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Wow, did Maria Kang (@mariakangfitness on Instagram) polarize social media world with three short words! I have an Instagram account that I’m still figuring out but I’ve had the chance to look through Maria Kang’s photos. I’ve never met this person so I can only make conclusions based on social media but @mariakangfitness has built an incredible following of “fans” or “likes” by simply living a healthy life and documenting it for the world to see. She has 3 boys, born in 2009, 2010, and 2011 as she states in her profile. She exercises at night or early in the morning when the kids are tucked in their beds and she combines plyometric training, weights, and cardio. She has great taste in music, a supportive husband, and she is determined to maintain her fit lifestyle. She speaks briefly about a history of bulemia and discusses her personal insecurities with her body. She points out that she doesn’t have the thinnest waist, she doesn’t have six-pack abs, and she occasionally splurges on junk food. She even includes a photo of a hot dog that a friend included in a box of donuts as a gift for her. I can appreciate this. There are other fitness gurus online who seem to live a life devoid of fun or guilty pleasures. While occasionally splurging on junk food isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, it at least demonstrates that Ms Kang gives in to cravings just like the rest of us.

Maria Kang posted a photo on Instagram of herself in workout gear with her three baby boys with the caption, “what’s your excuse?” and people are offended? Would people be happier if she was fat, eating a pizza, and posted a photo with the caption “I have no excuse!” I heard this now infamous Instagram post discussed on the radio and I couldn’t believe how quickly people jumped to the conclusion that it’s easy for her but “based on my life & circumstances I can’t look like that.” First of all, yes you can. If you really want to commit to a healthy, fit lifestyle then you can look like that. No matter what your age or health status or circumstances, if you improve your diet and exercise habits then you can “look like that.” But more importantly I don’t think she’s challenging anyone to look like her nor is she saying that she has it tougher than anyone else. Her point is that we can all make changes – either subtle or drastic – to improve our fitness levels, our appearance, and how we feel about ourselves. Rather than get upset or argue over this post, get out and walk or run a mile. You’ll be done in 15-30 minutes and I’m sure that many of those who’ve weighed in on Maria Kang’s story have spent at least that long discussing it.

Here’s my own little struggle with weight gain & changes in metabolism. As a divorced dad when my son is with me I put everything else on the back burner. So when I have him I don’t exercise and I typically don’t eat very healthy – if the boys are eating pizza I might eat a salad but I’ll still have a couple of pizza slices. The rest of my time is spent operating, seeing patients, and managing my practice. I don’t have much free time and I eat meals on the go – but I don’t have an excuse! I gained some weight this past year and it’s a direct result of exercising less and making poor diet choices. I changed those habits over the past few months and I’ve lost almost 20 pounds. I still have work to do but in answer to @mariakangfitness I have no excuse! We’re all busy and we all have family and work commitments that get in the way. But eating healthy doesn’t require extra time. I know I can do better but I’m not going to take it out on someone like Maria Kang who is doing her best to be a great working mom and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you’re overweight or out of shape or munching on french fries while you’re reading this then you shouldn’t be upset at Maria Kang. Instead, take it as a personal challenge. Get up now, go into your bedroom or bathroom and take a before pic of yourself, a “selfie”. Commit yourself to 4-6 weeks of better diet and as much light exercise as your schedule permits (3-5 times per week) then take another photo after that time period. Your appearance will improve – if nothing else, you’ll feel better and if you feel better you’ll look better. And you’ll realize that like me you have no excuse. Life gets in the way sometimes but the only person who can help you make more time for yourself is you. Make the time, eat better, exercise more and you may change your mind about people like Maria Kang.

