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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Overview

Posted on February 10, 2015 by adminpsi

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Overview

One of the most striking features of the face is the eyes. Aging signs around the eyes get quickly noticed if the eyelids are droopy, puffy, or there are bags beneath the eyes. Tired or angry looking eyes can make a person appear older than their actual age. A cosmetic surgeon may recommend blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery as an effective solution to improve this condition.

Eyelid surgery, also known as eyelid lift, is an intricate procedure designed to tighten the skin and muscles around the eyes, and restore a rejuvenated look. The procedure may be performed on upper or lower eyelids or both. Dr. Paul McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon providing blepharoplasty and various other procedures of the breast, body and face to patients in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Causes and Symptoms

Upper eyelids may tend to sag due to aging, hereditary factors, sun exposure or repetitive eye movements over the years, such as blinking. Natural eye contours can be distorted due to misplaced fat pockets, causing the appearance of wrinkles and folds in areas where the eyelid was once firm and smooth.

Symptoms may include a delicate fold of excess skin in the upper eyelid area, allowing it to rest on the eyelashes and, in some cases, resulting in partial vision obstruction. Sometimes the eyebrows begin to descend with age, causing heaviness in the upper eyelid.

Procedure

The cosmetic surgeon will begin upper eyelid procedure by making a small incision along the crease of the upper eyelid to create access to the targeted area. The incision will be placed in the natural crease of the eyelid to avoid visible scarring. Loose skin and excess fat will be removed to reduce the puffy appearance. Skin will be tightened and the incision will be closed with fine sutures.

Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Overview

Lower eyelid surgery is designed to reduce dark circules, bags, and loose or wrinkled skin that may be showing underneath the eyes. A common problem is excess lower eyelid skin and the puffiness below the eyes, which can make the eyes appear old and tired.

The plastic surgeon may perform lower blepharoplasty to correct these conditions, enhance the skin tone below the eyes, and restore a more refreshed eye appearance. Dr. McCluskey receives patients from Atlanta, GA and surrounding communities for eyelid surgery and various other procedures of the breast, body and face.

Types of Lower Eyelid Lift

Lower eyelid surgery can be of two types. In a majority of cases, the surgeon will place the incision just beneath the lash line of the lower eyelid to excise loose skin and fat, followed by the tightening of skin and underlying muscles.

For patients who do not require muscle tightening of the lower eyelid, the surgeon may perform a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The incision in this procedure is made inside the lower eyelid to keep the scarring entirely invisible. In some cases, the surgeon may recommend a combination of lower eyelid lift with laser resurfacing or a chemical peel for an enhanced skin texture.

For more information on treatments and procedures offered offered by Atlanta Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey visit:

Your Atlanta Liposuction Specialist

Posted on February 5, 2015 by adminpsi

Your Atlanta Liposuction Specialist

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures that may be performed as a standalone surgery or in conjunction with other surgeries. Liposuction is designed to reduce stubborn fat deposits from specific areas in the body with a goal to achieve smoother and more even body contours. The cosmetic surgeon may recommend this procedure to patients who are unable to reduce stubborn fat pockets with diet or exercise, but are keen to achieve improved contours with lasting results.

Several techniques are available today to perform liposuction surgery in a safe and effective manner. The surgeon will create a customized treatment plan in accordance with the individual needs of a patient. Dr. Paul McCluskey of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is a reputed plastic surgeon providing liposuction and other procedures of the breast, body, and face. He receives patients from Atlanta and surrounding areas for liposuction, and makes sure that every patient is provided personalized care and attention at his office.

Education and Training

Dr. McCluskey performs a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. He followed it up with a medical degree from the University of Mississippi and completed an internship in anesthesiology. At this stage, he was inspired to pursue surgery, and worked on key research projects with Dr. John McCraw and Dr. Bill Lineaweaver in the Plastic Surgery division at University of Mississippi.

