If only we could take fat from where we DON’T want it and put it where we do.
This is the premise behind fat grafting to the breast. Lipoaugmentation, fat transfer to the breast, fat grafting are all terms you will hear. Your own fat is a wonderful substance. It is soft, part of you, not
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So you are wondering why the spa down the street is offering “one area” of botox for $150 and another place costs $400. How can this be?
Botox comes in a vial with 100 units. We doctors must reconstitute the botox, which is a fancy way of saying we add saline to it to suspend the
Stretch marks are essentially a tear in the skin.
Breast implants can cause stretch marks. This is not common, but it is a risk. I see it most often in a young patient with thicker skin (think Asian, Latina, Phillipino). When this skin needs to stretch quickly to accept the new implant, it can cause a “tear” in the skin. Again,
Sculptra is not a new soft tissue filler. It has been out for years and is good to add volume to the face. What started out as a basic treatment for those with “lipoatrophy” (when your cheeks are hollow and sunken from losing your facial fat), has now been approved for cosmetic applications by the FDA.
Sculptra is
Body
When thinking about body alterations, it is important to identify whether your dissatisfaction is driven by excess fat, excess skin, or a combination of both. To help identify if your skin tone is good, look for stretch marks, fine wrinkling, or sagging of the skin. As we age, our skin tone naturally declines, but treatments
When considering an alteration to your breasts, it is important to figure out what you do and don’t like. Are your breasts symmetric? Do you like their volume? Do you like the shape? Do they sag? Do you want a mature looking breast or a more youthful one? How do you feel about implants?
Treatment options
When considering alterations to the face, the first step is to decide precisely what feature you’d like to improve: Brow? Eyes? Mouth? Neck? How is your skin tone? Is the skin loose? Common procedures to address these problems include facelift, brow lift, blepharoplasty, and non-surgical skin treatments.
Forehead
Do you have deep wrinkles? This may mean you
So you are going to take the plunge. I think it is fantastic. There is nothing I have done as moving and rewarding as having children. Pregnancy is hard on the body. Common changes occur. Here is a brief overview of some things to do before you get knocked up.
1. Exercise. A healthy body does
Look at your skin. Be crazy and get out the magnifying mirror. Be critical.
How do you assess your skin? What do you look for?
General
Do you look tired with a dull complexion? Acne scarring? Pre skin cancers or skin cancers? Do you want to do things to prevent aging? Do you prefer nonsurgical methods?
Sun Exposure
Do you
Insurance coverage has gotten more difficult over the years. When I started my practice, most of my reductions were covered by insurance. Now most are not. I believe the act of lifting and reducing the breast helps with neck and back pain, posture, ease of dressing, and ability to exercise. You can check with your
Lauren Greenberg M.D.
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