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Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery (Nose Job) Before and After Photos

Posted on April 12, 2014 by adminpsi

A rhinoplasty revision surgery helps in correcting issues that surface after conducting a primary rhinoplasty surgery. It is also referred to as a secondary or a tertiary rhinoplasty for this reason. Usually, about 5 percent to 12percent of the individuals come in for a revision surgery after the initial procedure. The surgery is understandably more complicated than other procedures. See Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery (Nose Job) Before and After Photos

Rhinoplasty revision procedure

The complexity in performing a revision surgery arises from the fact that it involves surgically correcting the nose, whose anatomy has been previously changed, along with the presence of scar tissue build up, says Dr. Paul McCluskey, a reputed plastic surgeon of Atlanta, GA. Patients usually go up to the same cosmetic surgeon who performed the initial surgery for the revision surgery.

Prior to the surgery, you must set practical expectations, regarding the results of the procedure. You will have to discuss your medical history, your suitability for the procedure and such with the plastic surgeon. During the initial consultation, ask the surgeon about the diet you should follow before the surgery, for best results. You may have to stop smoking weeks before the surgery. Tell your plastic surgeon about any medications you take, and he may ask you to avoid taking certain medications and health supplements. Also, ask your surgeon about any other concerns you may have regarding the performance, risks and recovery regarding the revision rhinoplasty surgery. You can also ask your surgeon for some before and after photos of similar surgeries performed by him/her.

The patient is administered anesthesia before the surgery. The surgical technique employed differs based on the patient’s requirement, preferences, and recommendation of the cosmetic surgeon. It involves realigning the nose cartilage, so it achieves the results which could not be accomplished through the primary rhinoplasty.

In case the patient has more serious complications, then the plastic surgeon makes tiny incision in the skin in the area between nostrils. These incision heal easily, and are not visible. In case the nostrils’ base is wider than desired, it is made narrow, through making incision on either side of the creases where the cheeks and nostrils meet. The surgical scars are then carefully concealed amidst the creases. The nasal structure is rebuilt with the help of grafts from the ear, rib cartilage or septal tissues. This again depends on the nasal part that is being reconstructed through surgery. The surgeon may use plastic splints to support your nasal structure. A dissolvable plastic splint is the best choice, as it will not have to be removed later on.

Post-surgery recovery

Following surgery, your face may appear puffy, and you may experience pain in the operated area for a day or two. This is normal and you don’t need to worry about it. The surgeon may prescribe medications to counter the pain. You may also notice swelling and bruising, which may last for about three weeks. In the days following surgery, you may experience slight bleeding in the surgical site. The doctor may advice you to stay away from blowing your nose for a week or two, so as to not disturb the nasal structure. The stitches, splints and dressings are usually removed within a week’s time. You will be asked to refrain from strenuous activities for two or three weeks.

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Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery Cost

Posted on April 2, 2014 by adminpsi

Ever dreamed of having the perfect nose like celebrities? Though you cant really do much to change the appearance of your nose but your plastic surgeon can certainly do that. If you have always longed for a sharp, beautiful nose, you can make your dream come true with cosmetic surgery. Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a “nose job”, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves reshaping and reconstructing the nose. It can improve the shape and appearance of your nose, making you look more attractive and boosting your self-confidence.

When is revision rhinoplasty surgery needed?

Sometimes a second rhinoplasty is required when the original rhinoplasty procedure does not fulfill or satisfy the desires of the people who undergo it, or to correct or modify the results of the original rhinoplasty. This procedure is called revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty helps correct inadequate healing of the nose from the original surgery. Cartilage from the nasal septum and ear is harvested and used to reconstruct the defect in the nose. Revision rhinoplasty is always more complex than the original surgery, but worth the effort. Just like rhinoplasty, you can opt for revision rhinoplasty if you are physically fit, and preferably a non-smoker.

