Weight Loss & Abdominoplasty

There’s no question that being close to your ideal body weight improves the results from tummy tuck surgery. It also decreases the potential for complications with this type of surgical procedure. For these reasons, we prefer that patients be within 10% of their ideal body weight at the time of surgery.

Unfortunately, reaching an ideal weight is easier said than done. The vast majority of patients are unsuccessful at losing this additional weight. It’s also important to realize that even when patients are over weight, they can potentially benefit from abdominoplasty. We therefore evaluate every patient on an individual basis.

Happy Birthday Surgi-Suite!

Aesthetic Surgical Images is proud to announce the 21st anniversary of Surgi-Suite. Since opening, over 17,000 cosmetic surgery procedures have been performed in this facility. The Surgi-Suite was the first free standing, outpatient surgical facility specializing in aesthetic surgery in the state of Nebraska. The facility has the highest level of certification available for outpatient surgery facilities.

The first procedure was performed in 1992 when Dr. John Heieck performed a rhinoplasty in the facility. Since that time, the numbers have grown significantly.

Our Surgi-Suite consists of a dedicated nursing staff, board-certified physician anesthesiologists, the surgeons of ASI, and state-of-the-art surgical suites. Once again, happy birthday Surgi-Suite!

Silicone Breast Implants Vs. Saline - How to Choose?

The type of breast implant used is one of the most important decisions facing patients undergoing breast augmentation. Silicone and saline implants both offer significant advantages for breast augmentation and are both associated with high satisfaction rates.

Although it’s hard to tell the difference between saline and silicone when looking at patients, there is a significant difference in how they feel. This difference is especially noticeable in women who have minimal amounts of breast tissue.

Silicone implants offer several advantages over saline implants. The most important advantage is how they feel. There is no doubt that they feel more natural than saline implants especially when there is minimal breast tissue present. In addition, silicone implants are less likely to cause rippling than saline implants.

How Soon After Pregnancy Can You Get a Mommy Makeover?

Pregnancy causes significant changes in a woman’s body.  These changes vary from patient to patient and are permanent in most cases unless surgery is undertaken to reverse them.  They can affect the breast, abdomen, and lead to fat accumulation in the hips and thighs.  Many patients attempt diet and exercise, but this isn’t always helpful.  This problem can ultimately affect self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image and the quality of day-to-day life.  For these reasons, many patients request breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

The timing of surgery following pregnancy is important and several issues should be considered before proceeding with surgery.  It takes time for a new post pregnancy body to reach its new baseline following pregnancy.  During this period, stretched skin may contract, a swollen uterus may shrink, and the weight gained during pregnancy may gradually disappear.