Now both National Public Radio (NPR) and the web company WebMD are alerting the public to concerns about a group of procedures called "injection lipolysis." Other names used in marketing are; lipodissolve, lipozap, mesotherapy, lipotherapy or fat melting. They use a variety of chemicals, but these lack FDA approval for that usage. Quality scientific studies have not been done to prove safety and effectiveness. Proponents have claimed liposuction-like results without surgery.
The FDA contacted several US companies promoting these treatments and warned them to cease. It also notified a Brazilian company about their web marketing.
You can get more information at:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/04/lipodissolve_gets_fda_warning.html
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/news/20100407/fda-cracks-down-lipodissolve-hype
Showing posts with label liposuction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label liposuction. Show all posts
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Liposuction "Buyer" Beware: Lack of formal surgical training
Taken from the LA Times report on an article from the respected journal, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
STUDY BLASTS LACK OF TRAINING IN COSMETIC SURGERY MARKETPLACE
April 2, 2010 | 11:38 am
Cosmetic procedures like Botox, facial fillers and liposuction are big money-makers for physicians. Not surprisingly, doctors other than plastic surgeons and dermatologists also offer cosmetic treatments. According to a new study, nearly 40% of doctors offering liposuction in Southern California had no specific surgical training.
The study, published in the April issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, examined 1,876 cosmetic practitioners from San Diego to Los Angeles. Only 495 of them were trained in plastic surgery. Primary care physicians made up the fourth-largest group of liposuction providers following plastic surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists.
There is no law to prevent doctors from offering these services, especially in a doctor's office (doctors need to apply for privileges to perform services in hospitals). Many non-surgeons take a course or participate in some form of limited training to perform liposuction or inject fillers. But such training is not required and is often inadequate, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Though providing Botox or facial fillers is unlikely to be dangerous, liposuction can result in serious complications, the authors state. "We feel that the provision of such a potentially hazardous treatment by physicians with no training in surgery poses a genuine threat to the safety of patients."
Further, the authors state, aesthetic franchises have sprung up that have no association with one particular provider, making it more difficult for patients to know just who is responsible for their care.
"The practices are often named after a geographic location with a cachet of affluence,such as Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills or La Jolla. In these practices, the practitioners are employees of the owner of the clinical facility, and are pushed to produce revenue. The divorce of the practice from the name of the responsible physician has the potential to have a profound impact on the doctor-patient relationship and how patients select a provider," the authors state.
Still, the authors say more legislation is not what's needed, calling government meddling "a guest who may never leave." They suggest more effort to educate the public on who is or isn't qualified to perform various cosmetic procedures.
I vote for whichever method -- education, legislation or perhaps both -- will protect consumer health and safety regardless of professional turf wars.
-- Shari Roan
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/04/cosmetic-surgery-liposuction.html
The American College of Surgeons has weighed-in on this subject with a public education program titled, "SURGERY BY SURGEONS." Their excerpt:
Surgery by Surgeons
A fully trained surgeon is a physician who, after medical school, has gone through years of training in an accredited residency program to learn the specialized skills of a surgeon. One good sign of a surgeon's competence is certification by a national surgical board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties. All board-certified surgeons have satisfactorily completed an approved residency training program and have passed a rigorous specialty examination.
The letters F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name are a further indication of a physician's qualifications. Surgeons who become Fellows of the College have passed a comprehensive evaluation of their surgical training and skills; they also have demonstrated their commitment to high standards of ethical conduct. This evaluation is conducted according to national standards that were established to ensure that patients receive the best possible surgical care.
Prepared as a public service by the American College of Surgeons.
http://www.facs.org/public_info/operation/consult.html
Finally, Dr. Graham is a fully trained, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). We are happy to offer more information. Contact us at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com or 864-676-1707
STUDY BLASTS LACK OF TRAINING IN COSMETIC SURGERY MARKETPLACE
April 2, 2010 | 11:38 am
Cosmetic procedures like Botox, facial fillers and liposuction are big money-makers for physicians. Not surprisingly, doctors other than plastic surgeons and dermatologists also offer cosmetic treatments. According to a new study, nearly 40% of doctors offering liposuction in Southern California had no specific surgical training.
