When Are Steroids Used in Plastic Surgery?
When you think of plastic surgery, the first thing that pops to mind is probably not steroids.
But the steroids used in plastic surgery aren’t meant to make you buff or accentuate your newly revitalized appearance.
They are used as part of the healing process. And they aren’t used in every procedure.
When Are Steroids Used in Plastic Surgery?
Steroids have multiple applications in the expansive field of plastic surgery. We’ll take a look at four of the biggest areas.
- Post Op Swelling
Every type of plastic surgery procedure is going to require some amount of downtime. In some cases it might be days. In others, it could be more like months once all is said and done.
For those who undergo plastic surgery, returning to work and activities of daily living as soon as possible is key. Steroids can reduce swelling and even improve bruising following surgeries. This is especially important for facial surgeries.
Studies have shown that a single dose early steroid administration right after rhinoplasty surgery does reduce bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes. However, this is not a long term fix. Three days post surgery, they don’t seem to have much benefit.
Therefore, a short course of steroids around the time of surgery is considered most beneficial in improving healing.
- Healing Scars/Keloids
If you have a noticeable, poorly healed scar in a highly visible place such as on your face or hands, it can negatively impact how you feel about your appearance. A non-invasive procedure involving steroids can help.
That’s because steroids break the bonds between collagen fibers, thereby reducing the amount of scar tissue beneath the skin.
What’s more, steroids can also prevent a surgical wound from becoming a hypertrophic scar or keloid. So if you’re thinking about having plastic surgery, but have a history of hypertrophic scars or keloids, your plastic surgeon may inject steroids into the area before surgery begins.
These injections can either prevent a scar or keloid from forming, or reduce the scar’s size. Surgeons may also administer an additional steroid injection during surgery.
In the event that a scar or keloid develops post surgery, steroid injections every four to six weeks – for a total of five injections – are recommended.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Patients with CTS have compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can create numbness, pain, and even disability. Before succumbing to surgery, doctors recommend a steroid injection of the wrist.
In fact, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about one-third of patients treated with steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome didn’t need any further treatment over the course of several years follow up.
This seems to indicate that corticosteroid injections in the treatment of CTS are therapeutic. Further studies are needed, however, to determine which groups of patients are more likely to gain lasting benefit from steroid injections.
- Topical Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Although new technology is making strides in treating skin conditions for dark-skinned individuals, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) has been the most common adverse effect of laser treatment in this population.
Therefore, a recent study set out to investigate the effect of short-term application of topical corticosteroids on the incidence of PIH. After ablative fractional resurfacing surgery, a topical corticosteroid cream was applied to one side of the face for the first 2 days, followed by an application of petrolatum jelly for the rest of the week. The other side was treated with petrolatum alone.
The side of the face treated with petrolatum alone had a higher incidence of PIH (75%) than the side of the face treated with the topical corticosteroids and petrolatum (40%). Plus, the PIH occurring on the petrolatum-treated sides was significantly higher in intensity and covered a larger area when compared with the corticosteroid- and petrolatum-treated sides.
The Healing Power of Steroids
It’s clear that the steroids used in plastic surgery are not long term. Yet in the short term, they can have some pretty powerful healing effects.
So if you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure and have further questions about how steroids may be a part of your healing, contact us today for a free consultation.
A board-certified surgeon will be happy to go into full detail about their use to put your mind at ease.
The New Generation of Chemical Peels – the VI Peel
The New Generation of Chemical Peels – the VI Peel
Chances are you’ve heard of a chemical peel. You may have even had one.
As we grow older, the unfortunate signs of aging and UV damage become apparent. Chemical peels are an effective way to bring a more youthful glow to skin that’s grown dull or is damaged.
Up until now, they haven’t been ideal for every skin type though. Particularly for those with sensitive skin or with darker pigmentation.
But the VI Peel has changed all of that.
What Is a VI Peel?
The VI Peel is one of the safest chemical peels on the market and is ideal for a wide range of skin types. It can dramatically improve the skin’s texture and tone, leaving it with a clear and radiant glow.
