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Thieme Medical Publishers, publishing “Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring” authored by bodySCULPT’s plastic surgeons Dr Theodorou & Dr Chia

Dr. Spero Theodorou and Dr. Christopher Chia, leading plastic surgeons at bodySCULPT, NYC were selected by Thieme publishing, an award-winning international medical and science publisher, to write the first authoritative plastic surgery textbook on body contouring and technology. This essential resource, under the title Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring, is scheduled to be published on 30th April 2020. Thieme publishing has started taking pre-orders for the publication.

Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring

This informative guide mainly focuses on new developments in liposuction, which remains the most common aesthetic surgical procedure worldwide. Liposuction is a popular option for men and women looking to get to a contoured physique. It is also one of the best known and most requested plastic surgery treatments. According to a recent report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a total of 258,558 liposuctions were performed in 2018, an increase of 5% from 2017. Liposuction ranked among the five top cosmetic surgical procedures last year, along with breast augmentation, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck.

Dr.Chia, Surgical Director at bodySCULPT and Dr. Theodorou, Founder and Surgical Director, bodySCULPT and CMO at InMode Ltd., have conceived Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring as a mixed media product comprising an innovative video atlas that provides information on the newest emerging technologies in minimally-invasive body contouring. These DVDs give detailed operative footage, and there is an accompanying manual which walks readers through the techniques in a stepwise manner and explains the pros and cons of the new modalities with numerous patient examples.

Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring is an essential guide for all doctors who are interested in new technologies in body contouring and how to apply these for optimal results.

Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and support, bodySCULPT®, Manhattan, NYC offers the best in plastic surgery procedures to meet a patient’s aesthetic goals. Our plastic surgeons perform over 1000 procedures a year utilizing the most advanced body sculpting workstations, techniques and resources such as Smartlipo Triplex, BodyTite and VASER Lipo to deliver optimal results. Our surgeons are dedicated to ensuring that each patient enjoys a safe, positive and productive experience. At bodySCULPT® patients can expect personalized treatment, dedicated follow-up, and end-to-end care.

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Top Aesthetic Treatment Trends to Expect in 2020

With scientific, medical and technological advancements, cosmetic surgery trends change all the time. Body contouring in New York City has been growing in popularity as an effective option to treat stubborn fat pockets, sagging skin, and cellulite that are resistant to even stringent diets and rigorous exercise. In fact, the demand for body contouring procedures has reached new heights with the increasing focus on looking good. Change in beauty ideals are reflected in cosmetic surgery trends. For instance, the increased interest in buttock contouring in recent years has fuelled the demand for fat transfer buttock augmentation in NYC, with a tremendous increase over the past decade. However, other treatments continue to lead the race – liposuction has been in the top 5 cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures for several years.

Aesthetic Treatment Trends to Expect in 2020

What does 2020 hold for the plastic surgery industry? A recent report from New Beauty listed the predictions of top plastic surgeons and dermatologists on the top aesthetic surgery trends to expect this year:

  • Fractional Facelifts: The effects of aging become visible first on the face, making treatments such as facelift surgery one of the most requested cosmetic surgical procedures in the U.S. A facelift in NYC can address folds, wrinkles, lines and creases on the face that develop due to natural aging, gravity, sun exposure and other environmental aspects, etc.

    According to the report, fractional facelifts will take center stage in 2020. An expert describes the treatment, which is based on micro-coring of skin, as a technique where “anywhere from dozens to hundreds of tiny, full thickness cores of the skin are removed”. This will leaves bridges of normal skin between them, promoting skin contraction and a veritable lift, without surgery and with very little downtime.

    EmbraceRF is another popular nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatment that provides results similar to a traditional facelift. It uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to mold facial fat in strategic positions and addresses skin laxity to produce natural-looking results. With its ability to provide amazing outcomes with minimal downtime and short recovery, this minimally invasive procedure could continue to be in the spotlight in 2020. In fact, the report cites an expert as saying that in 2020, “Facial rejuvenation via thermal energy created with the aid of ultrasound or radio frequency energy will continue to on the top of the list of nonsurgical options”.