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Sometimes breasts hurt. This is just a fact of life for women. A search for “breast pain” on Google immediately pulls up 61,700,000 results. A great deal of content on the major health sites is devoted to the subject of breast pain. Breasts are glandular and glandular tissue responds to changes in hormone levels. Changes in the body are often accompanied by aches and pains. We’re not talking about fall on the ground in agony pain, but it’s enough to drive many women to the doctor to inquire as to the cause of this pain. The most common cause of breast pain is probably associated with hormone changes from monthly periods. This is called cyclic pain and it typically subsides as a period ends. Cyclic breast pain affects both breasts and tends to occur in younger women. Cyclic breast pain is considered a normal part of monthly hormonal changes and with menopause this type of breast pain will cease to occur. Noncyclic pain is more common in women 30 to 50 years of age and it may occur in only one breast. It is often described as a sharp, burning pain that occurs in one area of a breast. Occasionally, noncyclic pain may be caused by a fibroadenoma (mass) or a cyst. If the cause of noncyclic pain can be found, treating the cause may relieve the pain.

Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are taking. Stress can also affect breast pain. You are more likely to have breast pain before menopause than after menopause.

As a plastic surgeon I don’t typically treat cyclic/noncyclic breast pain unless it occurs in one of my breast augmentation patients. If a patient arrives in my office with complaints of breast pain I recommend some over the counter treatments and refer her to either her primary care physician, an OB/GYN, or a breast doctor. I still take the time to reassure these patients that it’s likely nothing serious but especially in patients with cyclic pain, there are other specialties who more commonly treat breast pain.

Other ways to relieve breast pain include:

NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or Aspirin are the most common medications for treating breast pain.
Danazol and Tamoxifen are treatments reserved for severe cyclic breast pain but these medications are rarely used for this condition.
Birth Control Pills (oral contraceptives). OCPs can relieve cyclic breast pain and lessen breast swelling. OCPs can also cause breast pain as a side effect .
Magnesium supplements have been shown to relieve premenstrual symptoms and cyclic breast pain.
High fat in the diet is a potential cause of breast pain so reducing dietary fat can help to relieve this type of pain.
Reducing caffeine intake in the diet can reduce breast pain as well.

When patients ask me about breast pain I know that underneath it all they’re concerned about the possibility of breast cancer. Breast cancer is not often associated with pain and breast implants do not cause breast cancer. A painful mass is not usually breast cancer but it can be. This is one of those frustrating, ambiguous things that doctors often say to patients – so is it or isn’t it? The only way to know with 100% certainty if a mass is benign or malignant is to perform a biopsy. But if a young patient has cyclic pain for example, and she can feel painful cysts there is usually no indication to biopsy these as long as they change with the cycle. The take home message is that breasts can hurt and most of the time it’s nothing to be concerned about. Breast implants do not cause cancer and often times when a patient has pain months or years after breast augmentation, this pain is a result of cyclic/noncyclic breast pain, and not caused by the implants themselves.

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“What happens if my breast implant breaks?”, “What does it take to break a breast implant?”

These are two commonly asked questions that patients ask plastic surgeons during consultations for breast augmentation. I’ve been told that the Mythbusters television show demonstrated that a breast implant can survive being run over by a car and I’ve relayed this information to a few of my patients. But when we searched for a clip from that show we were unable to find any evidence of this experiment. So we thought we’d give it a shot by running over a saline breast implant with my truck. Not that it makes a huge difference but I drive a large truck (Ford Raptor SVT) so this is a true test of the implant’s strength.

Most implant ruptures or breaks are spontaneous and are likely a result of what the breast implant companies have coined a mechanical failure, or a manufacturer defect. This explains why when I remove a ruptured saline implant from a patient I am often unable to find a leak in the deflated breast implant after it is removed.

Although our little test has zero scientific validity it is not a gimmick. As a plastic surgeon I was quite curious about whether or not the implant would remain intact.

Results: When part of the saline-filled breast implant is outside of the tire base the implant stretches and remains intact. The test was repeated many times on hard pavement with the implant sitting on a blue towel like the ones I use in surgery. When the entire breast implant is placed under the tire the implant ruptures. We filmed this second test in slow motion.

What does this test prove? The test demonstrates that these are very strong, pliable medical devices. Obviously no situation in normal daily life mimics this test but I found the results very interesting. I can now honestly tell my patients that the implant was undamaged after being repeatedly smashed into the pavement. And this isn’t as ridiculous as it sounds. I have a patient who is a professional soccer player and she was very concerned about her risk for rupture while playing soccer. This test helped ease her concern.

So enjoy the video and let me know what you think!

