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Despite Highly Publicized Deaths, Plastic Surgery Complications Rare

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

While we all take safety precautions in performing various plastic surgery procedures at our clinic, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reminds people that any surgical procedure carries inherent risk.

They recommend 6 important recommendations when considering plastic surgery, including:

1. Research benefits and risks of any procedure as much as you can before going forward. Check out our resources on plastic surgery or visit the ASPS website for more.

2. Have realistic expectations and fully discuss risks and recovery time with your surgeon beforehand.

3. Talk to other patients who have undergone the procedure to learn of their experiences.

4. Discuss your full medical history with your surgeon before undergoing any procedure.

5. Only choose surgeons accredited by the ASPS. They have a certain level of experience, professionalism and have all proper certifications.

6. If your surgery is taking place at an outpatient center, verify the center’s accreditation

“The death of a patient is always tragic and devastating for all involved, particularly the patient’s family and the medical team,” said Richard D’Amico, MD, ASPS president. “However, we don’t want to unnecessarily frighten the public. While this situation is rare, the decision to have a plastic surgery procedure is serious. No-risk surgery doesn’t exist.”

Plastic surgery procedures are relatively safe, with serious complications only occurring in 1 in 298 or 0.34 percent. Death occurs in 1 in 51,459, or 0.0019 percent of cases according to a 2004 study from the ASPS that evaluated over 400,000 surgeries.

Any death or complication is tragic but these statistics show that despite any of these highly publicized things, death and complications from plastic surgery are very rare.

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Cosmetic Surgery Financing Options

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Especially these days, questions about cosmetic surgery and costs go hand in hand. While many of you long to revolutionize your look and feel, concerns about financial cost generally aren’t far behind.

Fortunately there are options to help women and families obtain much desired aesthetic or reconstructive procedures like breast implants, tummy tucks or liposuction and pay for it in a responsible manner. Reconstructive procedures may even be considered medically necessary and thus, covered by health insurance. It just depends on your particular situation.

Below are a few financing options besides paying cash or putting cosmetic surgery procedures on your credit card. We recognize most don’t have an extra few thousand dollars lying around. Flexible financing options though help ease the financial burden of undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Payment Plans

Many cosmetic surgeons across Florida offer flexible payment plans to their patients. Rather than having all of the money up front, pay in installments and better manage the cost of undergoing an aesthetic or reconstructive procedure.

Health Insurance

Many plastic surgery procedures are done for medical reasons. If a procedure like a breast reduction or rhinoplasty is needed to alleviate other medical conditions, your health insurance may cover part of the cost. Consult with your insurance company to learn more.

Tax Deductions (rare)

Another option, though rarely used, is a tax deduction. If your procedure has anything to do with your career, you may be able to take a sizeable tax deduction for it. However, this is generally considered the least reliable source of paying for a cosmetic surgery procedure.

These are just a few of the options you can consider for financing a cosmetic surgery procedure. Besides cost, you should also learn as much as you can about the procedure you’re interested in. Take a look at our cosmetic surgery before & after photos section and learn about what you can expect by reviewing our material on individual procedures.

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Surgeons Use Injectable Fillers after Nose Surgery

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Florida plastic surgeons at Accent in Gainesville employ a rhinoplasty procedure to help patients reshape and resize their noses. Rhinoplasty surgery in fact is among the top five cosmetic surgery procedures with over 152,000 “nose job” procedures being performed in 2008 alone.

While plastic surgery procedures have improved dramatically, there are still some imperfections.

To smooth out any minor irregularities and asymmetries remaining after any initial rhinoplasty procedure, surgeons have increasingly been turning to injectable fillers. The rise of injectable fillers to smooth wrinkles and other skin enhancements has naturally lead surgeons to consider their use to correct any imperfections following surgery according to an article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

“Injectable fillers allow surgeons to correct post-surgical imperfections without the expense, anesthetic risk, or recovery downtime involved with additional surgery,” comments Dr. Steve Dayan, MD, one of three authors of the article and assistant clinical professor at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago.

Injectable filler substances like Hyaluronic Acid (HA), calcium hydroxylapatite gel (CaHA) and off-label liquid silicone have all been used to varying degrees of success to treat post-surgical nasal deformities.

Authors of the paper though don’t suggest silicone since it carriers a higher risk of complication.

Surgeons also have to be careful on how they use these injectable fillers in the nose region. Placing filler at the nose’s tip, base and too deep can cause complications like bumpy appearance, soft tissue damage or even compromise blood vessels in the nose.

“The use of any soft tissue filler in the nose should always be approached with caution and with thorough consideration of a patient’s inpidual circumstances,” says Dr. Dayan.