  • Wide awake procedures: Many body contouring procedures are now performed as wide-awake procedure under local anesthesia (with or without light sedation) and experts predict these treatments to continue their upward trend in 2020. Plastic surgeons can use local anesthesia to perform virtually any aesthetic procedure, including liposuction, browlifts, and eyelid rejuvenation with the patient awake and comfortable. Facelifts, Brazilian butt augmentation in NYC, and hi-definition liposuction are among the many minimally-invasive procedures that skilled plastic surgeons perform using local anesthesia. Liposuction technologies such as Smartlipo (laser assisted), BodyTite (radiofrequency assisted), and VASER lipo (ultrasound assisted) provide natural-looking results when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon.
  • Jawline treatments: The report predicts that more and more patients will opt to have treatments to lift and tighten specific areas of their faces, especially the midface and jawline.

    Kybella in NYC is a popular FDA-approved injectable to improve the chin and jawline. This double chin treatment is an effective option to treat moderate to severe fat under the chin and improve your profile. EmbraceRF combines InMode’s Facetite technology and Morpheus8 to treat the neck and jawline. According to New Beauty, InMode’s new minimally invasive AccuTite device is one of the most exciting new treatments for both the face and body.

  • Living fat transfer will replace implants: Fat transfer offers a natural way to add volume to various body areas and improve contour. Plastic surgeons expect fat grafting to continue its upward trend in the coming years. It involves removing fat from one area of your body and transferring it to another area that needs enhancement. Fat transfer in NYC is used in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Performed by the best US plastic surgeons, fat transfer buttock augmentation is an ideal option for women who are looking for small to moderate improvement in buttock size. Fat grafts also improve the outcomes of breast augmentation with implants.

Other top trends that feature in the New Beauty report include long-lasting fillers combined with body-tightening devices to treat cellulite and crepey skin, and the resurgence of plasma skin due to the introduction of new plasma-powered machines.

Botox is another cosmetic treatment that is expected to be more popular than ever in 2020, according to Glamour Magazine. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that the year 2018 saw 7.4 million Botox injections, an increase of 3% from 2017. Experts point out that this versatile cosmetic procedure is becoming popular among the younger generation of patients seeking preventative treatments. According to a Fox News report, millennials in their 20s and 30s are staying ahead of the game by choosing to have preventative Botox to keep wrinkles from forming. In this selfie era and social-media obsessed world, it’s not surprising that millennials are turning to preventative Botox to look their best.

If you are considering body contouring in NYC, choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice that provides the service of skilled and experienced plastic surgeons. In a reliable practice, the plastic surgeon and staff would be focused on providing customized outcomes and a safe, smooth and comfortable surgical experience.

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Self-Care Tips to Achieve Better Face lift Surgery Results

Cosmetic surgery on the face has become main stream and facelift surgery is one of the most popular procedures. It can improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck such as mid-face sagging, lower eyelids creases, creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth (nasolabial folds), facial fat, jowls developing in the cheeks and jaw, and double chin. According to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), patients who have undergone face lift surgery rate themselves as looking an average of 12 years younger. Facelift in New York City is performed using a variety of techniques.

Tips to Achieve Better Face lift Surgery Results

In established plastic surgery practices, patients can choose between surgical and minimally invasive facelifts based on their needs. Conventional facelifts involve the use of various surgical techniques to improve the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. Facelift procedures are also performed using advanced minimally-invasive modalities such as BodyTite™ (radiofrequency assisted), Smartlipo Triplex (laser assisted) and VASERlipo (ultrasound assisted). Patients find these techniques less intimidating and a skilled plastic surgeon can provide very natural-looking results. EmbraceRF in NYC is a new breakthrough, one-time nonsurgical facial contouring procedure that can address aging issues and rejuvenate the face and neck area safely and effectively. However, regardless of whether it’s a surgical or minimally invasive procedure, taking care of your skin after face lift surgery is essential to enjoy optimal and long-lasting results. Here are some self-care tips that you can follow along with your plastic surgeon’s instructions to recover safely and smoothly:

  • Follow your surgeon’s wound care instructions.
  • Don’t remove the crusting scabs that have formed on your wound.
  • Swelling following the procedure is quite normal and will subside soon. Placing ice on the treatment site can help swelling to subside faster. Don’t apply the ice directly-place a thin towel around the ice bag and place this on the surgical site. Do this as much as possible for the first 3 days after surgery. Either ice or heat is permitted after 72 hours. If you notice excessive swelling after facelift surgery, contact your surgeon immediately.
  • Check your shampoo and soap with your surgeon to see whether they safe to use over treatment site.
  • Wear clothes that have a front opening rather than clothes that are pulled over the head.
  • Avoid excessive pressure or motion on and around the incisions.
  • Avoid vigorous or aerobic activity or sports.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure to the incision for three weeks and use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher thereafter.
  • Avoid using makeup.
  • Sun exposure can compromise your facelift results. So when you go outside for more than a few minutes, wear a hat and sunscreen to prevent this. The sun’s UV rays are considered to be the number one cause of signs of aging, as they break down collagen and elastin, accelerating the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. Avoiding sun exposure will also help minimize your facelift scars. Use a moisturizer that has an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) to protect against everyday sun exposure.
  • Avoid coloring, bleaching or perming hair for at least six weeks.
  • Refrain from smoking, consuming tobacco or nicotine at least four weeks prior to the procedure as these can impair and delay healing.
  • After your face contouring surgery, sleep with the head of the bed elevated for 1-2 weeks.