Using a unique blend of minerals, salicylic acid, vitamin C, phenol, retinoic acid, and TCA, the VI Peel works to safely remove damaged layers of skin and promote cellular growth. At the most basic level, this blend will help the skin to build collagen and elastin; tightening the skin, shrinking enlarged pores, and erasing fine lines and wrinkles.
But It Goes Beyond That
The VI Peel also provides stunning results to those struggling with dull or damaged skin as a result of acne, rosacea, sun damage, or melasma and other hyperpigmentation issues.
It requires no oral or IV sedation and is nearly painless. Plus, for those with darker skin types, it requires no skin preconditioning. And given that this blend is packed with vitamins and minerals, the VI Peel is far more nourishing than a traditional chemical peel.
Another benefit of the VI Chemical Peel is that it can be performed on the face or the body. It serves as a stand alone cosmetic treatment, but can also be used in conjunction with lasers, injectables, and any other aesthetic procedure.
What Can You Expect?
For a procedure that garners such amazing results, it’s a relatively quick treatment. It typically takes 30-45 minutes for the solution to be applied evenly on the skin. From there, the solution penetrates your skin in order to reach the deepest layers. Once the solution dries, it is left on for at least 4 hours while you go about your normal, day-to-day activities.
After the initial treatment, the peeling process typically takes 5-7 days from the point of application to completion. As with any chemical peel, this time will vary based on the treatment you seek. Once the process is complete though, your skin will be clear, soft, and supple with a noticeably youthful glow.
Could a VI Peel Be Right for You?
Clear and radiant skin can be yours without the frustration of an extensive procedure with a long downtime. The VI Chemical Peel can boost your skin’s elasticity and essentially reverse the signs of aging. Plus, with $50 off any VI Peel right now during our fall specials, why pass it up?
To find out if this procedure is right for you, contact us today for a free consultation. Our highly trained experts will discuss your goals, evaluate your skin, and then create the perfect treatment plan based on that.
Fall in Love with the Fall Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
After a less-than-normal summer, it’s hard to believe that our less-than-normal fall has arrived.
But even though the world continues to be in a strange space, we’re keeping some continuity by offering our seasonal specials.
So right now is your opportunity to take advantage of the fall specials at Star Plastic Surgery. Here’s what we’re offering this year:
Surgical Procedures
For those of you who are able (or required) to keep working virtually, this is the ideal time to schedule that surgical procedure you’ve been putting off. And just imagine how great you’ll look and feel by the time the holiday party rolls around – even if it IS on Zoom.
- Mommy Makeover
While there’s nothing quite so rewarding as having a child, childbirth can take a serious toll on your body. So if you’re remembering those pre-child days when you had a sexy figure, why not get it back? Right now, a Mommy Makeover is $1500 off. Or, if you prefer, you can opt for free implants instead.
- Abdominoplasty
If you’re feeling less than confident about how your belly looks these days, we’ve got good news. During our fall specials, your abdominoplasty procedure includes two areas of free liposuction. That’s a $2500 value. So remove that excess fat and skin and tighten weakened and separated muscles to get a slimmer, tighter stomach.
- Breast Augmentation
Do you feel that your breasts aren’t the size or shape that fits your frame? Or is one larger than the other? Now is the time to change that! Breast augmentation will help to restore your confidence by providing a natural look that complements your body’s silhouette. And if you decide to have breast augmentation surgery with a breast lift, the procedure is $1250 off during our fall specials.
- Post-Bariatric Skin Removal
Did you recently lose a lot of weight? Whether from surgery or just a major lifestyle change, it’s quite an accomplishment. Yet, the result can leave excess sagging skin where there was formally fat. That’s why right now we’re offering $1500 off an Arm Lift, Body Lift, or Thigh Lift. You went to all of that effort, now take it to completion.
Nonsurgical Procedures
Though procedures of the nonsurgical variety certainly take less time and require a shorter recovery, they’re no less impactful! So consider one of the following procedures as you head into the cooler autumn months.
