Plastic surgery takes planning. After all, you’ll need time to heal, and that often means asking time off work or asking someone to help out with the kids. You also want to look your best during holidays and vacations, which means planning surgery in time to heal for major life events. So when is the best time to schedule plastic surgery?
4 Tips for Planning Plastic Surgery
Look at your weather app. Cooler weather lets you wear bigger, more concealing clothing, which is great if you want to keep your decision to have plastic surgery on the down-low. Wearing layers also means better protection from the sun, which can discolor scars, especially when they’re fresh.
Check your calendar. If you don’t have kids, you may want to take advantage of long weekends like President’s Day. Federal holidays will help you limit the amount of vacation time you’ll need for your recovery. If you’re a parent, you may want to plan your surgery when the kids are in school, unless your spouse is available to play single parent during spring break.
See what’s coming up. Are you attending a graduation ceremony in May? Book your consultation now. You should be healed enough to return to non strenuous activities in 4-7 days, but breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and other major surgeries require 3-6 weeks of healing before patients are able to lift heavy items, like that mini fridge your kid doesn’t want anymore.
Start small. If you’ve been considering a breast augmentation for a while, it’s time to treat yourself! But if you’re not sure whether a tummy tuck, facelift, or other surgical procedure is right for you, you may want to start with something small like injectible fillers or SculpSure.
Want to feel confident in your summer body? Spring is a great time to plan plastic surgery. Call Dr. Brantner’s office to learn more about the procedures we offer.
Valentine’s Day encourages us to love the people in our lives. But how well do we love ourselves? The flaws we accept (or even love) in our spouses, friends, and family are often hard to accept in ourselves. This Valentine’s Day, we’re focusing on loving the you you are. After all, you are fearfully and wonderfully made!
Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
“Real beauty isn’t about symmetry or weight or makeup; it’s about looking life right in the face and seeing all its magnificence reflected in your own.” — Valerie Monroe
How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your skin – that’s what really makes you beautiful. — Bobbi Brown
As a child, I never heard one woman say to me, “I love my body.” Not my mother, my elder sister, my best friend. No one woman has ever said, “I am so proud of my body.” So I make sure to say it to [my daughter], because a positive physical outlook has to start at an early age. — Kate Winslet
By choosing healthy over skinny you are choosing self-love over self-judgment. You are beautiful! — Steve Maraboli
Your body loves you. Your body works hard to keep you alive. — Lisa Consiglio Ryan
The human body is the best work of art. — Jess C. Scott
True beauty is not related to what color your hair is or what color your eyes are. True beauty is about who you are as a human being, your principles, your moral compass. — Ellen DeGeneres
People often say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing you are the beholder. — Salma Hayek
“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” — Song of Songs 4:7 NIV
In the realm of cosmetic surgery, liposuction is a common (but often scary) term to come across. So what exactly is it and why would you need? Here’s the 411 run-down on everything you need to know about this cosmetic procedure!
What is liposuction?
This procedure is popular, safe and can result in significant changes in your body contour and shape. It can be a single procedure, or combined with other procedures like a tummy tuck. It helps to remove any unwanted fat pockets that might be unresponsive to your diet and workouts. Particularly tricky areas you might have are the thighs, hips, butt, hips, knees or the chin and neck area. If you have firm, elastic skin and great muscle tone, a procedure like this will suit you well (as well as being within 30% of your ideal weight).
How does it work?
Medications will be given to you before the procedure based on best recommendations by your doctor. Liposuction is performed through small incisions, where a tube is then inserted through those incisions to loosen up the fat in a back and forth type motion. That fact is then suctioned using a vacuum or syringe, followed by sutures to close up those incisions.
Your surgeon may give you a few recommendations prior to your procedure, including getting a lab testing for medical evaluation and to stop smoking or taking any sort of supplements.
It’s also very important to let yourself heal after the procedure. You’ll be given garments and bandages after the procedure, and will be instructed not to make too many movements that would cause swelling or abrasions.
For more questions about our liposuction procedure at Dr. Brantner’s office in Johnson City, TN, please feel free to give us a call at 423-328-9000, we’re happy to help! You can also check out our payment options as well as other surgical and non-surgical procedures on our website.
We’re all about advancing technology in the world of plastic surgery and reconstruction; and we’re so excited to announce the latest available at our Johnson City office. Rolling out in mid-January will be our newest high tech device, SculpSure!
What’s the goal?
With SculpSure, you’ll be able to achieve a slimmer, more natural looking appearance without surgery or downtime. Even with a great diet and plenty of exercise, some people still have those stubborn pockets they want to lose. This body contouring technology is able target and destroy fat cells in just 25 minutes, without actually affecting the skin’s surface. There’s no recovery time so you can go about your day, and it only takes a few treatments to get your desired result. Listed on Fortune 500 as one of the top leading products in the industry and being the first machine to burn fat completely, we’re seeing a lot of excitement build up for this high-tech product!
How does it work?
Targeted laser energy heats up fat cells under the skin (damaging their structural integrity) without actually affecting the skin’s surface.
Over the next three months, the damaged fat cells are processed and eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system.
Fat cells are permanently removed and will not regenerate. Results can be seen as quickly as six weeks, and optimal results typically seen at 12 weeks!
For more information about this product including testimonials, before and after photos and specifications, visit our SculpSure website for more information! Check back in with us on our Facebook page for the official roll out date! With additional questions, please contact us at (423) 328-9000.
And don’t forget, we have a special going on in January for 15% off surgical facial rejuvenation! For a list of all the surgical facial procedures, visit our procedures page for more info.
When it comes to plastic surgery, you shouldn’t believe everything you hear. Many Americans are misinformed about plastic surgery, even ones who have had it before. We’re debunking common plastic surgery myths to help patients make safer, more educated choices.
4 Common Plastic Surgery Myths
It’s all about vanity. Studies show that 88% of plastic surgery patients have realistic expectations about their results. Plastic surgery can improve self-esteem and help patients get healthier, but it won’t fix deeper problems relating to health, relationships, or self-worth.
Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are the same thing. Many people believe that “plastic surgery” and “cosmetic surgery” are interchangeable, but they’re actually two different specialties. Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery to improve the appearance. There’s currently no residency training for cosmetic surgery, so cosmetic surgeons get their experience “on the job” or in 2 year post-residency fellowships. Plastic surgeons must undergo 5 years of surgical training, which includes both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, before getting certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
It takes the work out of weight loss. While procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and our new SculpSure fat reduction laser will reduce or remove fatty deposits, surgery is not the solution for patients who aren’t willing to change their lifestyles. Without regular exercise and healthy eating habits, patients will regain the weight, if not always in the same places.
It’s not affordable for normal people. Cosmetic surgery has a reputation as a luxury item, but the truth is, plastic surgery is affordable for people with normal incomes. Non-surgical procedures like Botox and laser hair removal only cost a few hundred dollars. And if your surgical procedure is medically necessary (as is often the case with breast reductions and eye lifts), it may be covered by insurance.
Don’t make a decision before you have all the facts. If you have questions about a plastic surgery procedure, call Dr. Brantner’s office to schedule a consultation.
Look at your weather app. Cooler weather lets you wear bigger, more concealing clothing, which is great if you want to keep your decision to have plastic surgery on the down-low. Wearing layers also means better protection from the sun, which can discolor scars, especially when they’re fresh.
