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Facial Treatments at Iconic Plastic Surgery

November 23, 2020 admin Leave a comment

There are many different facials that you can choose when you are thinking about clearing your skin of sun exposure and daily pollutants. The Iconic Signature Facial, a detox facial, and the teen facial are all relaxing facials that are ideal to refresh, rejuvenate, and replenish your skin.

What Is a Facial?

A facial is a combination of treatments that includes steam, exfoliation, extraction, lotions and/or creams, peels, and a facial massage. Facials are designed to rejuvenate the skin by removing the dead skin cells, dirt, and excess oils that can cause acne.

Facial Options

Iconic Signature Facial

If you want to feel pampered, this is it! Our aesthetician will evaluate and analyze your skin to combine the best treatments for you. The Iconic Signature Facial includes a facial massage with a deep cleansing, exfoliation, and mask that is perfect for your skin. Your face is not the only thing being pampered as this facial also includes a hand massage to finish off your treatment. Look and feel confident with this rejuvenating Signature Facial!

Detox Facial

EMany people think about detoxing their body by eating healthier foods or drinking more water, but we sometimes forget about our faces. With this detox facial, your face can feel clean and new! Remove the dirt and grime from your everyday life and treat that acne before it starts. By cleansing, exfoliating, and using a sulfur mask, this detox facial will have you looking fresh in no time!

Teen Facial

Are you a teen who has your first pimple? Maybe you’ve had a lot of acne already, and you don’t know how to care for it. The teen facial is the perfect solution to jumpstart your facial appearance for the rest of your life. Our on-site aesthetician will teach you about skin care and the best way to combat those pesky blemishes that are bound to pop up during the most inopportune times. You will also receive a relaxing facial filled with cleansing, extractions, and a soothing mask to give you that blemish-free skin you’ve been dreaming about!

Take Care of Your Skin

The face is an important part of the body, and you’ve only got one, so take care of it! Always wear a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen when going outside and cover up as much as possible. A facial treatment is one of the best ways to relax and have some “me” time before getting back to the hustle and bustle of your daily life. Enjoy it!

For more information and to schedule your consultation with Iconic Plastic Surgery, contact us by calling 760-637-5288 or filling out our online contact form.

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How to Obtain the Curvaceous Buttocks You Desire

December 13, 2019 admin Leave a comment

A curvaceous behind is a highly desired feature, but it can be hard to increase the size of your butt with exercises. Butt augmentation with fat transfer, or the Brazilian Butt Lift, is now one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. This surgery not only increases the volume of the buttocks, but it can also slim and sculpt problem areas of excess fat. If you feel that your buttocks are too flat, sagging, or asymmetrical, and also have areas with excess fat that can be used as donor sites, this procedure may be right for you.

What Is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Brazilian butt lift surgery removes fat from problem areas of the body, like the thighs or abdomen, and transfers it to the buttocks. The fat is removed using liposuction, which uses a thin suctioning tube (cannula) to remove fat through small incisions. Liposuction can be performed using local, twilight, or general anesthesia depending on the size and location of the treatment site. Tumescent fluid, which is composed of saline and a local anesthetic, is injected into the fatty tissue to make it easier to remove.

Once the fat has been removed, it is put through a filtration process and spun in a centrifuge to remove impurities and refine the fat, making the cells more likely to survive the transfer process. The refined fat is placed into syringes and then strategically injected into the buttocks.

What Can I Expect After My Procedure?

After your procedure, the area where the liposuction was performed will be sore, swollen, and bruised. You will be asked to wear a compression garment to help minimize swelling and encourage proper healing.

Your buttocks will also be sore, swollen, and bruised, and will be wrapped in a compression garment for a few weeks. You will need to sleep on your stomach for at least the first three days. When you are allowed to sit, you will have to place a pillow under your thighs so that there is no pressure placed on your buttocks. You will need to sit like this for at least eight weeks to help ensure proper healing. Your buttocks will be swollen for several weeks, and it is generally recommended that you do not go shopping for new clothes until it has been at least three months. Once all the residual swelling has dissipated, you will be able to see the final shape of your new butt.

Other Uses for Fat Grafting

Fat transfer can also be performed to add volume to other areas of the body. Facial fat grafting is used to add volume to areas of the face that have lost fat due to age. The process used to harvest and purify the fat is the same, and it is then injected into areas like the cheeks and temples to provide a naturally youthful appearance.

If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift, call Iconic Plastic Surgery at 760.637.5288 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation.

Superior Results With Facial Fat Grafting

October 23, 2019 admin Leave a comment

As you age, fat stores in your face begin to deplete, and your features start to lose their youthful volume. Dermal fillers can be used to address this, but they may carry with them the risk of allergic reactions or other undesirable effects.

Luckily, there is an option that uses fat from your own body to augment your facial features while also letting you remove fat from problem areas like the stomach or thighs.

How Does Facial Fat Grafting Work?

Facial fat grafting is a great treatment for restoring volume to the face without surgery or the risk of adverse reactions. This procedure also helps target unwanted fat deposits on other parts of the body.

Liposuction is performed to harvest the fat from the donor site, typically the abdomen or thighs. The fat is then put through a centrifuge to purify it. Once any impurities are removed, the fat is ready to be strategically injected into areas of the face.

Combination Procedures

While facial fat grafting can be performed on its own, it is often combined with other procedures to enhance the results. Some patients may wish to undergo blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) but only require surgical correction of the upper eyelids. If this is the case, fat can be injected into the tear troughs to temporarily fill hollows that may make a person look tired or aged.

Facelift surgery is also commonly supplemented with fat grafting. During a facelift, facial skin, fat, and muscles are lifted and repositioned to provide a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Fat grafting can enhance areas that have lost fat due to age.

What Is the Recovery Like?

You will experience swelling and bruising in both the donor and treatment sites. There will be no scarring on the face, as incisions are not required, but there may be minimal scarring where the liposuction was performed. There may be some discomfort but can be alleviated with oral medications. The swelling and bruising will be at their worst during the first week and should dissipate after three weeks.

How Long Will My Results Last?

When your fat grafting procedure is performed, Dr. D’Souza will inject slightly more fat than is needed into the target area because a small percentage of the fat cells that are transferred will die. Touch-up treatments are sometimes required once the patient has healed from the initial procedure. Once you have recovered, your results will be permanent unless you lose a significant amount of weight.

If you would like more information about facial fat grafting or other rejuvenation procedures, please schedule your consultation at our Carlsbad office by calling 760-637-5288 today!

Facial Treatments at Iconic Plastic Surgery

Category Archives: Facial Fat Grafting

Facial Treatments at Iconic Plastic Surgery

What Is a Facial?

Facial Options

Iconic Signature Facial

Detox Facial

Teen Facial

Take Care of Your Skin

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How Does Facial Fat Grafting Work?

Combination Procedures

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