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If you haven’t been by our office since fall, Dr. Charles Perry and the staff at Chrysalis Cosmetics would sincerely like to welcome you to our new practice location at 785 University Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825. We are situated right off the American River in…

Dr. Charles Perry explains how progressive tension sutures can be used during abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to avoid the use of drains during a patient’s post-operative recovery period. Sacramento, CA – For many patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery, drains are often considered one of the…

This is part two in our abdominoplasty blog series. Read part one of our series, “What Is A Tummy Tuck Drain? Why Is It Used?” for more information on the role drains play in the abdominoplasty recovery process. For many patients, the placement of drains…

A tummy tuck drain is a thin tube that is placed under the skin during the abdominoplasty procedure. Connected to the end of the tubing (which is on the outside of your body), is a small container, or bulb, that is meant to collect fluid….

Dr. Charles Perry discusses why abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) may or may not be ideal for some individuals, and how the consultation process can best educate patients. Sacramento, CA – For patients considering tummy tuck surgery, what many may not realize is that the success…

We were recently able to sit down with our plastic surgeon, Dr. Charles Perry, to discuss the tummy tuck consultation process. Below are Dr. Perry’s answers to questions regarding this popular body contouring procedure offered at our Sacramento plastic surgery practice. Q: What are some…

Dr. Charles Perry uses the consultation process to educate his patients about the myths—and the facts—of liposuction, encouraging patients to focus on their desired results rather than focusing on a specific procedure. Sacramento, CA – Liposuction is often recognized for its ability to sculpt the…

Throughout my years in practice, I’ve heard several myths surrounding the liposuction procedure. In this blog entry, I’ve selected four liposuction myths and detailed what makes each one untrue. Myth: Fat Will Return The truth is, fat cells do not come back. However, fat cells…

Dr. Charles Perry provides potential breast lift patients the specifics on what they can expect with the surgery consultation, procedure techniques, and follow-up visit. Sacramento, CA — At his Sacramento plastic surgery practice, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Perry reveals that around 25% of breast…

According to recent statistics released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 127,776 breast lift surgeries were performed in the United States last year. Due to the popularity of this cosmetic procedure, we recently sat down with Dr. Charles Perry, our board-certified plastic…