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“Oh my God my mom has breast cancer.” That’s all I remember thinking.

I had just started my internship after graduating from medical school when our family received the news. My mother had undergone a breast biopsy that revealed cancer cells. I had grown all too accustomed to hearing and relaying tough news to patients and families. With my medical career in it’s infancy I had already uttered the fateful words, “I’m sorry, we did everything we could do, but…” all too many times. Trauma surgery in a major metropolitan university medical center is just that way – not everyone makes it. So here I was a young, “battle-hardened” trauma intern and my parents call to inform me that my mother has breast cancer. With the over-confidence that my shiny brand new M.D. degree afforded me, I knew all of the percentages about breast cancer survival, and I quickly deduced that my mom would be fine. It’s not that I was insensitive, but at that point I only knew cancer and major illness as academic disciplines. I knew the causes, treatments, and treatment success rates, but I didn’t really know the patients. Except now this wasn’t about a patient, this was my mom. And over the next few days it really hit me – forget all the numbers and the big doctor words and the treatment options – this was life or death. This was surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hair loss, puking your guts out, then praying to be among the lucky who don’t relapse. And this wasn’t one of the 30 patients I rounded on at 5am, hoping to catch them before they were awake enough to ask a lot of questions. This wasn’t one of my nervous preop patients from whom I really just wanted a signed surgical consent. This was my mom. She would have surgery within the week and she had already chosen to undergo mastectomy on the affected side. Again I turned to the numbers, and my limited knowledge of breast surgery to conclude that everything was going to be fine. Not until I met my family at St Thomas hospital in Nashville before surgery did I realize how little I knew. The truth is that the numbers, stats, and rates of complication, cure, and relapse, are incredibly important and they paint a pretty clear picture of how the average patient will do. But this wasn’t an average patient. This was my mom and she had breast cancer and despite having watched a few mastectomies I was scared to death about what was about to happen. I had no idea if the surgery would “work”, as in would it cure the cancer, and what would have to happen afterward. I was an intern – basically a fourth year medical student with an MD next to my name. My family looked to me for some insight and I tried to be strong and reassuring but I had no idea what I was talking about. I just wanted her to be ok and for this to all be over.

Fortunately everything went well. St Thomas is a fantastic hospital and her breast surgeon, Dr Kathleen Crews Williams did a wonderful job. The surgery took much longer than I had expected and the reason for that was simple – my mom underwent an immediate breast reconstruction by Dr Bryan Oslin, a Nashville plastic surgeon, after Dr Williams completed the mastectomy. Dr Oslin performed a latissimus dorsi musculo-cutaneous flap reconstruction with a tissue expander. In essence he raised and released the latissimus muscle from the back, rotated it through the underarm, and then used this large flap of skin and muscle to cover the mastectomy site. He placed a tissue expander underneath the muscle. This is a device similar to a saline breast implant that can be filled during and after surgery until it reaches a specified volume. Once it reaches that volume and the tissue has had a chance to expand over it the tissue expander is removed and exchanged for a silicone gel breast implant.

I often think back to the image of my mom being wheeled from recovery to her hospital room. I had never seen or even imagined her in this state, pale, & groggy, with tubes and IV’s, drains, and monitors all over the bed. I knew what every tube, monitor, and drip represented but at that moment it was all a blur to me. She was fine but she didn’t look fine. None of my limited medical knowledge or experience mattered at that point – my mom was a postoperative patient and I was just one of her frightened, hopeful family members.

My mom was after all one of the lucky ones. Her cancer was stage 1, her sentinel lymph node biopsy was negative for cancer, and after surgery she did not require radiation or chemotherapy. She was placed on a medication called Tamoxifen that had been shown to prevent relapse. She healed great from the surgery and always gives glowing reviews of her medical team including Drs Williams and Oslin.

That experience affected me profoundly in two ways – 1. It changed my entire approach to patient care and especially my approach to patients and families before and after surgery. 2. I wanted to learn everything possible about breast cancer diagnosis and breast reconstruction.

