Botox in Omaha
Once frowned-upon, now the most popularIntroduced in the 1980’s for treating disorders of the optic muscles and vocal cord spasms, Botox also found a role in cosmetic facial enhancement. In 2002, the FDA approved Botox for use as an injectible in cosmetic procedures. Today, it is approved in more than 75 countries, and is one of the most researched toxins and the most studied medicine in the world.
Since its widespread acceptance, Botox injections have helped millions of men and women prevent or eliminate unwanted wrinkles and facial lines. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Botox injections accounted for over 4.8 million procedures—more than any other cosmetic procedure.
Computer Imaging for your Cosmetic Surgical Procedures
Once you’ve chosen your board certified plastic surgeon for your cosmetic surgical procedure, the next step is to schedule a consultation. At this stage, all your questions about your procedure will be answered. How long does surgery take? Will there be pain and swelling? Is there noticeable scarring from the procedure? What are the risks involved? How soon can I return to work?Patients often ask, “What type of results can I expect after surgery?” During your initial consultation at Surgical Images, your physician can simulate a “post-op” blueprint of your surgical results. Imaging is most commonly used with the following procedures:
Cosmetic Surgery Financing
If the desire for youth and beauty continues to grow at its current pace, cosmetic surgery soon may be an everyday common event instead of a luxury for the rich.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
Only surgeons can perform surgery, right?
Wrong! In fact, it wasn’t too long ago when the local barber performed surgeries. After your haircut and shave, the barber would sprinkle some witch hazel on his hands and removed your kidney stones-- all in the same sitting.
That didn’t last long, especially after a few customers never left the barber’s chair. So, the public consensus became “let trained surgeons do the surgeries.” And so for a short time they did.
Even when plastic surgery became popular, it was expected that “only plastic surgeons would perform plastic surgery.” And at first they did too! Today, any physician can perform surgery, if he/she has an office operating room.
No longer just for the rich and famous.
Since the early 90’s, cosmetic surgery has seen an unprecedented explosion in popularity. Conservatively, over 5 million cosmetic procedures a year are performed in the U.S. alone.
This boom, declining insurance reimbursements and the uncertainty of healthcare changes has been the motivation for many different types of physicians to seek and advertise their qualifications as plastic or cosmetic surgeons whether they truly are qualified or not.
It’s not easy to identify qualified plastic surgeons.
In most states there are no laws preventing physicians from calling themselves or operating as plastic surgeons. There is nothing stopping them from performing surgical procedures—even though they may have no formal training in plastic surgery in their own operating rooms.
In fact, in every state, any medical school graduate who passed a state board exam can legally perform any type of cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, no matter how intricate. So, the search for a qualified plastic surgeon isn’t very easy.
Don’t think that just because you see the term “board certified” behind a physician’s name, your search is over. Such an inquiry is complicated and can be very misleading.
Don’t let your fingers do the walking here.
In most telephone directories of the major cities in the U.S., less than two-thirds of the physicians listed as “plastic surgeons” are actually certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This board (ABPS) is the only one that counts— it signifies your surgeon’s true credentials, training, abilities and experience.
Of the remaining third of the phone book listings, some of the physicians may have formal training in cosmetic procedures, or they may be “certified” in related specialties. But many of these physicians may not have any formal training of any kind in cosmetic surgery.
Unfortunately, telephone directories in most states do not have the authority to prevent physicians from listing themselves in any category they choose. Doctors are not required to provide proof of board certification and the physicians can self-designate their specialty.
There are literally over a hundred “boards” that all sound impressive.
According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, the authentic overseer of the many specialty boards that exist in medicine, there are now hundreds of so-called impressive-sounding “boards”— most of them meaningless, existing only to promote their own members.
In 1989, the U.S. Subcommittee on Cosmetic Surgery Regulation investigated such misrepresentations and concluded that, “… anyone can create a board, call itself anything, and issue certificates suitable for framing.”
Since then, little has changed. More and more of these misleading boards are created daily and there is still no legislation preventing their formation.
Examples of some actual self-designated boards uncovered by the American Board of Medical Specialties:
• American Board of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• American Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
• American Board of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
• American Board of International Cosmetic and Plastic Facial Reconstructive Standards
And so on. All very impressive, all very patriotic with the use of “American,” all using the appropriate medical terms you want to see— but all smoke and mirrors with no guarantee of any kind of the qualifications of its members.
