Usher in the Warmth with Star’s Spring Specials
Are you ready for spring?
Warmer weather means shedding the heavy sweaters and coats and showing the world what you’ve got.
If what you’ve got isn’t exactly leaving you feeling confident, then you may want to consider taking advantage of Star’s spring specials.
Star’s Spring Specials for 2020
If you’re feeling apprehensive about donning spring clothing that reveals more of your body, you’re not alone.
We understand.
That’s precisely why we’re offering a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical procedures as part of Star’s spring specials. Take a look at our latest offerings.
Surgical Procedures for the Abdomen
Has winter left you with a little extra weight around the middle? Then you’re the perfect candidate for abdominoplasty – the doctorly term for a tummy tuck.
This procedure reduces excessive fat and skin around the abdomen and reconstructs the abdominal wall musculature.
Come in for a tummy tuck and receive one area of liposuction free (a $1500 value).
Surgical Procedures for the Breasts
If pregnancy, injury, illness or aging have left you dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, then it could be time for breast augmenta-tion.
Envision yourself in your spring wardrobe with fuller and younger looking breasts.
With our spring specials, breast augmentation is just $4850 with saline implants. Silicone implants are just $1000 more.
Mastopexy, or a breast lift, can be performed along with breast augmen-tation.
With this procedure, a board-certified plastic surgeon manipulates exist-ing breast tissue in order to lift and tighten your breast to reduce exces-sive sagging, drooping, and minor asymmetries.
Opt for mastopexy with augmentation and receive free implants (a $1600 value).
Surgical Procedures for Body Contouring
Having a baby is a miraculous event. But it definitely takes a toll on your body. A mommy makeover could be just what you need.
This combination of body contouring procedures is custom-tailored to fit your specific needs.
Right now, save $2000 on a mommy makeover.
Non-Surgical Procedures for the Face
The HydraFacial is an extremely effective way to clean and clear out your pores while hydrating the skin.
During our spring specials, you can get six HydraFacials for just $600.
Static wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth can easily add years to your appearance. JUVÉDERM® works to fill those lines and firm up those folds.
JUVÉDERM® treatments are now only $450 per syringe.
Non-Surgical Procedures for the Abdomen and Buttocks
If you haven’t tried Emsculpt yet for toning your abs and glutes, now is the time.
This technology uses non-invasive high-intensity focused electromag-netic (HIFEM) energy to implode fat cells while simultaneously building muscle. It’s like doing 20,000 sit-ups in just 30 minutes.
Right now with our spring specials, buy two Emsculpt treatments and get two free (a $1500 value).
Non-Surgical Procedures for Hair Removal
Whatever your winter hair removal ritual entailed, spring will demand even smoother skin. Forever Bare is a broadband light treatment that targets the hair follicles to stop further hair growth without harming the skin.
Forever Bare can be used just about anywhere on the body including the legs, arms, face, underarms, bikini area, back, and shoulders.
Forever Bare is now 20% off per area per treatment.
Get Ready to Strut Your Stuff this Spring
Feel better about your appearance this spring while saving a few bucks with Star’s spring specials.
It’s important to note that these specials cannot be combined with other offers and they expire 4/30/20.
So contact us today to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can discuss the best options for you.
Could You Benefit from an Arm or Thigh Lift?
Have you experienced substantial weight loss?
Whether this weight loss was intentional or the result of some other situation, it may have left your arms and thighs drooping with excess skin.
Regardless of how much you may exercise, it just doesn’t seem to disappear.
If that sounds like you, it could be time to look into an arm or thigh lift.
What Is an Arm Lift?
If the skin under your arms is sagging as a result of weight loss or aging, you may feel uncomfortable wearing a wide array of cute and comfortable summer clothing.
You may even opt for long sleeves during the summer – which leave you hot and uncomfortable during those days or weeks of intense heat.
And forget about donning a bathing suit.
You may be able to ditch the long sleeves this summer and show off your arms again with an arm lift. Also known as brachioplasty, this surgical procedure removes excess fat and skin from your arms.
It can be done alone or in addition to other body contouring procedures.
Are You a Candidate for Brachioplasty?
