Dr. Brantner creates looks that are both beautiful and natural, revealing a smoother, more youthful appearance that boosts his patients’ self-confidence. If you’re interested in learning more about body contouring, facial rejuvenation, or other cosmetic procedures in Johnson City, TN, call our office to schedule a consultation.
Plastic surgery allows men and women to reinvigorate their self-confidence and reveal their ideal selves. Some patients, however, choose plastic surgery for the wrong reasons. If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure, use these questions to determine if plastic surgery is right for you.
Why are you considering plastic surgery? If you want to change an aspect of your appearance, boost your self-confidence, or treat yourself to a procedure you’ve always wanted, you may be a good candidate for cosmetic surgery. If you feel pressured to undergo plastic surgery by the media, a loved one, or low-self worth, you should not schedule a cosmetic procedure.Are you ready to schedule a consultation? Call Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for scheduling questions, payment planning, or more information about a specific cosmetic procedure.
Plastic surgery is all about the exterior, right? Cosmetic procedures allow men and women to change the aspects of their physical appearance they’re displeased with. Preparing for plastic surgery should mean kicking habits like smoking, following your physician’s pre-op orders, planning for recovery, and getting ready to greet a whole new you.
Unfortunately, plastic surgery isn’t just about the body, it’s about the mind, as well. Plastic surgery allows patients to renew their confidence, eradicate body shame, and improve their self-image. Physical preparation for procedures is important, but patients should prepare emotionally for plastic surgery, too.
Most patients don’t anticipate being sad after their cosmetic surgeries. After all, each procedure is personalized based on the patient’s needs, desires, and perceived flaws. But post-surgical depression is a real phenomenon that many patients experience in the weeks after their procedures. Known causes of post-surgical sadness include:
Most cases of post-surgical depression are minor and temporary. Prepare for your emotional health by eating healthy, guaranteeing the support of loved ones, and discussing any concerns with Dr. Brantner before your surgery. If you experience severe or extended depression after plastic surgery, contact a healthcare professional immediately.
87% of plastic surgery patients are happy with their results. Of the other 13%, many patients feel that they don’t look better, just different. Patients dissatisfied with their appearance after plastic surgery should determine whether the problem is physical (unhappiness with the results of the procedure) or emotional (insecurity or anxiety). Dr. Brantner recommends waiting several months before undergoing any follow-up procedures. Waiting allows patients to fully heal and become more comfortable with their new appearance before jumping into another surgery.
Do you have questions about plastic surgery and emotional health? Call Jim Brantner MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to learn more about finding your best self, inside and out.
Plastic surgery requires a skilled hand, extensive medical knowledge, and years of experience. It also requires a trusted relationship between doctor and patient. Choosing a plastic surgeon should involve research, recommendations, and complete confidence in your doctor’s abilities, but many patients give little thought to their doctor’s qualifications and bedside manner. Guarantee a great experience and excellent results by using these 5 tips for choosing a plastic surgeon.
Call Jim N. Brantner MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to schedule a consultation, get information about cosmetic procedures, and learn about Dr. Brantner’s history and qualifications.
For most women children transform life. Childbirth brings joy, fulfillment, and hope for the future. Many mothers, however, are less than ecstatic about the transformation their bodies go through during pregnancy. Skin stretches during pregnancy, often leading to sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin, stretch marks, and fatty deposits. Many women find that these changes are not temporary and learn to live with self-consciousness. Others choose “Mommy Makeovers,” a popular plastic surgery trend that improves self-confidence by addressing misshapen breasts, sagging abdominal muscles, and other post-pregnancy body changes.
The most common post-pregnancy body rejuvenation procedures are tummy tucks and breast enhancements, but Mommy Makeovers are entirely unique for each patient. During a consultation Dr. Brantner asks his patient what areas of her body make her feel self-conscious, which surgical procedures she’s comfortable with, and what’s her desired outcome of each enhancement. With a combination of his expert knowledge and her desired results, Dr. Brantner and his patient will determine what surgeries are right for her.
When women seek to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies, they typically start with tummy tucks and breast enhancement. After childbirth many women have scars and stretch marks, loose abdominal muscles, and stretched or sagging skin around the navel. An abdominoplasty removes extra skin and tightens the abdominal muscles, restoring a smoother, more youthful stomach. Many women also experience swelling, shrinking, or sagging of the breasts during and after pregnancy. Breast lift surgery restores the natural perkiness of the breasts without adding volume. Women who have lost breast density (or had small breasts before pregnancy) may want to have a breast augmentation to increase the size of the breasts. Breast lifts and breast augmentations can be done together or individually.
A few things to remember about Mommy Makeovers:
Are you ready to revive your pre-pregnancy body? Call Dr. Brantner’s office to schedule your Mommy Makeover surgery consultation.