Liposuction is a surgical procedure that helps to give men and women a more sculpted physique. It is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, and for good reason. Liposuction utilizes small incisions, provides noticeable long-lasting results, and requires minimal recovery time. Patients who undergo liposuction surgery are those who wish to remove excess fat in the abdomen, arms, and thighs.
Though this surgery requires minimal recovery, there are still some post-op instructions that should be at the top of your mind when deciding whether or not you would like to undergo liposuction for body sculpting. Dr. D’Souza at Iconic Plastic Surgery will provide you with the information needed during your pre-procedure appointment, but here is a sneak peek at some of the most common questions about liposuction recovery.
Immediately After Liposuction
Congratulations! You’ve undergone liposuction to rid your body of excess fat that wouldn’t go away with traditional exercise. Now what?! Immediately after your surgery, you may be able to see a difference in your body shape. But be prepared; swelling and bruising will appear in the treatment area and these effects will dissipate on their own, revealing a sleeker physique. A compression garment should be worn to help with the swelling. Depending on how your body feels, you may be ready to return to work within a few days; on the contrary, it could potentially take up to two weeks to recover. Dr. D’Souza highly encourages walking to help with blood circulation and a speedier recovery period.
The First Week
You may have returned to work, but even still, you need to take it easy. Do not push yourself too hard. Relax as much as possible but still continue with your walks to promote blood flow and healthy healing. Now might be the best time to catch up on that show you’ve been wanting to binge!
Overall Recovery
If you wish to partake in any intense exercising and lifting, then you will need to be cleared by Dr. D’Souza before doing so. Once the swelling goes down, which could take a few months, you can look forward to seeing yourself in a new light. In order to maintain your results, a healthy diet and lifestyle, including hydrating and exercising, will be your best friends. Just be mindful of the hard work that got you to this new, amazing sculpted body, and enjoy life one day at a time!
To schedule your consultation or to learn more about liposuction, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288, or fill out our online contact form.
Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is one of the most popular and effective plastic surgery procedures for both men and women. One of the reasons for its popularity is that patients of all ages can enjoy the transformative results achieved from this procedure, and that is because there are numerous reasons why we develop excess fat and sagging skin in our midsections.
Whether from age, lifestyle (poor eating and exercise habits), or life events (pregnancy or weight loss), many of us find ourselves with a soft and squishy belly that can make us feel self-conscious and embarrassed. While you can try to cover up with clothing or refrain from certain social gatherings and activities (like trips to the pool or beach), the reality is that the cosmetic issue is still there when you look at yourself in the mirror. However, tummy tuck surgery can help you achieve the aesthetic look and feel you want.
How Is a Tummy Tuck Performed?
Tummy tuck surgery is performed under general anesthesia so that you will not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. Once the anesthesia has been administered, Dr. D’Souza will make the incision just above the pubic area. The length of the incision is largely dependent on the extent of the procedure; however, most tummy tuck incisions extend from hip to hip. Many patients have pockets of stubborn fat in their midsection. If this is the case for you, liposuction will be used to remove the fat to help you achieve a more sculpted appearance. Once the fat is gone, Dr. D’Souza will tighten the underlying abdominal muscles. Any sagging skin in the surgical area will be cut away, and the remaining skin will be tightened. Once the incisions are closed with sutures, you will be ready for your recovery.
What Kind of Results Can I Look Forward to From My Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Abdominoplasty can help men and women both look and feel better. You can expect to have a tighter, more defined midsection that helps you to look thinner and more toned than you have in years. This can allow you to wear clothing (like shirts, dresses, and bikinis or bathing suits) that you’ve never had the figure to pull off before, and you can look forward to being able to enjoy various activities that you haven’t been able to before. No longer will you find yourself sitting on the sidelines of life. Instead, you can feel more confident in yourself to get out there and enjoy the way you look.