A physician and surgeon who is “board certified” by The American Board of Plastic Surgery will have completed all the following requirements:
Certification by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
1. Graduation from an accredited medical school
2. Five years of training in a board-approved surgical residency program
3. Completion of an American Board of medical specialties approved plastic surgery training program.
4. Peer recommendations for ABPS eligibility
5. Successful passage of a comprehensive written examination
6. Submission of a detailed list of all operations performed in their second year of practice scrutinized by the ABPS
7. Successfully passage of a 3-day oral exam
8. Practice of the ethical standards promoted by the ABPS
So, the term “ board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery” is very significant. The term “board certified” by itself may mean absolutely nothing.
If you don’t mind letting your soon-to-be secret out, perhaps the best way to find a qualified plastic surgeon is by personal recommendation. A friend or neighbor who had a successful cosmetic procedure could be your best, most reliable source for a plastic surgeon you may choose. You’ll hear a personal testament to his/her ability and commitment to your best success.
The more prepared you are and the more questions you ask, the better chances you have for a safe and successful cosmetic surgery experience.
Wrong! In fact, it wasn’t too long ago when the local barber performed surgeries. After your haircut and shave, the barber would sprinkle some witch hazel on his hands and removed your kidney stones-- all in the same sitting.
That didn’t last long, especially after a few customers never left the barber’s chair. So, the public consensus became “let trained surgeons do the surgeries.” And so for a short time they did.
Even when plastic surgery became popular, it was expected that “only plastic surgeons would perform plastic surgery.” And at first they did too! Today, any physician can perform surgery, if he/she has an office operating room.
No longer just for the rich and famous.
Since the early 90’s, cosmetic surgery has seen an unprecedented explosion in popularity. Conservatively, over 5 million cosmetic procedures a year are performed in the U.S. alone.
This boom, declining insurance reimbursements and the uncertainty of healthcare changes has been the motivation for many different types of physicians to seek and advertise their qualifications as plastic or cosmetic surgeons whether they truly are qualified or not.
It’s not easy to identify qualified plastic surgeons.
In most states there are no laws preventing physicians from calling themselves or operating as plastic surgeons. There is nothing stopping them from performing surgical procedures—even though they may have no formal training in plastic surgery in their own operating rooms.
In fact, in every state, any medical school graduate who passed a state board exam can legally perform any type of cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, no matter how intricate. So, the search for a qualified plastic surgeon isn’t very easy.
Don’t think that just because you see the term “board certified” behind a physician’s name, your search is over. Such an inquiry is complicated and can be very misleading.
Don’t let your fingers do the walking here.
In most telephone directories of the major cities in the U.S., less than two-thirds of the physicians listed as “plastic surgeons” are actually certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This board (ABPS) is the only one that counts— it signifies your surgeon’s true credentials, training, abilities and experience.
Of the remaining third of the phone book listings, some of the physicians may have formal training in cosmetic procedures, or they may be “certified” in related specialties. But many of these physicians may not have any formal training of any kind in cosmetic surgery.
Unfortunately, telephone directories in most states do not have the authority to prevent physicians from listing themselves in any category they choose. Doctors are not required to provide proof of board certification and the physicians can self-designate their specialty.
There are literally over a hundred “boards” that all sound impressive.
According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, the authentic overseer of the many specialty boards that exist in medicine, there are now hundreds of so-called impressive-sounding “boards”— most of them meaningless, existing only to promote their own members.
In 1989, the U.S. Subcommittee on Cosmetic Surgery Regulation investigated such misrepresentations and concluded that, “… anyone can create a board, call itself anything, and issue certificates suitable for framing.”
Since then, little has changed. More and more of these misleading boards are created daily and there is still no legislation preventing their formation.
Examples of some actual self-designated boards uncovered by the American Board of Medical Specialties:
• American Board of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
• American Board of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
• American Board of International Cosmetic and Plastic Facial Reconstructive Standards
And so on. All very impressive, all very patriotic with the use of “American,” all using the appropriate medical terms you want to see— but all smoke and mirrors with no guarantee of any kind of the qualifications of its members.
A physician and surgeon who is “board certified” by The American Board of Plastic Surgery will have completed all the following requirements:
Certification by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
1. Graduation from an accredited medical school
2. Five years of training in a board-approved surgical residency program
3. Completion of an American Board of medical specialties approved plastic surgery training program.
4. Peer recommendations for ABPS eligibility
5. Successful passage of a comprehensive written examination
6. Submission of a detailed list of all operations performed in their second year of practice scrutinized by the ABPS
7. Successfully passage of a 3-day oral exam
8. Practice of the ethical standards promoted by the ABPS
So, the term “ board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery” is very significant. The term “board certified” by itself may mean absolutely nothing.