If you’re a non-smoker who has maintained a stable and healthy weight, and you don’t have any medical conditions that could impair healing, you’ll want to set up a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
The particulars of your arm lift will depend on your unique needs. The removal of excess fat with liposuction in conjunction with skin removal will allow the surgeon to tighten the sagging skin to the muscles of the arm.
The size of the incision and the amount of skin removed will depend on your specific body type. The surgeon will work closely with you to help ensure a desirable final outcome.
You’ll need to wear elastic bandages after the surgery to minimize swelling. As swelling subsides, results will continue to improve.
Whatever the case, it’s important to follow the surgeon’s specific aftercare instructions to ensure optimal recovery.
What Is a Thigh Lift?
Just as substantial weight loss and aging can leave the skin under the arms droopy, so too can they impact the thighs.
When the thighs have excess skin, cellulite, or loose tissue, it can be difficult to find clothes that fit well. It’s even more difficult to find stylish clothes.
In cases such as these, many patients opt for a thigh lift.
A consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons can help to determine which type of procedure is right for you.
Different Types of Thigh Lifts
For optimal results, thigh lift procedures are frequently performed along with liposuction.
Our surgeons perform tumescent liposuction which is more effective, safer, and less painful than traditional liposuction. It also has a quicker recovery time. The result is almost no scarring, minimal downtime, and a drastic improvement to the silhouette.
Inner Thigh Lift
If you have excess loose skin or fat in your upper thighs, your surgeon may recommend an inner thigh lift.
With this procedure, a crescent-shaped incision is made that stretches from the back of the mid-thigh to the front. The surgeon can then remove excess skin and fat to create a slimmer thigh appearance.
Scarring is minimal and can generally be hidden beneath clothing.
Extended Inner Thigh Lift
For those with extremely loose skin, muscles, and fat on their thighs, there is the extended inner thigh lift.
Just as the name implies, this procedure is an extended version of the inner thigh lift. Using a T-shaped or L-shaped incision, however, the surgeon is able to remove significantly more excess fat and skin.
While the scar in this case will also bear that T-shape or L-shape, any scarring can usually be concealed with clothing.
Whichever procedure your surgeon deems most appropriate for you, it will be important to follow your surgeon’s specific recovery instructions to ensure optimal outcomes.
The first two weeks of recovery, patients are advised to perform only light activities. Driving and walking for exercise can be resumed after those two weeks.
Bring back Defined Arms and Legs with an Arm or Thigh Lift
When diet and exercise just aren’t doing the trick, you can always turn to one of our highly trained plastic surgeons for an arm or thigh lift.
If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you should see long-lasting results.
So that means you can enjoy your summers in comfort and with a new found confidence – year after year after year.
Contact us today to get started.
February Specials Added – January Specials Extended!
January is over.
But the Star Plastic Surgery “New Year, New You” specials offered in January will continue all the way through February.
That means you still have time to take advantage of these great offerings.
Plus, we’re packing on even more specials for February.
So get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with the renewed confidence that comes with a restored look of youthfulness.
February Specials
Before we jump into our procedural specials, you’ll want to know about the amazing deal on gift certificates this month.
Right now through February 29th, 2020, if you buy a gift certificate, you’ll receive 25% off surgical and non-surgical procedures – with a maximum allowance is $7000. And it’s good for one year!
It’s the perfect Valentine’s gift for your cherished loved one.
But for February, we’re serving up more than unbelievable deals on gift certificates.
Rejuvenate Your Aging Face
Did you know there are several kinds of wrinkles? Two of the better known types on the face are static and dynamic.
Static wrinkles are the lines and folds that are etched into your face at all times. Meanwhile, dynamic wrinkles are those that show up with you use your muscles to form facial expressions.
Either way, you don’t want them.
BOTOX®
BOTOX® is used specifically to smooth out dynamic wrinkles. It’s a prescription medication that’s injected into your face to block signals from your nerves to your muscles.
It keeps the targeted muscles from contracting; the very action that produces fine lines and wrinkles. In the end, you’re left with a smooth and wrinkle-free appearance.
Right now, get BOTOX® for just $10 per unit.
