As spring approaches, more men and women begin dieting, exercising, and considering surgical means of boosting their physical appearance. Something about the renewal of spring makes people want to be their best. For many that means getting the cosmetic surgery they’ve been considering for months, or even years. Dr. Brantner understands that with facility fees and time off work, plastic surgery can get expensive. Our office wants to make it as easy as possible for patients to get their ideal results. Look for special discounts on thigh lifts and other popular body rejuvenation procedures this spring.
Thigh Lift Surgery
A thigh lift reshapes the contours of the thighs, smoothing the skin and resulting in a better-proportioned lower body. A thigh lift often accomplishes what exercise can’t, removing excess skin and fat that have developed over the years. Patients whose skin elasticity is insufficient to conform to a new shape after liposuction are especially good candidates for a medial thigh lift. This cosmetic thigh shaping procedure leaves patients with a firmer, more youthful figure. Thigh lifts are recommended for:
Patients who are unhappy with the shape of their thighs
People with excess soft tissue along the inner and outer thigh
Patients with weight that is relatively stable
Non-smokers (or individuals willing to quit during the pre-op, surgical, and recovery periods)
Healthy individuals with no major medical conditions
Patients with realistic goals for what thigh lift surgery can accomplish
People willing to eat healthy and exercise regularly to help maintain results
The first step in a successful cosmetic procedure is a successful consultation. A consultation gives both you and Dr. Brantner all the information you need to get the best possible results. A consultation may include paperwork, basic medical tests, and time to discuss the procedure with Dr. Brantner.
Paperwork
When you arrive at Dr. Brantner’s office, his reception staff will have forms for you to fill out before your consultation. They include consent forms, medical history questions, and insurance information. Please fill each out thoroughly and accurately. These forms give Dr. Brantner and his staff the information necessary to determine the best possible procedures, safely perform plastic surgery, and help you through the recovery process. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to fill out paperwork. If you have any questions about what to include on the medications sheet, medical history sheet, etc, feel free to ask the receptionist.
*To save time, you can print these forms, fill them out at home, and bring them to your appointment.
Check In and Consultation
After you’ve completed the paperwork, a nurse will take you to an examination room. She may ask questions about your medical history, perform basic tests, and ensure your comfort before Dr. Brantner arrives. The doctor will arrive a few minutes later. He will ask questions about your desired results, perform a physical examination, and discuss the details of the procedure with you. This may include:
Concerns he has about your health
His professional opinion about how to get the best results for your body type or face shape
Details about the surgery and recovery
Orders about pre-op health habits (no smoking, stop taking certain medications, etc)
Time to answer your questions about the procedure
Check Out
After your consultation with Dr. Brantner, you may decide to move forward with the surgery. You can schedule your procedure before you leave. The scheduling coordinator will give you any information you need about payment, blood tests, and other pre-operative details. Most blood work and surgical procedures are scheduled at ETASC on MedTech Parkway. Post-op appointments will take place at Dr. Brantner’s office.
Call Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to schedule a cosmetic consultation.
As the New Year approaches, we sit back and reflect on the triumphs and failures of the year past. We resolve to do better, be healthier, achieve more. New Year’s resolutions are full of hopes and frustrations. They range from things as simple as “be happier” to those as complicated as “achieve my dream figure.” But your goals are not out of reach. Achieve your resolutions this year with these tricks for beating the odds.
How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions
Write it down. Whether your goal is health-based, relationship-based, or emotion-based, writing it down will give you an external motivator to keep trying. Set tangible, achievable goals (no “look like I did in high school” resolutions here). As you work toward your goal, check off smaller, mini-goals along the way.
Change your lifestyle. If you simply vow to exercise more and eat better, you’ll be off track by the middle of January. Instead of renewing your gym membership or going carb-free, reset your way of thinking. Take the stairs, park farther from the grocery store entrance, and find a fitness buddy to make your workouts more fun. Instead of swearing off sweets and carbs, find a healthier diet you can actually enjoy. A lifestyle change will give you the results you want, whereas an all-or-nothing regimen will have you back at square one in a matter of months.
Research first. Have you quietly wished for a breast augmentation for years? Do you wonder if a reduction could relieve your chronic back pain? Do you feel that a face lift could renew your confidence? Before making any major surgical decisions, always research your options. Learn about the procedure, look through before and after photos, and schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. If you feel unsure about your decision, postpone it until you’re confident in your choice.
It’s time to put your best foot forward! Happy New Year from Dr. Brantner’s office!
Christmas is a time of celebration. All throughout December we celebrate the joys of the season: delicious desserts baked by thoughtful patients, the festive merriment of holiday crowds, and the anticipation of seeing the people we love for the holidays. Dr. Brantner and his staff love nothing more than sharing the joys of the season with the people around us. We’re blessed to interact with wonderful people daily, from our incredible office staff to each new patient. And we can’t wait to share the holidays with the kids, grandkids, and other loved ones we see far too infrequently.
The joy of Christmas is love. After all, that’s the Christmas message. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). In saving the world from our imperfections, God displayed the ultimate loving sacrifice. Because of Him we can reflect that ultimate love to our friends, families, neighbors, acquaintances, and even strangers. Because of that love, we have joy, peace, and eternal life.
Merry Christmas from Dr. Brantner’s office! We pray you have a blessed holiday and a happy New Year.
As people age, the skin often often loosens around their neck and jaw line. Treatment of these folds and fatty deposits does not always require a full facelift. Patients who choose neck lift surgery are often happy with the appearance of their features, but feel a tighter neck and jaw will rejuvenate their appearance. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering a neck lift.
What Does Neck Lift Surgery Treat?
Fatty deposits and sagging skin on the lower face that creates jowls
Fat deposits under the chin
Loose or sagging skin around the neck and jaw line
Muscle banding in the neck
Loose skin, fatty deposits, and muscle banding in the neck caused by aging, heredity, stress, or environmental conditions
Who Is a Candidate for a Neck Lift?
Good neck lift candidates are men or women who are unhappy with the appearance of their neck or jowls. They may have a double chin, jowl lines, a “turkey wattle,” or a jaw line that doesn’t match the smoothness of their face. Candidates for a neck lift also:
Have reasonable expectations for the procedure
Have not been pressured into surgery by a friend or loved one
Are non-smokers or willing to quit smoking as recommended by their doctor
Are generally healthy, with no conditions that may cause complications or impair healing
What to Ask Dr. Brantner
What are my facial rejuvenation options?
What is the process of neck lift surgery?
Do you have recommendations for the aesthetics of my procedure?
As spring approaches, more men and women begin dieting, exercising, and considering surgical means of boosting their physical appearance. Something about the renewal of spring makes people want to be their best. For many that means getting the cosmetic surgery they’ve been considering for months, or even years. Dr. Brantner understands that with facility fees and time off work, plastic surgery can get expensive. Our office wants to make it as easy as possible for patients to get their ideal results. Look for special discounts on thigh lifts and other popular body rejuvenation procedures this spring.