Dr. McCluskey completed a five year residency in general surgery. His research in the field of breast reconstruction was published and he presented it at various conferences. He then pursued a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Here he trained alongside eminent plastic surgeons to hone his skills in various aspects of cosmetic and plastic surgery.

As a teacher of residents and medical students, Dr. McCluskey has received several Resident of the Year awards. He has used his knowledge and experience as a cosmetic surgeon to publish articles in peer reviewed medical journals in various areas related to plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Customized Treatment

Liposuction is a highly customizable procedure, and Dr. McCluskey believes that best results with this surgery can be achieved when the most appropriate surgical technique is chosen and correct areas are targeted for liposuction. He pays special attention to the patient’s intrinsic aesthetic needs and aspirations, and designs the treatment plan to meet or exceed those expectations.

Dr. McCluskey strives to achieve the right balance between a conservative or less invasive approach to surgery and aesthetically outstanding results. Techniques such as tumescent liposuction as well as ultrasound assisted procedures may be applied to achieve the best outcomes with liposuction surgery.

As an experienced liposuction surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. McCluskey will make sure to keep the incisions as small and as inconspicuous as possible to reduce the scars. With a conservative and customized surgical approach, Dr. McCluskey is also to reduce the recovery period following the liposuction procedure in many cases.

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Tummy Tuck: Before & After Photos

Posted on February 3, 2015 by adminpsi

The Tummy Tuck is one of the most amazing transformations we see at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta. As part of the famed “Mommy Makeover” the Tummy Tuck combines liposuction, tightening of the abdominal wall, and removal of extra skin leaving a flatter stomach with a smoother, slimmer waistline.

With aging, and especially following childbirth, the abdominal wall and the skin becomes stretched to a point that exercise and healthy lifestyle can not repair. The Tummy Tuck combined with a healthy lifestyle, is the only way to recreate the youthful look of a pre-pregnancy stomach.

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Breast Augmentation: Before & After Photos

Posted on January 27, 2015 by adminpsi

Breast Augmentation continues to be the most popular cosmetic surgery around the world with thousands of women finding renewed confidence in their bodies and boosts in self-esteem. The Breast Augmentation procedure isn’t anything new but developments in breast implants now mean that it is the safest it has ever been.

As you can see from the results of this patient’s augmentation, implants provide a fuller more youthful chest for women who have lost volume in their breasts as well as patients who had little volume to begin with. To get an inside look at what happens during a breast augmentation,you can watch a video of Dr McCluskey performing a breast augmentation here!

Patients have many options when it comes to breast augmentation, including the placement of the implant, the incision used, and the implant type, all of which Dr McCluskey discusses in depth with each patient he meets.

To learn more about Dr McCluskey and the procedures performed at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

Your Atlanta Breast Implant Plastic Surgeon

Posted on January 20, 2015 by adminpsi

Thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive breast implant procedures are performed by cosmetic surgeons each year in the US. Breast augmentation not only helps restore or enhance the breast appearance, but also adds to a woman’s self-esteem and self-confidence. Breast implant surgery can produce safe and predictable results as long as it is performed by an experienced breast surgeon in a state of the art surgical environment.

Dr. Paul McCluskey, head of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, is an eminent plastic surgeon providing breast implant surgery. Dr. McCluskey has the necessary expertise in the full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery procedures as well as non-surgical treatments. He receives patients from Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas for breast implants and other procedures.

Highest Standard of Care

As a committed breast implant plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. McCluskey strives to provide every patient with the best in class treatments and following the highest standards of care. Personalized care and attention is assured in breast implant surgery and other procedures with Dr. McCluskey. His four key principles that govern his treatment process include the following:

Ensuring exceptional patient care in a friendly and caring environment.
Achieving natural looking and long lasting outcome for every patient.
Providing personalized attention throughout the course of treatment for every patient.
Employing cutting edge surgical technologies and techniques to deliver optimal results.

