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The Showdown: Squats Vs Brazilian Butt Lift

Posted on November 29, 2013 by adminpsi

Squats are a fantastic way to strengthen, tone, build, and lift the thigh & gluteal region. Anyone who consistently adds squats to their workout will see great results. But squats will not give you the same look as a Brazilian Butt lift. Patients who come to me for liposuction and fat transfer are typically looking for a rounder, curvier appearance, and that cannot always be achieved through exercise.

Where I see exercises like squats or leg presses making a huge difference is in the lower part of the buttocks at the gluteal crease of the posterior thigh. This area responds well to toning through exercise and it will lift the lower part of the buttocks. During a Brazilian Butt lift I contour this region by performing liposuction of posterior thigh to enhance the curvature between the leg and the lower part of the butt. When I take the suctioned fat and augment (add to) the butt it gives a beautiful, lifted appearance. In a perfect world patients would use a procedure such as Brazilian Butt lift to enhance the results they receive from exercise. In lower volume fat gluteal fat transfers (250-400cc per side) the addition of a squat regimen markedly enhances the roundness of the buttocks. But in higher volume fat transfers (500-1200cc per side) so much fat is added to build and sculpt the buttocks that squats probably do not make a huge difference in terms of appearance.

Brazilian Butt Lift | Before & After

I still believe that any exercise is good exercise but squats are not for everyone. For those with chronic knee, hip or back pain squats can be tough to perform without risk of further injury. I’ve seen the comments online which say “why waste your money on a bigger butt when you can just do squats?” It’s a fair question but many of our Brazilian Butt Lift patients desire a significantly larger butt than squats can provide. If you look at our BBL patients’ before and after photos and compare them to before and after photos of the 30 day squat challenge you’ll see a pretty clear difference.

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“Leave Me Alone! I’m Gaining Weight For My New Butt!”

Posted on November 26, 2013 by adminpsi

The number of women looking for that perfect bubble booty is growing, and when squats just aren’t cutting it, the Brazilian Butt Lift is one of the best options. The procedure involves liposuctioning fat from other areas of the body to inject in to the buttocks. You can read more about it here or watch the video explanation here. Perfect if you’ve been gaining weight in all the wrong places, right?

So what happens if you’re pretty happy with the rest of your body but you want extra fat to be able to have the famed BBL? Naturally you run on out to the fast-food-calorie-loaded-carbocidal drive thru of your choosing right? Actually, you might be surprised to hear that, with in reason, putting on a couple extra pounds for the occasion might be just what the doctor ordered.

We don’t encourage adopting an unhealthy lifestyle, but if you allow yourself that cheat meal, and give the gym a little less love in the weeks proceeding your operation it will likely allow your procedure to give your butt that extra boost you want. If you are worried about the level of fat your body has for a transfer, discuss it with Dr McCluskey during your consultation and you can decide the best approach for your situation.

If you are interested in a Brazilian Butt Lift call today and speak to our friendly staff! (404)255-3555

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Kim Kardashian’s ‘Mommy Makeover’?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by adminpsi

Kim Kardashian is in the news as usual, but this time people are causing a stir by suggesting that the 33-year-old new mom dropped 50lbs not through hard work and dedication but through cosmetic surgery.

Source: eonline.com

You can read more about the story here, but the basic gist of the story is that, despite it being nearly six months since little North West was brought in to the world, a lot of people are extremely dubious that Kim could have naturally lost all that weight in that amount of time to the point of filming a nude video with her husband-to-be Kanye West.

Reports suggest that Kim spent upwards of $60,000 to regain her infamous and highly sought after curvy figure after she piled on the lbs during her pregnancy, but she responded angrily claiming that she worked extremely hard to attain the hourglass shape that so many women desire.

Whether Kim Kardashian had surgery or not, she looks great and thousands of women will continue to emulate her appearance. If she had not dropped the baby weight it’s very likely these same tabloids would have still slammed Kim and found a reason to discuss her post baby body. So, in reality, who cares? I think that most people with that many critics would do everything they can to look their best.

Tummy Tuck 101: Dr McCluskey

Posted on November 25, 2013 by adminpsi

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the tummy tuck procedure in a three and a half minute video! You can see more before and after pictures here.