If you are looking to achieve more dramatic improvement to your body’s appearance, abdominoplasty can be combined with other surgical procedures, including:
If you feel embarrassed about the appearance of your midsection, or you feel nervous that other people are talking about your soft tummy and sagging belly skin, then tummy tuck surgery can help. If you are ready to take back control of your body and life and achieve the contoured body that you’ve always wanted, then now is the right time for a tummy tuck. If you think you may be a candidate, schedule a consultation today. During your abdominoplasty consultation, you can discuss your cosmetic frustrations, and Dr. D’Souza will be able to evaluate your condition to create a surgical plan specifically for you.
Why wait any longer to look great and feel proud of your body’s attractive contours?!
To schedule your consultation or to learn more about tummy tuck surgery, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288, or fill out our online contact form.
It goes without saying that losing weight is a major accomplishment that you should feel extremely proud of, and if you’ve lost a significant amount of weight (whether from traditional means, like diet and exercise, or from a bariatric surgery procedure), then you know just how life-changing the entire process is. However, while you may be excited to enjoy your new life of carrying less weight after major weight loss, the unfortunate reality is that you are not quite finished with your transformation. That is because extreme weight loss often results in sagging skin that makes you feel extremely self-conscious and even embarrassed. However, undergoing a body lift procedure can help you get rid of that unsightly skin that seems to just hang off your body so that you can fully enjoy your new and more defined physique.
What Is a Body Lift?
Body lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure in which remaining fat and sagging skin in the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks is surgically removed to leave patients looking and feeling their best.
For this procedure, Dr. D’Souza will make an incision that circles your midsection. Liposuction may be used to remove any pockets of stubborn fat in the area. Once any fat is removed, Dr. D’Souza will cut away excess and sagging skin. Underlying muscles and tissue will be tightened with the use of internal sutures, and the remaining skin in the abdomen, groin, backside, and thighs will be pulled tight and held in place with sutures
How Can a Body Lift Help Me?
The benefits of a body lift procedure after significant weight loss are two-fold. Not only can you enjoy dramatic results in your physical appearance, but you can also find yourself feeling more confident and comfortable with the way you look. That is because the sagging skin is removed so that you can fully enjoy (and show off!) your tighter, more contoured lower body.
You can find yourself smiling as you look at your reflection in the mirror, as you wear clothes that you’ve always wanted to wear but never could, and as you enjoy participating in some of your favorite activities. If you are looking to achieve an even more transformed appearance, you can choose to combine your body lift with other surgical procedures, such as a breast augmentation , breast lift, or brachioplasty (arm lift surgery).
In the end, whether you undergo a body lift as a standalone surgery or choose to combine it with other procedures, this surgical procedure can help you fully complete your aesthetic transformation after weight loss and become your very best self!
To schedule your consultation or to learn more about body lift surgery, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288, or fill out our online contact form.
Many women go back and forth about getting their breast implants removed. Whether they just had their breast augmentation done or they’ve had the implants for years and years, it can sometimes be a daily struggle for them and one that needs a professional opinion or chat to talk through. Iconic Plastic Surgery offers breast implant removal for women who wish to remove their implants from their bodies. One of the biggest questions after your removal is, what’s next? What are your options after your breast implant removal? We’re here to discuss why some people opt for removal and what can be done after!
What Are the Reasons for Implant Removal in the First Place?
There can be many reasons why a woman decides to remove her implants. Whether it is unhappiness with the results, complications over time, or the very rare side effects are just too much, breast implant removal can be performed at any point. There’s no right or wrong reason to get your implants removed. It is your body after all, and you need to make sure you are healthy, happy, and confident.
Leave Them Out for a Natural Look
Some patients prefer a more natural look. If you’ve given implants a shot and you just don’t like them or don’t want them anymore, that is OK. They’re not for everyone. If you’ve had them for years and they just don’t suit your lifestyle anymore, that is also OK. Often, women complain about their back, neck, or shoulders hurting, so removing the implants would increase their quality of life. Women with a natural breast appearance can still wear flattering outfits, and they may even be able to participate in sports or activities more than they had in the past.