Nancy Brinker’s sister was named Susan G Komen. Susan G Komen developed breast cancer at a time when much less was known about the disease and she died from metastatic breast cancer. Nancy Brinker thus started the Susan G Komen foundation in her sister’s name, dedicating this hugely successful charitable organization to breast cancer awareness & research. My story about my mother’s breast cancer pales in comparison to this, but it changed my life. My mom was “cured” and she recovered flawlessly as a vast majority of women do these days. We have all been affected by this disease and through greater awareness more and more women have good outcomes. My mother’s experience with this disease revealed to me just how little I knew about breast cancer and it changed the course of my career.

-Dr McCluskey

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Dr. Paul McCluskey, an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, provides cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, breast, and body. People in Atlanta who are looking for a cosmetic treatment for eyes may not consider Botox treatment to reduce crow’s feet. Botox can make the eyes appear youthful and rejuvenated, and now the treatment has the stamp of approval from the FDA for removing crow’s feet around the eyes.

Since eyes the most delicate external organ of the body, it is always a fantastic idea to choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon or a certified Botox provider in Atlanta or other places to receive Botox cosmetic treatment. Botox is made from botulinum toxin, which is a powerful biological agent that can be used to reduce facial wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. Refreshed and rested eyes can remove the tired or old look from the face, and make a person appear more youthful.

Cosmetic Application of Botox

Crow’s feet around the eyes are technically called lateral canthal lines, which occur due to the repetitive action of eye muscles over a period of time. Repetitive muscular action that is caused by certain facial expressions such as frowning, smiling, or squinting can lead to lasting wrinkles or lines in the long run. Botox was approved several years ago for the cosmetic treatment of frown lines. It is also approved for the treatment certain medical conditions such as eyelid twitching or blepharospasm.

Chronic migraine and excessive underarm sweating can also be treated with FDA approved Botox treatments. Now the FDA has announced its approval for Botox as an effective temporary treatment to reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles around the aging eyes, which are commonly known as crow’s feet. Patients who are bothered by the appearance of crow’s feet around the sides of the eyes can now achieve a smoother and more rejuvenated look with Botox treatment for crow’s feet.

Successful Botox Test Results

Botox treatment for crow’s feet received the approval from FDA only after an extensive study conducted by Allergan, Inc., the drug’s Irvine, CA based manufacturer. The study was conducted on a group of 833 adults. People who participated in the study were selected at random for receiving a Botox placebo injection.

The group which was treated for crow’s feet with Botox revealed a noticeable reduction in crow’s feet compared to the other group that was not treated. Botox treatment may be received from a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other areas. The effect of the treatment may last for about three to six months. Patients should have realistic expectations in order to achieve better satisfaction from the results.

Crow’s Feet

Due to aging or other factors, fine lines may develop around the eyes that shoot out from the far outside corners of the eyes. These lines are commonly known as crow’s feet. These lines become more visible when we smile because the facial muscles in that area become active on smiling. Skin folds and wrinkles can occur naturally when the contraction of muscles occurs underneath the skin. The skin folds become deeper, depending on the frequency of the smile, and as skin elasticity becomes weaker with age.

Botox can temporarily reduce these fine lines around the eyes. Botox chemical is injected directly into the affected muscles that are causing the formation of lines. The chemical works immediately to block the neural passage between the muscle and the nerve and prevents the muscular contraction. This enables the skin to appear smooth even when a person smiles because the treated muscle does not contract. As a result, the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes can be diminished significantly.

Precautions

A qualified cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other areas may be in the best position to provide Botox treatment. Safety should be the top priority in any cosmetic treatment, and eyes in particular need special care because they are the most sensitive external organ. The FDA warning is included in the Botox label, which says that the toxin’s effect has the risk of spreading to other areas of the body from the injection site. This may lead to symptoms akin to botulism.

The FDA warning also provides an assurance that when Botox is used in recommended dosage, it has never been known to cause such an adverse event. Therefore, signing up and scheduling a Botox treatment session with the precise dosage is the key. Secondly, the toxin must be injected into the targeted muscle with accuracy to achieve the specific, desired results.

Source of News: FDA Press Release

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Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is a state of the art practice for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. Paul McCluskey, an experienced plastic surgeon, leads the practice in Atlanta, GA. Elective plastic surgery procedures have gained a greater acceptance and popularity in recent decades due to the evolution of safer and more effective surgical technologies.