And while these fillers offer an easy, less expensive way to revise your nose’s shape and appearance following a rhinoplasty, they’re not recommended as a primary option for altering your nose.

Innovative techniques like this though can make any post-surgical corrections quick and easy and not require you to undergo more surgery.

As with any plastic surgery procedure, only deal with board-certified plastic surgeons that have the requisite training and experience to safely work on your nose.

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New “Gummy Bear” Implants Signal Potential Revolution in Breast Reconstruction Technology

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Although they’re still in clinical trials, new “gummy bear” implants could provide women with more breast reconstruction options.

Standard breast implants – while quite adequate for many – only address diameter and volume.

“Gummy Bear” implants, which are technically known as ‘form stable’ implants, provide more dimensional options that can be customized to each individual’s need more easily. These novel implants address width, height and projection and appeal to women who are looking for a more authentic look.

Form stable implants like the ‘gummy bear’ implant do maintain their shape while you’re lying down. Standard saline implants on the other hand flatten so that’s something to keep in mind when evaluating your options.

Also, the ‘gummy bear’ implant material consists of a much more cohesive gel, meaning that if there’s a tear, the greater the likelihood the material will stay together.

Learn more about this new and exciting breast reconstruction option in this Plastic Surgery Channel interview. Dr. Scott Spier, chief of plastic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, explains in more detail how ‘gummy bear’ implants differ from traditional breast implants.

While these interesting new implants are still in clinical trials, we’re excited about the prospect they offer and look forward to making them available to Accent patients as soon as practically possible.

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Rejuvenate your Body after Pregnancy with a Mommy Makeover

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Florida cosmetic surgeons at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics understand how pregnancy can take its toll on your body and while we don’t want to underestimate this joyous occasion in your life, we also must come to terms with the effects it can have on us physically.

To deal with these issues, a good diet and exercise routine is important. But while those good acts can be a big help, they sometimes can’t quite get rid of the effects pregnancy and breast feeding can leave behind.

A mommy makeover at our Florida clinic can help address areas in your stomach, breasts and thighs that may be permanently altered due to pregnancy.

Stretched stomach muscles, sagging breasts and loose, sagging skin are the main physical consequences of having children. Florida mommy makeover surgeons at Accent Plastics employ a wide-range of procedures and techniques to help address these areas.

In fact, a mommy makeover generally consists of at least one of the following three plastic surgery procedures:

1.       Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

2.       Breast Augmentation/Breast Lift

3.       Liposuction

Continue reading about mommy makeovers in our Florida cosmetic surgery knowledge centers to see if these procedures can help you regain your pre-pregnancy body. Remember, it’s about restoring your appearance and not designed to serve as a solution to any other issues. Good dieting and exercise are critical to maintaining the benefits of undergoing a mommy makeover.

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Improve your Nose’s Proportion and Appearance with a Rhinoplasty

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Florida nose surgeons at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics expertly help men & women correct irregularities in their nose to improve proportion and even improve breathing.

If your nose is out of proportion with the rest of your face or structural problems are causing you to difficulty breathing, nose surgery at our Florida clinic can help correct your problems.

Nose shape is largely determined by familial traits but accidents or a prior surgery can dramatically alter its appearance. A rhinoplasty can change the nose’s size in relation to other facial features, change the width of the nose at the bridge and/or get rid of visible bumps and depressions on the bridge.

Nose surgery also corrects large or drooping nasal tips, nostrils that are too large, small or upturned and enhances nasal asymmetry and deviation.

Generally speaking, patients who are in good health and have realistic expectations are great candidates for nose surgery…it’s a very individualized procedure and it only can be done for you, not to satisfy others’ wishes.

If you think a rhinoplasty may be what’s needed to address your problems and accomplish your goals, you will first need to meet with a board-certified Florida nose surgeon to discuss your areas of concern, general health and your goals and expectations. During this interview, surgeons will want to snap a few pictures, measure your face and discuss surgical options.

Be completely honest with them during this session…doing so makes the procedure go along quicker with less chance of error.

From here, you can go ahead and schedule your nose surgery procedure. It’s an outpatient procedure so you will need to have a friend or family member come with you to the clinic to drive you home.

Recovery from the procedure itself takes a day or two but you should plan to have at least a week of reduced activity. As your new nasal contours form, you may feel a little soreness and see a little swelling for possibly up to a year. Once the recovery is complete though, you’re sure to love your new look…take a look at some of our rhinoplasty before & after photos to get an idea.

If you’re looking for options to address areas of concern in your nose or in other areas, learn more about nose surgery at our clinic or contact Florida nose surgeons at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics today to schedule an appointment.