- EMsculpt
For many of us, it’s difficult to keep the abs toned and firmed – no matter how many sit-ups we attempt. But what if you could do 20,000 sit-ups in just 30 minutes? That’s precisely what EMsculpt can do for you. And all you have to do is simply lay back and relax. It’s that easy. Try it! Buy two treatments and get two free. That’s a savings of $1500.
- Botox
Is your skin prematurely aging? Would you like to restore a more youthful sheen? (The answer is yes.) Botox does just that. The better you feel about how you look, the more confident you’ll feel. That’s a recipe for success. And at just $10 per unit during our fall specials, you can afford a lot of confidence!
- Halo and BBL Combo
Regular everyday living can be tough on the skin. The sun, environmental factors, acne, and aging can take their toll on your skin. Fortunately, laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And Halo Laser Treatment is second-to-none. Right now, if you opt for Halo, you’ll receive a free BBL Forever Young treatment at the same time as your HALO procedure. That’s a savings of $500.
- VI Peel
Are you tired of your skin looking old and damaged, and longing for a more youthful and appealing appearance? A chemical skin peel could be just what you need. And with the revolutionary VI Peel, chemical peels are just as effective on dark skin as they have been on lighter skin. Plus, with $50 off any VI Peel during our fall specials, why pass it up?
Don’t Miss the Fall Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
The fall specials at Star Plastic Surgery only run through Halloween (10/31/20) so don’t hesitate!
Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons. They will help you determine which procedure(s) will best fit your needs so you can move confidently into the fall.
Make a Major Change with Lipo 360 During Our Summer Specials
Time is running out to take advantage of the amazing Summer specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
So if you’re looking to make a dramatic change to your body, now is the time. In fact, you’ve only got until August 31st to have three areas treated with Lipo 360 for just $5500. That’s a savings of $2000!
The obvious question now, of course, is this:
What is Liposuction 360?
Liposuction 360, known more simply as Lipo 360, is a surgical procedure that’s conducted 360 degrees around the body in order to sculpt a new waistline or contour particular body areas.
Lipo 360 uses ultrasonic, laser, or power-assisted technology to selectively dislodge body fat so that it’s easier to remove. By dislodging the fat, surgeons can remove it more consistently – minimizing trauma and force.
Most commonly, Lipo 360 refers to decreasing the waistline in a 360-degree fashion and the procedure is performed in two stages around the body.
Beginning with the back, the surgeon removes excess fat in upper back rolls and the lower waist, as well as bra fat and lower back fat.
In the second stage, the patient is turned over for the abdomen and flank liposuction. Depending on the situation and the amount of loose skin remaining, the patient may require a tummy tuck as well.
Arms, as well as inner and outer thighs, may be contoured as well.
It should be added that 360 Lipo can be performed in conjunction with breast augmentation, breast lift, and Brazilian Butt Lift procedures as well.
The Lipo 360 Procedure
Wondering what to expect?
The first step is to meet with a surgeon who will sit down with you and listen to your specific wants and needs. Based on those, he or she will make specific recommendations as to the best ways to shape and define your body.
Lipo 360 requires general anesthesia and at Star Plastic Surgery, we used only board-certified anesthesiologists.
Each board-certified surgeon is highly trained in using special techniques to accentuate your curves resulting in dramatic new contours that look completely natural.
The Recovery
You can more than likely expect to return to normal activities within just a few days after a Lipo 360 treatment – particularly if you follow post-op instructions provided by the surgeon.
These specific recommendations are given by your surgeon to ensure quicker healing and optimal results, so you should plan to avoid very strenuous activities or exercises following the procedure. This will encourage healing.
Are You a Good Candidate for Lipo 360?
If you are within your ideal body weight and want to remove fat from troublesome areas that haven’t been affected by exercise, Lipo 360 is a great solution.
It targets both small and large areas of the body to give you the shape and curves you’ve always wanted. So don’t let our Summer specials pass you by.
Contact us today to set up your free consultation and to save $2000!