Cost of rhinoplasty revision surgery

The average price for revision rhinoplasty is approximately $8,450. Besides the cost of the actual surgery, it also depends on factors such as anesthesia cost, operating room costs, experience of the surgeon, and other miscellaneous expenses. Post surgery medical tests and prescription drugs would also form part of the cost of the revision nose surgery. Of course, it varies according to different plastic surgeons in different countries. Some other factors that influence the cost of revision rhinoplasty are as follows:

The nature, extent and complexity of the corrections that need to be done
The experience, credibility and expertise of the plastic surgeon
The amount of time that will be required to make the corrections
The requirement to harvest different types of grafts to perform the corrective surgery

Of course, cost is not the only deciding factor while planning to go for revision rhinoplasty. More importantly, it is crucial to select a surgeon who is an expert at revision rhinoplasty, and who can give you the results you are looking for from the procedure. The cost can start from $8,000, and go anywhere up to a maximum of $15,000. But sometimes the revision is a minor job and can be performed immediately under local anesthesia. Sometimes, the cosmetic surgeon will correct any abnormalities which he/she didn’t previously address properly with no additional charges. Insurance can cover some of the cost in case of a deviated septum or any other kind of nasal obstruction.

Renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey founded the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, GA. He is a specialist in cosmetic and plastic surgery. As revision rhinoplasty is a complex and delicate procedure requiring immense competence and skill, it is important to approach someone as experienced as Dr. Paul McCluskey for this surgery.

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Vaginal Rejuvenation

Posted on April 2, 2014 by adminpsi

Everything changes with age and time. Likewise the body changes, and unfortunately with age the body typically sags and parts that were previously firm or tight tend to droop and loosen. But while these changes are inevitable, they may also be curable. We talk a great deal about how a woman’s body changes after life’s many stresses: aging, pregnancy, breast feeding, weight gain & weight loss, and sun damage. But just as the tummy acquires stretch marks, and the breasts lose their youthful fullness, so change other parts of the anatomy. I started sexualaesthetics.com website to specifically address some of these issues. The idea of rejuvenating private parts is fairly new on the cosmetic landscape. When we use the term vaginal rejuvenation, for example, what procedure are we referring to? Specifically vaginal rejuvenation is defined as repair or tightening of the vaginal canal. Before diving into the surgical details let’s discuss why the vaginal canal might need to be tightened or rejuvenated. As I stated above, all things, all body parts sag, droop, and loosen with age and time.

The stresses of pregnancy and childbirth combined with loss of elasticity in the tissues leads to an inevitable loosening of the vaginal canal. While this loosening isn’t very visible externally, both men and women tend to notice these changes in the vaginal canal during sexual intercourse. Many people find this a difficult & embarrassing subject to discuss but the only way to fix the issue is to understand the problem. When a woman or her partner notices less stimulation and changes in the elasticity of the vaginal wall it is a great chance for both partners to communicate openly. These changes aren’t her fault. As I said above, they are simply the result of age, time, and stresses such as child birth or weight loss/weight gain. These changes affect everyone but they can be improved and often completely fixed. Vaginal rejuvenation is accomplished by removing redundant or loose tissue from the vaginal wall and then tightening both the surrounding muscles and the vaginal wall to form a tighter, more narrow canal. Both partners in the relationship will enjoy improved sexual satisfaction after vaginal rejuvenation. Recovery from this procedure is fairly painless and other than abstaining from sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks, the patient may resume all normal activities & return to work a few days after surgery.

To learn more about procedures like vaginal rejuvenation that are offered by Dr McCluskey and then Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit https://psiatlanta.com/

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by adminpsi

Plastic surgeons and reality television shows popularized the term ‘mommy makeover’. It’s a common Google search term and there are over 3,000 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mommymakeover.

So what is it?

Put simply a mommy makeover is a cosmetic improvement of the breasts and tummy. The goal of this combination of procedures is to restore a woman’s pre-baby body, but a mommy makeover also helps rejuvenate women who’ve lost weight. Typically a mommy makeover combines breast augmentation and tummy tuck with or without liposuction of the waist. The procedures are designed to lift & rejuvenate the breasts and also to flatten the tummy while removing loose skin and stretch marks. The liposuction removes excess fat in the love handles, muffin-tops, and bra line (ie “back fat” or “back rolls”).

During a mommy makeover I perform more than one procedure while the patient is under anesthesia thus I’m able to save time & money on surgical setup and anesthesia fees & I can pass these savings on to the patient. Another huge advantage of combining multiple procedures such as breast and tummy rejuvenation is that there is only one recovery period!

