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What to Look for When Selecting a Plastic Surgeon

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Choosing a plastic surgeon to perform a cosmetic surgery procedure is no easy task. It is a complex decision that can significantly impact the results of your surgery and how you feel about your new appearance moving forward. Finding the right person to perform your cosmetic procedure can mean the difference between outstanding, long-lasting results and less-than-ideal results that may accompany stress and heartache. So, to help my readers find the right plastic surgeon for their needs, I am happy to provide a few suggestions on what they should be looking out for when making this critical decision.

what to look for in a plastic surgeonBoard-Certification

The first step when selecting a plastic surgeon is confirming that any prospective candidate that you meet with is board-certified as a plastic surgeon. As a starting point, certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a must. Additionally, membership in other plastic surgery authorities including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) can be good things to look out for.

Similar Aesthetic Taste

Experience performing your respective cosmetic procedure is critical, however, it’s important to look deeper. Many plastic surgeons perform a wide variety of procedures, but that doesn’t mean that their specific techniques or experience will be able to provide the exact results that you seek. I recommend asking any surgeon you meet with to see plastic surgery before and after photos from other patients they have worked with. This way, you can gain a realistic idea if you will be able to achieve the new appearance that you are hoping for. 

Pleasant Manner and Personality

Maintaining a positive, optimistic outlook is essential to the plastic surgery process. This is why it is so important to find a plastic surgeon that you genuinely enjoy working with. You need to feel 100% comfortable with your plastic surgeon and their medical team. It may seem like a small thing, but this added confidence and trust is crucial to enjoying the best possible plastic surgery experience.

This is a big decision, so keep in mind that there is no need to rush. I understand that many prospective patients like the idea of a new, rejuvenated appearance. But taking your time and doing your due diligence to make sure that you’ve found the right person to perform your plastic surgery will pay major dividends down the road. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also connect with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

Cosmetic Procedures Popular with Men and Women

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Wanting to feel confident in your appearance is a natural part of life for both men and women. The desire to look and feel your best doesn’t discriminate when it comes to gender. Which is a big reason why plastic surgery is being performed on more men and women than ever before. While it’s true that some procedures like breast augmentation are gender specific, many of the most in-demand cosmetic surgeries that I perform are intended to help both male and female patients. I explore a few of the most popular such procedures below:

cosmetic-proceduresLiposuction
Carrying excess fat that cannot be removed with diet and exercise alone can happen to anyone, especially as we age. That’s why liposuction is so commonly performed on both men and women. According the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction was the second most common plastic surgery for women and the single most common for men.

Breast Reduction
Male and female patients may both be interested in undergoing a breast reduction procedure, however for entirely different reasons. For men, gynecomastia (a condition that causes male breast enlargement) is a purely cosmetic concern that can have significant impact on a man’s self-esteem. Undergoing male breast reduction can help flatten the chest to provide a smoother, more masculine chest contour. While some women may pursue breast reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons, it is also popular with women who experience back pain or posture issues due to especially large or heavy breasts.

Eyelid Surgery
Lastly, facial aging can also affect both men and women. Addressing premature signs of aging with eyelid surgery can help refresh a person’s appearance by reducing wrinkles, lines, and other blemishes that can make a person look old before their time. In my experience, both men and women love the subtle, natural-looking results that eyelid surgery can provide.

The days of cosmetic surgery being thought of as just for women are thankfully long behind us. Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, if you are interested in plastic surgery and think you might be a good candidate for a specific procedure, I highly recommend reaching out to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon like myself. For more information or to schedule your consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for even more tips, news, and updates.

Debunking Common Myths About Eyelid Surgery

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When planning to undergo cosmetic surgery, there is no such thing as too much information. In recent years, I have been so impressed by the ability and willingness of my patients to seek out important information about their prospective procedures via the Internet. However, it’s important to differentiate truthful, dependable sources of information from less reputable sources. So to help clear things up, I wanted to discuss a few common misconceptions about eyelid surgery and explain what is true and what is false.

Debunking Common Myths About Eyelid SurgeryEyelid Surgery is Only Intended for Older Patients

This is false. While eyelid drooping and other aesthetic concerns that eyelid surgery can address may occur more commonly with age, that doesn’t mean the procedure cannot help younger patients. For some people, baggy or droopy eyelids can run in the family, leading to a desire to have this concern treated at a younger age. 

Recovery is Fairly Simple After Eyelid Surgery

This is true. Every patient recovers differently, however bruising and swelling after eyelid surgery will typically be gone about a week following the procedure. Most people are able to return to work and other normal daily activities between a week and ten days after surgery. Most exercise regimens can be continued two to three weeks after eyelid surgery, but we will discuss this timetable in more detail during the pre-surgery consultation.

Eyelid Surgery Will Dramatically Alter My Facial Appearance

This is false. When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, the results of eyelid surgery are intended to be subtle and natural-looking. Instead of considering eyelid surgery as a way to fundamentally alter your facial structure, think of it as a way to achieve a refreshed, younger-looking face.

Eyelid Surgery Will Make Me Look More Feminine

This is false. Although this is a common concern among male patients, I have special techniques to ensure that male patients retain their more masculine features after undergoing eyelid surgery.

I have been performing eyelid surgery for decades and am always amazed at the outstanding, yet subtle results that this procedure is able to provide my patients. Eyelid surgery is a very safe safe procedure, but a pre-surgery consultation appointment is still required to confirm that you are a good candidate. For more information on eyelid surgery, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today. And follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and more.

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