How Is a HydraFacial Different from a Traditional Facial?
Are you constantly trying different lotions and serums at home to attain healthy and glowing skin?
If you’re not having much success, it may be time to step up your game. Your face and pores would surely benefit from a traditional facial or a HydraFacial.
But you may be wondering, what’s the difference? We’ll take a look.
The Traditional Facial
Any facial will consist of a customized mask that will cleanse your pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, and treat other concerns you might have.
With a traditional facial, a skincare specialist first cleans your face by gently massaging a cleanser to your face and neck to remove any traces of dirt or makeup. They remove the cleanser with warm water and a soft cloth or cotton pad, then proceed to buff away dead skin cells with an exfoliating cream or scrub.
An extraction is then performed to remove the excess oil or dead skin cells from pores that have become very clogged.
Typically, the final step of a facial is a massage that works to improve the lymphatic drainage in your body.
So How Is a HydraFacial Different?
In a nutshell, the biggest difference is that a HydraFacial adds the nourishing benefits of microdermabrasion. With microdermabrasion, your skincare specialist infuses a serum to gently remove the outer layer of your skin and extract even more impurities while removing dead skin cells.
The microdermabrasion process has three steps and there are definitely similarities between a HydraFacial treatment and a traditional facial. The HydraFacial procedure commences with having your skin cleaned and exfoliated.
During the extraction process, a light acid peel is applied to dissolve damaged and dead skin cells. A technician uses an extraction nozzle to remove the excess dirt, oil, and other gunk to help open your pores.
After that, your skincare technician uses a tool to infuse a serum that’s been uniquely formulated to address your skin type, as well as your specific issues. The serum also serves to increase elasticity and hydration in your skin.
The whole process takes 30 – 45 minutes and is completely non-invasive. Here is the best part though:
A Single Treatment Delivers Immediate Results
Although it has powerful exfoliating effects, the HydraFacial treatment is gentle and doesn’t involve lasers. Yet, it provides clearer, cleaner, and more vibrant skin immediately. And usually without discomfort or redness.
A HydraFacial can deliver the following results:
- Improved skin tone and texture
- Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
- Shrinkage of enlarged pores
- Increased elasticity and firmness
- Decreased brown spots or other discoloration
- Manageability for oily skin
Plus, you’re able to reapply makeup and take part in regular activities immediately after your HydraFacial session, while experiencing visible results instantly.
There isn’t much you can say THAT about anymore.
Save Now on HydraFacial Treatments
Just as with traditional facials, you’ll get the best results if you continue with regular HydraFacial treatments.
Right now through August 31st, 2020, you can get six HydraFacial treatments for just $600 during our summer specials. So take advantage of this great deal.
Contact us today for your free consultation. Cleaner, clearer, rejuvenated skin can be yours with a HydraFacial.
Father’s Day Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Shopping for dads is tough.
For many of us, this becomes startlingly apparent at Father’s Day each year. What do we get him this year? He’s already got a closet full of ties and a cabinet overflowing with cologne. Enough already!
And if you’re a dad who’s looking to treat himself, it can be just as challenging to figure out what that looks like.
So Star Plastic Surgery is making it easy this year with our Father’s Day specials.
What Are the Father’s Day Specials?
We thought you’d never ask.
Unlike that ridiculous World’s #1 Dad t-shirt, Star Plastic Surgery is offering all sorts of specials that are geared toward actually helping men feel more confident and better about themselves.
Let’s take a look.
Botox
Botox is celebrated for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It does a bang-up job in that department.
But did you know it’s also great for those suffering with hyperhidrosis? If you’re one of those guys who sweats like a faucet with little to no provocation, you may have this condition. You probably have sweaty hands a lot too.
Botox injections help by blocking the nerve signals responsible for sweating. So you can hit the gym without frightening those around you. Right now, botox is just $10 per unit.
BBL Hair Removal
Some men are embarrassed by an excessive amount of hair on body parts that don’t really require it. So what’s a guy to do? Shave it all off every couple of days?