JUVÉDERM®
Meanwhile, static wrinkles are the lines that develop around the nose and mouth from years of smiling, laughing, eating, yawing, talking, etc. and can add years to your appearance.
JUVÉDERM® tackles static wrinkles and works to fill the lines and firm up the folds in the parenthesis area around your nose and mouth.
The procedure only lasts around 15 minutes. There is little to no discomfort during injections, and minimal tone downtime .
During the month of February, a JUVÉDERM® syringe is only $525!
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA®
Sometimes, the issue isn’t wrinkles.
As we age, the body slows the production of hyaluronic acid (HA). This naturally occurring substance helps your skin retain water to keep it lubricated and moist.
With decreased HA production, the actual structure and volume of your face becomes less as you age.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® is a filler that uses hyaluronic acid (HA) to replenish missing volume – particularly in the upper cheek area, also known as the hollow, the apple, or the apex.
Get a VOLUMA® syringe for only $700 this month!
Recap on January Specials
Along with the above February specials, the following specials will continue through the entire month:
- Facelift
A facelift can reverse these signs of aging. So come on in and take advantage of $2000 off a Facelift at Star Plastic Surgery.
- Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can take a real toll on your body. Restore your pre-pregnancy body in February and save $2000 on a Mommy Makeover!
- Liposuction of the Neck
Shed the scarf or shawl and add contour and definition to the neck while providing long-lasting results with very little downtime. Liposuction of the Neck is just $3950!
- Breast Augmentation
Your board-certified plastic surgeon places either saline or silicone implants to increase fullness and projection of the breasts. During February, Breast Augmentation is only $4750 with saline implants, or $5750 with silicone implants.
- Emsculpt
Keeping your abs toned and firmed with just 30 minutes of Emsculpt. You need only lay back and relax. Right now, get 25% off Emsculpt during the month of February.
- Halo Laser Treatment
Laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And the latest technology – Halo Laser Treatment – is second-to-none.
Smooth out wrinkles and prevent future ones this February and enjoy 20% off Halo Laser Treatment.
- BBL Therapies
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures initiate the body’s natural healing process to creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin. During the month of February, enjoy 20% off select BBL procedures.
Feel the Love with February Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Don’t let the month slip away without taking advantage of the February specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
Schedule a consultation with us today!
And get ready for a voluminous Valentine’s Day and a fantastic February.
Improve Your Appearance with a Facial Implant or Fat Transfer
When you glance in the mirror at your face, does it look like a stranger is glancing back at you?
If insufficient bone structure over time has left you with flat cheeks, a recessed chin or an under-defined jawline, it can be really disheartening. And it only seems to get worse over time.
Perhaps your issue is more with facial creases, laugh lines, smile lines, and/or hollowing of the temples. These also get deeper and more defined as the years pass.
You can virtually turn back the hands of time with a facial implant or fat transfer to the face though.
So Is a Facial Implant or Fat Transfer Better?
Well, that depends on your situation.
If you’re affected by problems such as a small chin, weak jaws, or imperfect contours, facial implants are recommended to give your face a symmetrical and balanced appearance.
Fat transfer, on the other hand, is a very versatile technique where fat is taken from areas of your body with excess fat and injected into your face to restore youthful volume. It can also help with jaw definition as well as a wide range of other conditions.
A highly-skilled plastic surgeon is able to use fat transfer to expertly sculpt your face for a beautiful, natural enhancement.
We’ll take a look at each procedure in more detail.
Facial Implants
Along with restoring facial proportions that have changed with age, facial implants can also correct facial deformities as a result of injury or congenital conditions.
Facial implants are placed on top of the bones in targeted problem areas. They provide optimal contour and shape to three primary areas on the face:
1. Cheeks
If you suffer from uneven or unattractive cheeks and are seeking a more defined and higher cheekbone profile, this implant option can greatly improve the overall appearance of your face.
2. Chin
In the case of a recessed or small chin, these implants accentuate the entire lower half of your face by bringing shape and definition to your chin for a more contoured appearance.
3. Jaw
To enhance the definition of your profile, jaw implants are inserted along your jawline to bring your jaw into ideal proportion with the rest of your face.