The study, published in the April issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, examined 1,876 cosmetic practitioners from San Diego to Los Angeles. Only 495 of them were trained in plastic surgery. Primary care physicians made up the fourth-largest group of liposuction providers following plastic surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists.
There is no law to prevent doctors from offering these services, especially in a doctor's office (doctors need to apply for privileges to perform services in hospitals). Many non-surgeons take a course or participate in some form of limited training to perform liposuction or inject fillers. But such training is not required and is often inadequate, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Though providing Botox or facial fillers is unlikely to be dangerous, liposuction can result in serious complications, the authors state. "We feel that the provision of such a potentially hazardous treatment by physicians with no training in surgery poses a genuine threat to the safety of patients."
Further, the authors state, aesthetic franchises have sprung up that have no association with one particular provider, making it more difficult for patients to know just who is responsible for their care.
"The practices are often named after a geographic location with a cachet of affluence,such as Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills or La Jolla. In these practices, the practitioners are employees of the owner of the clinical facility, and are pushed to produce revenue. The divorce of the practice from the name of the responsible physician has the potential to have a profound impact on the doctor-patient relationship and how patients select a provider," the authors state.
Still, the authors say more legislation is not what's needed, calling government meddling "a guest who may never leave." They suggest more effort to educate the public on who is or isn't qualified to perform various cosmetic procedures.
I vote for whichever method -- education, legislation or perhaps both -- will protect consumer health and safety regardless of professional turf wars.
-- Shari Roan
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2010/04/cosmetic-surgery-liposuction.html
The American College of Surgeons has weighed-in on this subject with a public education program titled, "SURGERY BY SURGEONS." Their excerpt:
Surgery by Surgeons
A fully trained surgeon is a physician who, after medical school, has gone through years of training in an accredited residency program to learn the specialized skills of a surgeon. One good sign of a surgeon's competence is certification by a national surgical board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties. All board-certified surgeons have satisfactorily completed an approved residency training program and have passed a rigorous specialty examination.
The letters F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name are a further indication of a physician's qualifications. Surgeons who become Fellows of the College have passed a comprehensive evaluation of their surgical training and skills; they also have demonstrated their commitment to high standards of ethical conduct. This evaluation is conducted according to national standards that were established to ensure that patients receive the best possible surgical care.
Prepared as a public service by the American College of Surgeons.
http://www.facs.org/public_info/operation/consult.html
Finally, Dr. Graham is a fully trained, experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). We are happy to offer more information. Contact us at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com or 864-676-1707
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New Top Ten: Plastic Surgery Statistics From 2009
The word is out. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery just published it's annual statistics for cosmetic surgery.
TOP FIVE FOR WOMEN (90%)
1. Breast Augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Tummy Tuck
5. Breast Reduction
TOP FIVE FOR MEN
1. Liposuction
2. Rhinoplasty
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Breast Reduction
5. Hair Transplantation
Our own experience with women is similar, although Facelift is also very common. For men in our practice the procedures differ from national trends. We do more facelifts and necklifts along with eyelid surgery. We do liposuction, male breast reduction (gynecomastia treatment), but not rhinoplasty or hair transplants (but we do plenty of laser hair removal).
In the non-surgical realm, wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport) remains the most common procedure.
TOP FIVE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS:
1. Botox (Dysport)
2. Filler (Hyaluronic, Restylane, Juvederm)
3. Laser Hair Removal
4. Microdermabrasion
5. Chemical Peel
In our practice, the trends are similar. Botulinum toxin & injectable fillers are most common. Laser & intense pulsed light treatments for hair, pigment, blood vessels, skin texture, etc. are common as well. We offer a wider range of options than just hair removal. We also offer more advanced non-surgical treatments than microdermabrasion.
Further details are available from ASAPS at: www.surgery.org/media/statistics
TOP FIVE FOR WOMEN (90%)
1. Breast Augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Tummy Tuck
5. Breast Reduction
TOP FIVE FOR MEN
1. Liposuction
2. Rhinoplasty
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Breast Reduction
5. Hair Transplantation
Our own experience with women is similar, although Facelift is also very common. For men in our practice the procedures differ from national trends. We do more facelifts and necklifts along with eyelid surgery. We do liposuction, male breast reduction (gynecomastia treatment), but not rhinoplasty or hair transplants (but we do plenty of laser hair removal).
