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What Guys Should Know Before Considering Cosmetic Surgery

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What Guys Should Know Before Considering Cosmetic Surgery

For many men who want to improve their appearance, the thought of undergoing cosmetic surgery may never even cross their minds. In the past, cosmetic procedures may have seemed too feminine for many guys, but that era has clearly come and gone. As evidenced from last year’s statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), male plastic surgery is not only far more common than it was a decade ago, but the number of procedures performed on guys continues to increase every year.

However, I have noticed that certain male patients are less willing to discuss their procedures with their male friends. Meaning that fewer men have the advantage of hearing firsthand how cosmetic surgery can positively impact their lives. To help fill in these knowledge gaps and encourage more male patients not to be hesitant about pursuing plastic surgery, I have provided a few simple facts for guys to consider.

  • Most cosmetic surgeries are not gender specific. While there are exceptions like cosmetic breast procedures for women, the majority of cosmetic procedures can be performed on both men and women.
  • Your gender does dictate your results. Although both a man and a woman may want the same procedure, the results they desire from their respective procedures can differ significantly. For instance, when I perform a body contouring procedure like male breast reduction on a male patient, I work to highlight and retain the more masculine features.
  • Cosmetic surgery is not a substitute for weight management. It’s true that certain cosmetic procedures like liposuction can help guys remove unwanted excess fat from their bodies. However, in order to maintain the results achieved from their surgery, it’s up to the patient to continue to make healthy life choices like working out and eating a healthy diet.
  • Nonsurgical options are available too. For any number of reasons, a guy that wants to correct a certain aesthetic issue may not be able to undergo surgery. I offer a number of nonsurgical options that can still provide most men outstanding aesthetic results, without the recovery time needed after surgery. This can include cosmetic facial injections to help reduce wrinkles or adding volume to areas of the face that may be lacking due to aging.

Like anyone else, a man’s cosmetic surgery journey begins by finding a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon that they feel comfortable with. Ideally, someone with considerable experience performing your respective procedure, who can help you develop a surgery plan that best helps you achieve your aesthetic objectives. To schedule an in-person plastic surgery consultation contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today. And follow me on social media for more plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and more.

How Do I Maintain My Results After Liposuction?

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Liposuction has long been considered an effective, dependable way for both men and women to achieve a trimmer, more attractive physique. Considering its reputation as a versatile and trustworthy body contouring option, it’s no surprise that liposuction is consistently the most popular cosmetic surgery performed in the US annually. Still, despite its immense popularity, there are still some common misconceptions about liposuction and what it can and cannot do.

How Do I Maintain My Results After Liposuction

For starters, patients must understand that liposuction is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss surgery. This means that patients should reach their goal weight before choosing to undergo liposuction and not expect to achieve considerable weight loss from their surgery. Lipo is meant to help treat stubborn pockets of fat that cannot be helped with diet and exercise alone.

Another common falsehood around liposuction is that the fat removed during surgery can never return. While it’s true that liposuction removes fat cells from the body that cannot regenerate, weight gain can lead to the development of new fat cells. To put it simply, it’s up to the patient to make the lifestyle changes necessary to help keep fat away after lipo. With this in mind, I’m happy to provide a few tips to help patients maintain their liposuction results.

The first step towards keeping up your results is getting regular exercise. In the days following your surgery when you are still recovering, you will have to avoid vigorous exercise, though I strongly recommend walking as much as possible during this time. Once you have fully recovered, try to develop a steady, consistent weekly exercise regimen to keep potential new fat cells from developing. That means a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of more vigorous aerobic activity every week.

Maintaining a healthy diet is also crucial. Unless you are making smart eating choices, your body won’t see the visible benefits of your weekly exercise. As a general rule, it’s helpful to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables while mixing in whole grains and lean protein. Try to limit your intake of sugars, simple carbohydrates and saturated fats. Additionally, make sure to drink plenty of water during the day. Keeping yourself hydrated will help control your hunger and assist your metabolism and digestion.

When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, liposuction can be an excellent way for patients to achieve a slimmer, trimmer body contour. Still, undergoing liposuction is just one step towards achieving and maintaining your healthy new physique. To help get started contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. And don’t forget to follow me on social media for tips, photos, and news from the world of cosmetic surgery.

A More Subtle Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer Injections

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Breast augmentation is consistently the most popular of all cosmetic breast surgeries. This is in large part due to the ability patients have to customize their procedures. In addition to choosing the size, shape, and material of breast implant used during surgery, thanks to advancements in the plastic surgery field, patients now have the option to bypass breast implants altogether. Breast augmentation with fat transfer provides an alternative for women who seek a more subtle increase in breast size.

Fat removed during liposuction, a material referred to as “liquid gold” by some for its ability to provide impressive body contouring results for areas all over the face and body, is sadly often wasted after liposuction. Breast augmentation with fat transfer utilizes this fat to create a modest, natural-looking increase in breast size. Traditional breast augmentation with implants is still hugely popular and what I would typically recommend for breast augmentation patients. Of the fat that is injected into the breast during fat transfer, only about 60% survives and remains in the breast over time. So the patient must be prepared for some reduction in size from the original size immediately after their procedure. Still, some patients prefer a more subtle increase or not having to think about the need for implant replacements down the road. There is also the benefit of not worrying about the potential implant-related complications like capsular contracture (even though they very rarely occur).

Check out the video below, where I detail breast augmentation with fat transfer injections and explain the type of patients who may benefit most from this procedure option:

Every patient I see is unique. This is why I am happy to provide yet another potential option for women trying to rejuvenate their appearance with breast augmentation. After all, it’s part of my duty as a double board-certified plastic surgeon to do everything in my power to make sure each and every patient has the best cosmetic surgery experience possible. If you would like to discuss your options at-length and help determine the breast augmentation path that will help you achieve the results you desire, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott to schedule your consultation today. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and more.

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