For information on other procedures offered by Dr McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery (Nose Job Revision) Overview

Posted on March 29, 2014 by adminpsi

Rhinoplasty Revision Surgery (Nose Job Revision) Atlanta

Dr. Paul McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA providing state of the art surgical treatments, including rhinoplasty as well as revision rhinoplasty. Revision rhinoplasty surgery may be required if the patient is unhappy with the primary nose job performed by a cosmetic surgeon. The corrective surgery may be necessary to remove the imperfections or abnormalities caused by the original procedure.

If the primary rhinoplasty procedure compromised the basic integrity or ethnicity of the face, caused a loss of facial harmony, or caused functional difficulties of the nose, the plastic surgeon may recommend a revision procedure. Patients in Atlanta, GA or surrounding areas who may be dissatisfied with the outcome of their nose job may consult Dr. McCluskey for a corrective procedure.

Preparation

The cosmetic surgeon will evaluate the aesthetic and functional problems of the nose that may have arisen from the previous nose surgery. The problems could relate to the shape of the nasal bridge, size or shape of the nasal tip, or breathing problems caused after a primary nose job. In some cases, the problem may have occurred during the recovery period, and may not be directly connected to the first surgery. The surgeon will try to determine the precise causes of the problem in order to develop an effective treatment plan for a revision surgery.

Surgical Goals

Patients should be made aware that a revision rhinoplasty procedure will usually be more complicated than the original surgery. The goal of the surgeon is to correct the problems caused in the first surgery, and to restore the aesthetic appearance of the nose as per the patient’s needs.

In many cases, the surgeon may have to perform a re-construction of the nose and re-draping of the skin during a revision rhinoplasty. Sometimes the surgeon may be faced with limiting factors such as skin elasticity and natural thickness and texture of the skin. The extent of scar tissue resulting from the primary procedure may also be a limiting factor.

Reconstructing the Nose

The plastic surgeon may recommend a reconstruction of the nose as an approach to revision rhinoplasty in several cases. It may become necessary to reconstruct the underlying nasal structure to correct functional problems as well as restore the aesthetic appearance of the nose. The procedure may involve nose grafting with the utilization of cartilage from the nose, ear, or ribs of the patient.

In some cases, the surgeon may use the Fascia from the scalp to obscure imperfections on the nasal tip or nasal bridge. Artificial nose implants may be required if the availability of the patient’s natural tissue is limited or due to aesthetic concerns. If the revision procedure involves an ethnic patient, the surgeon should be careful to maintain the basic ethnicity of facial features while performing the surgery.

Recovery

The patient may experience mild pain and discomfort for the first few days following the surgery. Most patients can resume their regular activities and go back to work within a week to 10 days. Full recovery may take several weeks or months, depending on the extent of surgery and whether implants or other procedures were involved. Complete effects of the procedure will be visible as the swelling and bruising resolves entirely over several weeks.

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Five Things To Know About Liposuction

Posted on March 24, 2014 by adminpsi

Liposuction is something most of us have heard of. Between celebrity plastic surgery stories, and plastic surgery television shows you’ve probably become familiar with the term and seen the great results but how much do you really know? Here are the five things every one who is interested in liposuction should know:

1 Liposuction is safe and it can be performed under general or local anesthesia

2 Dr. McCluskey performs tumescent liposuction. This reduces pain and bruising after surgery.

3 Liposuction reduces fat in troublesome areas like love handles and the “saddlebags” but it is not a weight loss procedure.

4 It takes weeks to months for swelling to completely resolve after liposuction

5 Patients can return to normal activities and exercise within 2-4 weeks after the procedure

If you are interested in liposuction or any of our other procedures and would like to schedule a consultation, call us! 404-255-3555

For information on other procedures offered by Dr McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

Tummy Tuck Before & After Photo

Posted on March 19, 2014 by adminpsi

A tummy tuck procedure is the perfect procedure to remove excess skin from the stomach area that can be due to child-bearing or a dramatic weight loss. The overall procedure includes removal of the excess skin, tightening of the abdominal muscles which are so often stretched beyond the help of exercise during pregnancy, and if needed liposuction to help define the new slimmed waistline. As you can see this patients abdominal area is almost unrecognizable following the tummy tuck procedure!

