April 20th, 2010
Abdominoplasty can correct numerous problems of the abdomen that may be caused by weight fluctuation, childbirth or severe weight loss as after bariatric surgery. Excess skin may be removed as well as skin stretch marks to improve the overall quality of the residual skin. Skin tightening and muscle repair can flatten the abdominal contour resulting in a more youthful appearance and the wearing of more revealing bathing attire. Loss of muscle tone following pregnancy can be corrected which may not be possible with exercise. Large aprons of excess skin causing hygiene problems after bariatric surgery can be removed. Contact Dr. Richard Linderman to see if you would benefit from abdominoplasty surgery.
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March 18th, 2010
Ripples and or waves are a problem sometimes associated with saline breast implants. Due to the low viscosity of the saline fluid, shifting of this volume within the implant shell can form ripples associated with certain positions and gravity. These waves may be palpable but not visible but in other cases may be very apparent. Overfilling of saline implants does decrease this problem but too much implant fill will cause more firmness and with increased implant projection with loss of width as the implant assumes a more spherical shape. Implant rippling can be a significant problem in patients with very thin stretched skin. Silicone gel implants often are a better choice in this type of patient as rippling is greatly decreased because of the thicker viscosity of the gel.
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March 17th, 2010
Current saline implants marketed by Mentor Corp. and Inamed have a ten year failure or deflation rate of four to seven percent depending on various studies and styles. It seems that textured implants have a higher failure rate than smooth saline implants. Both companies offer lifetime replacement of their implants for deflation. Depending on the circumstances, each company provides reimbursement for some or all of anesthesia and facility fees during the ten-year period in addition to implant replacement. Saline implants should not be considered lifetime devices however unless problems arise, there is no reason to replace asymptomatic breast implants after a certain period of time.
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March 16th, 2010
As with all surgical procedures, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty has general and specific risks. These include infection, bleeding, fluid collection or seroma, wound healing problems, skin loss and scarring. Anesthetic and blood clot complications are possible but very unlikely but can have life threatening consequences? Other complications include persistent numbness, possibility of revisional tummy tuck surgery and a sub optimal aesthetic result.
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March 12th, 2010
Early ambulation is encouraged as soon as possible to minimize the risk of postoperative blood clots, however vigorous exercise is not indicated. Patients will have a certain amount of discomfort from muscle tightening after tummy tuck surgery that is usually performed and this will limit activity for the first few weeks. It will typically be four to six weeks before patients can resume a strenuous workout routine.
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March 12th, 2010
Liposuction of the face is frequently performed during a facelift but may also be done to treat localized deformities of the neck. Most surgeons try to preserve fat in the face as loss of fat volume occurs with age and overaggressive removal may produce a less than desirable result. Liposuction of the neck helps further define the area under the chin and the jaw line. In some patients tightening of the neck muscles or placement of suspension sutures as described by Giampapa may also be performed. With associated chin retrusion a prosthetic chin implant may be placed. By using fine canulas 2-3 mm in diameter, fat removal can be carefully controlled. Fat may also be located beneath the neck muscles and is sometimes removed under direct vision to further define the submental angle.
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March 4th, 2010
Bruising and swelling may occur after facelift surgery. Dr. Linderman employs small drains to help decrease these problems after surgery. Patient age, blood pressure and length of surgery are other factors that can cause more bruising and swelling. In most patients bruising disappears within ten days and swelling recedes.
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March 1st, 2010
Initial and after dressing removal there may be a feeling of tightness in the face and neck following facelift surgery. This will improve as swelling and bruising recede. Following healing there will be a natural appearance and not a windblown or overdone look from your facelift. Patients appear healthy and rested.
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February 26th, 2010
Sutures are usually removed within seven to eight days following facelift surgery. The initial dressing and small surgical drains are removed one or two days after facelift surgery. Showering and hair shampoo are permissible at this time.
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February 24th, 2010
As cosmetic procedures go, facelift surgery is not a particularly painful operation. In selected patients it may be performed as an outpatient and pain controlled with oral pain medications. Head elevation and application of ice compresses are helpful in the postoperative period to reduce discomfort, swelling and bruising. Severe unremitting pain following facelift surgery may be due to a hematoma or blood collection and is cause to contact your surgeon.
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