Of course not. The solution is BBL hair removal. BBL stands for broadband light. With BBL hair removal, specifically designed lasers and intense pulsed light systems are used to destroy many hair follicles in a short time.
The technology allows for large areas of the body to be covered quickly, so it’s very effective for the back, shoulders, arms, abdomen, armpits (even sweaty ones), and legs. And facial areas including the lip, chin, and beard, can be treated in just minutes.
During our Father’s Day specials, receive a package of 3 for the back for $750 (a savings of $280), or a package of 3 for the shoulders or chest for just $450 ($130 savings).
Halo Laser
Has life been tough on your skin? Do you have the scars to prove it?
You’re not alone. Many adults still show the scars from acne or other unfortunate events that happened when they were younger. But Halo Laser can change all of that.
The Halo Laser process uses an ablative laser that targets very small pathways in the skin while leaving the area around it untouched. It’s similar to when your aerate your lawn.
Meanwhile, a non-ablative laser drills little thermal holes into the skin. The skin recognizes these as injuries, which in turn triggers collagen and elastin production for healing.
Although Halo Laser is most commonly used on the face, other areas of treatment include the neck, chest, arms, legs, and hands. Scar revision treatments with Halo Laser are currently only $500 per treatment. That’s a savings of $250.
PRP Hair Restoration
Have you noticed how your hair seems to be a little (or a lot) thinner each year?
You may want to consider PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. With this three-step medical treatment, your blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into your scalp. It is believed that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle.
All of this leads to an increased thickness of the hair shaft. Right now, PRP hair restoration is just $500 per treatment ($250 savings).
Emsculpt
And finally, are you sporting a t-shirt at the beach at all times because you don’t have more of an 8-pack than a 6-pack?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could 20,000 sit-ups with absolutely no effort? It turns out, you can. Because that’s exactly what 30 minutes of Emsculpt can do for you. All you need to do is lay back and relax.
Take advantage of Emsculpt now and receive two treatments free with your purchase of two. That’s a $1500 value.
Get Ready to Impress with Father’s Day Specials at Star
Whether you or your dad wants toned abs, fewer scars or wrinkles, less sweating, and more or less hair, one of our Father’s Day specials is bound to please.
Hurry though. These specials expire July 31st, 2020. And they cannot be combined with any other offer. So don’t wait.
Contact us today!
Get Ready for Summer with BBL Hair Removal
Are you ready for summer? (Stupid question. Of course, you are.)
But how is your hair situation? It’s okay. We know. The long months of winter, coupled with several months of quarantine and no visits to the gym or anywhere else, left many a razor to rust in the shower.
Now that summer is finally here and we’re emerging from our shelter-in-place, it’s time to return to the pesky job of shaving, tweezing, and waxing.
Or maybe it isn’t. Have you considered BBL hair removal instead?
What Is BBL Hair Removal?
BBL stands for broadband light. With BBL hair removal, specifically designed lasers and intense pulsed light systems are used to destroy many hair follicles in a short time.
How does it work?
Without damaging the surrounding skin, controlled flashes of light penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the hair follicles. The heat damages not only the hair follicle but also the regenerative matrix that encourages the regrowth of hair. This minimizes the possibility of the hair growing back.
Because this technology allows for large areas of the body to be covered quickly, it’s very effective for the back, shoulders, arms, abdomen, armpits, bikini line, and legs. And facial areas including the lip, chin, and beard, can be treated in just minutes.
The Evolution of Sciton Forever Bare BBL Hair Removal
As with most technology, BBL hair removal technology has advanced since its beginnings.
In the early days of BBL hair removal, the technology worked only on fair-skinned individuals with brown or black hairs. Those with fine white or gray hairs did not find the treatment effective. It could also not be used on those with darker skin types or on anyone who had a tan.
Since that time, the Sciton Forever Bare BBL hair removal method emerged to address those issues. It’s now available on the Sciton JOULE platform.