If you are considering a facelift in New York City, you should be prepared to take few days off of work for the surgery, recovery, and long-lasting optimal results. Even if you are looking for minimally-invasive techniques such as EmbraceRF that provides results similar to a facelift-without incisions or scars, there would be some downtime involved.

The best facelift surgeons are those that have extensive experience in performing facelift procedures using the latest techniques. Such surgeons will also allow patients to view facelift surgery before and after photos and facelift surgery videos of their patients so that they get a better understanding of what to expect.

A reliable surgeon will work closely with you to determine which technique is best for you after conducting a detailed assessment of your concerns as well as physiological considerations such as the amount of facial fat, degree of sun damage, quality and thickness of skin, extent of skin laxity, and condition of the neck and jowls. Undergoing the procedure in an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice is important for a safe outpatient surgical experience.

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Who is an Ideal Candidate for BodyTite Liposuction Treatment?

Are you looking to get rid of stubborn fat that fails to respond through diet and exercises, then consider getting liposuction. Conventional liposuction can remove fat effectively but the procedure leaves behind loose skin. An innovative radiofrequency-assisted procedure, BodyTite liposuction in NYC overcomes these concerns and helps you achieve attractive, natural looking body contouring results – without surgery or incisions. BodyTite is a versatile minimally invasive modality that provides superior results.

BodyTite liposuction surgery utilizes patented radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) technology to provide safe, gentle, and effective body contouring. The treatment helps to reshapes and tightens different areas of the body without the visible scars and prolonged downtime associated with conventional liposuction surgery. However, not everyone is a good candidate for the procedure. Generally, an ideal candidate for BodyTite liposuction surgery is a healthy person with troublesome areas of excess fat and skin that they would like to get corrected. The best candidates have moderate skin laxity and are within 30% of their ideal weight.

BodyTite Liposuction Treatment

The criteria that determine your candidature for BodyTite are:

  • Have fat deposits that persist even after strenuous workouts and rigorous diets
  • Are physically active and in good health
  • Have slack, loose, or aging skin
  • Are close to your ideal weight
  • Have good skin tone and realistic expectations about the outcome
  • Do not smoke

The procedure is not recommended for:

  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
  • People with autoimmune diseases
  • Those with skin diseases and/or infections
  • Anyone with allergies to certain local anesthetics

RF-assisted liposuction can be carried out practically anywhere on the body, and the results are almost immediately noticeable. BodyTite liposuction surgery can treat areas such as the face, chin, neck, abdomen, breasts, chest, saddle bags, upper arms, buttocks, back, ankle, love handles, hips, inner and outer thighs and knees. Performed under local anesthesia, BodyTite can lower risks and faster recovery.

Plastic surgeons in AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice in NYC use the FDA-approved BodyTite liposuction device to perform various scarless body contouring procedures such as Facelift, Neck Lift, Scarless Arm Lift (Brachioplasty), Breast Lift and Thigh Lift. This is an exciting body contouring procedure has helped thousands of patients enhance their appearance and rebuild their confidence by eradicating stubborn pockets of fat.

In the BodyTite handpiece, RFAL energy is deployed from an internal cannula to an external electrode, resulting in the delivery of focused energy into the adipose tissue and fatty areas. The controlled, focused delivery of radiofrequency energy breaks down and liquefies the fat cells, allowing them to be removed by aspiration while leaving the surrounding tissues unaffected. The device is also designed to prevent overheating of the skin. The procedure coagulates the adipose, vascular and fibrous tissue and tightens the skin and its supporting structures. With controlled heating and real time temperature monitoring, it allows the plastic surgeon to effectively treat areas with large volume and deep fat up to 50 mm. The outcome is a smooth, attractive and natural looking physique. It can provide 40% more skin tightening than traditional liposuction treatment.