If you have any questions about any of the procedures performed by Dr McCluskey just let us know! You can comment below, ask us on Instagram @drpaulmccluskey or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/paulmccluskeymd

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Brazilian Butt Lift: Before and Afters

Posted on November 25, 2013 by adminpsi

Every one is talking about the amazing Brazilian Butt Lift and with these before and after pictures it’s easy to see why!

If you’re interested in a Brazilian Butt Lift, arrange a consultation today by calling 404-255-3555

Brazilian Butt Lift | Before & After

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Vital Information Pertaining to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Posted on November 21, 2013 by adminpsi

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Atlanta

Dr. Paul McCluskey, the founder of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, is a dedicated plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the breast, body and face. Dr. McCluskey completed his five year residency in general surgery, and followed it with residency in plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

As a trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon, he has authored several peer reviewed journal articles. He has also been a multi-year recipient of Resident of the Year awards. Patients in and around Atlanta, GA have an opportunity to receive effective treatments from Dr. McCluskey in the area of plastic surgery.

Procedures

Dr. Paul McCluskey of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta provides a wide range of treatment options to his patients. He will also help them make the most suitable choices to match with their aesthetic goals. Some of the key procedures in plastic and reconstructive surgery available at Dr. McCluskey’s office are listed as follows:

Body

Arm Lift
Thigh Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift
Body Lift
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Mommy Makeover

Breast

Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation with lift
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Revision
Male breast reduction for gynecomastia

Face

Browlift
Ear Pinning Surgery (Otoplasty)
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Mid-Facelift
Facial Implants
Necklift
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty

Body Procedures

Mommy makeover, tummy tuck and liposuction are three major plastic surgery procedures for the body. Some patients may need just the lifting of sagging skin, which can be achieved with procedures such as arm lift, thigh lift, buttock lift, and body lift. Mommy makeover is a major procedure that is ideally designed for moms who are keen to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. The procedure is usually a combination of surgeries such as tummy tuck, breast augmentation, liposuction and any other procedure as necessary.

This extensive procedure can help improve the overall appearance and return a more proportionate and youthful look. Since the procedure is extensive and complex, it should only be performed an experienced plastic surgeon. Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty as an independent procedure may be recommended in cases where the patient needs to achieve a flatter and firmer abdomen, but is unable to reduce the stubborn fat deposits and loose skin with diet or exercise. Full or partial tummy tuck may be performed, depending on the patient’s needs. Similarly, liposuction may be performed to reduce stubborn fat deposits from specific areas of the body.

Breast Procedures

A growing number of women are seeking breast augmentation surgery in order to achieve fuller and larger sized breasts. It has become one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures today. The procedure is usually performed for aesthetic purposes, but may sometimes also be performed as a part of breast reconstruction for patients who have lost breast tissue due to cancer surgery or some serious injury. In some cases, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend only breast lift surgery, if the breast volume is good, but only the skin is loose, which may be causing the breasts to sag.

The surgeon may also recommend a combination of breast augmentation and breast lift in order to achieve more complete results in some cases. Each patient’s condition is unique and their aesthetic goals may also differ. Therefore, the treatment must be customized to match with those needs. Sometimes a complication may develop with a previous breast augmentation surgery, which may require breast revision. Dr. McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA for various aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures.

Face Procedures

Face is the most obvious and conspicuous part of a person’s physical appearance. Even the slightest anomalies or signs of aging will show easily on the face. Therefore, plastic and reconstructive surgeries of the face can make a significant difference to an individual’s appearance. Facelift is one of the popular plastic surgery procedures. It can take several years off a person’s face, and the results can last for long. The facelift is usually combined with the necklift in order to achieve more consistent overall appearance.

Some patients may not need a facelift to reduce wrinkles and tighten the loose skin, but may actually need improvement in the appearance of a particular part of the face. It could be ears, eyes, nose, chin or brows. Procedures such as otoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facial implants for the chin or cheeks may be carried out in such cases. Eyelid lift or brow lift may be required for patients who have drooping eyelids or brows that need to be raised to make the eyes appear more youthful.

