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Plastic Surgery: Incision – less Otoplasty

Otoplasty or surgery of the ear is something that can have a dramatic effect upon a person’s life. Having malformed or very large ears creates much unwanted attention for the owner. What we see after fixing the ears or pinning the ears is truly amazing. To witness the expression one has after having their ears fixed is phenomenal. Large ears affect not only one’s hairstyle but can affect confidence as well, especially if they are subjected to teasing. Plastic surgeons have special training in helping people with unique characteristics make changes that allow them to appear like they wish. (Notice the left ear before incision-less otoplasty surgery and after below)

At Chrysalis Cosmetics we have started performing the incision-less otoplasty for some patients. Incision-less otoplasty has actually been around since the 1960’s however was done from the front of the ear. Dr Charles Perry places sutures to form the antihelical fold that is often missing in children and adults with large ears. By combining several well placed sutures and anterior scoring of the antihelical fold cartilage a fold can be created. We are finding this procedure is well tolerated and creates a natural looking ear with less recovery time. The plastic surgical procedure takes about an hour. Of course if the conchal bowl (or cup of the ear) is too large a set back or resection of the excess cartilage may be required and does require an incision and slightly more time. Of course a thorough examination is required prior to any decision as to what technique can be used to reduce the prominence of the ears and a discussion with your plastic surgeon as well. As a plastic surgeon in Sacramento Dr Charles Perry of Chrysalis Cosmetics has found that otoplasty or surgery of the ear is one of the most rewarding procedures he offers and looks forward to answering your questions.

Chrysalis Cosmetics endorse as Healthy Beautiful Living

One of the missions of Chrysalis Cosmetics is to encourage and promote a healthy beautiful lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping you look and feel your very best. Much of what makes us look and feel our very best doesn’t cost anything and can be done in the comfort of your own home. Think of this news letter as a little reminder for your health. Feel free to give us a call if there are questions. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Healthy Me
Living a healthy life is essential. Everyone knows that, so why is it necessary to keep repeating this message to ourselves? Because we care and because we can always do better. There is always new ways to improve your life style, but what happened to the original methods that kept people feeling good about them selves?
Let’s go back to the basics! Exercise is a major part is living a healthy life style. It strengthens our body and mind, and helps us maintain our ability to move the way we want. It’s hard to find time of course, but it is always harder to find to time to take care of an unhealthy body. By setting aside a little time every day for exercise you can make a difference. Try something new and fun. Enjoy your life and take care of your body, soul and mind.
Now, who doesn’t love food!?! What you eat is what you are, right? Well you might possibly start hearing people talking about Alpha-hydroxy acids. Yes, it’s okay to ask yourself, “ALPHA WHAT?!?”. No, it’s not a sorority. It’s also not something new, just now we understand how much it benefits us. Alpha-hydroxy acids are natural acids found in fruit. These lovely little acids actually help produce collagen! And remember to stay healthy in the grocery store – this is where it can all begin.
Do your part in making yourself feel and look better each day by exercising and eating lots of yummy fruit!

You’re BUSTED
Once again it is the time of year to start getting into shape and shedding those extra pounds that were gained for helping yourself to seconds after dinner. Now, I am sure most women dread getting into that little yellow bikini, but this year might be a little different. Let’s start focusing on the positives. Women are supposed to be bodacious and curves definitely make us feminine. Here is the dilemma, what happens to the rest of the women that don’t have enough to fill that little yellow bikini.
We all at some point thank our mothers for something’s, but it just might not be our genetics. The majority of women desire to have a beautiful bust line. Well, guess what! Dr. Perry can do that for you! With quick and easy recovery time, breast augmentation is now a leading procedure in the plastic surgery field. If you are curious, don’t hesitate to ask Dr. Perry’s staff any questions you have… We’ve heard it all! It’s always wonderful to set up a consult and have a personal one on one with Dr. Perry.

Express yourself!
Yes expression is very important, but too much might be overwhelming and possibly intimidating! Smile and feel your spirits lift. Did you know that by acting happy you will often feel happy as well. Now if there are some expressions (animation lines) you’d like to see less of and are finding them hard to control let Dr. Perry help eliminate them with Botox. Botox is currently the most common non surgical treatment today. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, last year over 4.1 million Botox cosmetic treatments were performed. It is currently FDA approved for treatment of wrinkles. Now you too can use the product that helps the Hollywood Celebrities look their very best.
Botox relaxes the tired muscles of facial expression, provides a balanced facial expression and is a very safe treatment when performed in the right hands. Injections seem to be the new hottest thing and people are not ashamed to share what areas they have had done. Just ask around and see who’s had a little self help.