Education and Training

Dr. Paul McCluskey is a well-known cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, providing breast implants and other surgeries. He is experienced in various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the breast, body, and face. Dr. McCluskey received his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. He followed it up with a medical degree from the University of Mississippi and completed an internship in Anesthesiology.

During the internship period, Dr. McCluskey underwent an emotional experience as his mother received breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy for breast cancer. This turned his attention towards learning everything about breast implants and breast reconstruction, and began working on research projects with Dr. John McCraw and Dr. Bill Lineaweaver in the Plastic Surgery division at University of Mississippi.

Thereafter, Dr. McCluskey completed his five year residency in General Surgery. His research in the area of breast reconstruction was published when he was the Chief Resident. He also presented his research findings at local and national forums. He was chosen to training in the highly competitive field of plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Here he received the opportunity to train alongside eminent leaders in the area of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Honor and Recognition

Over the years, Dr. McCluskey has earned several honors in recognition of his contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He was a multi-year recipient of Resident of the Year Awards to acknowledge his efforts as a teacher of residents and medical students. He has also published a number of peer reviewed journal articles in areas such as breast reconstruction, breast lift, breast reduction, and cosmetic surgery.

For more information on treatments and procedures offered offered by Atlanta Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey visit:

Before and After Photos: Face Lift

Posted on January 19, 2015 by adminpsi

The Facelift is an amazing procedure that dramatically reduces sagging skin, creates a smooth jawline and reveals tighter, younger looking skin that can erase years from patients’ faces! As you can see from the before and after photos below, the results are an amazingly youthful and natural profile, restoring confidence and self esteem in many of our patients! You can even watch Dr McCluskey performing a mini-Facelift here.

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Before and After Photo: Brazilian Butt Lift

Posted on January 12, 2015 by adminpsi

The Brazilian Butt Lift has taken the world by storm with some reports suggesting a 16% increase in the number of people undergoing the procedure in 2014! This simple procedure which sees slimming of the stomach, thighs, and lower back through liposuction, and an increase size in the buttocks through fat transfer is fast becoming one of the top procedures in the US.

As you can see in the amazing before and after photo below the results are a smooth, more youthful body shape that is closer to the hourglass silhouette that many patients desire. You can see Dr McCluskey explain the Brazilian Butt Lift step-by-step in a short video you can watch here!

For more information on this and other procedures offered by Dr Paul McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, visit:

Breast Implant Surgery Costs

Posted on January 10, 2015 by adminpsi

Breast implant surgery costs will have a marginal difference between two practices, and in some cases, even between two patients at the same practice. The actual cost of surgery will depend on factors such as where the practice is located, how much fee the cosmetic surgeon will charge, the costs of surgical facility, anesthesiologist’s fee, the type of breast implants chosen, and other related costs associated with a surgery.

Dr. Paul McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon providing breast implant surgery and other procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. McCluskey will discuss all aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs. He receives patients from Atlanta, GA and nearby areas for breast implant surgery and other procedures.

Cost-related Questions to Ask

Patients should feel free to ask any questions related to the cost of the procedure before giving their consent to the breast implant surgery. Some of the common questions related to costs of breast augmentation that a patient should ask are as follows:

How much will be the estimated overall cost of breast augmentation procedure?
Does this cost cover the costs of implants, mammograms, any other pre-op or post-op tests, post-op visits to the office of the cosmetic surgeon, and cost of surgical bra?
Does the practice require full payment to be made upfront, or can it be made in parts?
Is there any support from the practice with regard to health insurance and financing?

Insurance for Breast Augmentation

In most cases, breast implant surgery is performed for cosmetic reasons. As a result, the cost will not be covered by the patient’s health plan. However, when breast implants are necessary as a reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy, or to correct imbalanced breast size, the health insurance coverage may be available fully or partially, depending on the patient’s health plan.

As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. McCluskey advises his patients in Atlanta, GA and other areas to clarify the insurance aspects with their insurance provider prior to taking a decision on this procedure.

