July 2016 - bodySCULPT

July 27, 2016

Global Body Contouring Devices Market Could Touch $10 Billion by 2020

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global body contouring devices market will grow at a CAGR of almost 9% between 2016 and 2020. According to the company’s latest report, the industry could reach about $10 billion by 2020. The report presents a detailed segmentation of the global body contouring market by method (non-invasive, minimally-invasive and invasive) and by geography.

The key findings of the Technavio market research report are as follows:

The rising interest in cosmetic surgery is a key driver of this market’s growth.
The existence of many improved techniques and the increase in the number of skilled medical professionals who offer aesthetic treatments are also likely to propel the market during the forecast period.
The non-invasive and minimally invasive body contouring segment contributed almost 68% of the overall market share of the global body contouring devices market in 2015. The minimal pain and expenditure involved in these procedures are considered as the primary reason for the growth of this market segment.
Several factors are expected to reflect positively on the growth of the market by the forecast period. This includes the rise in focus on developing devices and solutions that are less invasive or minimally invasive by various companies. The goals are to achieve low recovery time, smaller incisions or no incision, reduced soreness, better efficacy in fat reduction, and lower costs.
The study found an increasing use of body contouring procedures among men, which is a result of their desire to enhance physical appearance and a high disposable income.
Rising awareness regarding body contouring procedures has amplified growth opportunities for the market vendors across the globe, particularly in the untapped APAC countries.
The global market is extremely diversified with the existence of many global and local players. The key vendors in the global body contouring devices market include Alma Lasers, Cynosure, Meridian, Syneron Medical, and Valeant.
The rise in R&D facilities and manufacturing plants are expected to drive the global body contouring market in the future.
The Americas currently dominate the global body contouring devices market by accounting for over 49% of the overall market share.

Awareness about the availability of body contouring procedures and people’s desire to enhance their physical appearance is expected to reflect positively on the market growth in the Americas by 2020.

July 25, 2016

FAQs on the New Double Chin Injection, Kybella

New Double Chin Injection Kybella A double chin can adversely affect facial aesthetics. Kybella came as a big relief for those looking to reduce chin fat and achieve a sculpted jawline. The best thing about this FDA-approved treatment is that you don’t have to go under the knife.

Here is some important information about this new injection to treat submental fat:

What is Kybella? This injectable drug is a clinically proven treatment for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat. This non-surgical injectable for chin and neck fat has an active ingredient called deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule that helps break down dietary fat. Treatment can eliminate fat and improve the overall contour of the neck and jaw line.
Who is a candidate for the treatment? It can help men and women with consolidated fat deposits and fullness underneath the chin. You also need to be physically fit. Individuals with a lot of loose, hanging skin are not good candidates for this injection.
How does the treatment work? Each session would involve multiple injections. A single treatment comprises a maximum of 50 injections that are 0.2 mL each (up to a total of 10 mL). They are spaced 1-cm apart.
How long will it take to complete the treatment? Each in-office treatment session is typically 15-20 minutes. Normally, patients would have to undergo six single treatments at intervals of no less than 1 month apart.
What are the benefits of this injectable treatment? The treatment permanently dissolves fat in the chin, providing the solution to a heavy neck/jaw line. Recovery would be faster than for chin liposuction. Other benefits include minimal downtime, minimal discomfort, bruising and swelling, and no need for anesthesia or bandages.
Who can perform the procedure? Only licensed health care professionals including dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons should administer the injection. Only an experienced professional can handle side effects and emergencies if they do occur.
How long should I wait to see the results? Results are typically seen 3-4 weeks after the injection.
Would Kybella on other parts of the body? As of now, it is recommended only to address only submental fat. In future, there could be studies on how it works for other areas.
What is recovery and downtime like? There can be a little discomfort for a few days immediately after the treatment. There can also be some bruising and redness, which usually subside soon.

Though liposuction, neck lift and facelift are popular treatments for a double chin, this innovative injection manufactured by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals has given a new dimension to the treatment as it is non-surgical, safe and effective.

July 22, 2016

Learn More about Being at Your Ideal Weight to Undergo Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is one of the widely performed cosmetic procedures in select NYC plastic surgery facilities. The latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual statistics report shows that this was the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the US last year just like the previous years. Making the decision to undergo the procedure is not a simple one and there are some important factors to consider. Experienced plastic surgeons advise that to be the right candidate a woman has to be within her ideal body weight.

Weight changes can have a noticeable impact on the breast contour. While an increase in weight plumps up the breasts, the chest may be left deflated when you lose excess pounds. This makes it important for a woman to be at her ideal weight and to maintain it even after the procedure to experience longer-lasting results. Also, during the consultation, your weight and frame is taken into account to recommend the right implant size for you as this is an important consideration. For a leaner woman with a thin frame and narrower shoulders and hips, smaller implants are recommended. For a woman who is larger in stature, a larger implant is recommended. As the size of your body at the time of procedure planning is taken into consideration, any considerable change of weight in future can alter the results.