If you’re looking for a profound and dramatic change to the shape and size of your face, your plastic surgeon may also recommend you combine facial implants with other procedures such as rhinoplasty.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer is a good option for patients who have lost facial fat over the years. It’s also ideal for those who’ve had a facelift and wish to increase lost volume in the face.
This procedure delivers natural-looking results with quick results and no scarring.
There are three main steps in the fat transfer procedure:
• harvesting
• purification
• transfer
First, the area selected for fat removal is injected with a local anesthetic. A small incision is created and liposuction is used to remove the excess fat.
Once the needed amount of fat is extracted, it’s processed and prepared to be transferred. It is also purified and then transferred into small syringes.
Finally, the area to be treated will then be prepared, and the harvested fat is injected to create the desired facial appearance.
Within three to five days, most patients can return to their daily lives with a fuller, softer, and rejuvenated facial appearance. It’s that easy.
Could Your Face Use a Pick-Me-up?
A consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons can help you determine if a facial implant or fat transfer is the best solution for you.
And with the quality patient care you’ll receive as part of the Star Plastic Surgery Advantage, you can rest assured that we’ll help you determine which procedure will provide you with the most appealing results.
So don’t hesitate. Contact us today.
Breast Lifts with Implants or Auto-Augmentation?
Are you less than satisfied with the appearance of your breasts?
Have weight gain and/or loss, pregnancy, age, or even genetics left your breasts sagging and lacking firmness? Perhaps you’ve noticed that your nipples point downward.
These are not uncommon – especially as women grow older. This is precisely why the breast lift procedure was created.
It restores self-confidence while leaving women feeling more comfortable and appealing. Plus, it expands their clothing options!
What Is a Breast Lift?
With a breast lift, your board-certified plastic surgeon will manipulate existing breast tissue in order to lift and tighten your breast.
The result is a more contoured breast that reduces excessive sagging, drooping, and minor assymetries.
There are several incision options when it comes to a breast lift.
A circumareolar incision is made around the border of the nipple. It is the least invasive and best for women with a small amount of sagging.
For patients with a moderate degree of drooping, the lollipop incision is often the best option. This incision is made around the areolar border and down to the breast crease.
Finally, the anchor incision is the most common. Made around the areola, down to the breast fold, and along the crease of the breast, it’s the top choice for women with significantly drooping breasts.
The incision required for your breast lift will depend on what technique is necessary. Your plastic surgeon will discuss with you which incision will provide optimal aesthetic results.
Should You Add Breast Augmentation?
While a breast lift is relatively effective on its own, many women opt to add breast augmentation to a breast lift to add even more volume and firmness to their breasts.
The two procedures complement one another. And having them done simultaneously lessens the amount of time a patient has to be under the knife and then in recovery.
This does not mean, of course, that you would be required to add augmentation. You’re more than welcome to get just a breast lift.
It’s just that many women find it more beneficial to include augmentation.
Should you choose to go that route, there are two different offerings for breast augmentation.
1. Breast Augmentation with Implants
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure where a plastic surgeon places silicone or saline implants into the breast in order to enhance size, shape, and volume.
Though it’s often for women who hope to increase the size of their breasts, it can also benefit women who want volume or shape enhancements.
Women whose breasts are sagging after pregnancy or significant weight loss may also choose this surgery to restore the perkiness and fullness of the breasts.
Results from this procedure will vary depending on a number of factors including your body shape and size, as well as the material you choose for your implants. These are all issues that will be discussed with the surgeon ahead of time.
2. Auto-Augmentation Breast Lift
This procedure is similar to a traditional breast lift.
The surgeon typically starts with an anchor incision on the lower part of the breast.
What makes this procedure different is that after the excess skin’s outer layer is removed, the breast tissue is adjusted. It’s then tightened to create a firmer, perkier mound.
From there the skin is closed around the newly tightened gland to deliver more youthful-looking breasts.
Within two weeks, most women are back to their regular activities with restored confidence and vigor.
Wondering If a Breast Lift is Right for You?
If you’re tired of feeling down about sagging or drooping breasts, then it’s time to explore what a breast lift could do for you.
The best way to determine candidacy for a breast lift – either with or with-out augmentation – is through a one-on-one consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
So contact us today. And rest assured in knowing that our surgeons use only proven surgical techniques and take the time necessary to ensure you’re comfortable and satisfied with your results.