Get New Implants Placed
Another option after implant removal is to have new implants placed. This is most common if the implants are old, if they had some complications, such as bottoming out, capsular contracture, or implant rupture, or if you just want a change in shape, position, or feel. Having regular check-up appointments and knowing what you want can help if you desire to have new implants placed. Breast lift and fat transfer are also techniques to consider when having your implants removed.
No matter what your decision is, a consultation with Dr. D’Souza is essential that way he can discuss your options, concerns, and overall breast goals. At that point, you can both come up with a plan of action and make the best decision for your needs and desires at this time. Again, this is your body, and you need to make sure you are confident and comfortable no matter what!
To schedule your consultation or to learn more about breast implant removal, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288, or fill out our online contact form.
A lot of times, women think that men have it easy with keeping up with their physical appearance. However, that isn’t always the case. Some men struggle with unwanted fat in specific areas of the body that won’t go away, with one of the most common places being the chest. Some men experience what is sometimes known as “man boobs” or excess fat in the chest. At Iconic Plastic Surgery, we can help to determine the cause of your gynecomastia and put together a treatment plan for you to achieve a chiseled chest appearance and more! Let’s discover what gynecomastia surgery can do for you…
Gynecomastia in a Nutshell
Gynecomastia is a cosmetic condition in which boys and men experience excess fat and breast tissue in the chest area. This condition can be caused by many different factors, such as hormones, medications, obesity, and underlying health conditions. Although gynecomastia sometimes rights itself, it often does not. Dr. D’Souza, at Iconic Plastic Surgery, can remove the excess breast tissue and fat using liposuction and/or surgical excision, which will allow men to achieve things they may not have been able to in the past.
Wear the Clothes You Want
With gynecomastia surgery, you will be able to wear tighter-fitting shirts than you may have in the past. And, you can do this with confidence! Rather than having your “man boobs” show through or wearing shirts that are too big in size to cover them up, you can finally buy shirts that are the right size for your body. Show off those perfect pectoral muscles with style!
Enjoy Time at the Pool or Beach
Did you grow up going to the beach or pool wearing a t-shirt just pretending it was because of the sun? Well, now you won’t have to. Gynecomastia surgery, along with a healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle, will give you the opportunity to flaunt your enhanced physique. It may take some time to get used to, but over time, your confidence will improve and you’ll be playing volleyball with your friends in no time!
Feel More Confident During Intimate Times
Confidence is key to a happy and successful life. This is true both in the bedroom and out. Gynecomastia surgery can increase your confidence and allow you to just feel more comfortable with your body and the way you look. You won’t have to hide from certain situations anymore and can enjoy them rather than worry about things that are out of your control.
Gynecomastia is treatable, and surgery can truly transform your body and your life. Trade your excess fat and tissue for extra confidence in yourself!
To schedule your consultation or to learn more about gynecomastia, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288, or fill out our online contact form.
While our society tends to think that larger breasts are better, when women have naturally overly large breasts, they can suffer from numerous frustrations, including pain and discomfort (in the back and shoulders from the weight of the breasts) as well as skin irritation from the breasts rubbing against the skin. The good news is that breast reduction surgery is an effective and trusted surgical procedure that can lighten the weight of large and troublesome breasts. However, there is a slight downside to breast reduction surgery, and that is the fact that breast reduction does not correct any sagging that the breasts experience. But, by combining a breast lift with your breast reduction, it can give you the transformed appearance and feel that you’ve always desired.
What Does a Breast Lift Do?
As the name suggests, breast lift surgery (mastopexy) raises the position of the breasts to a higher and perkier level. This allows you to enjoy a more youthful appearance. And, by combining your breast lift with your reduction surgery, you’ll be able to enjoy the activities you love but never could enjoy before, such as sports (both recreational and competitive).
How Is a Breast Lift Performed?