Results are patient specific and depend on the treatment area and amount of fat removed. Larger areas will require a longer recovery time. Initial results can be seen immediately after the procedure, with the best results noticeable after 6-12 weeks. However, most patients achieve full recovery in a couple of days.

If you are considering BodyTite in NYC, choose an AAAASF accredited plastic surgery practice with surgeons who are experts in performing in this particular RF-based body contouring procedure. The success of BodyTite liposuction treatment largely depends on having it performed by a well-trained and experienced plastic surgeon. An expert plastic surgeon will assess your needs and anatomical considerations, and provide customized treatment. With the right surgeon and staff, you can expect comprehensive care until complete recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Implant Surgery

Women who improve breast shape and size can opt to have breast augmentation in NYC. The procedure can also correct breasts that differ in size and shape and restore breast volume and firmness lost due to excessive weight loss, pregnancy, aging, or other reasons. It involves surgery to insert FDA-approved breast implants under or over the chest muscle. Hundreds of thousands of women have this popular cosmetic surgical procedure every year and report no adverse effects.

If you are considering breast augmentation, one major decision you have to make is with regard to the breast implant. For optimal results, you have to choose the right option for your body. This is not easy as there are a wide variety of breast implants in various sizes and shapes. You need to know everything about breast implants in order to make an informed decision.

Breast Implant Surgery

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about breast implants.

  • What types of breast implants are currently available?

    In New York City, breast enhancement surgery is performed using different types of implants. Each type has its own advantages, and your surgeon can help you choose the best option for your case. Types of breast implants currently available are:

    • Saline implants: They are filled with sterile salt water after placement in the breast pocket. They are available to women 18 years of age and older for breast enhancement in NYC and for breast reconstruction.
    • Silicone implants: These implants come pre-filled with silicone gel, a medical-grade, viscous material which makes them look and feel more like natural breast tissue. They are meant for women age 22 and older for breast augmentation and for breast reconstruction.
    • Gummy bear: These silicone gel implants are made of high-strength silicone gel. These form-stable implants maintain their shape even when cut in half. They are less likely to wrinkle, fold, or ripple.
    • IDEAL implant: The IDEAL implant features a series of implant shells nested together. It has two separate chambers filled with saline, and is uniquely designed to reduce collapse and wrinkling.
  • Which implant is better: silicone or saline?

    According to the ASPS, silicone implants were used in 88%, and saline implants in 12% of all breast augmentations in 2018. Though both silicone and saline implants have unique advantages and yield good results, silicone implants have less chance of rippling and wrinkling. They also provide a more natural appearance.

    The main advantage of saline implants is that if they break, the saline will be absorbed by the body. Their main drawback is that they are more likely to ripple or fold within the implant pocket, and the edges may be visible underneath the skin’s surface, particularly in women with thin skin and / or little body fat.

    The plastic surgeon will determine the best implant for you by evaluating factors such as your aesthetic goals, body type, age, lifestyle, and budget.

  • Are breast implants safe?

    The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) states that breast implants are safe, but that no medical device is without risks. There have been rare cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a highly treatable type of lymphoma, but ASPS notes that “decades of research have yet to establish a causal relationship between the device and systemic disease”.

  • Is age a constraint for breast implant surgery?

    Although there is no scientific basis for the age requirement, under FDA regulations, an ideal candidate must be at least 22 years old to receive silicone breast implants and at least 18 for saline breast augmentation implants.Women can consider breast implant surgery if they are good candidates for the procedure and are aware about the procedure’s benefits, risks, and results.

  • Can I breast-feed with breast implants?

    Women with implants successfully breastfeed their children. A professionally performed augmentation procedure will not affect the breast glands/ducts directly. To understand this better, consult a well-trained plastic surgeon before the procedure.

  • How are breast implants placed?

    There are different types of incisions for implant placement: underneath the breast, on the outer edge of the areola, within the armpit and just above the belly button. The cosmetic surgeon will determine the best option depending your anatomy and goals, also taking care to see that breast augmentation scars remain hidden.

    Generally, saline implants can produce a natural, attractive result when placed below the pectoral muscle, whereas silicone implants are softer than saline and produce a more natural slope when placed under the breast tissue and over the muscle. The amount of natural breast tissue and the size and type of implant are all factors that go to determine implant placement.

  • How long will breast implants last?

    No medical device can be expected to last for lifetime, and as you age, your body will change and anatomical changes can occur which may lead to the need for additional surgery for a replacement or revision implant surgery. According to an ASPS report published in January 2018, one out of five patients will need a replacement or revision after 10 years, which means four in five are still enjoying the benefits of their implants 10 years after receiving them.