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New I-Phone App Lets you See How you Would Look after a Facial Plastic Surgery Procedure

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

If you’ve ever wondered what you would look like with a bigger nose, smaller chin or breast implants, a new I-Phone app now lets you see.

Created by a south Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer, this popular “iSurgeon” app is taking the world by storm. Anyone will now be able to see what they would look like after a particular cosmetic surgery procedure – all accompanied by very distinct sawing, screaming and grinding noises.

“They could do this in the privacy of their home, and if they were ready to take the next step, they could e-mail it to a plastic surgeon or make an appointment and have a realistic discussion about what’s possible and what isn’t,” Salzhauer told CBS News 4 in Miami.

Even if you don’t have an I-Phone, you can go online and test out a version of the iSurgeon app MTV is featuring on its website. The app allows you to “Heidi yourself,” referring to Heidi Montag who has admittedly had 10 plastic surgeries in one day.

Dr. Salzhauer doesn’t suggest going that far but says he believes plastic surgery is valuable, as long as it’s done within reason and through a board-certified plastic surgeon.

“It’s no different than getting braces to straighten your teeth or changing the color of your hair,” says the good doctor.

And while new technology is good, clinical psychologist Dr. Maria Rodriguez at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York says it’s important one doesn’t obsess over their body and that they should question any motivations they have for wanting to undergo a plastic surgery procedure…she also says if you want to “Heidi yourself” then you probably need to seek some counseling.

In the end though, Dr. Rodriguez says this app is for fun and designed to satisfy one’s curiosity on what they would look like after undergoing a plastic surgery procedure.

I-Phone users can easily download the app for their phones by searching for “iSurgeon” in the App store.

Take a look at the video below for a demonstration on how the iSurgeon app works.

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New & Improved Liposuction Techniques Reduce Risk of Complication Study Says

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Like other medical and cosmetic surgery procedures, liposuction has come a long way. Developments in techniques have allowed doctors to remove excess fat more efficiently and safely shape the body through fat removal.

Now, a new study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal examines what works and what doesn’t.

Over the last three decades or so, technologies and tools used in liposuctions have drastically improved. To see what’s improved and what still needs improving, an analysis of 26,000 liposuction procedures over a period of 25 years was conducted by a team of four plastic surgeons in Cali, Colombia.

These surgeons found that tumescent liposuction and laser-assisted liposuction (LAL) techniques have drastically improved the safety of undergoing a liposuction, mainly by reducing the risk of anemia, while still providing the best aesthetic results.

As with any cosmetic surgery procedure, there are still some risks. Tumescent liposuctions for example have been shown to increase post- operative seromas – a mass or swelling caused by the localized accumulation of serum (a yellowish fluid) within a tissue or organ.

The surgeons’ survey and study found that while 90% of patients reported post-operative pain, 82% of them were generally satisfied with the results of their procedure…results were similar for the other liposuction procedures covered in the review.

As always, discuss all options with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon before making any decisions. While safety has improved dramatically, there is still some risk of complication but with the right planning and information, you can be assured it’s safe to undergo a liposuction.

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See Examples of Prior Plastic Surgery Procedures in our Before & After Photo Section

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Reading about plastic surgery procedures like a breast augmentation, facelift or liposuction at our Florida clinic will naturally get you wondering about how others look after undergoing one of many plastic surgery options we offer at our Gainesville clinic.

To help you get an idea of how a breast reduction can reduce overly large breasts or how a tummy tuck can rejuvenate your midsection, many prior patients have graciously agreed to take before & after photos to post on our site.

You can easily get a first-hand look at how a wide variety of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive procedures have helped people of all ages and walks of life restore their appearance – either cosmetically or following a major accident or medical condition.

Take a moment and visit our Florida plastic surgery before & after photo center to see more. You can easily choose a procedure on the left side of the page and learn more about those procedures by visiting our plastic surgery learning center today.

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Correct Changes in your Breast Implants with a Breast Revision

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

One way Florida plastic surgeons at Gainesville’s Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics expertly help women accomplish their goals of fuller breasts are to use implants. However, changes with the implants themselves or natural changes in the breast tissue after child-birth or weight loss can cause the breasts to lose their fullness.

Besides these changes in breast tissue, some women simply desire larger or smaller breasts and will require a breast revision to help them accomplish their goals.

Breast revision is in fact one of or a combination of other common cosmetic breast procedures we perform at our Gainesville clinic…perhaps it’s a breast lift after giving birth, or even a breast reduction in some cases.

Either way, everyone’s situation is unique so learn more about the procedure and if it’s the right course of action to help you accomplish your goals by reading our newest page on breast revisions or contact Florida breast revision surgeons at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics today.

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