In the non-surgical realm, wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport) remains the most common procedure.
TOP FIVE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS:
1. Botox (Dysport)
2. Filler (Hyaluronic, Restylane, Juvederm)
3. Laser Hair Removal
4. Microdermabrasion
5. Chemical Peel
In our practice, the trends are similar. Botulinum toxin & injectable fillers are most common. Laser & intense pulsed light treatments for hair, pigment, blood vessels, skin texture, etc. are common as well. We offer a wider range of options than just hair removal. We also offer more advanced non-surgical treatments than microdermabrasion.
Further details are available from ASAPS at: www.surgery.org/media/statistics
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
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
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tighter, slimmer, toned tummy: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Dr. Sutton Graham is frequently asked to improve the size, look, tone, and contour of women's abdominal area. We offer a detailed in-person consultation that shows you what you need to know. We will send you preliminary information, discuss your health and medical history, evaluate your areas of concern, show you numbers of photographs (before & after), discuss the procedure options / benefits and risks / recovery / return to work & activities. And you'll leave the consultation with an individualized quote and detailed booklet of information. This process allows you to make a well informed decision.
Basically, tummy tuck deals with three layers; skin, fat and muscle. There are a variety of ways to accomplish your improvements, and we'll discuss them with you. (1) Excess skin is removed and the incision is hidden low on the tummy. Stretch marks are removed. Swimwear options increase. (2) Excess fat is removed and discarded. Liposuction may be combined with direct removal of fat, depending on the area of your torso. The tummy looks smaller and trimmer. The waistline improves. Clothes fit better. (3) If lax muscle wall tone is a problem, we cinch up the slack to permanently tighten the entire abdominal wall, or only an involved portion. This reduces the pregnancy-related lower tummy roundness, improves definition, and can effect posture. This achieves results exercise alone cannot.
Our website features more information: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/tummy-tuck.html
Our photo gallery features several patient's results: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814/case-1-10867-16331/32069
If you would like more information, call 874-676-1707 or E-mail info@expertplasticsurgeon.com (or use the link on our website).
Sutton Graham, MD, FACS is an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures for your body, breast and face. He has an excellent reputation in our region.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery and live in the following areas, you should see him before your make your final decision. Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, Columbia, and surrounding communities, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia.
Basically, tummy tuck deals with three layers; skin, fat and muscle. There are a variety of ways to accomplish your improvements, and we'll discuss them with you. (1) Excess skin is removed and the incision is hidden low on the tummy. Stretch marks are removed. Swimwear options increase. (2) Excess fat is removed and discarded. Liposuction may be combined with direct removal of fat, depending on the area of your torso. The tummy looks smaller and trimmer. The waistline improves. Clothes fit better. (3) If lax muscle wall tone is a problem, we cinch up the slack to permanently tighten the entire abdominal wall, or only an involved portion. This reduces the pregnancy-related lower tummy roundness, improves definition, and can effect posture. This achieves results exercise alone cannot.
Our website features more information: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/tummy-tuck.html
Our photo gallery features several patient's results: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814/case-1-10867-16331/32069
If you would like more information, call 874-676-1707 or E-mail info@expertplasticsurgeon.com (or use the link on our website).
Sutton Graham, MD, FACS is an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures for your body, breast and face. He has an excellent reputation in our region.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery and live in the following areas, you should see him before your make your final decision. Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, Columbia, and surrounding communities, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Mommy Make-over is such a cute term: thoughts by Sutton Graham, MD
I don't know came up with the term, but it is certainly cleaver, "mommy-make-over." For over 15 years, we have been addressing women's concerns about their post-pregnancy changes (post-partum) with a variety of solutions for the breast and body, plus measures for the facial pigmentation, etc.
We have solutions for the breast sagging, loss of breast firmness, decrease or unwanted increase in breast size, stretch marks, loose tummy skin, loose tummy muscles, indented c-section scars, new fat accumulations about the hips, thighs, abdomen and buttocks.
Mommy make-over isn't a particular operation, but rather a combination of procedures to address each woman's concerns. They are done as an out-patient and you recover at home with you family and friends. Special anesthesia techniques are used to minimize discomfort and speed recovery.