If you lose weight after the surgery, the new implants may start drooping and there could be loss of fullness in your breasts. Similarly, a weight gain can result in a further increase in breast size that may cause discomfort. So if you have any plans of making a change in your weight, you have to do it before you go for the procedure. In addition to lasting breast enhancement results, being at your ideal weight can help you to be ingood health and avoid any unwanted illness that may have a negative impact on your overall well being.

So how much weight should you lose before having breast augmentation surgery? If it is a case of just 5 to 10 pounds, then your surgeonmay neglect it. However, if it is considerable such as 20 to 30 pounds, then it would be always better to lose your weight before the surgery. And importantly, you should maintain that weight for at least 6 months before you go for the treatment. Women should be dedicated to maintaining a stable weight after the surgery to experience the attractive results for long.

Choose the right breast augmentation surgeon in NYC to take a well-informed decisionand experience individualized solutions.

July 20, 2016

Preparing for Breast Lift Surgery

Resolving a sagging bust line is easy with breast lift surgery in NYC. Expert plastic surgeons provide customized treatment to help women address this aesthetic concern which commonly occurs due to factors such as aging and pregnancy. The procedure can restore a more youthful looking breast profile and addresses several conditions including droopy breasts, downward-pointing nipples, unsightly stretch marks, overly enlarged areolas and asymmetry between breasts.

Every cosmetic surgical procedure has three phases – the preparation, the procedure, and the recovery. Preparing well is crucial to experience a safe and comfortable procedure and an optimal outcome. Here are some key points that you should know about the preparation phase of breast lift surgery:

First, you should choose the right plastic surgeon for the treatment. This will ensure a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you are a right candidate for the procedure.
Once you are cleared for the treatment, get the recommended lab tests done. Your surgeon will also advise a medical evaluation to ensure that you are fit to have the treatment.
Follow your surgeon’s recommendations on medications that you should take as well as adjusting your current medications.
Consider getting a baseline mammogram before the procedure and another one following it to detect any changes in your breast tissue.
Avoid smoking for at least a few weeks prior to and after the treatment.
Avoid the intake of aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements during the period as they can increase the chances of bleeding.
Alcohol consumption should be limited to less than two to three drinks a week.
Drink plenty of water during the preparation phase.
Get your home post-operative ready well before the treatment and arrange for someone to accompany you to the doctor’s office on the day of the surgery and drive you home after the treatment.

Going by these pre-operative guidelines will help promote safety and prevent complications. It is also important that you have realistic expectations about the results. Nevertheless, a NYC plastic surgeon who is skilled and experienced in breast lift surgery can provide safe treatment with optimal outcomes.

July 18, 2016

How Kybella Works to Address a Double Chin

Kybella Plastic surgery practices in New York offer a wide variety of cosmetic procedure for men and women. Kybella NYC is an FDA-approved injection that can effectively resolve a double chin by melting away the unwanted fat in the area. This is the first approved non-surgical procedure to address this aesthetic concern.

Kybella is the synthetic form of deoxycholic acid which is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. Both men and women can benefit from this permanent fat zapping treatment which can resolve moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat.

The surgeon administers the injection in the targeted area, which dissolves the fat. The fat cells release their fatty content and the body metabolizes it. A single treatment session can involve multiple injections and the number of injections that are needed per treatment will vary with the size of the area to be treated and how much fat is present. Each in-office treatment session takes about 15 minutes to complete and each injection involve 0.2 mL each (up to a total of 10 mL), and spaced 1-cm apart. To achieve optimal results, six sessions not less than 1 month apart are usually recommended.

As no anesthesia and bandages are involved, recovery is much faster than other procedures. There can be mild side effects such as bruising, swelling, pain, numbness, and small, and firm areas around the injection sites, but these eventually get resolved. Avoid strenuous activity for at least 48 hours following the treatment. A successful procedure will improve and provide more definition to the jaw and neckline with natural looking outcomes. Visible results can be seen 3-4 weeks after the treatment and keep improving as further treatments are administered. When performed by a skilled and experience plastic surgeon in New York, results can last for years.

July 15, 2016

9 Key Facts to Know before Undergoing Breast Implant Surgery

Many women in the US are considering breast implant surgery to improve their breast contour and achieve a youthful-looking profile. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual statistics report, this procedure figured again among the top 5 of the most popular procedures in 2015. However, you should understand the decision to undergo this procedure must be carefully taken. A number of factors need to be taken into account in this regard. Let us consider some important ones among them.

