Breast and Body Sculpting Procedures at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in Orange County
Breast Procedures
Breast Procedures
Breast Augmentation
Woman may choose breast augmentation surgery for a variety of reasons. They may feel their breasts are too small or they may be dissatisfied with the shape and feel of their breasts due to fluctuations in weight, pregnancy or age. Regardless of your reason for wanting breast augmentation surgery, it will boost your self-confidence and change your self-image in a positive way.
Breast augmentation enlarges the breasts through the placement of breast implants. The use of implants make the breasts firmer and fuller and can restore asymmetry. Your surgeon will discuss with you your desired outcome and can tell you what to realistically expect from surgery.
The most common incisions for breast augmentation are at the edge of the areola and the crease underneath the breasts. The implants are placed through the incision site. The position of the implants will depend on the patient's desired outcome and the surgeon's preference. Results are visible immediately and the implants will settle into a natural and permanent position a few weeks following surgery. Full results will be seen several weeks after surgery.
Your doctor will discuss in detail the risks involved and will give you instructions on what should be done should a complication develop.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery may be the right choice for individuals who have large breasts that are possibly causing back pain and other discomforts. They may be self-conscious about the way they look. Breast reduction surgery will reduce the size of the breasts and make them more proportionate in relation to the rest of the body.
You will receive either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Incisions are made around the areola. Your surgeon will then remove excess fat, skin and glandular tissue. The nipple and areola will then be repositioned. Your doctor will then close the incisions. Results of the procedure are immediately noticeable. Full results of surgery can be seen several weeks or months following surgery once swelling and bruising have subsided.
As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection and a reaction to anesthesia. Your doctor will discuss the general risks of surgery with you and give you instructions on how to handle complications should any arise.
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions regarding recovery, wound care and follow up care. You will be required to wear bandages the first few days following surgery to decrease swelling and to heal more quickly. You will be prescribed pain medication to reduce pain and discomfort for the first few days following surgery.
Male Breast Reduction
Men who have enlarged breasts often deal with many emotions. It can reduce their self-confidence and self-esteem. Male breast reduction surgery can restore one's self-confidence and give him a new outlook on life.
This surgery requires the use of either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. If there is a large amount of excess fatty tissue, liposuction may also be used. The surgeon will make the incisions through which excess fat and skin will be removed. The nipple and areola will be repositioned and the incisions will be closed. Results can be seen immediately following surgery.
As with any surgery, risks are involved. Your doctor will discuss the risks so that you can decide if the surgery's benefits will outweigh the risks. The risk of infection and a reaction to anesthesia are common to any surgery.
You will be required to wear bandages the first few days after surgery. Pain medication will be prescribed to reduce pain and discomfort during recovery. Swelling and bruising will subside a few weeks after surgery.
Results are long-lasting and permanent for most men.
Breast Lift
Women may desire a breast lift because of the changes that have taken place in their breasts due to weight gain, pregnancy, age, gravity or heredity. The results are firmer breasts that no longer sag.
You will receive either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make incisions. The most common area for incisions is around the areola. The underlying breast tissue is lifted and reshaped which improves breast contour and firmness. The nipple and areola will then be repositioned. Excess skin around the breast may also be removed. The incisions are then closed up. Results of surgery can be seen immediately.
There are some risks associated with breast lift surgery. Your surgeon will discuss these with you and provide instructions should complications arise during recovery. As with any surgery, there is a general risk of infection and a reaction to anesthesia. Your doctor will examine your medical history and conditions to reduce these risks.
You will be required to wear bandages to reduce swelling and speed up healing time. A small tube may be placed under the skin to drain excess fluid during recovery. Full results of surgery will be seen several weeks or months after surgery.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction surgery can restore the breasts to a natural shape following a mastectomy. It can restore a woman's confidence and self-esteem.
This procedure involves the use of anesthesia, either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your surgeon may use a TRAM flap or latissimus dorsi flap or other flap techniques to reconstruct the breasts. You may need tissue expanders. Once the tissue is expanded, you will receive implants that will give the breasts their shape. Breast reconstruction is completed using grafting and other techniques to develop the areola and nipple.
