November 16th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
Although 2009 statistics are not available yet, 2008 numbers rank liposuction the second most popular procedure for women and the number one most popular procedure for men. 341,144 people underwent liposuction surgery according to The Amercian
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (www.surgery.org).
Liposuction permanently changes body shape and contour by reducing superficial and deep subutaneous fat [...]
Tags: body contouring, body sculpting, fat removal, fat suction, liposculpture, Liposuction, suction
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October 29th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
Breast implant profiles
The implants available for breast augmentation surgery are made with silastic (solid silicone plastic) on the outside and filled with either saline solution or silicone gel. My manufacturer of choice is Mentor (www.mentorcorp.com).
During your consultation, I will take measurements and use our new state-or-the-art 3D breast imaging machine (www.axisthree.com) to determine the size, [...]
Tags: "gummy bear" implants, Breast Augmentation, breast implants, memory gel, saline implants, silicone implants
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October 20th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
A “mommie make-over” is an increasingingly popular procedure in plastic surgery today for women who have had children. By definition, it is a combination tummy tuck and breast augmentation and/or breast lift. Sometimes liposuction is also performed.
These procedures, with great results, return a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy appearance.
Tags: Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, mommie makeover, Tummy Tuck
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October 15th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
Most surgical procedures result in swelling and/or bruising of the tissue surrounding the incision site.
I always instruct my patients not to use Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen, or any other blood-thinning agents 2 weeks prior to surgery.
I recommend 2 products to reduce swelling and/or bruising:
Bromelain(http://www.affordable-natural-factors.com and Arnica Montana(www.boiron.com) until all bruising is gone.
These products can be purchased [...]
Tags: brusing, natural herbs, speedy recovery, swelling
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October 6th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
Upper blepharoplasty eyelid surgery removes excess skin giving your eyes a crisp, refreshed look.
The surgery has minimal recovery time and is performed with local anesthesia.
Treat yourself to a well-deserved pick-me-up. It is easy and you will love the results!
Tags: blepharoplasty, Eyelid Surgery, year-end eye special
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September 29th, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
Dr. Benvenuti’s Take on dermal fillers.
In my practice, I have found Restylane, Radiesse,
Juvederm, and Preville Silk the most reliable and most cost-effective tissue fillers. Often patients who are not quite ready for a facelift or browlift can get instant improvement with these substances.
Restylane and Juvederm are softer, clear in color and able to be placed [...]
Tags: dermal fillers, instant results, no down time, non-surgical
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September 22nd, 2009 by DrBenvenuti
The nose is the basis of the overall harmony of our faces. A small change in the nose can change our overall appearance dramatically. The nose is not purely aesthetic- it is also how we breathe. People consider nose surgery not only for cosmetic reasons but to improve the qualtity of breathing.
Breathing supplies over 99% of [...]
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