Sacramento California – Plastic Surgery. A common question we get asked this time of year, “Can I have a breast augmentation at the same time as my tummy tuck?” This is a question that will require a consultation and thorough medical examination in order to make a thoughtful, educated decision and answer to the question specifically. Certainly it is an individual decision and you must be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon in order for a decision to be made, however it has become increasingly common for breast augmentation and abdominoplasty to be combined into one setting – a “mommy makeover“. Many journal articles and studies have been done looking at this issue in regards to safety and results with the conclusion being that it is safe and effective to combine multiple surgical procedures at one time. This avoids the multiple anesthetics and multiple recovery times. Abdominoplasty is the procedure that is associated with a higher unexpected outcomes such as wound healing irregularities and deep venous thrombosis or hypertophic scarring and need for scar revision. In a look at our numbers from last year more than half of all patients had more than one procedure performed at a time with no correlation to unexpected outcomes. Most commonly the second procedure was liposuction. This being said it still a medical decision that can only be made after some consideration with the emphasis being placed on your safety first.
Many women around Sacramento are realizing that they can enhance their shape through plastic surgery. One of the more common combinations of procedures in Sacramento at Chrysalis Cosmetics has been the mommy makeover. Usually this procedure addresses the abdomen and the breasts at the same time. Some women have liposuction, others choose a tummy tuck. Some women will have a breast lift and others will have a breast augmentation using either silicone gel implants or saline breast implants. One such example is pictured here.
Before a mommy makeover
Following a Mommy Makeover (Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck with Liposcution)
Before going on her vacation this summer she wanted to get bikini ready and didn’t feel comfortable with the excess skin around her tummy. She was also interested enhancement of her breasts that while beautiful naturally appeared a bit deflated to her. She elected to have a breast augmentation with a small implant placed to enhance her cleavage as well as a tummy tuck and some liposuction along her waist. Her recovery was uneventful and she is excited to get new clothes as she has lost a few sizes. She looks great and feels fantastic. Her waist was really framed nicely by her hips and breasts and her breast incision is well hidden and the abdominal incision can easily be hidden with the right bikini. It is rewarding to witness the exciting changes plastic surgery offers for healthy individuals in the Roseville, Folsom, Stockton areas. We are so happy for her at Chrysalis Cosmetics.
This spring we are witnessing more and more people realizing the benefits of plastic surgery through abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) in Sacramento California.
The abdomen before tummy tuck
Following Abdominoplasty
It is exciting this year to witness so many women and men looking their best through removal of unwanted skin and or fat. For some it is after having children, for others it completes the weight loss process. Whatever the reason for a tummy tuck at Chrysalis Cosmetics we are excited for you and want to help you make this change possible.
Recently, a fit woman in her sixties whom had several children wanted to reduce the excess skin and improve her little abdominal pouch. After an examination and a thorough discussion of options she decided that an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) would give her the best results. We were excited to assist her achieve her goals! Her recovery was uneventful and her result is spectacular. We are all excited to see her physic and posture improve and her confidence with Yoga as well.
Often muscles of the abdominal wall will be tightened to enhance posture and waist line when appropriate. On occasion liposuction is utilized to improve the overall shape of the waist line and bring out the hips or thin the thighs and or back. Recent modifications such as continuous analgesia pumps have allowed people to recover in a more comfortable manner as well. At Chrysalis Cosmetics we are utilizing the bidirectional sutures which have enhanced the healing in most cases. On occasion a drain may be required to improve the result however placement has allowed for a more convenient removal. Recently we have been utilizing the Megadyne cautery blades for a more precise dissection as well. Spring is such a great time for transformations, let us know if we can help.
Some exciting new changes in abdominoplasty and tummy tucks have been occurring across the country and in Sacramento California in particular with regards to incision closure. Quill suture (modeled after the porcupine’s barbed quill) has been released by the FDA for incision closure. It is an absorbable monofilament suture. What is so great about the suture is that physicians no longer need knots to secure the incision. Without knots we are seeing a lot less suture abscess or suture spitting. Because of the the abdominoplasty incisions seem to be healing much sooner without the troublesome suture abscesses. The suture technique has also decreased the operative time for your safety and has allowed for decreased operative costs secondarily. The new suture techniques are being used at Chrysalis Cosmetics serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville and Stockton California. Plastic and Cosmetic surgery are constantly evolving and being made available to more and more people across the Sacramento valley and Northern California.
Tummy tucks are often combined with liposuction of the flanks and abdomen using the Vaser Liposelection Method. For your comfort and safety be sure to visit a plastic surgery center that is fully accredited such as Chrysalis Cosmetics and a surgeon that is Board Certified. We look forward to helping you.
Tummy tucks and abdominoplasty procedures are commonly sought by women following child bearing years and weight loss. Removing the excess skin and reminders of being bigger can be so freeing. One such example is the women pictured here. She has worked out in the gym for years. Her husband loves her the way she is yet she wanted to do something about the way her abdomen felt especially wearing clothes. After a long time of debating her options and trying diets, exercise, and other options that did not work she proceeded to explore more effective options to address her contour. After deciding upon a tummy tuck with a little bit of liposuction she never looked back. She now excudes confidence and feels great in her clothes. She loves the way she looks and is happy to share her excitement with others.