One of the most important parts of your breast lift surgery (as is the case with any cosmetic procedure) is your consultation. At your breast lift consultation, you’ll be able to share your concerns and frustrations about your breasts, and Dr. D’Souza will be able to evaluate your condition to determine if you are a candidate for mastopexy. Once this is confirmed, Dr. D’Souza will decide which incision type is best for you:
Donut incision, where the incision is made around the edge of the areola
Lollipop incision, which requires an incision around the areola and an additional incision made in the lower pole of the breast
Anchor incision, which uses a lollipop incision but includes an incision along the lower breast crease
For your procedure, Dr. D’Souza will make the required incision and then remove and/or reposition any breast tissue with the aid of internal sutures. The goal is to lift the sagging breast tissue and keep it at a higher and more youthful position.
What Are the Benefits of Combining Procedures?
While many women choose to have their breast reduction as a standalone procedure, the reality is that reduction surgery will only minimize the size of the breasts. It does not lift it to a higher level. So, while you will have more manageable breasts, they will not look as flattering as you’d probably like. However, the breast lift can correct that.
Additionally, by combining procedures, you can save on overall cost and recovery time. Since you are having the procedures at the same time, you will only need to pay for certain costs (like the surgeon’s fee and anesthesia) once, as opposed to twice, if you were to have these procedures performed separately. And you will be recovering from them both at the same time.
Regardless of whether you choose to combine procedures or have them as individual surgeries, you can trust Dr. D’Souza and the staff at Iconic Plastic Surgery to give you the quality results you’ve been looking for.
Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about migraine surgery or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular and transformative procedures for women. The reality is that many women feel self-conscious about the small size of their breasts, especially when they see so many women around them with large, voluminous chests. Breast augmentation uses either silicone or saline breast implants to increase the size and improve the shape of the breasts so that women can feel better about themselves and their bodies.
Whether you want to turn heads on the beach as you wear that revealing bikini top or you simply want to wear shirts and dresses that you never quite had the full figure for, breast augmentation surgery can help. However, for many women, a surgical procedure like breast augmentation can cause them to feel nervous, especially with the recovery time needed after the invasive surgery. However, with the revolutionary Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation® technique that Dr. D’Souza offers at Iconic Plastic Surgery, you don’t have to worry about an extensive recovery period with significant downtime. This means that you can get back to enjoying your life (only now you’ll have the breasts you’ve always wanted).
What Is Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation®?
Like mentioned above, breast augmentation can be a joyous experience, but the recovery time can sometimes be one that you dread. With Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation®, we try to cause as little bleeding as possible as that is what creates much of the discomfort that women experience after their procedure. While your Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation® is performed the same as a traditional breast augmentation, this technique minimizes bleeding during and after the surgery. To achieve this, Dr. D’Souza cauterizes the blood vessels around the muscles and ribs while performing the procedure. This results in a shorter recovery period to allow you the chance to enjoy your fuller, more shapely breasts sooner than you would with traditional augmentation surgery.
There’s Still Time to Show Off Your New Breasts
Traditional breast augmentation usually requires anywhere from four to six weeks of recovery. During this time, you will be required to wear compression garments to help minimize swelling, and you will likely also experience bruising in your breasts along with tightness, soreness, and even pain. However, summer is halfway over, which means that you will not have the chance to show off your breast augmentation results this summer with a traditional augmentation surgery. But, with Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation®, many women are able to return to work (along with their normal, daily activities) in less than a week—with some patients able to get back to their lives in as little as three to four days. This means that you can have the chance to show off your stunning results while the weather is still hot.
Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about migraine surgery or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.
Breast augmentation is one of the most desired and performed cosmetic surgical procedures every year. That is because the results from a breast augmentation can be transformative for women. Not only are the size and shape of your breasts improved, but your confidence and comfort in your appearance can increase dramatically.
As with any plastic surgery procedure, your breast augmentation consultation is one of the most important factors in achieving the results you desire. At your breast augmentation consultation, you will be asked to make some decisions about your procedure, and while your surgeon will be there to help give you suggestions, it is important that you begin thinking of some of these decisions now.
How Is a Breast Augmentation Performed, and What Can It Achieve?
