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Find Dr. Elliott’s Before and After Videos on YouTube

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Many plastic surgeons include before and after galleries on their websites to help patients who are researching potential surgeons or looking into different types of cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Galleries are important because they show the type of procedures each surgeon does and the results their patients can achieve.

Dr. Elliott takes his results gallery one step further by posting them on his YouTube channel. By making his galleries into videos, he is able to reach more patients and make it easier for everyone to see his patients’ results. The videos scroll through the before and after photos, and some even include diagrams explaining how the surgery benefits the specific areas Dr. Elliott is working with.

Make sure to click over to his YouTube page for videos on blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and more. Check out this video of his eyelid surgery results for an idea of what you can expect from Dr. Elliott’s YouTube channel.

Study Shows Mammography Helps Prognosis in Women in Their 40s

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dr. frank elliottA breast cancer diagnosis is always difficult to handle. No amount of planning can prepare patients for the news. However, early diagnosis means a better chance at treating or removing the cancer.  A recent study by researchers at the Swedish Cancer Institute showed that women who used mammography to detect potential breast cancer had easier treatments and less recurrence because their cancer was detected early.

Researchers analyzed the data of nearly 2,000 breast cancer patients between the ages of 40 and 49 who were treated between 1990 and 2008. They examined the method of detection, the stage at diagnosis, what treatments were used, and information from annual follow-up appointments. The results show that over the years, the number of women diagnosed at stage 0 increased 66%, while the number of those diagnosed at stage III decreased by 66%.

The American Cancer Society recommends women undergo annual mammograms beginning at age 40 to help detect any suspicious masses at an early stage. For women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and choose to undergo a mastectomy (either unilateral or bilateral), breast reconstruction is a viable option to help restore the body to its pre-surgery appearance.

During breast reconstruction, the patient’s breast is reshaped using an implant. Dr. Elliott uses breast reconstruction methods like tissue expander, scarless latissimus, and TRAM techniques for patients who do not have an adequate amount of tissue to receive an implant after mastectomy.  For patients who have undergone mastectomies, other breast procedures like breast lift or reduction can be performed during reconstruction to help achieve the patient’s desired look. Dedicated to breast reconstruction, Dr. Elliott has been helping women after mastectomy surgery for almost 30 years.

For more information on Dr. Franklyn Elliott and his medical team, check out our website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for updates on the latest in plastic surgery news.

How Has Facelift Surgery Changed Over the Years?

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Since its inception over a century ago, the facelift has been helping individuals reverse the signs of facial aging. Originally, facelift surgery involved removal of an area of skin which was then covered up by nearby skin stretched to tighten the overall facial appearance.

Because each person is different, Dr. Franklyn Elliott tailors each surgical procedure to enhance your appearance whether you choose to incorporate a forehead lift or neck surgery along with your facelift surgery, Dr. Elliott can help you reach your cosmetic goals.

Facelift surgery has come a long way since the first procedure was performed in the early 1900s. However, even in the past few years there have been dramatic advances in the ways in which rhytidectomy surgery is performed. One such advance is newest innovations in plastic surgery technology the barbed suture. The Quill™ Knotless Suture helps surgeons create even skin closures by maintaining equal tension across the suturing area.

Another recent advance in facelift surgery is the use of endoscopic technology. Endoscopic techniques allow for more precision in the surgery process because of the use of smaller instruments and better visual aids for surgeons. During an endoscopic surgery tiny cameras are inserted into the tissue being manipulated and surgeons are able to watch the progress of the procedure. This type of facelift is less invasive than traditional facelift procedures and provides natural-looking plastic surgery results.

For those with less advanced signs of aging, a mini-facelift may be the answer. A smaller, less-invasive version of the full facelift, a mini-facelift works to refine isolate regions of the face such as the jaw line or cheeks that may have begun to droop as a result of gravity and age. With this procedure, incisions are shorter and therefore, recovery takes less time as well.

While techniques may vary from surgeon to surgeon, the overall principles of facelift surgery remain the same for all doctors. Incisions are made in front of and/or behind the ears to separate the facial tissue from underlying structures. Excess skin is removed and underlying tissues can be enhanced to help give the patient a more youthful appearance.

For more information on facelift surgery or technology, contact our office.

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