Risks of infection and a reaction to anesthesia are present with any surgery. Your surgeon will discuss with you these risks and risks specific to this surgery. You will receive post-surgery instructions on how to handle complications. Your doctor will review your medical history and assess your current health to minimize risks.
After surgery, you will need to wear bandages over the incision sites. You may need to wear a support bra to reduce swelling and to reduce recovery time. A small tube may be placed under the skin to drain excess fluid during recovery. Healing will take several weeks with full results taking several months.
Breast Implant Exchange
Breast implants are not permanent devices and results can change over time. Some women may decide to go from saline implants to silicone. The chance that implants will leak increase with the age of the implant. Therefore, implants can be replaced if a patient desires a different appearance, isn't satisfied with her current implants or feels she is at risk for a leak or rupture due to the age of her implants.
For this procedure, local or general anesthesia is used. The surgeon will make the proper incisions to remove the old implant. The new implant will then be placed. The incisions will be closed up. Depending on scarring around the previous incision sites, there may be excess scarring. Your surgeon will determine the best place to make incisions to minimize additional scarring.
There is a risk of infection and a reaction to anesthesia. Your doctor will discuss with you these risks and risks that are specific to breast implant exchange surgery.
Recovery time can take weeks and even months. Full results will be seen once swelling and bruising have subsided. You may be given pain medication to reduce pain and discomfort during recovery.
Body Procedures
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck may be necessary when excess fat in the abdominal area is resistant to diet and exercise. Fat often accumulates in the abdomen for various reasons such as pregnancy, weight fluctuations, heredity, age and prior surgeries. It can cause much distress and reduce self-confidence. Surgery can restore one's self-worth and give them a new outlook on life.
You will receive anesthesia for this surgery. An incision will be made along the pubic hairline. Weakened muscles will be tightened up and excess fat and skin will be removed. The incisions will then be closed. This procedure results in a firmer, flatter tummy area that is in proportion with the rest of the body.
You will be required to wear bandages or a support garment during recovery to reduce swelling and speed healing time. You may receive pain medication to reduce discomfort during recovery. A small tube may be placed under the skin to drain excess fluid as you recover. Your doctor will give you specific instructions regarding recovery and will let you know when full results will be visible.
There are risks associated with this surgery. Your doctor will discuss with you in detail risks and provide instructions should complications arise during recovery.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure used to remove stubborn fat from certain areas of the body. The result will be a more contoured shape that is attractive making the treated area proportionate to the rest of the body.
You will receive anesthesia, either local or general. Several small incisions are made to the treatment area. Saline fluid is injected to reduce blood loss and to help break down the fat. A small tube is then inserted through the incisions to loosen and further break down the fat. The fat is then suctioned out through the incisions. The incisions are then closed up.
Results will be seen once swelling and bruising have subsided. You will be given pain medication to reduce discomfort during recovery. You will be able to maintain results as long as you have a healthy diet and regular exercise. You must be determined to make healthy lifestyle choices or you may see the fat return.
Complications due to infection or a reaction to anesthesia are always present. Liposuction involves other risks which your surgeon will discuss with you in detail. Your surgeon will also give you instructions on how to handle complications should they arise during your recovery.
Arm Lift
An arm lift can improve the look of your upper arms by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles in the upper arm.
You will receive either local or general anesthesia. An incision will be made on the lower side of the upper arm or the back of the arm. You may also be treated with liposuction if excess fat is to be removed. Sutures are used to reposition underlying tissue. The incision is then closed up. This procedure will leave your upper arm with a smooth, more proportionate contour. Results are visible immediately following surgery. Full results will be seen after swelling and bruising have subsided. Results are long-lasting and will depend on your determination to maintain a healthy lifestyle through proper diet and regular exercise. As you age, you will notice changes in the treatment area and this is to be expected.
As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection and a reaction to anesthesia. Your doctor will review your medical history and current health to reduce these risks. Your doctor will also discuss risks that are specific to arm lift surgery and will provide instructions on how to handle risks that may arise during recovery.
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