Five Familiar Cosmetic Surgery Myths...

With the information overload of cosmetic surgery available today, it is no surprise that there is also just as much misleading and false information out there as well. Whether it’s over the Internet, television, friends or acquaintances, it is extremely important to make sure that the information you receive comes from credible and reputable sources. There is a substantial amount of information that is not accurate.

Cosmetic surgery is real surgery and you owe it to yourself to do your research, talk to people who have had cosmetic surgery and make appointments with board certified surgeons in your area.

Myth #1: You can fix anything with cosmetic surgery.

This is heard almost daily by cosmetic surgeons when a patient calls or comes in for a consultation. There are many factors to consider when someone is choosing to under go a cosmetic surgery procedure. The first thing to ask is, “Is the concern of the patient a real fact or deformity?” and “Will their physical limitations and situation lead to an aesthetically pleasing result in the eyes of the patient and the surgeon?” If the answer is no then the reasons why should be addressed. Cosmetic surgery can not give you a “perfect” body, nor can it fix everything. There are physical limitations limited by our own unique individual characteristics.


Myth #2: Breast Implants cause or increase your risk for breast cancer.

The Institute of Medicine found evidence that breast implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of breast cancer. How ever it is still essential to undergo routine screening for breast cancer which includes: self breast exams, mammograms, and clinical breast exams. Just as you would if you didn’t have breast implants.

Myth #3: You can’t breastfeed if you have implants.

According the the Mayo Clinic, breastfeeding with implants is safe. Because breast milk is considered the primary and best choice for babies, the Mayo Clinic also encourages women with breast implants to breast feed if they are able to do so.

Myth #4: Implants need to be replaced every ten years.

Unless you are having a problem or concern then there is no need to do anything. Some patients may have reasons to want to replace their implants however; it is not required. They are man made devices and there is no guarantee as to how long an individual implant will stay intact.

Myth #5: Liposuction can be used as a weight loss tool.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery employed to remove excess fat from specific body parts. This surgical procedure is not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond to exercises and diet. Liposuction is not a weight loss method but a method to remove fatty deposits throughout the body. Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks, love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men.

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Discover How You Can Have The Breasts That You've Always Dreamed About!

Tuberous or tubular breast deformity, sometimes referred to as ‘constricted’ breast, is a developmental disorder referring to a breast with a thin, tube-like shape. The base of the breast is narrow with an unusually long skin envelope. Women with this condition are often self-conscious and embarrassed for anyone to see their breasts.

The degree of the deformity can be similar on both sides; however, it is often asymmetrical, with one breast being significantly smaller or larger than the other. The range of deformity can vary from very mild to severe. In fact, one breast may be normal while the other is deformed.

The treatment is somewhat complicated, but typically involves expanding the base of the breast with a breast implant, lowering the inframammary crease, and reducing the bulging of the nipple and areola. After surgery, patients will have rounder, more natural appearing, and symmetrical breasts.

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Get Rid Of Your Breast Worries Once And For All!

Ask yourself these 5 questions:


1. Are you embarassed by your breasts?

2. Are your breasts small?

3. Did your breasts deflate with preganncy or nursing?

4. Do your breasts droop or sag?

5. Do you wish you could change the appearance of your breasts?



These days’ women are very conscious about the shape and size of their breasts. Whether you think they are too small, saggy or not as firm as you would like, they can be a source of embarrassment, making you feel unfeminine and unattractive. The female breast plays a significant role our body image, the feeling of being feminine, sexy and attractive. Cosmetic surgery of the breast is not about being vain; it’s about looking and feeling good about your body and your self-image. Keep on reading to find out how you too can love your body!


There are two main cosmetic surgery procedures for your breasts:

A Breast Lift or a Breast Enlargment.



What is a Breast Lift?

The goal of a breast lift, also known as a Mastopexy, is meant to bring your nipples back up where they belong and re-position your sagging breast into a more youthful appearance without adding extra volume.

Either because of changes following pregnancy, time or weight loss, breasts can begin to droop and look aged. This represents the effects of gravity and tissue stretching that leads to a disproportionate relationship between the amount of stretched skin (excess) and breast tissue. In some cases of sagging or drooping the nipple points down rather than forward.


Here’s what the Mastopexy or Breast Lift procedure can do for your sagging breasts!

*Move your nipples back up on the breast where they belong
*Restore proportion to your breasts
*Give you a more youthful appearance
*Restore what you lost with pregnancy and weight loss
*Reduce your areola (the pigmented area around the nipple)
*Increase your confidence
*Balance asymmetries of your breasts
*Give you better shape



What is a Breast Augmentation?

The goal of a breast augmentation is to give you larger, fuller breasts and to help you feel better about yourself. What else could you want? If you feel good inside then you portray that outside to everyone around you


Here is what a Breast Augmentation can do for you!

*Make your breasts larger
*Give you more fullness
*Increase their firmness
*Enhances your self-image
*Boosts your confidence
*Gives you more freedom with fashion and clothes
*Give you more shapely breasts



Don’t let another day pass you by without doing something about how you feel! Determine if you are a candidate for a Breast Lift or a Breast Augmentation by having a consultation! The information that you will receive from us is invaluable!