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Capsulectomy

Posted on November 19, 2013 by adminpsi

Capsulectomy is a corrective surgery that involves removal of the capsule surrounding a breast implant following capsular contracture. I’m often asked if I charge for capsulectomy surgery. Yes. If one of my own patients presents with capsular contracture after surgery I do everything in my power to resolve the condition medically. But if the patient is refractory to medical treatment then I must proceed with capsulectomy surgery. This is a very difficult procedure that requires careful removal of the capsular scar tissue while preserving the normal muscle and breast tissue. Rates of capsular contracture recurrence are much lower when the implant is replaced so after the capsular tissue is removed and the breast pocket is washed with antibiotic solution, I place a new implant of equal size to the other breast.

While a breast augmentation surgery typically takes me between 30-50 minutes, capsulectomy with implant exhange often requires over an hour of surgery time. If capsular contracture affects both breasts, that time is doubled. So despite the fact that this condition is affecting one of my own patients, capsulectomy requires significant surgical time and resources (including a new implant). There will be a charge for the procedure but we keep these fees very low. Our primary goal in capsulectomy surgery is to resolve the condition without capsular contracture recurring.

A wise man once said that the only surgeon without complications is one that doesn’t operate. There is no greater teacher than experience and experience teaches us as surgeons that this statement is 100% true. I’ve heard world-famous surgeons profess to having zero complications and those of us who operate on large numbers of patients know that it is simply impossible to avoid complications. The question is not whether or not you as a surgeon will have complications, it’s how you handle them when they arise.

I do everything in my power to achieve a patient’s desired results and to avoid complications. But if I do the identical procedure on 100 patients using identical tools, sutures, equipment, the same nursing and anesthesia staff, and identical postoperative instructions then a few of these patients will inevitably experience some minor complications. Everyone heals differently . Everyone scars differently. Everyone is asymmetrical before surgery and they will be asymmetrical after surgery despite my efforts as a surgeon to make asymmetries less noticeable.

Video Q&A: How Much Fat Is Needed For A Brazilian Butt Lift?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by adminpsi

Brazilian Butt Lifts are all the rage right now! One question that a lot of our patients have is ‘how much fat is needed to be able to perform a Brazilian Butt Lift?’ Here Dr Paul McCluskey explains the entire procedure and how the amount of fat a patient has affects results. If you have any more questions on this or any of our other procedures just let us know!

How would you like a consultation with Dr McCluskey? Call us on 404 255 3555 !

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Capsular Contracture

Posted on November 15, 2013 by adminpsi

Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur with breast implants even when surgery has been performed flawlessly. It can occur at any time but most frequently in the first months following surgery. Capsular contracture is the name given when the tissue surrounding the implant, the capsule, hardens. During breast implant insertion a pocket is created, which during the healing process forms a capsule. Under normal conditions this pocket will remain open and allow the implant to look and feel natural, however in capsular contracture this capsule hardens and presses on the implant causing the implant to feel firm and look unnatural, even though the implant itself remains unchanged. There is a grading system for the severity capsular contracture:

– Baker Grade I – Breast is soft and looks natural. (normal conditions of a breast implant)

– Baker Grade II – Breast feels a little firm but maintains natural appearance

– Baker Grade III – Breast is firm, may appear slightly distorted

– Baker Grade IV – Breast is firm, distorted in shape and may be causing some pain/ discomfort.

There are a number of theories as to why this occurs for some individuals from inflammation caused by bacterial contamination, smoking slowing the healing process and even implant placement – subglandular placement (above the pectoralis muscle) has a lot higher rate of capsular contracture than submuscular placement (below the pectoralis muscle).

I see capsular contracture in only about 5% of my patients. With our minimal touch techniques and new and improved breast implant construction, rates of capsular contracture are at an all-time low. Despite seeing very low capsular contracture rates in my own patients, I do see a fair number of patients with older implants (10-30 years) or implants placed in foreign countries who present with this complication. I highly recommend that if a patient has had implants for more than 10 years or if the implants were placed in a foreign country, that patient should see a plastic surgeon about possible complications. With both groups of patients I see high rates of implant rupture and capsular contracture and the patients often need further corrective surgery or implant exchange for new breast implants.

