Posted in Facial Plastic Surgery
After wondering what results they can expect from a facelift, many patients are concerned about the recovery experience. Facelift surgery is a major procedure that requires some downtime for the body to heal. While every individual is unique, and various facelift techniques can lead to different recovery experiences, the average facelift patient can expect the following for the recovery timeline:
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As a well-respected breast surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Schlechter hears many questions about the various techniques and choices related to breast augmentation. One popular question is about submuscular versus subglandular implant placement. In his expert opinion, Dr. Schlechter believes that submuscular placement is typically better for most patients.
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Physical comfort is something we crave as human beings. There’s nothing like curling up with a blanket on a snowy winter’s day, slipping between soft bedsheets, or finding the perfect outfit that is both flattering and comfortable to wear. Unfortunately, some physical discomforts are caused by anatomic realities. Just as some women experience discomfort because of their overly large breasts, some women experience discomfort due to the size or shape of their labia. Labiaplasty can improve the size and shape of the labia to reduce discomfort and limit irritation.
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Some people who have undergone rhinoplasty may later desire rhinoplasty revision. This secondary procedure can adjust results, correct injuries, and improve the appearance of the nose. The following questions and answers about revision rhinoplasty may help you better understand why people pursue this procedure and whether it could help you.
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One of the first things people tend to notice about each other is their eyes. As the saying goes, the eyes are windows to the soul, revealing emotion and character. Although the eyes play such an important role in showing others how we feel, what they reveal can be deceptive. Aging that causes droopy upper eyelids can make you appear sleepy, angry, sad, or upset, regardless of how you are truly feeling. If you have perpetually droopy eyelids, upper eyelid surgery can rejuvenate them and refresh your appearance.
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The dreaded bat wings—excess, hanging, flabby skin in the upper arms—can develop even in the healthiest and fittest of individuals. Lost skin elasticity due to weight loss, genetics, and aging can cause the loose skin to hang from the upper arms. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Schlechter offers two solutions to improve the contour of your upper arms: traditional brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) or Smartlipo™ (laser arm lift). He will recommend one of these two techniques for you, which will improve your bat wings and restore attractive, slender, and youthful upper arm contours.
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Aging, weight loss, and pregnancy are not the only factors that can lead to breast sagging. Large breasts can sag prematurely due to the pull of gravity on the sheer weight of the breast tissue. A breast lift can improve the appearance of the breasts by repositioning the breasts higher on the chest wall.
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Cellulite is the dimpled, cottage cheese-like appearance most commonly found on the thighs and buttocks of women. Contrary to popular misconception, liposuction cannot necessarily improve the appearance of cellulite. Cellulaze™ is a proven solution for cellulite that can give you smoother body contours. These two procedures—liposuction and Cellulaze™— complement each other nicely and can be performed in conjunction with each other to dramatically improve the appearance.
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Gynecomastia, commonly known as male breast enlargement, is highly bothersome to many of the men who are affected by it. To improve their appearance, men seek out various treatments that claim to eliminate male breasts. While some non-surgical treatments for gynecomastia are helpful, surgery is often the only way to correct gynecomastia. Gynecomastia surgery offers certain, immediate, and permanent elimination of excess breast tissue and fat and improvement of the appearance of the chest.
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Exercise doesn’t always work when you are trying to tone a specific area. So-called “spot reduction” through a healthy lifestyle is a myth, and no amount of dieting or exercises are guaranteed to successfully eliminate a double chin. The following four cosmetic procedures can help you achieve a slender and defined neckline once and for all with long-lasting results.
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