This more advanced method creates lower fluence pulses of light that are administered at a higher repetition rate than previous treatment options. The pigment in the skin then absorbs the heat and the hair is destroyed. It also heats the follicles evenly to help eliminate missed spots.
Meanwhile, a thermoelectrically-cooled sapphire crystal on the handpiece provides continuous skin cooling before, during, and after the treatment. This combination of multi-burst lights and cooling methods works safely and effectively on multiple skin types, including those with darker skin.
How Long Does It Take?
Depending on the area being treated and the type of procedure performed, your procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour.
This is not a ‘one then done’ procedure though. Multiple visits are required. Even so, most patients begin seeing permanent hair loss after about three to seven sessions.
It’s hardly a sacrifice when the result is long-lasting hair removal. In the end, you’ll save both time and money.
Ease into Your Summer
Move smoothly into the warmest season of the year. Ditch the razors – and the embarrassment – and see what BBL for hair removal can do for you.
And right now, as part of our Father’s Day Specials, you can buy a package of 3 sessions for the back for just $750 (a savings of $280), or a package of 3 sessions for the shoulders or chest for just $450 (a savings of $130)!
So contact us today to speak with a hair removal specialist and set up your first session. But don’t hesitate. Summer will be over before you know it.
The Benefits of Adding PRP to Cosmetic Procedures
When you glance in the mirror every day, are you finding an increasing number of age spots and sun spots settling in with fine lines and wrinkles?
Maybe you’ve noticed your pores have grown larger, your skin tone has become uneven, and/or acne scars are more noticeable.
Then, of course, there’s the thinning hair and the inevitable reduced elasticity of the skin.
What’s a person to do?
It’s time to consult with a plastic surgeon about a PRP facial with microneedling, PRP injections and/or PRP hair restoration.
So What Exactly Is PRP?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma.
To get a grasp of how PRP works, it’s important to understand how platelets contribute to healing.
The blood is comprised of red blood cells and plasma that contains white blood cells and platelets. When you get a cut or other wound, platelets rush to the injured site to stop bleeding and promote healing through collagen growth. They’re the first responders, as it were.
When researchers made this discovery, they theorized that extracting concentrated platelets and injecting them into damaged areas of the body might accelerate healing.
And it worked!
As a result, orthopedic doctors working with athletes have successfully used PRP to treat injuries to the tendons, muscles, and ligaments for quite some time now.
So it only makes sense that the world of plastic surgery is incorporating PRP to accelerate healing in several cosmetic procedures including facials and hair restoration.
Sometimes PRP is used simply as a filler or implanted into the skin with Halo Laser treatment. Often though, it’s used with microneedling.
How Does PRP Work with Microneedling?
Let’s start by addressing what microneedling is.
With this procedure, fine needles are stamped over the skin to create several invisible, tiny puncture wounds on the top skin layer. This is typically done on the face, but can be done on other parts of the body as well.
When the skin is pierced, the immune system is triggered for disinfection of the wounds, removal of debris, and enhancement of blood flow. It immediately begins to create new tissue.
From there, the new granulation skin cells rebuild the wounds to form a fresh network of blood cells. Wounds are soon replaced by newly created blood vessels and tissue.
The turnover of skin cells produces an increase in elastin and collagen production. This, in turn, both prevents and reverses the signs of aging skin.
Adding PRP to Microneedling
The addition of PRP appears to make microneedling more effective, since both treatments stimulate collagen growth.
The patient is required to give a blood sample before the procedure. The sample is then placed in a spinning centrifuge that separates the PRP from the rest of the blood.
After that, the PRP collected from the patient’s blood is needled into the dermis with the microneedling device; essentially attacking the problem in two layers – beneath the skin and on top of it.
The cytokines, proteins, and growth factors in the PRP help the skin to repair itself more quickly.
What about PRP for Hair Restoration?
This is still a relatively new procedure, but the results have been positive.
There’s no microneedling involved, but the actual process is meticulous. A board-certified plastic surgeon or RN makes PRP injections across the scalp – approximately every half inch over the area where the hair is thinning.
