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| Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that can be used to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast. By inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. The procedure can enhance the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breasts size are too small. It can also be used to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy. Most women having breast augmentation surgery today receive saline-filled implants-silicone rubber shells that are filled with sterile saltwater. In the unlikely event that a saline implant leaks, the saltwater is harmlessly absorbed by the body. Silicone gel or alternative filler implants may become available in the future. While the majority of women do not experience complications, you should discuss each of them with your physician to make sure you understand the risks and consequences of breast augmentation. For many women, the result of breast augmentation can be satisfying, even exhilarating, as they learn to appreciate their fuller appearance. As with all surgical procedures, you should discuss all potential risks and benefits with your surgeon. |
BREAST AUGMENTATION |
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Patient 1 Miami woman, mid 20's. 330 cc smooth round implants. Natural result with cleavage and fullness at the top. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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1 Miami woman, mid 20's. 330 cc smooth round implants. Natural result with cleavage and fullness at the top. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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2 Miami woman, mid 30's. Breast augmentation with 400 cc implants. Before and 6 weeks after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 40's. Breast volume lost following pregnancy improved. 360 cc smooth round. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 40's. Breast volume lost following pregnancy improved. 360 cc smooth round. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 40's. Breast volume lost following pregnancy improved. 360 cc smooth round. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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4 Miami woman, late 30's. Natural, small implantation. Endoscopic axillary breast augmentation with 230 cc implants. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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Patient 5 Miami woman, early 20's. 400 cc smooth round implants. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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6 Miami woman, mid 30's. Atrophy of breast tissue after children. Asked for simple augmentation, but needed breast lift as well. 400cc implants. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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7 Miami woman, mid 40's. Breast descent corrected by breastlift and 360 cc implants. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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7 Miami woman, mid 40's. Breast descent corrected by breastlift and 360 cc implants. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Without the excessive weight of large breasts, you may find that you enjoy life more. The specific method chosen for your breast reduction will be determined by your anatomy, your surgeon's preferences and your desired results. As with all surgical procedures, you should discuss all potential risks and benefits with your surgeon. |
BREAST REDUCTION |
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1 Miami woman, mid 40's. Vertical reduction. 500 grams. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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2 Miami woman, mid 30's. Breast reduction and lift with minimal tissue removal. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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2 Miami woman, mid 30's. Breast reduction and lift with minimal tissue removal. Before and 4 weeks after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 30's. Very large reduction of more than 1500 grams. Before and 2 months after. |
Chances
are your reconstructed breast may feel
firmer and look rounder or flatter than
your natural breast. It may not have the
same shape as your breast before mastectomy,
nor will it exactly match your opposite
breast. But these differences will mostly
be apparent only to you. For most patients
who have a mastectomy, breast reconstruction
dramatically improves their appearance
and quality of life following surgery.. As
with all surgical procedures, you should
discuss all potential risks and benefits
with your surgeon. |
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION |
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Patient 1 Miami woman, mid 30's. Bilateral breast cancer reconstruction of both breasts with transplant from abdominal tissue. Before and 2 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, early 30's. Left breast reconstructed with an implant. |
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| A "tummy tuck", is a surgical procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip. If your fat deposits are limited to the area below the navel, you may require a less complex procedure called a mini-tummy tuck, which can often be performed on an outpatient basis. You may, on the other hand, benefit more from partial or complete tummy tuck done in conjunction with liposuction to remove fat deposits from the hips, for a better body contour. Or maybe liposuction alone would create the best result. In any case, your surgeon should work with you to recommend the procedure that is right for you and will come closest to producing the desired body contour. As with all surgical procedures, you should discuss all potential risks and benefits with your surgeon. |
TUMMY TUCK |
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1 Miami woman, mid 30's. Reduction of stretch marks in lower abs (breast augmentation as well). Before and 2 months after. |
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1 Miami woman, mid 30's. Reduction of stretch marks in lower abs (breast augmentation as well). Before and 2 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, mid 40's. Gastric bypass in past, tummy tuck performed after 100 lb. weight loss. Before and 2 months after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 30's. Excess abdomincal skin removed, stretch marks and scars repaired. Before and 2 months after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 30's. Excess abdomincal skin removed, stretch marks and scars repaired. Before and 2 months after. |
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4 Miami woman, early 30's. Mini tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Before and 2 months after. |
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Patient 5 Miami woman, 20's. Tummy tuck and liposuction of flanks with small breast augmentation. Before and 6 months after. |
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Patient 5 Miami woman, 20's. Tummy tuck and liposuction of flanks with small breast augmentation. Before and 6 months after. |
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Liposuction
(and liposculpture)
is the surgical vacuuming
of fat from beneath
the surface of the
skin. It is used to
reduce fullness in
any area of the body.
