 Orange County Plastic Surgery News
Ask Doctor Grover - Tummy Tuck good for losing weight after pregnancy?
Tummy Tucks are ideal for the post-partum woman who has excess or lax skin, excess fat, and lax or separated muscles. Additionally, tummy tucks will benefit those patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are now left with loose extra skin. An abdominoplasty can do wonders to improve or contour a person’s body, but does not generally result in significant weight loss. Some may notice a weight loss of 3 to 10 pounds.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
posted by admin @ 9:09 am
filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, Newport Beach Tummy Tuck
Ask Doctor Grover - Who is a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck?
I find that very few women are good candidates for mini abdominoplasties. Most women ask about a ‘mini tummy tuck’ because they want a smaller procedure with a smaller scar. However, what most women do not realize is that usually a mini tummy tuck will only address a small amount of skin on the lower abdomen, and usually will only tighten the lower abdominal muscles.
If you are concerned about excess skin on the upper abdomen, especially when you sit down, then you will likely be unhappy with a mini tummy tuck. Additionally, if you tighten the lower abdominal muscles on someone who has laxity throughout or a diastasis rectus, this will exaggerate the fullness in the upper abdomen.
Other options do exist, such as endoscopic techniques to tighten the muscles throughout with only a small incision down low and one around the umbilicus.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
posted by admin @ 9:04 am
filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, Tummy Tuck Orange County
Ask Doctor Grover - What is a mid-face lift? Is it the same as a cheek lift?
A mid-face lift, also known as a ‘cheek lift,’ blends the lower lid/cheek junction. It differs from a lower facelift or facelift, which addresses the lower two-thirds of the face. There are several different techniques that plastic surgeons utilize to address the midface, including techniques through the lower eyelid in both the subperiosteal and suborbicularis planes.
Other techniques can approach the midface from the temporal approach in the hair and from the mouth. Others will address the midface during a facelift. Many options exist, and every surgeon will have their preferred techniques.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
posted by admin @ 9:01 am
filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, Facelift
Ask Doctor Grover - Minimizing Bruising after Rhinoplasty
There are many factors involved to minimize bruising, some of which you have control of. First of all, as the surgeon, it helps to use a gentle touch and to minimize disruption of the periosteum or lining that covers the bone. Avoid aspirin and other non steroidal anti inflammatories such as advil, alleve and ibuprofen for 10 days prior to surgery. Also, avoid Vitamin E, fish oil, Echinacea, AirBorne etc. Take arnica montana several days prior to and following your surgery. Additionally, plenty of icing is important post operatively.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
posted by admin @ 8:00 am
filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, rhinoplasty orange county
Ask Doctor Grover - What is tip rhinoplasty?
Tip rhinoplasty is desired by some patients. These patients generally require work only on the tip. They may have a nice width to the upper two thirds of the nose with a nice profile already. Usually patients will larger, bulbous or boxy nasal tips will benefit from tip work for more refinement. This is carried out well with an open rhinoplasty for many but not all. On occasion, a cartilage tip graft may be desirable.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, labiaplasty, newport beach labiaplasty
Rhinoplasty swelling unusual 20 years after surgery
It would be very unusual for you to have swelling 20 years after surgery. It is not uncommon to have some persistent mild swelling for one to two years following rhinoplasty. It is more likely that there is an anatomical issue that still bothers you.
You should seek a consultation with a rhinoplasty specialist to further evaluate your nose and give you some advice.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty orange county
Ask Doctor Grover - How much does Labiaplasty cost?
Labiaplasty costs, as with any cosmetic procedure, can vary. Every situation is different. Most patients who request a labiaplasty desire improvement in the appearance of the labia minora. However, some patients also request a labiaplasty of the labia majora (outer lips) and some may benefit from clitoral hood reduction as well as liposuction of the mons pubis.
Costs will also vary depending on whether the procedure is performed in the office or in a surgicenter and whether it is performed only under local anesthesia or with anesthesia delivered by an anesthesiologist.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, labiaplasty, labiaplasty orange county
Ask Doctor Grover - Clitoral Hood Reduction different than Labiaplasty
Clitoral hood reduction may be performed along with labiaplasty. Clitoral hood reduction is performed usually for cosmetic reasons to reduce the amount or appearance of tissue that cover the clitoris. Some feel that clitoral hood reduction may benefit one’s sexual experience.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, labiaplasty, labiaplasty orange county, orange county labiaplasty
Ask Doctor Grover - Risks associated with Labiaplasty surgery
As with any surgical procedures, there are several risks that one must be willing to undertake. Although small, there is a potential risk for bleeding or infection. It is important to avoid aspirin and other anti inflammatories for 10 days prior to surgery. Perioperative antibiotics and good hygiene will diminish one’s risk for infection. Pain or discomfort is present, although not significant with a wedge technique. Wound separation is possible. Avoid intercourse for 6-8 weeks post operatively.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, labiaplasty, newport beach labiaplasty
Ask Doctor Grover - Bruising after facial fillers?
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.
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filed under: Ask Doctor Grover, fillers juvederm restylane, newport beach skin rejuvenation
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