    Fourth- and fifth-generation breast implants are safe and you can expect lasting outcomes when your procedure is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.

  • When should breast implants be replaced?

    It is a common misconception that breast implants should be periodically removed and replaced every so many years. There is no need for a follow-up or to replace your implants unless you have developed complications due to dissatisfaction with initial results, change in breast size, aging, capsular contracture (hardening of the breast tissue around the implant), rupture, or deflation.

  • Is it true that breast implant surgery improve posture?

    According to Italian researchers, breast implant surgery can improve posture through changes body mass and mood. The study found that breast augmentation surgery improved posture throughout the entire spine, resulting in a “retro positioning” of the upper part of the body through a slight retro positioning of the head and a compensatory anterior positioning of the pelvis. Many women report that the procedure improves image, confidence, and self-esteem.

  • Is it necessary to get a breast lift along with my implants?

    It’s important that women have a clear understanding of both the procedure and what they can achieve. While implants enhance breast size, they cannot correct sagging. On the other hand, a breast lift focuses on position but does not increase breast size. If your nipples hang lower than the crease at the juncture of your breasts and chest wall, then you may need a breast lift. Both these procedure can be combined effectively to improve outcomes.

  • Do breast implants cause pain?

    A ruptured silicone breast implant can cause breast pain, breast thickening, or changes in the contour or shape of the breast. However, ruptured implants can be removed surgically and a new implant can be inserted at the same time.

  • How do you know if your implant has ruptured?

    If a saline implant breaks, then breast size would decrease. The FDA recommends medical imaging to verify the implant’s integrity beginning at three years and every two years after that. With an IDEAL implant, you can detect rupture by just looking in the mirror.

If you are considering breast augmentation in New York City, choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice that provides the services of plastic surgeons who are experts in performing the procedure. In a reliable practice, you can expect end-to-end care and support all through the treatment, right from initial consultation up to full recovery.

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EmbraceRF: How FaceTite and Morpheus8 work to Resolve Facial Laxity

Facial skin laxity is a result of natural aging. Genetics, diet, lifestyle, sun exposure, stress and smoking are key factors that play a role in loss of elastic tissue, skin laxity, wrinkles, and creases. Loss of fat below the skin in the cheeks, chin, nose, and other areas also results in loose skin. The good news is that EmbraceRF in NYC can address these concerns. This minimally invasive treatment is an ideal option for patients who are looking to improve significant facial and skin aging concerns, but do not want surgery. The procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy to tighten the underlying skin structure and create a more youthful appearance – without surgery. EmbraceRF combines two powerful technologies from InMode – FaceTite to treat deep tissue and tighten the skin, and Morpheus8, a subdermal adipose remodeling device to mold the fat and contour the face.

EmbraceRF

A face lift in New York City can improve facial sagging by lifting the tissues to restore a more naturally youthful facial appearance. However, EmbraceRF is very different from a standard facelift. It is the perfect solution for “treatment gap patients” – those who do not have bad enough skin for a facelift and not good enough skin elasticity for liposuction. This innovative scarless facial contouring procedure allows precise sculpting of the lower face and neck. It addresses the lower third of the face, specifically the neck and jowls. Sideline Patients and Facelift Maintenance Patients may also be good candidates for Embrace RF. Let’s take a closer look at FaceTite and Morpheus8, the two technologies that combine to make EmbraceRF in NYC a unique facial contouring solution.

Minimally invasive FaceTite provides fat coagulation and tissue remodeling. It delivers RF energy in a targeted manner to firm the skin and provides results similar to a facelift without invasive surgery and the associated discomfort. It provides superior internal and external liposuction and allows three-dimensional remodeling of the fibrous tissues. FaceTite technology provides impressive results for contouring the jowls. International pop icon Paula Abdul made news recently with her admission about having cosmetic surgery using FaceTite.

The FDA-cleared subdermal adipose remodeling device (SARD) Morpheus8 allows the surgeon to remodel the fat tissue. Depending on how deep the dermis is in different parts of the face the surgeon can preserve fat and tighten skin or remold the fat into the contours so as to improve definition of the jaw line, jowls and neck, while retaining the fullness necessary to maintain a youthful appearance. The treatment provides uniform results and leaves hardly any scars.