Dr. Graham address the tummy by non-surgical skin tightening, stretch mark removal, liposuction, short-scar abdominoplasty, standard tummy tuck, and often adds liposuction of the love handles. These can reshape the torso, define the waist, flatten the stomach, firm abdominal tone, and smooth the skin. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/tummy-tuck.html
He addresses the breast by implant augmentation, breast lift alone, breast lift with implants (augmentation mastopexy). If pregnancies have left you with uncomfortably larger breasts, then we offer breast reduction (standard of shot-scar techniques). http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/augmentation.html
Patients love our independent, private office and nationally accredited office surgical facility located on Halton Road in Greenville, SC. They come to us from throughout Upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina and Georgia. Take a photo tour of our office by this link: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/about.html#office-tour
We welcome you and look forward to hearing from you.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tummy Tuck B&A photos by Sutton Graham, MD
Tummy tuck is called abdominoplasty by plastic surgeons; reshaping the abdomen.
These are some of our happiest patients! Women are excited when they see how much we can improve the effects of time, gravity, pregnancies, weight changes. If you want to see several examples follow this link: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814/case-1-10867-16331/32069
If the problems are loose skin, stretch marks across the lower abdomen, a roll-like collection of fat, and / or poor tone of the abdominal wall then tummy tuck can improve your appearance. If you lost quite a bit of weight then you often experience some of these. On the other hand if the problem is only localized fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise, then liposuction may be a better procedure. During your consultation, we will check and explain how each procedure can help. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/tummy-tuck.html
The procedure is done as an out-patient in our nationally accredited office surgery facility. You need assistance for a few days and will normally resume driving in 1 1/2 or 2 weeks. You wear a support girdle for 3 weeks post-op. We recommend starting vigorous exercise 6 weeks post-op. The recovery is more significant than for most other cosmetic surgery procedures, however we use special new techniques such as a continuous-infusion local anesthetic pump for 3-4 days after the procedure. This reduces you discomfort and decreases the need for narcotic pain medicine.
Tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction of the flanks and hip areas to improve the contour of the entire torso. Some patients choose to have breast enhancement (breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction) during tummy tuck. Occasionally we do unrelated procedures such as lip augmentation by fat graft or liposuction of the neck and under-chin area.
If you want to know more, call 864-676-1707 or e-mail at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com
Patients coming to us from a distance should plan a local hotel stay. However most patients come from a 50-100 mile radius and don't have such an issue. Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, Columbia, Hartwell, Highlands, Sapphire, Cashiers, Brevard, Henderson, Tryon, Landrum, Greer, Simpsonville, Newberry, Greenwood, Clemson, Lakes Hartwell & Keowee, Seneca, Pickens, Easley, and the Reserve and Cliffs Communities.
These are some of our happiest patients! Women are excited when they see how much we can improve the effects of time, gravity, pregnancies, weight changes. If you want to see several examples follow this link: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814/case-1-10867-16331/32069
If the problems are loose skin, stretch marks across the lower abdomen, a roll-like collection of fat, and / or poor tone of the abdominal wall then tummy tuck can improve your appearance. If you lost quite a bit of weight then you often experience some of these. On the other hand if the problem is only localized fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise, then liposuction may be a better procedure. During your consultation, we will check and explain how each procedure can help. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/tummy-tuck.html
The procedure is done as an out-patient in our nationally accredited office surgery facility. You need assistance for a few days and will normally resume driving in 1 1/2 or 2 weeks. You wear a support girdle for 3 weeks post-op. We recommend starting vigorous exercise 6 weeks post-op. The recovery is more significant than for most other cosmetic surgery procedures, however we use special new techniques such as a continuous-infusion local anesthetic pump for 3-4 days after the procedure. This reduces you discomfort and decreases the need for narcotic pain medicine.
Tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction of the flanks and hip areas to improve the contour of the entire torso. Some patients choose to have breast enhancement (breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction) during tummy tuck. Occasionally we do unrelated procedures such as lip augmentation by fat graft or liposuction of the neck and under-chin area.