After abdominoplasty and a little liposuciton
In Sacramento California at Chrysalis Cosmetics we perform all sorts of plastic surgery procedures. We look forward to exploring the opportunities with you and helping you achieve your goals. Life is meant to be beautiful.
One of the most exciting develops in the past few years in plastic surgery has been the realization that we can tighten skin without surgery. Using infrared light, laser or radiofrequency plastic surgeons in Roseville, Folsom, Stockton, Modesto have been tightening peoples skin through heat. By heatingthe collagen deep to the skin we are able to tighten and contract loose areas of skin.
In Sacramento California Dr Charles Perry is using the SkinTyte device from Sciton to enhance the figure. As a complement to liposuction and abdominoplasty for the abdomen Skintyte has enhanced the contour and texture of the abdominal skin. It works well in conjunction with brachioplasty and arm lifts as well as a compliment to a facelift and brow lift or lower eyelid lift.
An example is pictured below of a women who wasn’t quite ready for an abdominoplasty but wanted a little tightening of her abdominal skin following bearing a couple of children. Notice how much tighter the loose skin as become in only three sessions!
Before SkinTyte
If you are considering doing something for your tummy arms or face and would like to hold off on the facelift, eyelift, arm lift or blepharoplasty. SkinTyte may be a nice bridge for you to consider. At Chrysalis Cosmetics we look forward to helping you achieve the results you desire.
Recently we have seen an increase in women requesting abdominoplasties and tummy tucks. There seems to be an increase in the numbers of people requesting an enhancement of their waist hip and breast regions. Some of the newer techniques that Dr Charles Perry has added to his abdominoplasty include a pubic lift. This combined with selective liposuction and occasionally some SkinTyte or Photofacial procedures after really have enhanced their results. Some of the other techniques Dr Charles Perry uses include Vaser liposuction and Quill – barbed sutures to ensure even tension along the incision to enhance your results! All of these subtle refinements add up to an enhanced result – a flatter tighter stomach and smoother skin. What has made us most excited in regards to the abdominoplasty is the addition of the mons lift. We have been combining this with the tummy to rejuvenate the labia majora and lift the hood of the clitoris as well. It is so exciting to see what can be done with plastic surgery. If you are healthy and interested in abdominoplasty come see what we at Chrysalis Cosmetics have to offer.
Tummy tucks and abdominoplasties usually are a once in a lifetime procedure. However there are occasions when a revision Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck makes sense. At Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento California we recommend waiting at least a year before considering additional surgery on the abdomen. We like to see the skin and incision settle before passing any judgments as to the results. It is always amazing how good things look when the redness resolves and the swelling goes away. The new shape is often spectacular. This also allows the body time recover and you more time to get into better shape and improve the results as well. In the Roseville, Folsom and Stockton area revision Abdominoplasty is often done following additional children, weight loss or weight gain and can also be done for loose skin.
Sometimes liposuction of the abdomen and hips are all that is needed. Sometimes a mini tummy tuck can tighten the residual laxity and on occasion a full tummy tuck is required. In patient that have lost weight on occasion an extended Abdominoplasty that goes around to the back will help lift the thighs as well. Certainly in some a reverse Abdominoplasty may address the upper laxity under the breasts or an upper body lift for others. The important thing to remember is your board certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery such as Dr Perry will be able to give you some options that will specifically address your individual needs and help you achieve your goals.
Abdominoplasty (sometimes referred to as a tummy tuck) is an amazing operation for enhancing the natural beauty of the abdomen and bringing out the beauty of the chest and hips. Once your diet and exercise have been optimized and you have done your best and yet still have a little pouch or loose skin and muscles around your mid section it may be time to consider another way of enhancing your figure. In Sacramento, Dr Charles Perry at Chrysalis Cosmetics uses an internal muscle repair as well as repositioning the skin and liposuction to improve the abdominal contour, waist and hips. This tightening brings the waist in creating those beautiful curves when surrounded by the chest above and the hips below.
Recently Quill developed a barbed suture that has allowed Dr Perry to shorten the operative time and tighten the abdominal muscles without using knots. This has allowed for an even smoother contour of the midline abdominal skin and more refined look. We have been very pleased with this new suture technique and the results it is allowing us to achieve. Besides the Quill suture, Vaser liposuction has allowed us to achieve better skin tightening and to lessen the bruising following the procedure when combined with abdominal waist and back liposuction contouring. The combination of Vaser liposuction with an abdominoplasty will optimize your middle section contour and allow for more beautiful results.
At Chrysalis Cosmetics we also use a pain pump routinely to lessen your need of narcotics following the surgery making you more comfortable and this also allows you to move much sooner and better following your enhancement. It is an exciting time to be thinking about abdominoplasty especially here in Sacramento California near Roseville adn Foslom as well as Stockton, Yuba City and Modesto.
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