Glow Everyday!
It is wonderful to have gorgeous hair and beautiful nails, but what about beautiful skin. Your skin (epidermis/dermis or outer shell) is your largest organ, seen by at least partially by everyone, and who wouldn’t want it to be positively flawless? There is a wide variety of skin regimens, it might be hard to find the correct system for you. Sit back for a minute and think of all the money you spend trying to find skin care that’s right for you. Chrysalis Cosmetics can help recommend a skin care line that will be effective and give you results you are looking for without crossing your fingers hoping it will work. We offer original skin care systems that give an aggressive treatment, which aims to restore your skin to a healthy and youthful radiance.

Give us a call at 916.273.7435

Dr Charles Perry and the staff at Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento look forward to meeting you.

People in Sacramento California take advantage of their downtime to enhance themselves

The economy may be struggling, but that doesn’t mean your appearance has too.

This year in Sacramento and across America we are witnessing an increased demand for Botox, laser procedures and fillers. Despite a tight hold on money, people across America continue to invest in facial cosmetic procedures. While we are seeing a slight decrease in more permanent appearance enhancements such as face listed, Botox and fillers are a perfect temporary substitutes with little downtime. Easy, quick and almost painless, these options give you instant gratification. They can revitalize the appearance and reduce the stress lines.

Botox is most commonly utilized injectable use to perk up aging faces. Its ability to enhance the appearance seems to fit perfectly with lifestyles. According to producer Allergan, Botox sales have jumped 13% last quarter alone.

Many doctors in Sacramento and across the country are seeing a different type of patient. People who have recently been laid off from their job, who are seeing to look younger and more refreshed before searching for a new career or getting back into the job market. For people preparing for an upcoming interview, treatments like Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane have the advantage of speed as well as price. People often get their treatments a week or two before the interview- flying off with an enhanced confidence and putting their best face forward. Some use the downtime between positions to enhance several areas of their bodies as well through Vaser liposuction, breast augmentation, as well as rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty to improve their chance in the job market.

While economic situations continue to change, the desire to keep your appearance its best remains constant. Many look upon these times of change as times of opportunity to enhance themselves. They have been busy for so long and realize that they may not get another chance to take some time for themselves once they economy changes. Everybody wants to feel good and look good.

The Ribbon Mini – Facelift for Lasting Results in California

Interested in refreshing your look? Considering something more lasting than an injection? The Ribbon facelift procedure may be right for you. Using either traditional or minimally invasive methods, innovative technologies give you more exciting options to select from. Developed in California for those patients who desire a lasting minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, Chrysalis Cosmetics now offers the innovative Endotine Ribbon facelift. Dr Perry uses the ribbon to effectively tighten the neck and cheeks with flexibility, control, and results that seem to last longer than we were previously able to achieve with single point suture fixation. The exciting new technology introduced by Coapt systems and as seen on the Today Show uses a bioabsorbable polymer to hold the soft tissue of the neck and face in their more youthful position for optimal definition and contour. The Ribbon facelift procedure provides multiple points of support and fixation not previously attainable with suture fixation or thread lifts. We are excited to be offering this as a new option for patients seeking minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Plastic Surgery For Men; BrowLifts, Eyelifts, Facelifts, Liposuction

A recent survey of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reveals that men and women alike are choosing to enhance their lives with cosmetic surgery. Now more than ever men are choosing to look their very best in the work place at play in the home and with friends and family. This allows men to stay in the work place longer and compete with their more youthful counter parts in the office and socially. Perhaps someone you know has had a little enhancement? Common procedures for men are reduction of excess fat around the abdomen and chest though liposuction, freshening the eyes and rejuvenating the face and nose through eyelifts, facelifts and liposuction as well as rhinoplasty. Minimally invasive techniques have allowed plastic surgeons across the country and in Sacramento California to achieve a more youthful masculine look for men with less downtime than ever before.
Men in particular often want to improve their look though less invasive endoscopic browlifts and facelift techniques with quicker recovery times. They often do not want to change their appearance just improve it a little. More often men want to just want to look like themselves younger more vibrant masculine and slightly thinner. This most commonly entails reduction of the extra waist line that happens over time from stress, long hours at work, and not enough time to get to the gym though minimally invasive liposuction. Dr Charles Perry in Sacramento California uses both Tumescent and Ultrasound micro liposuction to achieve the look you desire. For others going to the gym may not remove the areas that are the most troublesome and more effectively reduced by visiting a plastic surgeon. Once the results at the gym start to stall or plateau often a plastic surgeon may be able to help. It may also involve the reduction of the extra tissue on the chest around the nipples that occurs for the same reasons. Other people desire removal of the extra skin around the eyes and softening the brows to avoid the tired or stressed out look. Refreshing the eyes through blepharoplasty can make marked improvement in how other view us. Other common areas of improvement are tightening the neck and jowls through subtle changes with the neck lift facelift or brow lifts.

More and more men each year are realizing that looking good has its benefits and is more acceptable than ever before. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Charles Perry, M.D. is a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Perry has been performing surgery since 1997.