If you don’t mind letting your soon-to-be secret out, perhaps the best way to find a qualified plastic surgeon is by personal recommendation. A friend or neighbor who had a successful cosmetic procedure could be your best, most reliable source for a plastic surgeon you may choose. You’ll hear a personal testament to his/her ability and commitment to your best success.
The more prepared you are and the more questions you ask, the better chances you have for a safe and successful cosmetic surgery experience.
Welcome to Our NEW Cosmetic Surgery Video Blog! - "What Are The Benefits of Combination Procedures?"
If you are considering improving your appearance through plastic surgery, you may also be considering more than one procedure. Today, there is no need to undergo multiple surgeries to achieve your new, more youthful look. Multiple procedures done in combination offer you the ability to have one surgery with only one recovery time and one affordable fee.
The benefits to having more than one type of surgery at a time are twofold – Money and time. In fact, this approach is the perfect option for you to achieve the look you want with a smaller overall recovery time and less of a financial obligation.
Combination Procedures Save You Money
Whether we like to admit it or not, cost is a consideration for many plastic surgery patients. Good medical care with the highest standards does not come cheap. Saving money when it comes to medical procedures does not lower the quality of care. In fact, by performing several procedures at once, you will have the attention of several board certified plastic surgeons to help you achieve your optimal look and “you get more bang for your buck.”
With Surgical Image’s no interest 12 month financing for patients who qualify, a new look at an affordable price is easy and allows you some financial flexibility.
Combination Procedures Save You Time
Most of our patients are just like you …busy and have little time for multiple surgeries and recoveries. That is why combination procedures are so popular– they cater to the hectic pace of life in today’s society.
Consider the time efficiency this service offers:
• Time in surgery is reduced. Doing a few things at once is much quicker than doing them separately.
• You only need to recover from anesthesia one time; especially important for some patients whose anesthesia recovery can take days.
• No one likes pain. Certainly no one likes being in pain any longer than necessary. With a combination procedure, the extent of gain is about the same that it would be for only one surgery.
• You can obtain the look you desire in just one day.
Combination Procedures – The Options
There are a number of cosmetic procedures that can be combined to save you both time and money. Combination procedures frequently requested to achieve a maximum benefit at one time include:
• A Facelift in combination with Upper and Lower Eyelid surgery, along with a Browlift to reverse the signs of aging.
• The “Mommy Makeover” is one of the most popular combinations. This option gives moms the ability to recapture their pre-pregnancy figure. With a surgical program that involves a breast lift or enhancement, a tummy tuck, and liposuction, any mom will look stunning with a restored body and a new sense of confidence.
• Facial contouring rises to the next level when you choose a Rhinoplasty along with a Chin augmentation (a Genioplasty) and cheek implants.
• Other combinations are available depending on a patient’s goals. Make an appointment with one of our Board Certified plastic surgeons to see which procedures are best for your new look.
With the savings of both time and money that combination plastic surgery provides, it just makes good sense to have multiple surgeries at one time. Imagine, a dramatic new look in just one day!
The benefits to having more than one type of surgery at a time are twofold – Money and time. In fact, this approach is the perfect option for you to achieve the look you want with a smaller overall recovery time and less of a financial obligation.
Combination Procedures Save You Money
With Surgical Image’s no interest 12 month financing for patients who qualify, a new look at an affordable price is easy and allows you some financial flexibility.
Combination Procedures Save You Time
Consider the time efficiency this service offers:
• Time in surgery is reduced. Doing a few things at once is much quicker than doing them separately.
• You only need to recover from anesthesia one time; especially important for some patients whose anesthesia recovery can take days.
• No one likes pain. Certainly no one likes being in pain any longer than necessary. With a combination procedure, the extent of gain is about the same that it would be for only one surgery.
• You can obtain the look you desire in just one day.
Combination Procedures – The Options
• A Facelift in combination with Upper and Lower Eyelid surgery, along with a Browlift to reverse the signs of aging.
• The “Mommy Makeover” is one of the most popular combinations. This option gives moms the ability to recapture their pre-pregnancy figure. With a surgical program that involves a breast lift or enhancement, a tummy tuck, and liposuction, any mom will look stunning with a restored body and a new sense of confidence.
• Facial contouring rises to the next level when you choose a Rhinoplasty along with a Chin augmentation (a Genioplasty) and cheek implants.
• Other combinations are available depending on a patient’s goals. Make an appointment with one of our Board Certified plastic surgeons to see which procedures are best for your new look.
With the savings of both time and money that combination plastic surgery provides, it just makes good sense to have multiple surgeries at one time. Imagine, a dramatic new look in just one day!
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