Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons

When thinking about receiving any plastic surgery procedure you must acknowledge that there are risks associated with the procedure. Many plastic surgeons’ websites have lists of these including Dr. Mohamad Bazzi’s. The Michigan plastic surgeon’s website says that breast augmentation risks include unfavorable scarring, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions, changes in breast or nipple sensation which can be permanent or temporary, blood clots, pain that may or may not be persistent, implant leakage or rupture, as well as many others. These risks are generally rare, but can be very serious. There is also no proven link between breast implants and breast health.

Many people have heard of the medical procedure known as liposuction, but rarely do they realize how the procedure is performed. I was once uninformed as well until I found the website of a Lansing plastic surgeon. It says, “A very new technique has been recently developed called “The Smart-Lipo” technique, which uses a laser to dissolve fatty tissue before the suction is done.”

I have been wondering where the incision for a facelift is located because I am worried about scarring. I decided that I would look into it on the internet. I found a Michigan plastic surgeon’s website with my answer. It says, “The facelift incision usually begins in the hairline at the temple. The incision continues behind the ear. The skin is raised to expose the underlying tissue.”

I have been considering botox injections for some time now, but I have always wondered, why do facial lines form in the first place. I decided that I would look it up online. I found a Michigan plastic surgeon’s website with my answer. “The frown lines are caused by two muscles of the forehead. As the muscles contract, they will pull the skin together, as time progresses, the repeated contraction produces lines to the skin.”

An arm lift or brachioplasty is the surgical correction of excess skin to the arms. Over time, with pregnancy, weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the upper arms (bat-wings) can develop compelling women to seek correction.

Patients often have multiple procedures at the same time. The most common include breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tuck, and/or liposuction. This saves both time and money since costs are often reduced when multiple procedures are combined. Additional procedures would also include facial cosmetic surgery or those related to weight loss such as thigh or buttock lifts.

A face lift is a procedure which, unfortunately, can be performed by any physician - whether adequately trained or not. Most states have very little regulation on this matter. Because of this, non-plastic - or so called “cosmetic” - surgeons can perform a face lift as well. In addition, some physicians who are legitimately board certified in other specialties, such as dermatology and gynecology, for example are performing “cosmetic” surgery even though they often have never had any formal residency training in the specialty of plastic surgery itself. Weekend courses abound and the patient is often confused as to which doctor to see.

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons have multiple regimens that are very useful in combating the scars resulting from acne. The therapies a surgeon uses include the use of cosmeticeuticals available in the office. In addition, the therapies progress to the more aggressive treatments; chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and even the use of excision of deep scars or the injection of scars with dermal fillers. A surgeon will plan individual therapies with each patient. You are encouraged to make an appointment today to begin the journey to a beautiful complexion.

Botox is a safe and effective way of addressing lines and wrinkles to the face that occur during the aging process. The process is simple and requires very little time with minimal recovery. Best of all, this is a non-surgical procedure and can, therefore, be performed in the office.
Botox is an affordable alternative to a facelift, has anyone had botox injections before and would like to share their success story?

A thigh lift is the surgical correction of excess skin to the thighs. Over time, with weight loss or even during normal development, excess skin to the thighs can develop compelling women to seek correction. Many plastic surgeons will take all measures necessary to ensure that your results are the best that they can offer.
The traditional approach to a thigh lift involves removing excess skin around the thigh along its length, which extends from the knee to the groin. The scar is placed along the inside of the thigh so that it’s well concealed. In time, many patients have scars that blend and fade beautifully but sometimes the scar can remain red for months and even widen; this potential drawback, however, is more than worth it for the patient who can now fit normally into their clothes.

Ear surgery or otoplasty is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, so the operation is done on children between ages of four and fourteen. Ear surgery is also possible in adults with fewer risks. You have to be clear about what and how you want your ear to be when you talk to the doctor.

Most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons offer both traditional and Endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty to remove excess skin, stretch marks, and fat from the abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This reshaping and contouring of your figure provides a flatter, smoother, and more youthful look.

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon uses an arm lift or brachioplasty to correct excess skin to the arms. Over time, excess skin to the upper arms can develop compelling people to seek correction.

Upper arms are a part of a body that many people are self-concious about. I find it interesting that they are capable of making your arms look normal again.

What is a blepharoplasty?
Over time, during normal aging or even with weight loss, the face will change resulting in excess skin laxity, joweling, wrinkling and even elongation of the facial skeleton itself compelling patients to seek correction. In addition, the skin of the eyelids may also sag resulting even in obstruction of vision. Eyelid surgery aims to restore the eyelid by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. Dr. Kayser is a Michigan Plastic Surgeon who is Board Certified in Plastic surgery. As a perfectionist, Dr. Kayser will take all measures necessary to ensure that your results are the best that he can offer.

How long does a blepharoplasty last?
Although aging will always continue, one can expect long term changes with their eyelid surgery.

In addition, as the face ages, it actually looses volume and current trends in facial rejuvenation include the actual transfer of your own fat to help restore the natural contours of youth. This can also be applied to the periorbital region (the area around the eye) whereby the fat that is normally removed can actually be used to replace the volume lost in the upper cheek. Read Dr. Kayser’s article on fat grafting (Lipostructure) or call Dr. Kayser for a complete consultation to answer all your questions.

Can other procedures be combined with a blepharoplasty?
The face can actually be divided into thirds with the upper third including the forehead the middle portion including the eyes and lower third including the cheeks and jowels. These areas can easily be combined with eyelid surgery and actually help to maintain a uniform appearance.

How can I schedule a consultation with Dr. Kayser?
Considering a blepharoplasty is usually a well thought out process and, at Image by Design Plastic Surgery, we strive to ensure that all your questions are fully answered. Indeed, it is Dr. Kayser himself who conducts the entire consultation - a complete and thorough evaluation dedicated to each patient by the plastic surgeon that will be performing the procedure. This may take more time but it is essential so that each patient can make a fully informed decision.