Breast augmentation surgery (often referred to as a “boob job”) is a cosmetic procedure in which the size, volume, and shape of a woman’s breasts are increased and improved. This is accomplished with the use of breast implants, which are placed under the skin to give the desired improvement to a woman’s chest. However, unlike many other plastic surgery procedures, breast augmentation requires several decisions that you, the patient, need to make, along with your plastic surgeon.
What Decisions Need to Be Made for Your Breast Augmentation?
At your consultation, you will be able to discuss your aesthetic frustrations and desires, and your surgeon will evaluate your breasts to determine if you are a candidate for breast augmentation surgery and to give suggestions about your results.
Implant Type
One of the most important decisions that you need to make for your breast augmentation surgery is what implant type you want to have placed in your breasts. You can choose to have either saline implants or silicone implants, and while they both offer stunning and transformative results, there are several differences between them that you will want to consider.
Saline implants are filled with a saline (salf water) solution and can be filled after they are placed within your body, which can result in a smaller scar. Silicone implants, on the other hand, are made of a silicone gel material and tend to look and feel more like your natural breast. At your consultation, you will have the chance to look at photos of previous patients to see which implant material you would like.
Implant Location
After you’ve chosen your implant type, the next decision that you will need to make at your consultation is the location of the implant. Your implant can be placed either beneath the pectoral muscle (submuscular placement) or between the pectoral muscle and glandular breast tissue (subglandular placement). Both placement locations allow for dynamic results, but your choice of implant location does affect the appearance and movement that you will have.
With submuscular placement, patients tend to have a more natural slope breast appearance. Additionally, a submuscular placement tends to be better for women who are more athletic and active, since the implant does not interfere as easily with pectoral muscles, especially with arm movement. A subglandular placement, however, is better for women who have more breast tissue. Recovery tends to be much quicker with a subglandular placement so that you can enjoy your results sooner.
Incision Type
There are three incision types for breast augmentation surgery:
– Inframammary incision: the incision is made along the crease beneath the breast
– Periareolar incision: the incision is made around the areola
– Tansaxillary incision: the incision is made in the armpit (this option is only available for saline implants)
While you will be able to have a say in the decision for the implant type and placement, the decision for the incision type will be made by your surgeon during your consultation. Scarring is one of the most common concerns that patients have, but it is important to note that your cosmetic surgeon will do everything possible to limit the amount of visible scarring.
Why Should You Schedule Your Consultation Today?
Deciding to undergo breast augmentation surgery is the first and most important step in achieving the aesthetic you desire. However, scheduling your consultation and deciding what results you’re looking to have is the second most important step. Besides choosing the implant type, location, and incision at your consultation, you will be able to ask questions and learn all about your breast augmentation surgery, including any pre- and post-surgical instructions and what to expect for your recovery. Schedule your consultation today so that you can look and feel the way you’ve always wanted. Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about breast augmentation or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.
If you suffer from migraines, then it goes without saying that they can completely affect your life. Despite what many people think, migraines aren’t simply “bad headaches.” Instead, migraines can be debilitating. And while rest, time, and pain medicine have been the age-old way of dealing with migraines, there are now ways to combat migraines and help get rid of them permanently.
At Iconic Plastic Surgery, Dr. D’Souza offers migraine surgery to help alleviate migraine pain and keep you from struggling with them any longer than you already are. Below, you’ll find information about this surgery, including how it’s performed and how you can combine it with cosmetic procedures so that you can feel better while you improve your facial aesthetic.
How Is Migraine Surgery Performed?
Migraine surgery is a surgical procedure in which trigger points (the area where the nerves are causing the migraine pain) are addressed. The location of the migraine(s) helps to tell where the trigger point(s) may be. These trigger points can be in any of these areas: the forehead, the temples, the septum/nose, and the neck. After the trigger point is located, Dr. D’Souza will make an incision in the area and then complete a nerve decompression. For this procedure, any underlying tissue in the treatment area that is putting pressure on the trigger point nerves will be surgically removed. This allows your nerves to literally be decompressed, and without the pressure on the nerves, there shouldn’t be any resulting migraine.
