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.

Q: What are you board certified in? A: Plastic Surgery

Patients seeking cosmetic surgery from a plastic surgeon should realize that many other types of licensed physicians perform cosmetic procedures, even surgical procedures. In addition to reputation and recommendations from your trusted physicians, you may want to confirm that the doctor you plan to see is board certified in plastic surgery.

The American Board of Medical Specialties (http://www.abms.org/) is our nation's most respected and established organization that oversees board certification. It only approves 24 medical specialty boards. There are hundreds of additional organizations that issue "board certifications" without meeting to high standards of the ABMS. Patients can check their prospective doctor on the ABMS website.

“Any doctor who has graduated from medical school, fulfilled residency requirements, and has been licensed by the state in which he or she practices, can set up an office and practice medicine, even in a specialty for which he or she has not trained,” Dr. Weiss said. “An ABMS Member Board certified doctor ––has participated in a voluntary training and assessment process that demonstrates knowledge and skill in their chosen specialty/subspecialty beyond the basic licensing requirements.” To read the full article, check

http://www.abms.org/News_and_Events/Media_Newsroom/Releases/release_HowToSelectADoctor_07022009.aspx

Sutton Graham, MD, FACS in certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board granting unrestricted certification for cosmetic surgery (face, breast & body). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (http://www.plasticsurgery.org/), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (http://www.surgery.org/) , and he earned a Certificate in Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (http://www.facs.org/).

Dr. Graham has over 19 years of experience in plastic surgery, practicing in Greenville, SC. He serves patients from throughout Upstate and central South Carolina, Western North Carolina, and NE Georgia. Occasionally, patients come from a distance. We specialize in aesthetic / cosmetic surgery of the face, breast & body.

Greenville, SC breast augmentation: Sutton Graham, MD

Saline implant breast augmentation remains our most popular surgical procedure (Botox & Dysport are our most popular non-surgical procedures. See other posts.)

Saline implants are well known for their long-term safety. Their use was never restricted by the FDA. Subpectoral saline implants have an excellent record; low rates of capsular contracture, good compatibility with mammograms and attractive transition between the upper chest and the upper breast.

We have an approach to selection of implant size that pleases and informs. We assess your desires, your current cup size, changes with prior / future pregnancies, changes from weight gain or loss, your breast gland thickness and firmness, and finally your skin looseness. We show you a range of sizers, and you try them on in a bra here with our experienced staff. You get to see approximately how your figure will look after surgery.

Appropriate pre-medicaton, surgical anesthesia (by our board-certified MD), and post-op medications provide comfort. Most women are decreasing the pain pills in a few days. Patients resume most normal activities quickly. We only ask that you hold off on your vigorous exercise routines for a few weeks. Of course, the results are obvious right away.

If you are interested in more information check our website. There you'll find discussion, photos, and contact information. We'll mail you more information if you call 864-676-1707.

Website http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/augmentation.html

Photo gallery http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/breast-augmentation-4793/case-1-12615-16304/32021

Providing all types of cosmetic breast surgery (breast lift, uneven breast correction, nipple correction, reduction of excessive size, breast implants, etc.). Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson, Columbia and the surrounding areas of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia.

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.
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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

Latest Seminar Tomorrow: Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Non-surgical

Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30pm Dr. Graham and his staff will host an evening about facial rejuvenation procedures, both non-surgical and surgical.

There will be refreshments and you'll tour the office and surgical suite. Dr. Graham has a presentation of up-to-date information and before & after photos. They'll be examples of light-based SkinTyte (non-surgical), Juvederm & Restylane (HA fillers), Botox (Dysport) neurotoxins, Laser peels, Obagi Professional skin care. He'll show neck liposuction, chin implant, eyelid blepharoplasty, necklift, standard facelift, short-scar cheek lift, minimally-invasive browlift, etc.

Call today 864-676-1707 or e-mail info@expertplasticsurgeon.com

Nipples Inverted, Too Large, Areolas Too Big: We can help at Dr. Graham's Greenville practice

Many women are surprised to learn that there are easy answers for "small" problems with their nipples and areolas. Some women specifically make appointments for Dr. Graham to advise them on correction of problems they have with the appearance of their nipples. Others learn during a consultation for breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction that they do not have to simply live with unusual appearing nipples. If the two are quite different, we can make them more alike.

Inverted nipples are able to be brought out. (Newly inverted nipples should first be evaluated by you primary care doctor, but long-term inversion is more common.) Elongated nipples can be made average size. These procedures are often combined with another breast surgery, but can be done by themselves. In fact, they are easily performed under local anesthesia in a brief procedure, with minimal recovery, and oral medication. The photo at the top is a before & after example of correction of nipple inversion. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/other-breast.html#nipple-correction

The areola is the specially pigmented area around the nipple. If the areola is very wide, or elongated, some women request a smaller, more circular size. Sometimes the two are very asymmetric. By itself, the correction can be easily done under local anesthesia. If other breast concerns are present, areola correction can be combined with the breast procedure. This is most commonly paired with breast lift, done to correct breast sagging, and / or breast augmentation to correct loss of fullness. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/breast-lift-reduction.html#breast-lift

In fairly unusual situations, a woman has abnormal breast development that effects the areola and breast tissue. In a condition called tubular breast deformity, the areola becomes dome-like, with breast tissue pushing out, and little natural breast shape. This can be corrected to establish more natural breast appearance. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/breast-reconstruction-mastectomy-4826/case-2-02209-16385/32132

Sutton Graham, MD is a very experienced breast surgeon who enjoys helping women resolves concerns they may have about their breast appearance at our practice in Greenville, Upstate South Carolina. Our primary communities are Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville, Anderson. We serve patients throughout Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Call us at 864-676-1707 or use the e-mail link on our website. We'll send you a informative packet with details about us, our procedures, and our wonderful staff.

Facelift: making the result natural and beautiful.

Beautiful, natural facial rejuvenation is possible through facelift surgery. It all in how the surgeon does his work.

Dr. Graham is widely known for achieving such high quality results for his female and male patients. Our photo gallery gives many examples and we'll show you more when you visit the office for a consultation. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/facelift-necklift-4805. The skin is not pulled overly tight. The mouth is not stretched. the cheeks aren't flattened. The expressions remain natural. Many times your friends will only notice that you look better somehow, less tired, or they might think you lost some weight. Of course, if the concerns include slack jowls, "turkey-neck," lax cheek and neck skin, etc. those will be improved markedly.

Most patients feel well in days and return to light activities in about a week. There is relatively little down-time. You can resume exercise and an active lifestyle in 3 weeks.

If you want more information, see our website. Our contact page will get you started, and give you information on how to schedule a consultation. http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/contact.html
Call 864-676-1707.
E-mail info@expertplasticsurgeon.com

Our specialized cosmetic plastic surgery practice can offer an in-office, private, nationally accredited surgical suite, with MD anesthesiology (board-certified). We perform facelift, cheeklift, short-scar facelift, necklift, neck liposuction, browlift, endoscopic browlift, eyelid blepharoplasty, fat graft augmentation of loss of fullness, lip augmentation, cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, chin implants, hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane & Juvederm), Botox & Dysport, laser skin tightening, laser peels, intense-pulsed light (IPL). We serve NE Georgia, Western North Carolina, South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Columbia, Greenwood, Greer, Taylors, Clemson, Seneca, Reserve and Clifts Communities, Tryon, Landrum, Hendersonville, Asheville, Highlands, Cashiers, Beavard, etc.