If you want to know more, call 864-676-1707 or e-mail at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com
Patients coming to us from a distance should plan a local hotel stay. However most patients come from a 50-100 mile radius and don't have such an issue. Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, Columbia, Hartwell, Highlands, Sapphire, Cashiers, Brevard, Henderson, Tryon, Landrum, Greer, Simpsonville, Newberry, Greenwood, Clemson, Lakes Hartwell & Keowee, Seneca, Pickens, Easley, and the Reserve and Cliffs Communities.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Clemson Cosmetic Surgery Presentation, Tuesday October 27th
WE'RE COMING TO YOU, CLEMSON!
Bring state-of-the-art cosmetic plastic surgery to your upstate community, Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Madren Conference Center. http://www.clemson.edu/madren/toc/contact/location.htm
Dr. Graham and the staff of Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery will present a broad range of topics; from the face to the breast and the body. We'll discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments.
The presentation will be divided into two sessions. The first half will run 6:00 through 7:15pm. We'll discuss facial rejuvenation, cosmetic surgery, injectables, peels and skin care. The second half will be 7:30-8:30 and cover breast augmentation, reduction and lift, liposuction and tummy tuck.
We will offer refreshments. You're welcome at both sessions. Please bring a friend. Arrive a few minutes early to enjoy refreshments, meet Dr. Graham and his wonderful staff.
REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. Please send an e-mail to us at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com (or link through our website) or call us at 864-676-1707.
If you cannot attend these sessions, but are interested, we will be having other dates and locations in Pickens and Oconee county later. Call for details.
http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/
Welcoming people from Georgia, Upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina. Seneca, Easley, Pickens, Salem, Sunset, Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell Lake communities, Reserve and Cliffs Communities, Hartwell, Toccoca, Anderson, Pendleton, Piedmont, Highlands, Cashiers, Toxaway, and Franklin
Bring state-of-the-art cosmetic plastic surgery to your upstate community, Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Madren Conference Center. http://www.clemson.edu/madren/toc/contact/location.htm
Dr. Graham and the staff of Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery will present a broad range of topics; from the face to the breast and the body. We'll discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments.
The presentation will be divided into two sessions. The first half will run 6:00 through 7:15pm. We'll discuss facial rejuvenation, cosmetic surgery, injectables, peels and skin care. The second half will be 7:30-8:30 and cover breast augmentation, reduction and lift, liposuction and tummy tuck.
We will offer refreshments. You're welcome at both sessions. Please bring a friend. Arrive a few minutes early to enjoy refreshments, meet Dr. Graham and his wonderful staff.
REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. Please send an e-mail to us at info@expertplasticsurgeon.com (or link through our website) or call us at 864-676-1707.
If you cannot attend these sessions, but are interested, we will be having other dates and locations in Pickens and Oconee county later. Call for details.
http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/
Welcoming people from Georgia, Upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina. Seneca, Easley, Pickens, Salem, Sunset, Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell Lake communities, Reserve and Cliffs Communities, Hartwell, Toccoca, Anderson, Pendleton, Piedmont, Highlands, Cashiers, Toxaway, and Franklin
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Male Breast Reduction in South Carolina: Gynecomastia Treatment
Although most of Dr. Sutton Graham's breast surgery patients are women, a significant number are men with excessively enlarged breasts. The photograph shows correction of a small to moderate degree of male breast enlargement; a condition known as gynecomastia. We provide correction for patients with this condition.
Men with breast enlargement experience embarrassment about their appearance, often being unwilling to participate in sports, especially swimming, or other outdoor activities where they would normally have their shirts off. It can be more noticeable at the gym. We want them to be able to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
The consultation is the first step. We will evaluate the degree of the problem (excess skin, fat and fibrous or glandular tissue), check for lumps, evaluate your over-all health, and check for any rarer causes such as drug side effects, hormone diseases or tumors. The average patient experienced enlargement early in their teens and it continues into adulthood. Details of the procedure are discussed thoroughly. In most cases, surgery is the recommended treatment, and can be only liposuction of localized fat or excision of fibrous and glandular tissue through a tiny concealed incision part of the way around the areola / nipple. Occasionally there is so much loose skin that a larger incision is used to tighten skin and remove abnormal gland. The patient can return to work and most activities in several days.
During the same procedure, some men choose additional liposuction body contouring: abdomen, flanks, "spare tire," or under chin / neck areas are most common. This limits recovery and down-time and improves other potential problem areas. Liposuction is best for treatment of localized fat deposits that don't respond to diet and exercise.