Interestingly, cosmetic surgery has seen a surge in demand from working women in the past few years. Their primary goal for aesthetic procedures appears to be the benefits that it seems to provide to their career and job prospects. There is a growing need among these women to look refreshed and more youthful, just to be able to compete more effectively at the workplace.

Do Looks Really Matter at the Workplace?

A large section of the working women is willing to go with the notion that performance alone may not be enough, and looks do matter at a certain level in the workplace. If the face appears tired or old, even the woman’s energy levels at work may be quite high, it seems to be an increasingly unacceptable proposition among working women. A whole new generation of working women seems to have cropped up that works hard on maintaining a vibrant appearance, and even choose plastic surgery procedures to fulfill that goal.

Any experienced cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, GA or other states may be receiving a growing number of requests from professional women in their 40s or 50s to advise suitable procedures to make them look better. Most women in this segment are not really interested in a drastic makeover that makes them look substantially younger or more attractive. Their main concern is to maintain their current appearance so that the signs of aging do not become more conspicuous than what they already are. They are not ready to be perceived as “too old” by their employers as yet, especially if plastic surgery can help them look and feel better.

Non-surgical Cosmetic Options

Plastic surgery procedures are more in demand because of their significant and longer lasting impact on the appearance. However, a growing number of working women are looking for non-surgical cosmetic treatment options. With FDA clearance and approvals in place a number of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, women are choosing dermal fillers, Botox, chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation and even innovative skin tightening techniques involving ultrasound, radio frequency, and fat cell freezing.

Safety and convenience are key factors that govern the choice of a procedure for many working women. For instance, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, who provides Botox treatment, may be able to schedule a lunch hour appointment for working women who are unable to afford time off from work. The entire procedure can be completed within a few minutes, and the woman can simply be back at the workplace after the lunch hour is over. With no or little downtime involved and very low risk of complications, non-surgical options suit the needs of women who have a very busy work schedule.

Surgical Options for Lasting Benefits

Middle aged working women may be more inclined for plastic surgery procedures because the outcomes can be more satisfying and long lasting. Many working women in their middle age are not keen to ‘overdo’ their face or other parts of the body with plastic surgery. Their goal in most cases is to restore a healthy looking and rejuvenated appearance. They are happy to look their own age – as long as that means looking their vibrant and healthiest best for their age. Many such women, in fact, request their plastic surgeon to suggest less invasive surgeries that will not bring a very dramatic or obvious change in their appearance.

They would rather be happy to soften the depth of their facial, wrinkles and creases, rather than have them removed substantially with an extensive facelift. Liposuction, breast lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, and forehead lift are the procedures of choice for many working women in their forties and fifties. For a cosmetic surgeon, it becomes important to understand the intrinsic needs and goals of the patient before recommending the appropriate cosmetic surgery procedures.

ASPS Survey

An American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) survey of 756 women aged between 18 and 64 years revealed in 2009 that an increasing number of women believe that plastic surgery can help them cope better with the challenges of a tough economy. Three in five respondents said that looks play a part in finding a job, receiving a promotion, or even finding new clients. 13 percent of the respondents specifically considered cosmetic treatments to make them more competitive at the workplace.

Source of Survey: ASPS Press Release

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There is no shortage of options available when it comes to breast implants, so at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta we think it’s important for you to be aware of them all! Anatomically shaped breast implants are an alternative to the usual round implants and can help you to achieve a more natural shape with your breast augmentation.

Anatomical breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel and have a flatter upper pole with more volume towards the lower breast curve just like a natural breast. Anatomical breast implants are available in different sizes with different projections, to add the right amount of projection to the breast where desired. Anatomical breast implants have a textured surface which adheres to the surrounding tissue after insertion to minimize implant rotation, a possible issue not associated with round implants.

Due to their distributed volume, anatomical breast implants may be more suited to women who are slim, have moderate breast tissue, desire a natural looking breast and don’t wish to have the fuller upper breast shape associated with round breast implants. If you think that anatomical breast implants may be right for your breast augmentation, Dr McCluskey will discuss all the options available to you at your consultation.