Find out what it will take to give you a body that is beautiful in your own eyes! A simple and powerful way to do something for you starts with a consultation with one of our Board Certified Surgeons.



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Important Information About Each of Our Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures!

Fact:
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
90% of the people having cosmetic surgery are women.

Fact:
At the Avalon Clinic 95% of our patients are mothers.


Procedures

Breast Augmentation
Or Breast Enlargement, is enhancing the breasts using an artificial implant, which is a silicone rubber shell filled with silicone gel or inflated with a saline solution. They can be placed either directly behind the breast tissue, or beneath the pectoralis muscle. Each placement has it's benefits and dis-advantages, you will need the professional recommendations of one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons to find out which placement is right for you.

• Breast implants come in three basic shapes: the moderate-profile, the moderate-plus profile and the high-profile implant
• There are 3 main incision locations for breast implants: under the breast in the fold or crease (called the IMF or the infra-mammary fold), the armpit (axillary), or the nipple.

Breast Lift
A breast lift is a surgical procedure that is designed to remove excess skin, breast and fatty tissue, restore the firmness and shape of your breasts due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations or gravity for more lifted and shapely breasts.

There are two main types of breast lift incisions:

• Vertical (or Lolipop): this incision goes around the areolar complex (the pigmented area of the breast), and down the front of the breast to the fold.
• Anchor (or classic lift): this incision goes around the areolar complex (the pigmented area of the breast), down the front of the breast and under the breast along the crease.

Liposuction
Is a cosmetic surgery procedure employed to remove excess fat from specific body parts. Liposuction is not a weight loss method but a method to remove fatty deposits throughout the body. Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks, love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men. This surgical procedure is not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond to exercises and diet.

Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or Abdominoplasty, can repair the abdominal muscle, remove excess fat, eliminate stretched or loose skin, and is especially beneficial after pregnancy or weight loss. A tummy tuck is also an effective method of removing some of the stretchmarks in the area beneath the belly button that may have developed.

Rhinoplasty
Is cosmetic surgery of the nose, and is designed to change the shape, size and over all appearance of the nose so that the patient feels more confident and attractive with their appearance. Because the nose is on the most visible part of the body, it is much harder to hide than something else. A rhinoplasty can deal with a variety of problems around this feature of the face. It can be used to increase or decrease the overall size of the nose, change the bridge or tip, and expand or narrow the nostrils and in some cases alleviate breathing problems.

Recovery Times

• A Breast Augmentation is 3-4 days off work.
• A Breast Lift is 1 week.
• A Tummy Tuck is 2 weeks,
• A Rhinoplasty ( or "nose job") is 2 weeks.
• Liposuction is 1 week

Cosmetic surgery can have a dramatic positive effect on a woman's physical appearance. There is a direct link between a woman's physical appearance and her emotional well-being. Many women feel that the changes due to weight gain/loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gravity and aging leaves them feeling less attractive and uncomfortable with their bodies. These changes can often leave women awkward and embarrassed, causing them to shy away from not only public situations but intimate situations as well.


The most important step in having a body you love, is to schedule a consultation and get the recommendations of one of our Board-Certified cosmetic surgeons.

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You've Lost The Weight, Now Let Us Help You With The Stretched Skin!

“I’ve Reached My Goal Weight, Now What?”
As weight loss surgeries become increasingly more popular, people are focused on losing weight and are not aware of what will be left behind. They do not think about the stretched skin they will have when the goal weight is achieved. After excess weight loss, more and more people are seeking the help of plastic surgeons for body contouring procedures. Read about it here.Find out how the Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery can help you after your weight loss, visit our website here.

All About Breast Lifts!

A Mastopexy, or a breast lift, is a surgical procedure that is designed to remove excess skin, breast and fatty tissue, restore the firmness and shape of your breasts due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations or gravity for more lifted and shapely breasts.

If you have been left with stretched skin and less volume and you would like to restore the shape and position of your breasts…. then a Breast Lift may be right for you!

A Breast Lift can…..

*Re-position the nipple higher up on the breast
*Give breasts a more youthful appearance
*Give a better shape
*Reduce the areolar size (the pigmented area around the nipple)
*Increase their firmness
*Enhance your self-image
*Build your confidence
*Restore what you may have lost due to pregnancy or weight loss
*Restores proportion to your breasts
*Balance out asymmetry of breasts

There are two main types of breast lift incisions:

Vertical (or Lolipop): this incision goes around the areolar complex (the pigmented area of the breast), and down the front of the breast to the fold.

Anchor (or classic lift): this incision goes around the areolar complex (the pigmented area of the breast), down the front of the breast and under the breast along the crease.


Depending on your situation, it will take the recommendations of one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons to find out which incision will give you the best result.

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The Latest Cosmetic Surgery Trends!

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) has reported that there has been a significant rise in certain trends within cosmetic surgery in the last few years.

It was reported that:


*36% of plastic surgeons saw a couple that underwent surgery together.
*25% saw a mother and daughter who had surgery together.
*31% saw a patient who received plastic surgery as a gift.
*6% saw sisters having plastic surgery together.
*4% saw friends having plastic surgery together.

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