I had gastric bypass in December 2002, after loosing over 100 lbs I decided it was time to get the overhanging skin removed. I was referred by friends to several plastic surgeons and went to consultations with them all. Most of the doctors tried telling me that I needed more than a tummy tuck, they wanted to do liposuction and a breast lift and augmentation and several other things that I thought were unnecessary, and couldn’t afford to do.
In most surgical procedures, surgical scar is a real thing and oftentimes a necessary tradeoff to achieving your desired aesthetic condition. But due to advances in medical technology and healing science, you now have substantial options to lessen, if not completely do away with, scars after the operation. Thus, a truly great plastic surgeon should …
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While it is commendable for anyone to lose significant weight, it doesn’t bring about positive effects only. Some of the negative effects include the drooping and presence of excess skin, as well as lost of skin support due to drastic weight reduction. These effects can occur at almost any part of the body – from …
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Now Ogden, Utah won’t have to drive so far to get CoolSculpting, the best in noninvasive fat reduction. CoolSculpting literally freezes fatty bulges away and will soon be available in our Layton, Utah plastic surgery office. Geographically, we are in an ideal spot to offer CoolSculpting as there are no other CoolSculpting centers in Northern Utah …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Natrelle 410 highly cohesive anatomically shaped silicone-gel filled breast implant for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. Natrelle 410 implants are manufactured by Allergan, Inc and are the second anatomical or tear drop shaped breast implant to receive FDA approval. Sientra is the other breast implant manufacturer …
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If you’ve been considering a Salt Lake City breast augmentation with Dr. York Yates, you might want to read the following quick facts about the procedure: 1. Ideal candidates: women who want to improve the appearance of their breasts, women who are not pregnant or nursing an infant, women with realistic expectations 2. Benefits: significant …
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There is a growing “turf war” between plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons regarding who is qualified to perform cosmetic surgery. Central to this battle are issues of safety, ego and greed. Cosmetic surgery is a rare area in medicine where earnings are not effected by government and insurance reimbursements. As a result, there is a growing …
There are many facets to consider when deciding to undergo a Breast Augmentation procedure. The first and most important of which is finding a board certified plastic surgeon who has the experience and reputation of a doctor you can put your confidence in. From there all other decision should be made together. Your plastic surgeon …
I have been a strong advocate of avoiding general anesthesia where possible and limiting combination cosmetic surgery procedures for patient safety. A recent study helps to hit some of these issues home. A study published in Dermatologic Surgery looked at the rates of severe complications in office-based surgery in the states of Alabama and Florida …
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For patients considering breast augmentation, one of the most common tips they will hear from previous patients is “make sure you don’t go too small”. This is true… if women are unhappy about their chosen size of implant it is most frequent that they wish their breasts were larger. Let me offer the counter piece …