Dr. Elan Reisin Invited to Join Esteemed ISAPS
Exciting news at Star Plastic Surgery!
Dr. Elan Reisin was recently invited to join the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
This is big.
ISAPS is the world’s leading professional body for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons and Dr. Reisin joins an international family of over 4,000 of the world’s best-known and respected reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeons in 103 countries.
It is a true honor and privilege to be an esteemed member of this international organization.
More about ISAPS
ISAPS was founded to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge to advance the field of aesthetic plastic surgery.
The Society has become the gold standard for providing continuing education to its members in the latest procedures, techniques, and options in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Every ISAPS surgeon is a member of his or her national society of plastic surgery. In this regard, ISAPS serves as a crucial bridge between many different professional societies and organizations.
To be considered for membership, Dr. Reisin had to be sponsored by two active or life ISAPS members. In addition, he had to adhere to a rigorous review process.
Being a member of ISAPS means that Dr. Reisin will receive the most up-to-date training in a continuing education program.
The Society also sponsors and endorses numerous scientific meetings throughout the world where the latest information, research, and procedural and technical advances are discussed and demonstrated.
This ensures that Dr. Reisin will remain knowledgeable in rapidly changing and improving surgical techniques, equipment and medical supplies that are vital to his field.
About Dr. Elan Reisin
In addition to this esteemed membership, Dr. Reisin is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is on the Medical Advisory Board of the Tigerlilly Foundation.
Dr. Reisin enjoys teaching his colleagues. As an injector specialist and physician trainer, he is often a featured speaker in the art of achieving the maximum results for patients who have opted for temporary injectable treatment instead of facial plastic surgery.
Having received the most votes in the category of plastic surgery by a selection of his peers, he was voted Top Doc in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2015, 2017, and 2018 by Hour Magazine.
Dr. Reisin is also a published medical authority on breast surgery.
The published textbook, Surgery of the Breast, authored by Dr. Reisin’s mentor, Scott L. Spear, M.D., includes Dr. Reisin’s co-authored chapter on breast augmentation through the periareolar approach.
When he’s not at Star Plastic Surgery improving the quality of life for his patients, Dr. Reisin likes to read, work out, and practice martial arts.
Experience the Expertise of an ISAPS Member
Are you ready to see what a truly experienced and skilled plastic surgeon can do for you?
Contact Star Surgery today to arrange a consultation with Dr. Elan Reisin.
And prepare to discover everything you never dreamed possible.
New Year Means New January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
The holidays are over and now it’s time to shift your focus to your goals for this new year.
If one of those goals is to spruce up your tired or sagging appearance, then there’s no time like the present.
Let the new January specials at Star Plastic Surgery be just the motivation you need.
We’re offering a variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures to kick off the new year.
Surgical Procedures
If you’re committed to going the whole nine yards to get a new you this new year, then you’ll want to take a look at the specials we’re offering this month on the following surgical procedures:
- Facelift
Did you know that your facial skin loses elasticity as you age?
The skin’s inability to bounce back can cause the cheeks to sag alone the jaw bone and create fleshy jowls or even a double chin.
As time goes on, the cheek fat might sag further forward and increase the appearance of the nasolabial folds in that parenthesis area between the nose and corners of the mouth.
It’s a sure sign of aging. But a facelift can reverse these signs of aging. So come on in and take advantage of $2000 off a Facelift at Star Plastic Surgery.
- Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can take a real toll on your body. It can result in loss of breast volume, separated abdominal muscles, stretch marks, and weight gain.
And all of this can leave you feeling less confident about your appearance. So go ahead and restore your pre-pregnancy body in January and save $2000 on a Mommy Makeover!
- Liposuction of the Neck
Do you find yourself using scarves, shawls, turtlenecks, or anything you can find to hide a droopy or wrinkled neck?
Then you’re the perfect candidate for neck liposuction. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to eliminate excess fatty tissue under the chin and along the neck.
It will add contour and definition to the neck while providing long-lasting results with very little downtime.
And right now, Liposuction of the Neck is just $3950!
- Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation places either saline or silicone implants to increase fullness and projection of the breasts.
It can be done for reconstructive purposes, such as after an injury or mastectomy for breast cancer, or for cosmetic reasons to enhance self-image and self-confidence.
Both silicone and saline implants involve a silicone shell with a smooth surface. But you can discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon which option is right for you.
Our January special allows you to restore the fullness of your breasts with Breast Augmentation for only $4750 with saline implants, or $5750 with silicone implants.
Non-Surgical Procedures
If you’re not yet ready to commit to a full surgical procedure, we’re offering plenty of non-surgical procedures at a discounted rate to welcome in the new year:
- Emsculpt
Keeping your abs toned and firmed can feel next to impossible.
And who has the time or the energy to do 20,000 sit-ups and crunches each day?
It turns out, you do. Because that’s exactly what 30 minutes of Emsculpt can do for you.
And all you need to do is lay back and relax. Right now, get 25% off Emsculpt during the month of January.
- Halo Laser Treatment
Laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And the latest technology – Halo Laser Treatment – is second-to-none.
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses ablative and non-ablative technology simultaneously to trigger collagen and elastin production. These are key in minimizing the formation of wrinkles.
So Halo not only smooths out wrinkles, but it prevents future wrinkles and skin tension lines too. So smooth things out this January and enjoy 20% off Halo Laser Treatment.
- BBL Therapies
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures and energy can be utilized to deeply heat dermal collagen. This, in turn, initiates the body’s natural healing process and creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin.
Plus, the skin will be clearer and more free of blemishes.
These therapies include Forever Young, Forever Clear, SkinTyte, and Forever Bare. During the month of January, enjoy 20% off any of these BBL procedures.
Welcome a New You with January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Don’t let the new year get away without taking advantage of the January specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
And get ready to ring in a brand new you!
For more information and to schedule a consultation, contact us today. We look forward to sitting down with you and seeing how we can make this year the best one yet.
The Benefits of Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty
There’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “nose job.” And you may already know that rhinoplasty is the medical term for a nose job.
A nose job might include removal of the nasal hump, reshaping of the nasal tip, reshaping or resizing of the nostrils, or increasing or decreasing the nose’s overall size, projection, and rotation.
But you may not know about septoplasty. This is also a term for the correction of a deviated septum. The septal cartilage may also be used for grafting during the cosmetic portion of a rhinoplasty.
While each procedure is different, both result in a better-looking and/or more functional nose for increased confidence.
So we’ll take a look at the benefits of rhinoplasty or septoplasty, or both.
The Nitty Gritty on Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is considered one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the world. But it’s still important that it be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in the rhinoplasty.
The nose is a complex structure made of delicate cartilage, bone, mucosal lining, and skin. Even a small change to one part of the structure will impact the rest of the nose. Thus, if there’s to be a natural and functional outcome, rhinoplasty requires expertise.
Rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure that generally takes 1.5 to 3 hours to complete. There are both closed and open rhinoplasty.
In closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made within the nostrils. By contrast, in open rhinoplasty, an incision is made across the tissue between the nostrils as well as within the nostrils.
These incisions heal well and are barely visible once healing is complete.
Recovery after Rhinoplasty
Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort after surgery. This can typically be controlled with medication.
There will also be some possible bruising under the eyes. And patients should expect to wear a splint outside of the nose for about a week. This can make it awkward to be in social settings.
But the splints are necessary to protect the nasal bones and cartilage, as well as to limit the swelling of the skin.
After the procedure, patients will need to avoid strenuous activity for two weeks, contact sports for 4-6 weeks, and wearing glasses for 4-5 weeks.
What Is Septoplasty?
The bone and cartilage that divides the space between your two nostrils is known as the septum.
A deviated septum is the term for a crooked septum. Someone with a deviated septum can have difficulty breathing through the nose and may be at a higher risk for sinus infections due to poor drainage.
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure that straightens that bone and cartilage. The septum is repositioned to the middle of the nose. Portions of the septum may be used to augment the nose or narrow the tip.
To do this, the surgeon may need to cut and remove parts of the nasal septum before reinserting them in the proper position. But once a septoplasty is healed, the patient usually finds that it’s easier to breathe.