Check our website or call 864-676-1707
Dr. Graham and his staff welcome male patients with breast enlargement to our office in Greenville, upstate South Carolina. Most come from the area including Asheville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Greenwood, Anderson, Clemson, and Greenville. We also offer men abdominoplasty, eyelid belpharoplasty, browlift, facelift, necklift, and otoplasty correction of prominent ears.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Join us this Tuesday (next week); Learn about cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring
Sign-up is almost complete for our Fall Seminar featuring breast enhancement and body contouring. We'll have refreshments, a presentation that included many before & after examples, and there will be plenty of opportunity for questions. Dr. Graham and his staff always want to give you up-to-date information on procedures and plastic surgery in the news.
Tuesday's Seminar will be at our office suite on Halton Road in Greenville, starting at 6:30. If you are coming, please register so we know to expect you. You're welcome to bring a friend!
Call now (864-676-1707) or send an e-mail through our website http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/.
Dr. Graham has a strong reputation among both patients and professional colleagues (doctors and nurses) for attractive breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, correction of asymmetric breasts, correction of prior implant problems, tummy tucks, abdominoplasty, short-scar and mini-abdominoplasty, mommy make-over's, treatment of "love handles" & "saddlebags," liposuction, body contouring, arm and thigh lifts, etc.
Tuesday's Seminar will be at our office suite on Halton Road in Greenville, starting at 6:30. If you are coming, please register so we know to expect you. You're welcome to bring a friend!
Call now (864-676-1707) or send an e-mail through our website http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/.
Dr. Graham has a strong reputation among both patients and professional colleagues (doctors and nurses) for attractive breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, correction of asymmetric breasts, correction of prior implant problems, tummy tucks, abdominoplasty, short-scar and mini-abdominoplasty, mommy make-over's, treatment of "love handles" & "saddlebags," liposuction, body contouring, arm and thigh lifts, etc.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Summer Question & Answer Sessions: Cosmetic Surgery
SUMMER OFFICIALLY BEGINS JUNE 21st.
Join us for question & answer sessions. Dr. Sutton Graham and his staff at the Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery will host two summer presentations.
o Good chance to learn more about how procedures can benefit you.
o Opportunity to have your questions answered.
o Ways to help a friend or family member get helpful information. Bring them along! They’re welcome.
o Find out about new procedures, costs, downtime, and specialized ways we minimize discomfort.
YOUR BEST FACE: Tuesday June 16th 6:30-8:00pm
Subtle or dramatic, but always natural. Injectables, minimally invasive, short-scar, modified techniques. And when established procedures give the best results.
Eyelift. Facelift. Necklift. Botox, Juvaderm & Restylane. Chin suction lipectomy. And more.
BETTER BREAST & BODY: Tuesday, June 23rd, 6:30-8:00pm
Procedures that accomplish what diet & exercise cannot. Clothes fit better. Better proportions. More shapely. Chest, arms, hips, tummy, thighs. Lifts, implants, fillers, tucks, liposuction.
See why we have a reputation for excellent care and excellent results!
REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. Plus you can send us any questions in advance.
Register online by e-mail through our website (see the “Quick Question” box). Tell us how many are coming with you. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/.
Or register by phone 864-676-1707.
Refreshments will be provided.
Join us for question & answer sessions. Dr. Sutton Graham and his staff at the Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery will host two summer presentations.
o Good chance to learn more about how procedures can benefit you.
o Opportunity to have your questions answered.
o Ways to help a friend or family member get helpful information. Bring them along! They’re welcome.
o Find out about new procedures, costs, downtime, and specialized ways we minimize discomfort.
YOUR BEST FACE: Tuesday June 16th 6:30-8:00pm
Subtle or dramatic, but always natural. Injectables, minimally invasive, short-scar, modified techniques. And when established procedures give the best results.
Eyelift. Facelift. Necklift. Botox, Juvaderm & Restylane. Chin suction lipectomy. And more.
BETTER BREAST & BODY: Tuesday, June 23rd, 6:30-8:00pm
Procedures that accomplish what diet & exercise cannot. Clothes fit better. Better proportions. More shapely. Chest, arms, hips, tummy, thighs. Lifts, implants, fillers, tucks, liposuction.