The decision to undergo breast augmentation must be a personal one, and not made under pressure from others.
Choosing the right surgeon is very important. A good surgeon will ensure an effective consultation experience and help you take the right decision. More than just going for an online research where you get a long list of surgeons in your area, it would be better to get a referral from your general practitioner. Get previous candidate feedbacks, check before and after photos of earlier patients, and verify the surgeon’s credentials.
Make sure that the chosen surgeon is specialized and experienced in breast augmentation. Ask him/her relevant questions related to A-Z of the procedure to take a well-informed decision.
Just like the chosen surgeon, make sure that the place you are having the procedure can ensure utmost safety and privacy. Choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice where you can have a safe and comfortable treatment experience.
Make the right choice of implants that best meets your requirements and expectations. Approach a plastic surgery practice where you can make the choice from a range of FDA-approved implants such as saline, silicone gel, gummy bear and IDEAL implant. Learn from the surgeon about the benefits and limitations of each type and make the right choice.
You are able to breastfeed after having a breast implant surgery, something which most women are concerned about when taking the decision. Most of the advanced approaches are compatible with breastfeeding and you can discuss your individual concerns with your surgeon.
Get all details from the surgeon regarding the post-operative period. In a normal case, complete recovery may take up to six months. Learn about the expected recovery and the options you have to alter the results if not satisfied.
Understand that no implants last a lifetime and you may need to change them at some point of your life, say in 10 to 15 years. So be prepared for the same.
Most importantly, have realistic expectations about the results. Have a clear understanding regarding what exactly the procedure can offer you.

Are you planning for breast implant surgery in NYC? Consider the above mentioned facts carefully so that you can approach the surgery confidently.

July 13, 2016

Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation – How to Make the Right Decision?

Breast lift and breast augmentation are two popular cosmetic procedures among women in NYC, with both procedures offering an exciting outcome. Many factors such as pregnancy, weight loss, and lifestyle changes can take a toll on the appearance of the breasts. The above mentioned procedures are great options to improve the appearance of the breasts. However, when it comes to choosing between the two, it is not a simple decision. Let us see what all conditions are addressed by these two distinct procedures.

If you are facing the problem of sagginess or droopiness in your breasts due to age, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or if there is a breast position shift due to weight gain or loss, breast lift would be a good choice. The procedure involves removal of excess skin in the area and tightening of the surrounding tissue. As the name suggests, the procedure lifts your breasts to a higher and better position to make them more youthful-looking and appealing.

The procedure is performed using mastopexy techniques such as ‘anchor’ or ‘inverted-T’ mastopexy or vertical breast lift. The surgeon would determine the right one from a variety of incision patterns depending on the correction required.

However, a breast lift won’t be the right choice if you want to increase the volume of your breasts or change the size or shape. For such aesthetic improvements, breast augmentation would be the ideal procedure. The treatment can increase the fullness of the breasts through implant augmentation or fat transfer procedure, and improve the projection. The rightly performed procedure also ensures improved balance of your figure.

For the implants method, an incision is made, the breast tissue is lifted and a pocket is created to place the implant. You can choose from FDA-approved saline, silicone gel, gummy bear or IDEAL implant. For the fat transfer method, your own excess body fat from other areas such as the abdomen, arms or thighs is extracted through liposuction. It is processed, purified and injected into the breasts to improve the volume. The augmentation procedure can address the size and shape of the breasts, but not their position on the chest.

When considering an aesthetic procedure for your breasts, consult a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, specialized in cosmetic breast surgery to find out whether breast lift or breast augmentation is the right procedure for you. The surgeon would perform a comprehensive evaluation during the initial consultation to learn your actual requirements, goals, expectations and preferences to advise the right procedure and technique for you. In some cases, the surgeon may advise a combination procedure of breast augmentation with lift so that you can achieve a better outcome. The right plastic surgeon and an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice are very important with regard to your safety, as well as a pleasant and comfortable cosmetic surgery experience.

July 11, 2016

Advanced Techniques and Approaches for Male Breast Reduction after Weight Loss

Men who have aesthetic and emotional concerns related to gynecomastia after significant weight loss are offered innovative male breast reduction in NYC plastic surgery practices. With redundant skin, tissue, and fat, such men need longer incisions and more contouring when performing the treatment. The surgeons who are skilled in the procedure would position the scars discreetly to help achieve a masculine and natural-looking chest.

A typical gynecomastia surgery procedure makes use of U-shaped incision within the lower border of the areola but only those with young, elastic skin can reap the utmost benefits. However, men after extreme weight loss will have to consider a more detailed approach, which in most cases is an anchor reduction technique. In this approach, the incisions would go around the areola’s border, vertically down to the infra-mammary fold, and within the breast crease which results in an inverted T-shaped scar.