Recovering from Septoplasty
Because septoplasty with a rhinoplasty is a bit more involved than rhinoplasty alone, patients may have a few more restrictions. This will depend on the extent of your surgery. Occasionally, a splint is placed inside the nose after septoplasty.
To decrease the chances of bleeding and swelling, you need to elevate your head when you’re sleeping, wear clothes that don’t need to be pulled on over your head, avoid strenuous activities for up to four weeks, and don’t blow your nose for several weeks.
It’s a small price to pay though for being able to breathe more fully and easily. And within 2-3 months after surgery, the nasal tissues are relatively stable. While most of the swelling is gone in the first month, 100% of swelling resolution can take up to one year.
Could the Benefits of Rhinoplasty or Septoplasmy Serve You?
Whether you’re unhappy with the appearance of your nose, or you’re having trouble breathing, you will likely reap the benefits of rhinoplasty or septoplasty.
So contact us today to learn all about your options.
Your surgeon will consider a customized plan to modify your nose in a way so that it appropriately suits your face and allows you to breathe more freely.
It could be life-changing for you.
Winter Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
While you’re busy running around getting gifts and preparing for the holidays, why not give yourself the gift of a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance?
This is the perfect time to do it.
Not only will your body and skin be able to recover under the privacy of sweaters, leggings, and other heavy winter clothes, but we’re offering some fantastic specials too!
So take a look at our winter specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
Surgical Specials
If you’re looking to make some big changes, we have a few great specials available this winter.
1. Mommy Makeover w/Emsculpt®
For many women, there is no amount of dieting or exercising that can bring back that pre-pregnancy body. But our Mommy Makeover can.
Every Mommy Makeover is custom-tailored to fit the patient’s specific needs. You consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to develop an individualized plan to improve those confidence-draining changes that have lingered after your pregnancy.
And Emsculpt® is one of the newest modalities to enter the world of nonsurgical procedures for fat-reduction. It uses non-invasive high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to implode fat cells while simultaneously building muscle. And it requires no needles, no incisions, and no anesthesia.
Right now, get $2000 off a Mommy Makeover OR a free Emsculpt pack-age postoperatively (worth $3000).
2. Breast Augmentation
Would you like to increase the fullness and projection of your breasts?
At Star, we perform breast augmentation for reconstructive purposes, such as after an injury or mastectomy for breast cancer, as well as for cosmetic reasons to enhance self-image and self-confidence.
Our winter specials include Breast Augmentation for $4850 (saline only) with a $750 uncharge for silicone. Or get Breast Augmentation with a lift and free saline implants. Upcharge to silicone for just $1000.
3. Liposuction
If you’re looking to get liposuction on several areas of your body, there is no time like the present. Especially with the impact the holidays can have on the body.
Right now, get liposuction on one area of your body and you’ll get the second area at 50% off. Add a third area and you’ll receive 75% off. And if you have a fourth area, it’s free!
What about Non-Surgical Specials?
If you’re looking for some serious rejuvenation to your skin without having to go under the knife just yet, we’ve got some great specials.
1. Halo™ Laser
Halo™ Laser is the first fractionated laser that uses ablative and non-ablative technology simultaneously. What does that mean? Essentially, you’re able to take 10-15 years of sun damage off in just one visit.
Get 20% off Halo™ Laser treatments (sold individually or in a package).
2. BBL® Treatments
BBL stands for Broadband Light. This therapy uses wavelengths of light to address various imperfections of the skin and hair follicles.
Examples of our BBL treatments include:
• Forever Young – Skin rejuvenation that removes age spots, freckles, redness, small vessels, and more.
• Forever Clear – Cutting edge acne treatment leaving you with clear, healthy, radiant skin.
• Skintyte – Treats any area of the body where improvement is desired, giving patients a firmer, more youthful appearance.
• Forever Bare – Revolutionary technology for hair removal that’s safe, fast, and comfortable.
Right now, get 20% off the above BBL therapies (sold individually or in a package).
The Fine Print on Our Winter Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Of course, you’ll need to be a candidate for the chosen treatment.
And it’s important to understand that specials cannot be combined with other specials or discounts and you must purchase treatment within the timeframe.
