When considering a breast augmentation in Omaha, patients must consider many different options to meet their goals. At Aesthetic Surgical Images, your surgeon will review the procedure, discuss the various choices available and help you make the proper decisions. The variables covered will include implant type, implant size and incision placement.
Implant Type: Both saline and silicone gel implants are now available for breast augmentation. Your surgeon will discuss the characteristics of each. You’ll be allowed to hold and feel each choice before making your final selection.
Is Your Doctor Qualified? – ASPS Announces ‘Do Your Homework’ Campaign
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has launched a safety campaign to educate patients on the importance of selecting a board certified plastic surgeon when undergoing any cosmetic procedure.
Currently, only four states regulate a doctor’s advertising with respect to their training. In all the other states, a physician with training in any medical field may claim to be a “cosmetic surgeon.” Although often without proper training and experience, these physicians perform many procedures in their own offices, exposing patients to severe risks.
Currently, only four states regulate a doctor’s advertising with respect to their training. In all the other states, a physician with training in any medical field may claim to be a “cosmetic surgeon.” Although often without proper training and experience, these physicians perform many procedures in their own offices, exposing patients to severe risks.
Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips
The recovery period after a tummy tuck in Omaha may take several weeks. Here are some tips to help make your recovery as comfortable and short as possible.
1) Take all prescribed medicines. Your surgeon will prescribe postoperative pain medications and antibiotics which you should take as directed, especially in the first 24 to 36 hours. Strict adherence to the pain medication regimen is necessary in order to avoid severe discomfort as the doses “wear off.” Many patients also find that stool softeners are helpful because of the constipating effect of the narcotics.
1) Take all prescribed medicines. Your surgeon will prescribe postoperative pain medications and antibiotics which you should take as directed, especially in the first 24 to 36 hours. Strict adherence to the pain medication regimen is necessary in order to avoid severe discomfort as the doses “wear off.” Many patients also find that stool softeners are helpful because of the constipating effect of the narcotics.
Plastic Surgery on the Rise for Those 55 and Over
It’s true you can feel good and look good at any age. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more patients over the age of 55 are undergoing plastic surgery now than in years past.
The greatest number of surgeries which this demographic tends to opt for are "… surgical body contouring procedures (liposuction, tummy tuck), eyelid surgery and breast augmentations,” according to ASPS President Dr. Michael McGuire. Men are showing an interest in body enhancements, while facelifts remain a popular choice.
The greatest number of surgeries which this demographic tends to opt for are "… surgical body contouring procedures (liposuction, tummy tuck), eyelid surgery and breast augmentations,” according to ASPS President Dr. Michael McGuire. Men are showing an interest in body enhancements, while facelifts remain a popular choice.
4 Myths about Liposuction
Myth #1: Liposuction is Only for Women
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons documented 24,000 cases of men undergoing liposuction procedures in 2010, which is a 7% increase over the previous year, and the numbers continue to rise. Fatty tissue typically rests on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen for women; while men see this excess tissue around their flanks, abdomen and back.
Three Benefits of Breast Reduction in Omaha
Many patients visit Aesthetic Surgical images to learn more about their options for an Omaha Breast Reduction. Below are three benefits of undergoing a breast reduction procedure.1) Reduced or Eliminated Pain
Overly large breasts can cause pain for women in their neck, back and shoulders. Some patients even experience migraine headaches and notice deep grooves in the shoulders from bra straps. When breast tissue is reduced, much of this pain is eliminated or significantly decreased.
Surgical Correction for Patients with Breast Asymmetry
Often unrecognized, the vast majority of women have mild to moderate asymmetry of their breasts. Caused by genetics or hormonal fluctuations, asymmetry occurs during adolescence or pregnancy. Depending on the degree of breast asymmetry, you have options to correct your condition.Women with a large size difference in breast size find appropriate clothing and bra fitting extremely difficult. Some women may also feel self-conscious or embarrassed about their condition which affects their sense of body image. Cosmetic surgery may be a viable solution to their problem. Surgical options include breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction – or a combination of any two or all three.
5 Steps to Improve the Health of Your Skin
Even on cloudy days, UV rays can negatively affect your skin. Such rays cause long-term damage whether you’re outdoors, or sitting by an office window, or driving your car. The first type, UVA rays, are very long and affect the lower layers of the skin where new cells, collagen and elastin begin to form. UVA rays differ from UVB rays, which are short and do not have a direct affect on the skin.
What to Look for When Evaluating Before and After Photos
Selecting a plastic surgeon to meet your aesthetic goals requires careful investigation. Asking your own physician and/or friends for a board certified plastic surgeon is a good beginning. Once chosen, do you know if he or she is able to provide the results you’d like to achieve?
Spending time to review before and after photos on the surgeon’s website allows you to compare examples of his or her work with your aesthetic expectations. When viewing the images, don’t “ignore the forest through the trees.” Look for:
4 Things You Need to Know About Gynecomastia
1. Not Simply a Weight Loss Issue
Gynecomastia is a condition suffered by men whose breasts are enlarged due to excess mammary glands or tissue, giving the breasts a feminine appearance. While gaining weight does cause some men to have increased breast size (pseudogynecomastia), gynecomastia is more than a weight issue. Resulting from an estrogen-androgen imbalance, gynecomastia is fairly common and can affect one or both breasts.
Gynecomastia is a condition suffered by men whose breasts are enlarged due to excess mammary glands or tissue, giving the breasts a feminine appearance. While gaining weight does cause some men to have increased breast size (pseudogynecomastia), gynecomastia is more than a weight issue. Resulting from an estrogen-androgen imbalance, gynecomastia is fairly common and can affect one or both breasts.
Cosmetic Surgery for Men in Omaha, Nebraska
A new study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows an increase in surgical procedures among men from 2009 to 2010. According to the study of 1,000 male patients, over 1.1 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures were performed last year alone.
Breast Reduction, Omaha Nebraska
We know you take pride in your appearance, and we want you to look and feel your best. At Aesthetic Surgical Images, our board-certified plastic surgeons are here to help. Many women find that very large breasts may seem disproportionate to the rest of the body, and may even cause physical pain. Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that can help alleviate neck, back and shoulder pain.
Mommy Makeover
Most women, today, take pride in their appearance. They work hard to maintain a proper lifestyle by eating mostly healthy foods, exercising, and keeping fit. When motherhood occurs, however, everything changes. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breast feeding all take their toll on every part of the body. Before a woman knows it, a lifetime of her efforts have been undone.
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