Here’s Dr. McCluskey’s take on anatomical breast implants:

“Anatomic or teardrop shaped implants seem to make a lot of sense for breast augmentation. The normal breast has a teardrop shape so creating a shaped implant with a similar shape to the breast is intuitive. That said, I don’t use the shaped implants for breast augmentation. Most of my patients, especially women with mild breast ptosis (droop) wish to have more fullness in the upper pole (upper part of the chest/breast). Like most plastic surgeons I have extensive experience with round breast implants and I haven’t found a need use shaped or anatomic implants. In my opinion the shaped implants do not offer any advantage over round implants.

Another issue with placing shaped or anatomic implants involves the breast pocket. When using shaped implants the pocket must be carefully and precisely created. If the pocket is too wide, the shaped implant will have room to rotate or flip and the larger part of the teardrop could end up in the upper chest giving the breast an odd or deformed appearance. With a round implant a slightly larger pocket gives the implant more mobility, like that of a natural breast, and the implant can rotate freely without any changes in appearance.

I fully applaud & support efforts to improve implant construction and technology. Breast implants are patient specific and certainly one size does not fit all. I currently prefer round implants for breast augmentation. I’m open to trying any improvements on the currently available & FDA approved breast implants but we have a very high satisfaction rate with round silicone gel and saline implants.”

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The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, founded by Dr. Paul McCluskey, provides aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, body, and breast. Dr. McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, who has completed a five year residency in General Surgery as well as plastic surgery residency. He has performed a large number of surgical procedures over the years for patients in and around Atlanta.

Mommy Makeover: An Overview

A mother’s body undergoes significant changes following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Typical post-pregnancy effects may include sagging breasts, nipples pointing downwards, excess fat deposits in the abdominal area, stretch marks, loose skin in the tummy, and fat pockets in thighs, hips, arms, neck or other parts of the body. In some cases, exercise and diet may not be adequate to reverse these changes.

Mommy makeover, or post-maternity body and breast re-shaping is an effective answer to this problem. A growing number of mothers are interested in having a mommy makeover procedure performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon in order to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. The procedure is essentially a combination of multiple plastic surgeries to provide an overall improved appearance and a proportionate and shapely body.

Breast Lift

Breast lift or mastopexy is commonly included as a part of a mommy makeover. Breasts may start sagging, lose their proportion or volume, and areolas may be stretched following a pregnancy. Breast lift is an effective surgery to significantly improve these conditions. The procedure involves removal of excess loose skin and tightening of underlying tissue and muscle to achieve a well-defined contour.

The position of the breasts, areolas, and nipples will be raised following a mastopexy. Sometimes the procedure may be combined with breast implant surgery to add more fullness and volume to the breasts. The operating surgeon will determine the best components of a mommy makeover in accordance with the patient’s needs and overall body condition, health, and appearance.

Breast Reduction

During pregnancy, a woman’s breasts typically swell in size and shape. Following childbirth and nursing, the breast size may reduce naturally, and some drooping may occur, which can be correct with a breast lift. However, for some mothers the breasts continue to remain oversized, causing a disproportionate appearance. Breast reduction surgery is an effective way to return the breasts to their original pre-pregnancy size.

Restoration of smaller breast size not only improves appearance in such cases, but may also provide relief from other symptoms such as pain, awkward posture, breathing difficulties, rashes, restriction of movement, and skeletal deformities. With breast reduction technique, excess fat and glandular tissue is removed and skin is tightened to achieve smaller and lighter breasts that are in better proportion with the rest of the body.

Tummy Tuck

The abdominal area usually suffers the most in terms of appearance following a pregnancy. The skin and muscles in the abdomen become stretched and weaker, resulting in a straighter waistline, loose skin and stretch marks. These conditions may not respond to exercise or diet. This is where a full or partial tummy tuck surgery can help as a part of a mommy makeover.