Even so, the entire procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes.
Downtime is minimal and a warm shower afterward can help to enhance blood flow and circulation throughout the scalp.
Candidates who’ve found the most success at this point are those with early hair loss – and particularly patients with androgenic alopecia. This is when hair thins along the top of the head. In women, it usually appears as a widening part, while hair maintains its normal thickness at the back of the head.
Could PRP Be Magical for You?
If you’re troubled by looking older or have thinning hair, then PRP with microneedling or for hair restoration could be just the secret formula you’ve been seeking.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us. You’ll consult with a plastic surgeon who will guide you through the best PRP procedure for you.
Demystifying Liposuction and Liposuction 360
You may have a concept of what liposuction is. But do you really know what liposuction is?
Despite it having been around for a long time now, a lot of people are still unclear on just exactly what liposuction is or how it works.
And as the field of plastic surgery has evolved and expanded, so too have liposuction procedures. For instance, Liposuction 360 brings a whole new dimension to the procedure.
In other words, today’s liposuction is not your grandma’s liposuction.
So let’s dive in and see what’s happening in the wild world of liposuction these days…
What Is Liposuction?
When you struggle with large deposits of fat in the thighs, abdomen, chest, arms, buttocks or neck that are unresponsive to diet and exercise, it can be incredibly discouraging.
This is particularly the case if you’re continually engaged in strenuous exercise and simply seeing no results. Plus, the extra weight makes your workouts even more challenging.
Removing that fat via liposuction can help. And the procedure is fairly straightforward.
Small incisions are made in the treatment area. Then a board-certified plastic surgeon inserts a cannula, or thin hollow tube, through the incisions to expand the space where fat is deposited. The fluid infiltrated also has anesthetic properties and helps constrict blood vessels making the procedure more comfortable, while decreasing postoperative bruising and intraoperative blood loss.
From there, a surgical vacuum is used to loosen and suction that problematic fat out of the body. Reducing that excess fat results in a slimmer body contour and restored confidence.
As an additional bonus, the fat cells or adipose tissue removed during liposuction can be repurposed if needed. For example, the fat can be transferred and injected into areas of the breast to improve shape and contour.
This provides patients a natural alternative to breast augmentation. Rather than using implants, they are able to enhance breast tissue using their own tissue.
The phenomenal success rate of liposuction procedures has made it one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for Liposuction?
The most effective way to determine if you’re a candidate is through a one-on-one consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Generally speaking though, the best candidates are those with localized accumulations of fat in specific areas.
But what about if the fat you want to remove isn’t quite so localized and affects multiple areas of the body?
That’s where Liposuction 360 comes in.
What is Liposuction 360?
Liposuction 360, known more simply as Lipo 360, is a surgical procedure that’s conducted 360 degrees around the body.
Lipo 360 uses ultrasonic, laser or power-assisted technology to selectively dislodge body fat so that it’s easier to remove. By dislodging the fat, surgeons can remove it more consistently – minimizing trauma and force.
Most commonly, Lipo 360 refers to decreasing the waistline in a 360-degree fashion.
The procedure is performed in two stages around the body.
Beginning with the back, the surgeon removes excess fat in upper back rolls and the lower waist, as well as bra fat and lower back fat. Arm liposuction may also be performed.
In the second stage, the patient is turned over for the abdomen and flank liposuction. Depending on the situation and the amount of loose skin remaining, the patient may require a tummy tuck as well.
Inner and outer thighs may be contoured as well.
Those with excess fat deposits in these areas can benefit from this procedure – though the ideal candidate is in overall good health, has healthy skin with good elasticity, and is of average to moderate weight.
Enhance Your Natural Contours with Liposuction and Lipo 360
So there you have it.
Whether you’re looking to remove excess fat from one “problem” area, or think you could benefit from a more comprehensive Lipo 360 procedure – with or without additional procedures – we’re here to help.
Contact us today to consult with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. They will advise you on the best procedure(s) that will result in the best you.
Then prepare to celebrate your body this summer!
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.