Deals may exclude certain treatment providers. And finally, services are not transferable between people.
So are you ready to take advantage of our winter specials at Star Plastic Surgery? (Yes, you are.)
Contact us today to give yourself the gift of renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
And we’ll throw in some good cheer, absolutely free!
Benefits of the Drainless Tummy Tuck
Are you hesitating getting a tummy tuck?
It might help you to know that nearly 130,000 tummy tuck procedures were performed in 2017 alone. And the numbers keep rising each year.
This is partially due to the technological advancement of the drainless tummy tuck.
Once upon a time, in the not-too-distant past, recovering from tummy tuck surgery could be a daunting enterprise that required weeks of discomfort and inconvenience.
But that’s not the case anymore.
Doing Away with the Drains
Abdominoplasty – the doctorly term for a tummy tuck – is a surgical procedure that reduces excessive fat and skin around the abdomen and reconstructs the abdominal wall musculature.
In response to this procedure, the body builds up fluid between the newly lifted tissue and the abdominal wall. For many years, drains were the standard solution to rid the body of this fluid.
But they weren’t a great solution.
Patients would wake up from surgery to find they had to manage two or even three drains. These drains could clog or the hoses sometimes crimped. They were also a portal entry for bacteria and patients couldn’t shower with them.
Aside from the sheer inconvenience, they were also difficult to hide behind clothing – making recovery all the more restrictive and awkward.
If that weren’t enough, doctors found that oftentimes, the places where the drains left the skin were often very sore and tender.
Fortunately, there is no longer a need for those cumbersome drains.
Progressive Tension Sutures
Progressive tension sutures make it possible to shower and dress with relative ease after a tummy tuck procedure. Also known as quilting stitches, they enable the patient to completely do away with drainage tubes and dangling drains.
So how do they work?
Well, rather than placing drains in the space beneath the lifted and repositioned tissue, a skilled surgeon advances the skin flaps down toward the incision line to eliminate the space created during the procedure.
This decreases the tension on the final line of closure, which creates a much more aesthetic scar.
Because the sutures are on the inside, they keep the flap held down against the muscular wall – eliminating the need for drains. And all of this means a smoother and faster recovery.
Especially when used in tandem with Exparel.
What Is Exparel?
We’re glad you asked!
As with any surgery, the first three or four days following it will be the most painful.
Until now, narcotics have been the most effective medications for keeping post-surgical pain under control. But the side effects of narcotics are dizziness, drowsiness, constipation and nausea. Then there’s the risk of addiction – which has become epidemic in the U.S.
That’s why responsible plastic surgeons are now using a long-lasting anesthetic drug called Exparel to help to ease some of that pain during early recovery.
Much like getting a shot at the dentist to numb the pain, Exparel blocks the nerves of the abdomen during the procedure.
Exparel is administered at the end of the surgery before the patient is awakened. It can be done prior to closure by the surgeon by direct injection into the nerves behind the muscle, or by the anesthesiologist by way of TAP lock after closure.
When the patient comes out of surgery, much of the abdominal area is numb.
But unlike a dental numbing, Exparel then continues to provide pain control for up to three days. While it doesn’t eliminate the pain during recovery, it greatly reduces (by about 2/3) the amount of narcotics a patient would usually require.
And the fewer narcotics, the better.
Since tummy tucks have become so much more streamlined and recovery is much easier, many people choose to add liposuction.
Adding Liposuction to Your Drainless Tummy Tuck
Why schedule two separate surgeries when you can get it all done at once? One surgery, one recovery period.
The sheer convenience might be enough reason for you to consider this. But having your plastic surgeon get rid of that exercise-resistant fat while eliminating loose skin and repairing tissue is really the biggest benefit of adding liposuction to your tummy tuck.
It’s the ultimate way to maximize your waistline contouring to eliminate love handles and give that hourglass shape.
Boost Your Confidence
Whether you opt for a drainless tummy tuck with or without liposuction, you’ll still get fantastic results.
New advancements in plastic surgery have made recovery so much easier, so why not contact us today to schedule your free consultation?
Getting rid of that excess skin and flab will have you feeling lighter, breezier and just more confident in your own skin.