Incorporating these powerful technologies, EmbraceRF in NYC provides optimal facial contouring results without the long recovery time associated with facelift surgery. This in-office treatment uses local anesthesia or mild sedation and takes about an hour to perform. It involves little downtime and results can be seen with one treatment. Patients usually report seeing the best results after about 6 weeks.

EmbraceRF

Leading AAAASF-accredited New York City plastic surgery practices offer EmbraceRF. Plastic surgeons with expertise in the area of radiofrequency-assisted aesthetic procedures can provide patients with remarkable facial contouring results.

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What Are the Benefits of a Facelift?

Benefits of a FaceliftThe face is a significant part of a person’s identity and for that reason, many men and women are bothered by the appearance of signs of aging such as folds, wrinkles, lines and creases. If your face looks tired all the time, it can drain your self-confidence. Today, more and more people are relying on cosmetic surgery to address their facial aesthetic concerns. A facelift in Manhattan can help you look as young as you feel. Clinically known as a “rhytidectomy”, a facelift can take years off your appearance and provide you with a more youthful, refreshed look by reducing line, wrinkles, folds, and sagging skin.

Traditional facelift surgery involves the use of various surgical techniques to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. However, as it involves general anesthesia, and long downtime and recovery, surgery is intimidating for most patients. This has led to the development of minimally-invasive procedures with small incisions, minimal surgical trauma and scarring, less downtime, and quick recovery. NYC surgeons perform facelifts using minimally-invasive modalities such as BodyTite™ (radiofrequency assisted), Smartlipo Triplex (laser assisted) and VASERlipo (ultrasound assisted). When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, these procedures can provide very natural-looking results.

Facelift surgery can restore the elasticity of the skin and help remove crease lines or wrinkles, which become visible on the skin as a sign of aging or due to the effect of stress, UV rays, or gravity. Although it cannot halt the normal ageing process, the treatment can remove the excess fat the jowl area and tighten the underlying tissues. A face lift in Manhattan can turn back the clock on your appearance in several ways:

  • Removes unwanted fat and tightening the skin with natural looking outcomes
  • Improves facial contour
  • Removes crease lines, especially between the corners of the mouth
  • Redefines and tightens the neck
  • Addresses a “turkey neck”
  • Tightens facial muscles
  • Improves mid-facial sagging and restores lost volume
  • Enhance self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Creates a youthful and energetic appearance

In addition to Smartlipo, BodyTite and VASERlipo, expert plastic surgeons also use other advanced minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation options that involve hardly any downtime while providing dramatic results. These include:

  • KYBELLA: This injectable is FDA-approved for treating a double chin. KYBELLA in Manhattan eliminates excess fat and improves definition in the neck and jaw line.
  • EmbraceRF: An innovative facial aesthetic technology by InMode, this minimally invasive procedure provides a long-lasting solution for facial aging. An innovative scarless facial contouring procedure, EmbraceRF in NYC effectively addresses the lower third of the face, specifically the neck and jowls.

By lifting the facial skin, tissues and muscles, face lift surgery at established plastic surgery practices leaves your skin looking firmer, tighter and fresher. When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon results can last for ten years or more and can make you appear ten to fifteen years younger. Timing is also an important consideration when it comes to long-lasting results of a facelift. A proper facelift should last 10+ years, depending on how old you were when you had a facelift. If you notice mild laxity, it should ideally be corrected before it gets worse. In most cases, laxity becomes obvious between the ages of 40 and 60. Patients who get a conventional facelift before age 50 may see optimal results because they tend to have more skin elasticity. Moreover, though cosmetic surgery in Manhattan is performed using safe and effective modalities, the operative technique and the skills and experience of the surgeon and how you take care of your skin will impact the outcome.

In established plastic surgery practices, patients can choose between surgical and minimally invasive facelifts based on their needs. If you are considering a facelift in Manhattan, choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice that has surgeons who have the specialized skill required to perform this procedure. This is important for customized treatment and optimal, long-lasting results.

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Facelift: What To Expect From The Procedure

Many men and women are bothered by the appearance of signs of facial aging such as folds, wrinkles, lines and creases. Skin changes and changes in the deeper soft tissues of the face are caused by factors such as the natural aging process, lifestyle, skin type, gravity, and sun exposure. While we need to embrace our changing faces and physiques, we want to feel confident and look good, and not look as if we aged too fast. Getting a facelift in NYC can help you look as young as you feel. The procedure can take years off your appearance and provide you with a more youthful, refreshed look by eliminating facial creases, folds, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Traditional facelifts involve the use of various surgical techniques to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. The incision typically begins in the hairline at the temples, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp. Fat may be sculpted or grafts placed in areas with volume loss, such as the cheeks, under-eye areas and lips. The procedure also involves repositioning of the facial fat pads and sometimes, lifting of the deeper layers of the face, and the muscles. Excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is redraped over the uplifted contours. Another incision under the chin may be needed to improve aging concerns in the neck. The incisions are closed with sutures or skin adhesives.