The abdominal area will become flatter and firmer with the tightening of abdominal muscles and removal of excess skin and fat. Tummy tuck is not designed to remove stretch marks, but quite often, tightening of skin may also help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Liposuction

Many mothers follow weight loss programs, fitness regimens and a balanced diet to return to normal weight following a pregnancy. However, certain stubborn fat deposits in specific areas of the body may not respond to such efforts. As a result, the body may appear less shapely and disproportionate, despite close to ideal body weight. Some women may also suffer from significant scarring due to a C-section delivery.

All these conditions can be improved with liposuction. This procedure, performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, is aimed at removing unwanted, stubborn fats the waist, abdomen, thighs, hips and buttocks, among other areas. It improves the contours and sculpts the targeted areas of the body to achieve a pre-pregnancy proportionate and shapely figure.

Liposuction with Dr. Paul McCluskey

Dr. McCluskey performs mommy makeover procedure at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, GA. He is a trained cosmetic surgeon for various aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.

He will evaluate a patient’s condition closely and analyze her needs and expectations before recommending a mommy makeover or alternative procedures. His goal is to meet the patient’s expectations in the best possible way, while keeping safety and comfort of the patient as top priorities.

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The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, headed by Dr. Paul McCluskey, provides aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries of the breast, body, face, and nose. Dr. McCluskey is a plastic surgeon who completed his residency in plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In Dallas he trained alongside several leaders and innovators in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. McCluskey has been a recipient of multiple Resident of the Year awards. He has also authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in the area of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Liposuction is one of the key procedures he performs as a cosmetic surgeon for patients in Atlanta, GA and surrounding communities.

Understanding Liposuction

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure to slim and re-shape targeted areas of the body, which suffer from excess fat deposits. When the fat pockets do not respond to exercise and diet, liposuction may be considered as a procedure to enhance body contours and proportion by removing excess fat tissue.

Liposuction is commonly used to treat stubborn fat deposits in various body parts such as the abdominal area, hips and buttocks, thighs, neck, arms, back, chest, inner knee, chin, cheeks, ankles, and calves. The procedure may either be performed independently or in combination with other procedures such as a tummy tuck or a facelift.

Weight Loss and Liposuction

It is very important to remember that liposuction is not designed as a weight loss procedure. It is, in fact, not very suitable for people who are excessively overweight or obese. Liposuction is meant for people who are bothered by excess localized fat pockets and disproportionate body contours, even if they may have normal body weight, good health and a fair level of fitness. Stubborn fat deposits may occur in such patients more often due to family history rather than a poor level of fitness or lack of weight control.

It is a mistake to assume that after liposuction a person can afford to ignore a regular fitness regimen and balanced diet. Fat deposits are likely to rebound in cases where the patient does not follow an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. People who suffer from dimpled skin in hips, buttocks and thighs, which is known as cellulite, should also look for other treatments, and not liposuction.

Who should opt for Liposuction?

A person of average weight in proportion to his or her height, who is bothered by stubborn fat deposits in parts of the body may be a genuine candidate for liposuction. Such patients should firstly try to follow a regular exercise and diet regimen, and if the excess fat pockets do not respond well, a liposuction should be considered.

Adults who are within a range of 30 percent of their ideal body weight, and having good muscle tone and elastic and firm skin may be fine candidates. The individual should not be suffering from a serious medical condition that may impede healing. Smokers who are unable to quit the habit for an adequate period before and after the procedure should avoid liposuction. Patient’s realistic expectations, positive outlook and reasonable goals from liposuction will help achieve a satisfactory outcome.

Losing Weight for Liposuction

Liposuction is unsuitable for excessively overweight or obese adults as it is not a body slimming procedure that can be performed extensively. It is a targeted technique performed by a plastic surgeon to remove unwanted fat tissues with an aim to improve body contours, shape, and proportion. Overweight people should ideally follow a program under the supervision of a certified fitness expert to reduce the weight with exercise and a balanced diet.

When weight reduction is achieved through such a program, and the body weight has stabilized to a more normal level, it may be an intelligent idea to consider liposuction. The procedure can complement a weight loss program by reducing excess fats from targeted areas that have failed to respond to an exercise and diet regimen. Weight control measures and an active lifestyle should be continued after liposuction to extend the benefits of the procedure for as long as possible.