Capsular contracture is a vexing problem for both the patient and the physician. I explain to patients about the risk of capsular contracture before surgery but I know they don’t fully understand what it is or why it happens. We as physicians don’t fully understand why it happens. I tell patients that put simply, capsular contracture is hardening of the capsule of tissue around the breast. As the capsule hardens the implant will become less mobile and it can be painful in later stages.

Theories for the cause of capsular contracture fall into two basic categories: inflammatory or infectious. The truth is that it’s most likely a combination of these categories. What we know is that if we perform 100 breast augmentations using precisely the same technique in all cases, 1-10 people will develop capsular contracture in at least one side.

If we notice post-operatively that one breast is more firm than the other, we may opt to treat that patient with medicine (corticosteroids such as oral prednisone). If this doesn’t resolve the capsular contracture then we proceed with capsulectomy surgery to remove the thickened, scarred capsule and replace the breast implant with a new implant. Patients who have had capsular contracture in the past are at higher risk to develop it again, even after the capsulectomy surgery so we monitor them carefully for any changes in the implant.

Any possible complications of surgery are discussed with each patient during their consult before surgery so that patients are fully aware and informed.

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Butt Augmentation Injections: The Truth Behind The Horror Stories

Posted on November 15, 2013 by adminpsi

Butt augmentation is hugely popular right now, and unfortunately there are some people looking to make a quick buck from the overwhelming demand. This just compounds why it is critical to research any doctor you consider visiting and make sure they are a certified physician. I don’t do “butt injections” or biogel or hydrogel injections. I will work with patients who have had these injections and would like the injected material removed. Unfortunately I frequently see patients who ask me if I can recommend someone that will do buttock injections. I urge my patients not to undergo these injections. I’ve sat with many women who come to me in tears with lumpy, deformed, and discolored buttocks who now want the material removed. Many of them want to sue the person who injected the material but this person is typically someone who performed the injections at a home or hotel room under a veil of secrecy. These injectors run a word of mouth business, sometimes through internet message boards because it is illegal to inject unknown substances into people. No licensed provider can legally perform these injections. We have no way to control or determine the identity of the injected substance.

Let me rephrase this and address those who still aren’t convinced.
When you seek out and undergo these hydrogel butt injections you have no idea what they’re injecting into your body, and guess what? The person injecting the material has no idea what they’re injecting into you either. That clear substance in the 60cc syringe could be rubber cement, or caulk or fix-a-flat, or it could be industrial grade silicone or industrial grade poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA). The FDA does not control or regulate these injections because they are not legal – this is why those who are caught performing these injections for money (ie. providing a “medical service”) are prosecuted as criminals. So just because a few of your friends loved the results of their “butt injections” and it doesn’t go away like fat doesn’t mean it’s safe or healthy. The Fix-A-Flat website does not mention buttock injections as a possible use for the material, but it does say that Fix-a-flat is recommended for use on (non-Z rated, non motorcycle) tires only. Also, consider this: the patients who come to me for removal of the injected material or repair of the deformities caused by these injections are the lucky ones. There are numerous recent stories (such as the woman pictured above) in the news of deaths resulting from these injections. When I tell you, as my patient, that these injections are illegal and dangerous, I am doing so out of concern. I am not trying to keep you from going elsewhere for injections or to prevent you from achieving the results you desire – I am trying to say in the nicest way that these injections kill people and it’s not worth the risk!

Also consider that these injections are rarely performed under sterile conditions. Recently I’ve treated a number of patients for mild to severe infections from buttock injections. It is clear that the injections were either not performed in a sterile fashion, or the material itself is either contaminated (it is by definition a contaminant) or it causes a severe inflammatory reaction. I have successfully treated a number of these patients with either systemic antibiotics or corticosteroids to resolve infection & inflammation.

For patients seeking an alternative to dangerous butt injections please call my office for more information. If nothing else we just want you to have the tools to make an informed decision. If you’ve already had buttock injections and you’re having complications such as lumps, deformities, dimples, pain, infection, or discoloration I welcome your call as well. I cannot promise that I will be able to remove the injected material but we can help you and there are a number of treatment options to alleviate some of these complications.

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