The scars would appear red in a few months and are expected to continue to improve within a year. When a few men may develop hypertrophic or keloid scars, some risk factors such as wound tension and infection can be controlled. According to plasticsurgery.org, plastic surgeons are using quality techniques to assure good healing and favorable scarring. This includes proper wound closure such as deep suturing technique to reduce tension on the skin. Some may even use steri-strips to support and protect the incision site. The other methods that are used to promote fine scars include scar massage, steroid injection, laser treatments, and surgical scar revision.

Choose an established plastic surgery practice in NYC to benefit from personalized solutions for male chest reduction. They would use the most modern technologies such as BodyTite RFAL (radio frequency assisted liposuction) device or the Smartlipo Triplex laser liposuction device to perform the procedure. Skilled and experienced plastic surgeons take effort to understand the actual concerns, goals and expectations of their patients and offer customized approaches such as new ‘Boomerang’ technique to address male breasts. They are often performed as part of comprehensive body contouring surgery and involve making a series of opposing elliptical excisions to remove excess skin. The tight skin closure would reveal superficial muscular bulk and provide for a more masculine body contour.

July 8, 2016

Thigh Lift with Vaser Lipo – Who is a Good Candidate?

Thigh Lift Women looking to address excess fat and skin in the thigh area can achieve lean and shapely legs with Vaser lipo. The VASER device features special probes and suction cannulas that can provide remarkably smooth outcomes for inner thigh contouring. However, to be a good candidate for this procedure, you have to fulfill certain conditions:

If you have stubborn fat and soft tissue along your thighs, you could be a good candidate for the treatment. Though the procedure can address these issues effectively, it must be considered only when diet and exercise fail to provide the desired outcomes.
You should maintain a stable weight at the time of the procedure. Losing weight after the treatment can cause your thighs to droop again, while gaining additional weight would also negatively interfere with the results.
You should be in good health with no serious medical conditions that would interfere with results and recovery. You should be fit enough to safely go under the necessary anesthesia or sedation.
You should refrain from smoking during, before, and after the treatment. Not doing so would interfere with the results and recovery.
A person who drinks heavily is not a good candidate as drinking in excess can also impair recovery and raise the risk of complications.
A cosmetic procedure can be both physically and emotionally taxing. So you should be mentally fit to undergo a thigh lift.
The right candidate would have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure. An open discussion with your surgeon is the best way to understand what the procedure can offer.
You should have the mind set to commit to maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen following your thigh lift surgery as this is essential to preserve the results.

For a safe and comfortable treatment experience, make sure you choose an established plastic surgery practice with experienced surgeons for your VASER hi def liposuction treatment in NYC. The right surgeon will provide customized treatment after ascertaining your candidature through a comprehensive evaluation.

July 4, 2016

Consider These Tips to Safely and Effectively Recover from a Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

Women looking to shape up their derriere can consider effective Brazilian butt lift in NYC plastic surgery practice where skilled surgeons specialized in the procedure help achieve a safe and optimal outcome. According to the 2015 ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) statistics report, a 28% increase was noted for this particular procedure in the country. This clearly shows the positive impact of the treatment among women in the country. The increase in demand for the procedure shows that more women are satisfied with the outcome. However, safely and effectively recovering from the procedure is very important to experience the utmost benefits of the surgery. Let us have a look at some of the important areas to focus on to have a comfortable recovery following the Brazilian butt lift surgery.

The initial recovery should be given the maximum importance. Some bruising and swelling can be expected in the areas from where the fat cells were harvested. The surgeon would prescribe some medications to alleviate the associated pain.
Every patient will recover differently and in typical cases individuals would be up and walking a day or two following the procedure. In order to avoid constipation, it is always recommended to move around once you start recovering. Start off lightly and then gradually increase up to a level that you can tolerate.
The excess tumescent fluid may drain from the incision points and it is normal that the fluid is sometimes tinged with blood. It will cease a few days after the treatment.
Strictly follow the surgeon’s guidelines on wearing the compression garment properly. Usually patients are advised to wear it for eight weeks to ensure that healing is quick and effective.
It would be good to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for at least eight weeks after the procedure. The best thing you can do is to sleep on your stomach or sides and it is a good practice to place a pillow behind your legs.
High impact activities need to be avoided right after the BBL surgery. Refrain from activities involving any type of bouncing. More vigorous activities can be resumed once the fat cells have stabilized.

Choose the right plastic surgeon in NYC to perform Brazilian butt surgery. He/she would be dedicated to providing timely follow-ups if necessary, and would also give you relevant advice on how to take care of yourself during the recovery period.