Estimated Breakdown of Costs

Patients may consider the following cost breakdown as an average estimate for breast implant surgery:

Fee of the Cosmetic Surgeon

The cosmetic surgeon may charge a fee anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000, depending on their qualifications, experience and reputation, as well as the complexity and length of surgery involved.

Cost of Breast Implants

Traditional saline breast implants may cost in the range of $1,500, while silicone implants will usually cost more than $2,000. Advanced qualities in highly cohesive silicone implants may cost more.

Surgical Room and Anesthesia Costs

The fee charged by the anesthesiologist along with the costs of the surgical facility may together come to anywhere between $2,500 and $5,000.

Total Cost of Procedure

The total cost of breast augmentation procedure may range anywhere between $8,000 and $15,000, depending on several factors as discussed above. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average cost of breast augmentation in 2013 in the US was $3,678. However, this figure does not include costs of surgical facility, general anesthesia, and other expenses.

For more information on treatments and procedures offered offered by Atlanta Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey visit:

Tummy Tuck : Before and After Photos

Posted on January 3, 2015 by adminpsi

Tummy Tucks give some of the most amazing results we see here at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta! For patients that have excess skin around the abdomen following child bearing or weight loss a Tummy Tuck will remove the excess skin, smoothing out the abdomen, and tightening the abdominal wall. As you can see below the results are a beautiful, youthful, more toned appearance.

You can watch Dr McCluskey perform a Tummy Tuck here!

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Breast Implants Surgery

Posted on January 2, 2015 by adminpsi

Breast Implants Surgery – Atlanta

Breast implants surgery or breast augmentation is a procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon to enhance the size and volume of female breasts. The procedure involves surgical insertion of saline or silicone breast implants to make the breast size more proportionate to the rest of the body. Today breast implant surgery ranks among the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the US.

Both saline and silicone breast implant qualities have been approved by the FDA for cosmetic breast augmentation. When the procedure is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, it is possible to achieve safe, predictable and aesthetically desirable outcomes. Dr. Paul McCluskey is a dedicated plastic surgeon providing breast implants and other procedures to patients in Atlanta, GA and surrounding communities.

Why Choose Breast Implant Surgery?

Cosmetic enhancement of breast size to make them more pronounced and attractive is the primary reason for women to choose breast implant surgery. The cosmetic surgeon may recommend breast implants for one or more of the following reasons:

The patient is unhappy with the naturally small size of breasts, and wishes to increase the size.
Breast size is average or normal, but the patient desires larger sized breasts for personal aesthetic reasons.
The patient has suffered loss of breast volume following a major weight loss or pregnancy and breastfeeding.
The patient has undergone a mastectomy, and breast implants are required to reconstruct the breasts.

Surgical Procedure

Breast implant surgery is a major procedure, which should be performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. Patients in Atlanta, GA or nearby locations may visit Dr. McCluskey’s office for breast augmentation surgery. The procedure can be performed using general anesthesia or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia, depending on a particular case. The surgery may last for anywhere between one and three hours, and is usually performed on an outpatient basis.

Incision placement may be below the breast crease, around the areolas, or under the armpit. The goal of the surgeon will be to place the incisions discreetly in order to minimize the appearance of scarring. Through the incision, the surgeon will create a breast cavity where the breast implant will be placed. The placement of the implant can be under the breast muscle or in the breast tissue over the muscle.

The choice of incision and placement position will be decided in advance at the time of treatment planning. Once the implants have been placed and adjusted into position, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures or skin adhesive.

Choice of Implants

One of the key decisions that will impact the final outcome is the choice of implant type and size. Breast implants are available in saline and silicone gel qualities, and in sizes ranging from 120cc to 960cc. Shape of the implant may be round or tear-shaped, and they may be plain or textured. The surgeon will discuss all the options with the patient during the pre-op consultations to determine the best combination that matches with the patient’s unique aesthetic needs.

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