You can learn more about the tummy tuck here or watch a full procedure from Dr McCluskey’s point of view here!

To learn more about procedures offered by Dr McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

Breast Lift: Before and After Photo

Posted on March 19, 2014 by adminpsi

Breast lift procedures are typically performed in older women who’s breasts have sagged due to aging and child-bearing as well as patients who have had a dramatic weight loss. The sag is essentially caused by an excess amount of skin in comparison to the amount of breast tissue present and the procedure aims to correct that ratio with out the removal of breast tissue itself. Another effect of breasts sagging is that nipples become low on the breast which is addressed during a lift procedure, moving them back to the desired position. Nipples may also enlarge due to sagging and this can be remedied during the procedure also!

As you can see above the results of the procedure are youthful, full and lifted breasts that help to define the patients waist and give a younger figure! To learn more about the procedure you can read here and see Dr McCluskey discuss different incision types here.

For more information on procedures offered by Dr McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Before and After Photos

Posted on February 28, 2014 by adminpsi

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Before and After Photos – Atlanta

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon to improve the appearance of eyes and achieve a rejuvenated look. Dr. Paul McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon providing this surgery to his patients in and around Atlanta, GA. Dr. McCluskey makes use of blepharoplasty before and after photos to explain what the procedure can or cannot do for the patient.

What are Before and After Images?

Before and after photos for eyelid surgery refer to the set of pictures of a previous patient who has undergone this procedure. The set includes images of the patient taken prior to the procedure and after the procedure at multiple stages. The cosmetic surgeon can make use of these images as an important visual tool to explain various aspects of the eyelid surgery to the patient.

Many patients seek consultation from a plastic surgeon about blepharoplasty, but everyone may not have very clear aesthetic goals or may have only a vague idea of how eyelid surgery may help improve their facial appearance. The surgeon can use before and after pictures during the initial consultation to educate the patient, and help them make an informed decision about the treatment.

See Eyelid Surgery Before and After Photos

Benefits

As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. McCluskey makes sure that his patients in Atlanta, GA and nearby communities are properly educated and informed about blepharoplasty and other treatment options. The patient may be unsure whether to opt for upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or a combination of the two. In some cases, the surgeon may also recommend brow lift along with blepharoplasty for a more comprehensive outcome.

With the help of eyelid surgery before and after photos, the patient is in a much better position to understand what kind of improvements or corrections can be achieved with a particular type of blepharoplasty. Before and after photos can play an important role during the initial consultation stages, and help address various doubts and queries that the patient may have about the surgery.

Knowing What to Expect

One of the keys to success in a procedure such as eyelid surgery is to ensure that the patient has realistic expectations from the outcome. Sometimes the patient may misinterpret the explanations of the plastic surgeon, and form wrong expectations about the procedure. This can lead to disappointment for the patient later on, even though the actual results may turn out to be that impressive.

Before and after pictures can help ensure that the patient has an accurate understanding of the procedure and realistic expectations from the results. Most satisfied patients in the end are usually the ones who have a very clear understanding of the procedure and what it can or cannot do for them.

Photos on the Website

Sometimes a cosmetic surgeon may provide digital versions of blepharoplasty before and after pictures on the practice website. Anyone who is looking for useful information about blepharoplasty may simply access the photos online, and gain a better understanding about the procedure even before visiting the surgeon’s office for a consultation.

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5 Facts on Breast Implants for Fitness Fanatics

Posted on February 26, 2014 by adminpsi

Lately I see more and more patients who are personal trainers, bodybuilders, or into more extreme fitness methods such as Crossfit, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. When these patients are interested are in breast augmentation surgery they are understandably concerned about what affect implants could have on their lifestyle, so here are the main points to consider in this situation

5 Principles for fitness fanatics:

Submuscular implants – the implant is under the muscle but once the muscle heals the patient can perform any & all fitness activites. In patients with low body fat and a paucity of breast tissue, implants which are placed above the muscle will look fake and “stuck-on”. Submuscular implants look better, carry a lower risk of visible or palpable ripples, and have far fewer complications.
Wear Support after Breast Augmentation.
Allow time for the Pecs to heal.
Perform postoperative breast massages
Enjoy working out and looking great!

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