See why we have a reputation for excellent care and excellent results!
REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT. Plus you can send us any questions in advance.
Register online by e-mail through our website (see the “Quick Question” box). Tell us how many are coming with you. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
ASPS annual statistics are out. And the Top Five are...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the large national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Their 2008 statistics were recently published. Reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures (laser, fillers, neurotoxin) increased compared to 2007.
As expected cosmetic surgery was down, but a relatively small 9%. Articles in The New York Times (April 6th, "When All You Have Left Is Your Pride") and the Wall Street Journal ("Keeping Up Appearances") may explain why patients continue to seek care to enhance their appearance. In some circles, appearance may be critical in a time of high competition for jobs. Time Magazine had a recent article about the popularity of Botox for men.
The top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2008: Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, and Tummy Tuck. Botox was the most popular non-invasive treatment (5 million in 2008).
For a complete listing visit www.plasticsurgery.org/Media.html
As expected cosmetic surgery was down, but a relatively small 9%. Articles in The New York Times (April 6th, "When All You Have Left Is Your Pride") and the Wall Street Journal ("Keeping Up Appearances") may explain why patients continue to seek care to enhance their appearance. In some circles, appearance may be critical in a time of high competition for jobs. Time Magazine had a recent article about the popularity of Botox for men.
The top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2008: Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, and Tummy Tuck. Botox was the most popular non-invasive treatment (5 million in 2008).
For a complete listing visit www.plasticsurgery.org/Media.html
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Just Released: 2008 statistics on plastic srugery
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) just published its 2008 annual statistical comparisons. The main findings are:
For the first time in 12 years, liposuction is no longer the most popular cosmetic surgery -- it is breast augmentation. Botox is again the most popular non-surgical treatment.
The top 5 surgery procedures for women (92% of patients) were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction. That is reflective of my practice, although facelift is also very common.
The number of procedures decreased 11% from 2007. Among males, procedures decreased 23%. 53% of procedures were performed in office-based surgery facilities. Total spending was $12 billion. Details are available at http://www.surgery.org/
For the first time in 12 years, liposuction is no longer the most popular cosmetic surgery -- it is breast augmentation. Botox is again the most popular non-surgical treatment.
The top 5 surgery procedures for women (92% of patients) were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction. That is reflective of my practice, although facelift is also very common.
The number of procedures decreased 11% from 2007. Among males, procedures decreased 23%. 53% of procedures were performed in office-based surgery facilities. Total spending was $12 billion. Details are available at http://www.surgery.org/
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (girdle)
A patient related an amusing story to me recently. Once upon a time there were three close friends. They shared confidences, including the fact that two of them had previously had liposuction. These two had passed along a post-op compression girdle. Now my patient, the third friend, was getting ready to have her liposuction (tummy and thighs), so the trusted garment was to become hers. With the garment came a history of marvelous body contour improvements. The women consider themselves the Sisterhood of the Traveling Girdle.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Most Popular Procedures - National Statistics
The ASAPS organization today published national statistics for cosmetic surgery procedures. Americans spent $8.3 billion for surgery and $4.7 billion for non-surgical procedures. Minorities accounted for 22% of patients. Tops for women were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction. Major non-surgical techniques were Botox, Hyaluronic acid fillers, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and laser / intense light treatments. Surgical procedures increased by 9% while non-surgical decreased by <1%. We continue to notice increases in all cosmetic procedures in our practice.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Pick Your Recovery Time
One way to choose among the various options for facial rejuvenation procedures is tell your surgeon how long you have to recover. This will let him or her tailor your procedures to your desired "down-time." If you have no down-time: choose from Botox, Restylane of other fillers, Intense Pulsed Light photofacials, or non-ablative skin tightening. If you have one weekend: you may select the above and /or MicroLaser Peels or Periorbital resurfcing. When you have 1 week available: enhance you appearance with a endoscopic browlift or submental liposuction (under the chin). A 2 week recovery gives you plenty of options: you could have either eyelid blepharoplasty, short-scar facelift, or a combination of the above procedures. A three week recovery is best for: facelift, necklift, and combinations of procedures on several parts of the face. At our office we'll discuss these issues and the features you would like to improve, and make individual personal recommendations. Call if you're interested.
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