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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Do some Doctor’s prefer Restylane over Juvederm?

Juvederm and Restylane are a type of substance known as hyaluronic acid (HA). They are very nice dermal fillers as they can be soft and last a while, but not too long. Remember, you will continue to age and your face will undergo changes. It is nice to not have a product that may be permanent and not ‘age’ appropriately with your face. A very important factor to achieve a nice result with a filler is, of course, your injector.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How much bruising can I expect from Restylane?

Whenever you inject the skin with any product that requires a needle, there is a risk of a bruise.  This can occur with Botox, Restylane or Juvederm.  Having said this, usually there is no bruising or very little.  It will help you if you avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories such as Advil, Ibuprofen or even aspirin for a week prior.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

As Doctor Grover – Can I get a Breast Lift at the same time as my Breast Reduction surgery?

Most breast reductions will lift the breasts as well. There are rare instances when a breast reduction will be performed with liposcuction alone. Liposuction would rarely ‘lift’ the breast unless there is fantastic elasticity. Many breast reduction techniques will utilize the same incisions used for a breast lift with or without a breast implant.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How much does Breast Reduction surgery cost?

Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, may sometimes be covered by one’s health insurance plan. Having said this, many plastic surgeons do not participate with insurance plans. Insurance companies require patients to meet certain guidelines to qualify for a breast reduction. They will require that the patient meets certain height and weight requirements and also require that a certain weight of breast tissue is removed from  each breast prior to paying for any procedures.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can the same incision spot be used for secondary surgery?

It is still possible to use the axillary approach. This will be a more likely situation if you have saline implants and are planning on staying with saline implants. I prefer to use an endoscope for my transaxillary breast augmentations.

However, I do not prefer to place silicone implants via the axillary approach. Most often, I will use the periareolar or inframammary approach for primary and secondary cases.  Having said  this, you should not fear the periareolar approach to your surgery as the scars, many times, heal beautifully.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – I have tightness and pressure after Breast Implants Surgery – is this normal?

There are many factors involved that could contribute to a feeling of tightness or pressure following breast augmentation. One will generally feel tighter after a primary/first time augmentation, more so if completely under the muscle as opposed to partially under the muscle. Gentle massage and full time bra support may give you some assistance.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Should I wait until after I have my last child before getting a Tummy Tuck?

Generally speaking, most patients who come in for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) have had children before.  They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation (diastasis recti) with or without stretch marks.  Adominoplasty will address all of these issues.

Some women are fortunate enough to retain a tight abdominal core following childbirth and may retain good elasticity and thus only require liposuction.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Have your plastic surgeon evaluate your abdomen to let you know your options.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Do doctors use visible sutures under the skin for abdominoplasty”?

Both permanent and absorbable sutures are used in most abdominoplasty procedures.  Permanent (but not visible) sutures are often used to tighten the muscles.  It is variable what type of suture is used on the skin.  If permanent sutures are used on the skin they are usually removed by one week.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How long should I wear my binder garment?

Most patients will wear some compression for 4-6 weeks following a tummy tuck. Initially, they will wear the abdominal binder provided for the first week or so. Once the drains are removed, we will have our patients switch to a girdle or ‘barely there’ type of garment.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Are binders necessary after Tummy Tuck surgery?

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.