It is an excellent
method of spot reduction
but is not an effective
method of weight loss. The tumescent technique of liposuction involves injection beneath the skin of large volumes of salt water containing lidocaine, a local anesthetic and small amounts of adrenaline, a naturally occurring hormone which shrinks blood vessels. By injecting this solution to the fat prior to performing liposuction the plastic surgeon numbs the tissues and shrinks the blood vessels thereby eliminating pain and reducing and minimizing bleeding, bruising, and swelling. People who have localized areas of protruding
fat achieve the most dramatic results. Patients
who are slightly overweight can benefit from
liposuction though it is best to be at or
near your normal weight. |
LIPOSUCTION |
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Patient 1 Miami woman, mid 30's. Liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and thighs. Before and 6 weeks after. |
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Patient 1 Miami woman, mid 30's. Liposuction of the abomen, flanks and thighs. Before and 6 weeks after. |
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2 Miami woman, late 20's. Liposuction of the hips, abomen, lower back, and sacrum. Before and 2 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, late 20's. Liposuction of the hips, abomen, lower back, and sacrum. Before and 2 months after. |
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3 Miami woman, mid 30's. Liposuction of the hips, back, outer and inner thighs. Before and 2 months after. |
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4 Miami woman, mid 30's. Liposuction of the hips and abdomen. Before and 6 weeks after. |
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4 Miami woman, mid 30's. Liposuction of the hips and abdomen. Before and 6 weeks after. |
| Nose surgery is designed to reduce excess cartilage and bone in the nose, removing irregularities and bumps to give a straightened, smooth and, usually, smaller appearance. Adding tissue to enhance certain features of the nose can also be performed. The current trend in nose surgery is towards individualized treatment of each segment of the nose to give a balanced and refined look without compromising function as opposed to over-reduction of tissue which can reduce the ability to breath through the nose. As with all surgical procedures, you should discuss all potential risks and benefits with your surgeon. |
NOSE SURGERY / RHINOPLASTY |
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Patient
1 Miami woman, in her 20's. Unhappy with previous nose job received elsewhere. Roundness at tip reduced with more elongation. Notice more definition at the tip of the nose. Before and 3 months after. |
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Patient
1 Miami woman, in her 20's. Unhappy with previous nose job received elsewhere. Roundness at tip reduced with more elongation. Notice more definition at the tip of the nose. Before and 3 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, late teens. Removal of large dorsal bony hump. Before and 2 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, late teens. Removal of large dorsal bony hump. Before and 2 months after. |
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3 Miami woman, late 40's. Dorsal bony excess removed, nose straightened and tip elevated. Before and 3 weeks after. |
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4 Miami woman, 20's. Nasal surgery for refinement of tip and removal of dorsal bony hump. Before and 3 weeks after |
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Patient 4 Miami woman, 20's. Nasal surgery for refinement of tip and removal of dorsal bony hump. Before and 3 weeks after |
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5 Miami woman, early 20's. Wide tip of nose reduced. Before and 2 months after. |
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5 Miami woman, early 20's. Wide tip of nose reduced. Before and 2 months after. |
| Ear reconstruction can be as mild as correcting an abnormal folding of the ear to as severe as reconstructing the ear completely. In the case of abnormal folding of the ear the procedure involves recreating the contour of the ear with sutures placed in the back of the ear. In severe cases where the ear is missing the ear can be reconstructed using cartilage from the ribs. As with all surgical procedures, you should discuss all potential risks and benefits with your surgeon. |
| Eyelid surgery is designed to remove the excess fat, along with skin and muscle, from the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure can brighten the face and restore a more youthful appearance by removing features that make you look older or more tired than you really feel. This procedure will not eradicate the wrinkles around the eyes (crows feet) nor will it elevate droopy eyebrows. There are other procedures designed for these purposes. When
performed by a competent plastic surgeon,
complications are infrequent and minor.
Healing is a gradual process and your scars
may remain slightly pink for six months
or more after surgery. Eventually, though,
they will fade to a thin, nearly invisible
white line. As with all surgical procedures,
you should discuss all potential risks
and benefits with your surgeon. |
EYELID SURGERY |
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Patient 1 Miami woman, early 40's. Removal of excess skin of the upper eyelid. Note how eyes are more open. Before and 3 months after. |
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1 Miami woman, early 40's. Removal of excess skin of the upper eyelid. Note how eyes are more open. Before and 3 months after. |
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2 Miami woman, late 40's. Removal of excess skin and fat of the upper and lower eyelids. Note how eyes are more open. Before and 3 months after. |
| What is the Thermage Procedure? The Thermage procedure was developed to help the signs of aging skin. It works by tightening tissue. It is currently used for treating periorbital (around the eye) wrinkles. The Thermage procedure is also known as ThermaLift, Thermal Lifting, Therma Plasty, and Thermoplastic contouring. The Thermage technology is being studied for other aesthetic uses on the face. How
many treatments will I need? How
long will the effects of the Thermage
procedure last? |