Are There Any Non-Surgical Options to Relieve Migraine Pain?
Many men and women are hesitant about undergoing a surgical procedure, such as migraine surgery. Whether it be fear or worry about anesthesia, incisions, or removing tissue from the body (especially the head), you may not want to have an invasive procedure. Luckily, there is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that can help alleviate migraine pain: BOTOX®.
While BOTOX® Cosmetic is a name that most people know and associate with cosmetic procedures (such as getting rid of wrinkles and fine lines on the skin), BOTOX® can help to relieve patients of troublesome and painful migraines. BOTOX® is a neuromodulator that is injected into strategic areas of the head (where the trigger points are located) to disrupt and block the bothersome nerves from sending signals to the brain. Essentially, BOTOX® paralyzes the frustrating nerves so that you don’t register any pain. However, it is important to understand that BOTOX® is not a permanent solution, and the solution does wear off after several weeks. To ensure that you have continued pain-free results, it is recommended that you have BOTOX® injections every 12 weeks.
What Procedures Can Be Combined With Migraine Procedures?
If you are looking to improve your body both inside and out, then combining your migraine procedure (whether it be surgery or BOTOX®) with other facial cosmetic procedures is the best option. Many patients choose to combine their migraine procedure with rhinoplasty (corrective nose surgery) and/or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). If you are interested in combining procedures, then make sure to contact Iconic Plastic Surgery and discuss your frustrations and goals with Dr. D’Souza at your consultation.
We look forward to helping you enhance your appearance while allowing you to get rid of migraine pain so that you can reclaim your life and start doing the things you love.
Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about migraine surgery or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.
One of the most sensual and beautiful parts of our bodies is our lips. And while we desire lips that are full and pouting, the unfortunate reality is that age and lifestyle can take a toll on our facial tissues and cause our lips to lose much of their attractiveness. Over time, our lips can become thin and less noticeable. Additionally, the upper lip can begin to pull inward toward the mouth, making our lips look even more nonexistent than they actually are.
While there are plenty of cosmetic treatments and procedures available to help improve the size and shape of the lips (such as lip implants, fat grafting, and dermal fillers), these options tend to either add new frustrations, such as unnecessary weight and irritation to the lips, or only mask the real issue like a band-aid. Instead, a lip lift often offers the most beneficial and long-lasting correction to the lips to help you look and feel the way you desire.
What Is a Lip Lift?
Lip lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure in which the distance between the upper lip and the nose is shortened. For this procedure, Dr. D’Souza will make a small incision along the lower portion of your nose or at the top edge of your upper lip. Dr. D’Souza will then remove a small portion of skin from the area to expose more of the vermilion (the red portion of your upper lip). The incision is then closed, and you are ready to begin your relatively short recovery so that you can start enjoying your fuller, more attractive lips.
Why Should I Choose a Lip Lift Over Dermal Fillers or Other Options?
There’s no denying that dermal fillers offer clear and rejuvenating results, including in the lips. Injectables like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are made up of hyaluronic acid, which is injected directly into your lips; hyaluronic acid (HA) attracts and retains moisture to add volume to the lips. However, the results gained from dermal fillers tend to last only six to 12 months before requiring maintenance treatment injections, and they are not always successful with giving patients that natural correction they desire. The results achieved from a lip lift, however, can last up to 10 years, or even longer with a healthy lifestyle, and the aesthetic achieved is natural and beautiful.
As for lip implants and fat grafting, both of these options require something to be inserted into the lips (whether it be plastic material or harvested fat). And the biggest problem with adding something of that kind of weight to your lips is that it can actually achieve the opposite effect, making the upper lip sag even more than it did originally.
What Results Can I Expect From My Lip Lift?
With a lip lift, you can look forward to a natural-looking improvement to your upper lips, which will help to revitalize your entire facial aesthetic. The distance between your upper lip and nose will be shortened, and the size and shape of your upper lip will be augmented so that you can feel confident and comfortable with your newly sensual and attractive lips.
Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 o learn more about lip lift or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.