Liposuction with Dr. Paul McCluskey

Dr. Paul McCluskey is a cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, including liposuction. He will evaluate a liposuction candidate carefully before recommending the procedure. Dr. McCluskey keeps patient safety as the top priority, and strives to meet patient expectations with a safe and conservative liposuction surgery. He operates from his state of the art facility in Atlanta, GA, where he has performed a large number of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including liposuction.

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Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, Dr. Paul McCluskey

The number of plastic surgery procedures in the United States has increased significantly in recent years, with dramatic advancements in plastic surgery techniques and technology. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), about 14 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the country last year, ranging from Botox injections to buttock lifts, and from breast implants to nose jobs. The procedures have become safer and more effective, resulting in a higher rate of patient satisfaction.

If you choose a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, there is no reason why you cannot achieve an enhanced appearance the way millions of Americans are doing already. Breast implants, chin augmentation, and Botox injections have been among the most popular treatments as per the figures collected by ASPS in recent years. Male procedures too are on the rise, with a growing number of men opting for eyelid lifts, nose jobs, and breast reductions. Apart from cosmetic surgeries, the number of reconstructive surgeries is also growing, with 5.5 million treatments performed in 2011.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Atlanta

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, located in Atlanta, Georgia is a state of the art facility for a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical and non-surgical procedures. The facility is headed by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey. Dr. McCluskey is passionate about providing the latest and best solutions to his patients so that he can help perserve their beauty and youth.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta offers a warm and friendly environment where patients can feel comfortable immediately and be assured of personalized care and attention from Dr. McCluskey and his trained staff. The facility ensures equal amount of care to every patient, irrespective of the size or nature of treatment sought, or whether it is a new patient or a regular guest. Patient satisfaction and patient loyalty that the practice enjoys is the biggest reward for Dr. McCluskey and his team.

Range of Procedures

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is equipped to provide the best and most advanced treatments for cosmetic as well as reconstructive surgery, apart from several non-surgical cosmetic treatments. As a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. McCluskey has been chosen by many local patients in and around Atlanta who are in need of treatment. Dr. McCluskey can provide the best treatment options in cosmetic surgery for every patient, depending on the goals they may have for improving their face, body or breasts.

The list of some of the key procedures performed at the facility includes the following:

Facial Procedures

Ear Surgery
Browlift
Necklift
Facial Implants
Eyelid Surgery
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Facelift

Body Contouring

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

Breast Procedures

Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Revision

Non-Surgical Procedures

Chemical Peels
Dermal Fillers
Botox

Major Cosmetic Surgeries

Dr. McCluskey is a plastic surgeon in Atlanta that performs various major and minor cosmetic surgeries. Some of the key cosmetic procedures he regularly executes are described as follows:

Breast Procedures

Breast implants, breast reduction and breast lift are three major cosmetic procedures offered at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta for women who wish to achieve a more proportionate breast size. Breast augmentation is provided with both silicone and saline implant options, depending on the patient’s needs. Breast reduction is available for both women and men, while breast lift is available as an independent procedure or in combination with breast implants.

Facial Rejuvenation

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta provides facial rejuvenation procedures, including surgical and non-surgical. Dr. McCluskey adopts safe and conservative techniques to perform full or partial facelift. If the patient just needs minor corrections, he may recommend rhinoplasty, brow lift, or eyelid lift.

Body Contouring

Moms who are in need to regain their pre-pregnancy body may opt for a mommy makeover, tummy tuck or liposuction, apart from breast correction procedures. The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is equipped to provide thigh lifts, arm lifts and other body surgeries to restore a more attractive and youthful figure.

Meet Dr. Paul McCluskey

The founder and head of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey. Dr. McCluskey received a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. He followed it with a medical degree from the University of Mississippi and completed an internship in Anesthesiology.

Dr. McCluskey completed a five year residency in General Surgery. As Chief Resident, his breast reconstruction research was published and presented at a local and national level. He was privileged to be chosen for a highly competitive Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In Dallas he trained alongside world-renowned leaders and innovators in the field of cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr McCluskey has been honored for his efforts as a teacher of residents and medical students, and he was a multi-year recipient of Resident of the Year awards.

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