Facelift: What to Expect from the Procedure

Today, established plastic surgery practices in NYC offer both surgical and minimally invasive facelifts. Performed using advanced modalities such as BodyTite™ (radiofrequency assisted), Smartlipo Triplex (laser assisted) and VASERlipo (ultrasound assisted), the minimally-invasive facelift is less intimidating for patients and can provide very natural-looking results when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon. EmbraceRF in NYC is a new breakthrough, one-time facial contouring procedure that can address aging issues and rejuvenate the lower face and neck region safely and effectively.

Face lift in NYC – What the Procedure involves

Before your facelift, the plastic surgeon will review your medical history and look into things such as blood pressure, blood clotting, medications, cigarette smoking, drug use, allergies, scarring, and skin condition. Reliable surgeons will discuss what the surgery will involve, where it will take place, type of anesthesia used, recovery, and potential complications you need to watch out for.

A minimally invasive facelift in NYC may involve some pain or discomfort along with swelling and bruising. There are steps you can take to minimize these side effects. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medications and give you instructions on when to remove any dressings or drains. You should give yourself about two weeks before resuming your routine activities. Avoid strenuous activity until four weeks post-op or till your surgeon recommends. The operative technique and the skills and experience of the surgeon also matter when it comes to recovering smoothly after any cosmetic surgical procedure.

Timing is an important consideration when it comes to having a facelift. Depending on how old you were when you had a facelift, a proper facelift should last 10+ years. If you notice mild laxity, it should ideally be corrected before it gets worse. In most cases, laxity becomes obvious between the ages of 40 and 60. Patients who get a conventional facelift before age 50 may see optimal results because they tend to have more skin elasticity.

Facelift: What to Expect from the Procedure

If you are considering a facelift in New York City, choose a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing the procedure. Undergoing the procedure in an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery is the best way to ensure a safe and successful outcome. Reliable plastic surgeons in NYC will work closely with you to determine which technique is best for you after conducting a detailed assessment of your concerns as well as physiological considerations such as the amount of facial fat, degree of sun damage, quality and thickness of skin, extent of skin laxity, and condition of the neck and jowls.

While a skilled surgeon can provide attractive outcomes, it is important to have reasonable expectations and to remember that a facelift will not stop the overall aging process. Caring for your skin is important for long-lasting results. In addition to keeping your follow-up appointments, it is also important to take care of your skin by protecting it from the sun, moisturizing regularly, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to enjoy smooth recovery and for long-lasting results. Based on your surgeon’s advice, you can also have procedures to complement the results of your facelift surgery.

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Breast Augmentation tops RealSelf’s 2019 List of Most-Researched Cosmetic Treatments

More and more women are choosing to have breast augmentation in New York City to improve breast volume and contour, and correct asymmetry and other irregularities. Performed using FDA-approved implants, the procedure helps women improve their figure and proportions, and boost their confidence and body image. According to a new RealSelf report, breast augmentation was the most-researched surgical cosmetic treatment in 2019, along with Botox.

RealSelf is the world’s leading online website to learn about cosmetic treatments and connect with plastic surgeons and other clinicians. Their report on most-researched cosmetic treatments is based on traffic patterns from consumers in the United States who researched treatments on RealSelf.com between Jan. 1, 2019, and Oct. 31, 2019. According to the report, breast augmentation holds the top spot of the top 20 most-researched surgical treatments in 2019. Other related findings:

Breast Augmentation tops RealSelf’s 2019 List

  • Breast implant removal jumped five spots, from No. 16 in 2018 to No. 11 in 2019
  • Breast implant revision jumped 3 spots, from No. 15 in 2018 to No. 12 in 2019.
  • New additions in the top 20 ranking in 2019 include: mentor breast implants (15), breast fat transfer (No. 16) and Natrelle Breast Implants (20).

