Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Dr. Graham has updated our photo gallery



We know patients and potential patients like to review a surgeon's sample results, so we regularly update the gallery of photographs. Again, we express our gratitude for the patients who graciously grant permission for use of their before & after pictures.

When you open the gallery link (click on the title line above), you will find a drop-down field in the upper left that will allow you to select the category from among several hundred images.


Sunday, February 21, 2010

Increasing Interest in Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation in one of the most commonly requested plastic surgery procedures, nationally and in our experience at the Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery. (We are also known for facial & body cosmetic surgery)

We are noticing an increased level of interest among our new and established patients. More phone calls. More e-mails. More questions in person. We are happy to answer the full variety of questions; from price to discomfort, from size to recovery.

Almost everybody has something planned this Spring. Something they're looking forward to. To looking their best in Spring & Summer attire. We find these patients enjoyable, positive & very happy with their breast enhancement results. Call or e-mail us if we can help.

info@expertplasticsurgeon.com
864-676-1707

Dr. Graham is one of the areas most experienced breast enhancement surgeons. He has a strong reputation for his interested & caring manner, his emphasis on safety & comfort, and finally beautiful & natural-looking results for his patients.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Lipo-abdominoplasty: Modification of tummy tuck procedure

A few sophisticated or web savvy patients have heard the term "lipo-abdominoplasty" used and wondered what it meant.

As we discuss on our website or in previous blogs, there are many steps that together make up a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). These are customized to the needs and benefits of each individual patient. Skin, fat & muscle can be treated separately. Adjacent areas of the torso can be treated. And, going further, the so-called mommy-makeover means that breast enhancement is also done.

Lipo-abdominoplasty means that there is some amount of liposuction done the the anterior abdomen at the time of skin and muscle work. This is in addition to the surgical removal (excision) of lower abdominal subcutaneous fat. Surgeons must use care in combining liposuction, to minimize certain risks. If less undermining is done, then more liposuction can be added to a tummy tuck procedure. Dr. Graham has incorporated these techniques for years, with safety and effectiveness.

Click the headline link above to see our website abdomnioplasty page or the photo gallery link: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814

Monday, February 15, 2010

Continuing Medical Education: Agility in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Graham recently attended one of his regular annual plastic surgical educational meetings. The meeting subject focus was, "Agility in Minimally Invasive Surgery."

This outstanding course features in-depth discussions of cosmetic surgical techniques by national and international experts and innovators. The most important aspect of this meeting is the numerous live surgical demonstrations performed by those speakers. There is no other meeting like this in the country, and it regularly attracts faclty & audience members from Central & South America, Europe and Asia.

This year's focus areas were breast augmentation and body coutour surgery, although endoscopic brow and facial procedures were also highlighted. Dr. Graham is already experienced in these areas, and the educational updates allow us to maintain our high level of quality of care. We offer the latest in proven surgical techniques and technology. And we avoid unproven hype and bluster.

Dr. Graham is an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. Our practice includes well-trained and experienced nurses, skin care specialists and administrative staff in order to provide you the best experience in skin care, peels, injectables, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures and ultimately cosmetic surgery for the face, breast and body. We primarilly serve the areas from NE Georgia, through Central & Upstate South Carolina, to Western North Carolina: Clayton, Toccoa, Hartsville, Elberton, Royston, Abbeville, Greenwood, Newberry, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Gaffney, Boiling Springs, Inman, Landrum, Spartanburg, Greer, Travelers Rest, Taylors, Woodruff, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Anderson, Piedmont, Pickens, Clemson, Seneca, Salem, Westminster, Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Brevard, Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Tryon, Asheville, Waynseville, Rutherfordton.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Helping the injured in Haiti: our nurse Cathy returns from mission trip

The medical needs of the people in Haiti are widely reported in the US news media. Many of our citizens have made cash donations. Thousands of Americans have donated their time to the relief efforts -- including our Operating Room Director and Nurse, Cathy Cole, RN, CPSN.

She returns today from a week long mission to staff a medical care station in Haiti. She and her team faced some difficult conditions, but were able to help a number of injured or sick Haitians.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Consumer magazine warns readers about fine print in facelift advertisements


Each issue of Consumer Reports has humorous notes and photos inside the back cover. My staff was tickled to see their "Asterisk Alert" in the March 2010 issue, page 63.

One of the pieces was a before-and-after photo of one of the "1-800-facelift" type advertisements. It said, "Looking years younger is simple with a _______lift." Just check these before-and-after shots of Linda Sue, with "no retouching." Oops: There's an asterisk. It refers to this disclaimer: "Patients had optional neck-firming procedure in addition to ________lift." We asked what that procedure might be. "You'd have to come in to one of our 42 offices around the nation and be assessed," a customer-service rep said. "I can't tell you over the phone.""

Our patient coordinator (Betty) or nurse (Cathy) are happy to fully discuss all the procedures Dr. Graham performs with any caller. Our web site has additional information and our photo gallery.

Dr. Graham is very experienced at a variety of facelift techniques.