secured into place. The result is a more youthful facial shape and skin that looks years younger.
There are some skin problems that you can not treat with a facelift. Tiny superficial creases, minuscule wrinkles on the nose, wrinkling along the lips, sun damage, irregularities cannot be treated with a facelift alone. Your cosmetic surgeon may recommend another procedure, such as Renuvion J-Plasma technology, which complements the facelift well (more on J-Plasma in a moment).
An arm lift (brachioplasty) improves the appearance of the underside of the upper arm. If you wave and your arm continues to wiggle even after your hand stops, you could be a good candidate for arm lift surgery.
Arm lifts tend to treat saggy and loose skin on the upper arm. Sagginess is typically a sign of aging, but it can also be a product of extreme weight loss. While an arm lift can increase the strength and tone of the upper arm, it can’t address skin that won’t bounce back. For that reason, the cosmetic surgeon will ensure you have good skin elasticity before recommending the procedure to produce the best results.
During an arm lift, the cosmetic surgeon will remove excess skin and fat from the area between the armpit and elbow. The skin that remains is folded over the newly repositioned contours. It will make your arm appear more youthful and toned.
Thigh lifts (thighplasty) can correct saggy or dimpled skin, leaving the upper thighs taught and toned. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fat before the contours are youthfully reshaped.
If you have upper thighs that jiggle and shake, and you’ve tried everything in and out of the gym to achieve your body shape goals, a surgical thigh lift may be right for you.
The thigh lift gives you upper thighs that appear naturally younger. What a thigh lift cannot do is remove large amounts of excess fat. Liposuction may be recommended if fat does need to be removed as part of the thigh lift procedure.
A tummy lift (mini-abdominoplasty) is a minimally-invasive procedure designed to correct loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles. The treatment area is on the lower abdomen, where the surgeon can remove excess skin and fat to create a slim and trim effect.
The cosmetic surgeon will place an incision diagonally in the lower abdominal area, just below the navel. Excess fatty tissue and loose skin are then extracted before the abdominal muscles are stretched under the naval and bounded together, which adds additional strength.
The tummy lift is not to be confused with the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The tummy lift produces smaller scars and less discomfort following the procedure when compared to the more invasive tummy tuck.
A breast lift (mastopexy) raises the breasts by tightening the surrounding tissue and removing excess skin. The result is a younger contour and perkier breasts.
Surgeons recommend breast lift for patients with saggy breasts caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, weight fluctuations, gravity, and heredity.
A breast lift cannot change the size of the breasts or round out the upper portion of the chest area. For these effects, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend breast augmentation surgery in conjunction with the surgical breast lift.
A back lift (sometimes called torsoplasty, lipectomy, or upper body lift) is a cosmetic surgery procedure aimed at removing excess fat and tissue from the back area. This body lift procedure tends to create smoother contours while giving your back a tighter, toned appearance.
The surgeons recommend a back lift for patients who have experienced significant weight loss, leading to skin that sags and hangs. The surgeon can combine back lift with a breast lift and or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to create more well-rounded contours.
A buttock lift (gluteoplasty) can make the butt appear toned and rejuvenated when age and other factors have left saggy, loose skin behind. A buttock lift is not to be confused with a Brazilian butt lift, which involves the natural fat transfer technique to give you a fuller, more rounded backside. The butt lift involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue, leaving you with a much younger-looking butt.
You can combine liposuction with the buttock lift to remove excess fat in addition to making the treatment area more toned and rejuvenated. The surgeons recommend a buttock lift for patients who have recently lost a considerable amount of weight and now have loose skin that hangs. Age and heredity, among other factors, can also cause a saggy butt. To add volume, a buttock lift can be combined with butt augmentation using implants or fat transfer (BBL).
A full-body lift involves a combination of procedures in a single surgical session. You may opt for the facelift, tummy lift, and butt lift, for example. Having multiple lifts keeps you from having to experience additional downtime. You recover once from all of your procedures and wait for the results of the procedures to manifest as you heal. You can enact dramatic change by altering several body parts at once.
A body lift tends to improve the shape of your body, as well as the tone of the underlying tissue that supports the fat and skin. The procedure targets saggy skin and excess fat and is ideal for those with irregular surfaces to their skin such as wrinkling or dimpling.
A body lift improves the shape of the body, but it cannot remove fat. Your cosmetic surgeon may pair your body lift with liposuction or VASER Hi-Def liposuction to enact even more dramatic change.
Upper body lift surgery is a term reserved for several procedures conducted within the same session, all of them focused on the areas above the waist. The cosmetic surgeon may include an upper arm lift, breast lift, and back lift in the same session. The surgeon can perform the procedure on men or women. For men, the breast lift will be traded for gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction).
The upper body lift corrects loose and saggy skin after extreme weight loss or due to age and genetics. Your cosmetic surgeon may also use the upper body lift after liposuction to improve your bodily contours.
When the upper body lift is complete, the skin around the treatment areas will be tighter and toned with rejuvenated skin. An upper body lift is often combined with other procedures, such as breast augmentation, as part of a mommy makeover procedure.
The lower body lift aims to lift the areas of your body that exist below the waist. Examples include the flanks, lower abdomen, hips, and thighs. Extreme weight loss and age can have devastating effects on our lower bodies. The lower body lift can boost your confidence by giving your lower extremities more defined contours. The procedure targets those stubborn fat cells that seem to cling to the areas around and below the waist. The results add tone where there used to be loose skin, which can help clothes fit better and you look your best.
One complaint many people have about lift procedures is that they leave visible scars behind. The arm lift, for example, can leave a scar that extends from the elbow to the armpit. Renuvion is now being recommended by cosmetic surgeons for its ability to lift the body without visible scars.
Renuvion uses J-Plasma technology, which is a combination of radiofrequency energy and helium gas. This mixture also produces a cold plasma that constricts and rejuvenates the treatment area. Not only does Renuvion replicate the dramatic effects of many body lift procedures, but the procedure is minimally-invasive. It only leaves tiny and nearly hidden scars behind. J-plasma is safe, precise, and able to make you look younger almost all over.
You can use Renuvion for “Scarless” lifts on the arms, abdomen, breasts, buttocks, thighs, lower face, neck, knees, and tummy – virtually everywhere from head to toe.
With so many areas available to lift, you have a big decision to make. Will you lift your arms or thighs, or will you go with a full or partial body lift?
If you have arms that jiggle, a body that sags, or thighs that shimmy and shake, one of these contoured lifts may be right for you.
Learn more about body lift procedures, and about the scarless Renuvion lift, by choosing Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Babak Moein is an expert at minimally-invasive body lift procedures. He is famous for providing aesthetically-superior results. Dr. Moein also has access to Renuvion J-Plasma technology for the scarless lift effect. Ready to reverse the years and regenerate your skin? Choose a time that works best for you for a sit-down consultation with Dr. Moein by calling (310)694-4486.
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