Annual reports from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) provide evidence of the rising popularity of breast augmentation surgery. In 2017, 300,378 women in the U.S chose to undergo the procedure, and in 2018, this number was 313,735. NYC breast augmentation can:

  • Enhance a small bust line
  • Correct breasts that differ in size and shape
  • Reshape breasts that has lost volume and firmness due to excessive weight loss, pregnancy, aging, breastfeeding, or other factors
  • Reconstruct the breast after a mastectomy

New York City breast augmentation involves the use of saline, silicone, gummy bear, IDEAL or composite breast augmentation to help women achieve their aesthetic goals. These implants come in different sizes and shapes such as tear-drop, or round and with textured and smooth surfaces to fit any woman’s breasts and body type. Women can choose from these options to get a tailor-made solution. Composite breast augmentation combines implants with fat transfer to provide a softer and more natural look and feel. It can also create a natural-appearing cleavage.

Plastic surgeons in NYC use different types of incisions and techniques to place implants. Your plastic surgeon will decide on the right incision option for you based on considerations such as body type, quality and amount of breast tissue, implant type, size, and placement, personal preferences for scar location, and your expectations.

However, women considering breast augmentation need to make sure that they considering this procedure for themselves not for pleasing others. “Breast augmentation is a deeply personal procedure, and it’s important that you’re doing it for yourself and not for someone else, even if that person has offered to pay for it. Patient satisfaction is high, specifically when they want the procedure themselves” says ASPS.

NYC breast augmentation has always been popular and RealSelf’s recent findings indicate that it will likely continue to retain its leadership in the cosmetic treatments for women.

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Who is not a Good Candidate for VASER Liposuction?

Rigorous exercise and diets may not provide the sleek, well-defined body profile many men and women desire. Liposuction offers the solution. Unlike conventional liposuction which requires you to go under the knife, today, there are advanced options such as VASER lipo in NYC that can help you achieve natural looking results while minimizing scarring and downtime. Vaser liposuction is a minimally-invasive procedure that can improve body contour by removing stubborn fat deposits from areas such as the abdomen, back, breasts, buttocks, face, flanks, hips, neck, knees and upper arms.

VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. This specialized ultrasound technology breaks down unwanted fat by sending out ultrasonic frequency waves, making it easier to suction off. VASER ultrasound liposuction Manhattan removes the fat while leaving all other important tissues (nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues) intact, resulting in significant results with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. It also tightens the skin and provides smoother results than conventional lipo. This innovative technology is also used for the precise removal of fat from specific areas such as the abdomen, flanks, male chest, legs and arms and allows the surgeon to sculpt and define the underlying muscles. VASER hi def liposuction in NYC can help men achieve a well-defined six-pack and women, an athletic, sculpted look.

VASER Liposuction

However, while the idea and technology may seem appealing to people seeking a safe and effective body contouring method, VASER lipo is not for everyone.

  • Those with health concerns: A person who is not healthy is at greater risk for complications compared to a healthy person. For example, risk of surgical complications would be high for individuals with a previous medical history of cardiac arrhythmias, immunodeficiency disorders, excessive bleeding, seizure disorders or a substantial history of or pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lungs) or deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the leg).
  • People taking certain medications on a regular basis: VASER lipo is not recommended for those who take certain medications that can increase the risk of bleeding. Such medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, or anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin). For example, if an individual is taking medications that impedes the metabolism of lidocaine — the local anesthetic used in this procedure – they face a high risk of bleeding unless they can stop use of their medication at least two weeks prior to the procedure.
  • Those who are overweight: Ideal VASER Lipo candidates are within 30% of their ideal weight. This is a body contouring treatment that removes stubborn fat. It is not a weight loss solution and should not be seen as such. There are limits to the amount of fat that can be safely removed via VASER lipo.
  • Do not have good skin elasticity: People with poor skin elasticity are not suitable candidates for the procedure. The skin will look smooth after the treatment only in people with good skin tone and elasticity. The skin in the treated areas may appear loose if the skin is thin and has poor elasticity.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women cannot have VASER lipo.

According to a study from the University of Pittsburgh, fat removed via Vaser Lipo can be used in fat transfer procedures (www.americanhealthandbeauty.com). In fact, the Brazilian butt lift in NYC is a popular procedure where fat is transferred from certain areas of the body to the buttocks to enhance volume and contour. The VASER system preserves the viability of the fat cells, and therefore provides good results for fat transfer.

Like any other body contouring procedure, VASER also comes with some potential risk which can be minimized if it is performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon. Choosing an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery for VASER hi def liposuction in NYC would ensure that the procedure is performed by experts. In reliable practice, you can expect end-to-end care and support all through the treatment, right from the initial consultation up to full recovery.