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What Should I Know About Neck Lift Surgery?

June 25, 2022 admin Leave a comment

As we age, our skin tends to become loose, causing it to sag. This sagging skin is most noticeable on our faces and necks, especially since our faces are the most visible parts of our bodies. Sagging skin on our face and neck can make us look much older and worn down than we actually are. This can be very frustrating. Instead of being upset about this loose and sagging skin, though, why not correct it?

While facelift surgery can help smooth and tighten the skin on our faces, this procedure doesn’t really address the appearance of our necks. Luckily, a neck lift focuses directly on the presence of sagging skin on our necks. If you suffer from unsightly skin laxity on your neck, then a neck lift might be the right choice to help you.

What Does a Neck Lift Correct?

Many men and women are embarrassed by sagging skin on their neck (commonly referred to as a “turkey neck”) and along their jawline. With neck lift surgery, the underlying muscles in your neck are tightened with the use of internal sutures, tissue is repositioned, excess skin is surgically removed, and the remaining neck skin is tightened to give you a more contoured and defined neck and jaw. No longer will you need to worry about covering up loose and sagging skin on your neck with scarves or high-collarared shirts. Instead, after your neck lift, you’ll have increased confidence in your appearance. If you think you may be a candidate for neck lift surgery, then schedule a consultation at Iconic Plastic Surgery today!

What Is Neck Lift Recovery Like?

Though it varies for each individual and procedure, the general recovery time for neck lift surgery is two to three weeks. Depending on the type of job you have, most patients are able to return to work after one week.

As with all plastic surgery, you will have some swelling, bruising, and soreness in your surgical areas following your procedure, though these should dissipate within one week or two, and prescription and over-the-counter medication can be taken to alleviate any pain you may experience. It is important to allow your body to rest and heal during your recovery. This means that you need to refrain from any strenuous activities, including exercise and lifting anything of weight. Take this time to relax your body while you look forward to showing off your firm and smooth neck skin to the world.

Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about neck lift surgery or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.

Why Should I Get Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

June 9, 2022 admin Leave a comment

Age spots, wrinkles, scars, or other skin blemishes got you down? Let Iconic Plastic Surgery help! We offer fractional CO2 laser resurfacing to regenerate the look and feel of your skin so that you’re left with a flawless complexion. From UV rays from the sun to other environmental factors, our skin is constantly taking a beating. One of the most frustrating things is that no matter how hard we try, sometimes our skincare routines are just not good enough to restore and rejuvenate our skin. And that’s where CO2 laser resurfacing fits in. It is the perfect solution to rebuild your damaged skin. Below is information to help you better understand what CO2 laser resurfacing is and why you might want to think about scheduling your own treatment.

How Does Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing Work?

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is a non-surgical procedure that is performed in the Iconic Plastic Surgery office. Where standard laser treatments simply use standard light energy, CO2 laser technology uses carbon dioxide to create a specific wavelength of light that removes the damaged outer layers of the skin while stimulating collagen production to promote new, healthy growth. What makes CO2 laser resurfacing even better is that this laser is so precise that it doesn’t damage any of the surrounding areas of the skin, so you can trust that only the problem areas are being affected.

What Does It Treat?

The fractional CO2 laser works by creating controlled injuries to the skin to promote natural healing and collagen production. This treatment can help correct a wide variety of skin problems, including:

Acne
Age spots
Crow’s feet
Enlarged oil glands (especially around the nose)
Fine lines and wrinkles
Hyperpigmentation
Sagging skin
Sun damage
Uneven skin tone
Warts

What Are Other Benefits of Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

While giving you smoother, more rejuvenated skin, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing can help you look years younger than you are. Additionally, where many cosmetic treatments require multiple treatment sessions, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing usually only requires one session to give you the results you are looking for.

Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to learn more about Fractional CO2> Laser Resurfacing or to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.

Enhance Your Positive Features With Facial Fat Grafting

May 23, 2022 admin Leave a comment

Whether because of age or life events (such as weight loss), our faces can become thin and gaunt. This is especially evident in the cheeks and under the eyes. When this happens, we tend to look much older than we actually are, and definitely older than we feel. Many men and women feel self-conscious about their thin facial appearance and desire fuller, more voluminous cheeks. The good thing is that there are cosmetic treatments that do just that!

Facial fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that allows you to increase the volume in parts of your face so that you look younger, healthier, and more energized. Additionally, facial fat grafting can help reduce the appearance of facial blemishes, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and scars on the face.

What Excatly Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting (also known as fat transfer) is a cosmetic procedure in which fat is extracted through liposuction surgery from a part of your body, such as the abdomen, thighs, back, or buttocks. This extracted fat is purified and placed in syringes. Your plastic surgeon will then inject this purified fat into strategic places to help fill in areas of your face that have thinned out over time.

What Are Some Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?

While you will have some redness and swelling after your procedure, the recovery of facial fat grafting is relatively short, which means that you will be able to get out and show off your newer, fuller facial appearance before you know it!

While dermal fillers and other injectables can help add volume to your face, these treatments do not offer the same long-lasting results as facial fat transfer. While dermal fillers and injectables only last 12 to 18 months before requiring maintenance treatments, facial fat transfer results can last years and years. Along with the dramatic and long-lasting results that facial fat transfer offers, there is no worry about your body rejecting the fat, since it is coming from your body! This is important, as some patients have experienced complications with some of the substances that are found in dermal fillers and injectables.

In the End…

If you are looking for a trusted and successful correction to your thin facial features, then the facial fat transfer may be exactly what you’re looking for. After your procedure, you will be able to feel comfortable with your appearance, knowing that others are seeing you the way you want to be seen!

To enhance and contour your features, please contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling 760-637-5288 or filling out our online contact form today!

See the World Clearer With Eyelid Surgery

May 6, 2022 admin Leave a comment

We’ve all heard the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” But as we age, the skin on our eyelids becomes heavy and can sag, causing you to lose the vibrant and youthful appearance that you once had. Additionally, when your eyelids sag, your vision can become obstructed, causing you to lose some of your peripheral vision. Luckily, eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty, can help give you eyes that let you look as young as you feel and see the world more clearly than you have in years!

Eyelid surgery is one of the most commonly performed and successful cosmetic surgeries each and every year. In fact, in 2020, over 325,000 eyelid surgeries were performed. At Iconic Plastic Surgery, Dr. D’Souza takes time to make sure that your eyelid surgery is successful and that you are able to have the results that you’ve been looking for!

How Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?

Eyelid surgery is generally performed under local anesthesia, though some patients may require IV sedation. Once the anesthesia has been administered, Dr. D’Souza will make incisions along the natural creases of your upper eyelid. He will then remove excess muscle and fat in the upper eyelids before closing the incision with sutures. For the lower eyelid, he will remove any excess muscle or fat and then redistribute the remaining muscle and fat to give you a more contoured appearance.

What Can I Expect After My Eyelid Surgery?

Once the swelling has subsided, you will find yourself with eyelids that are more in balance with the rest of your face. Not only will you have a clearer, more youthful facial aesthetic, but you will be able to see clearer and feel more confident in your appearance, as well. After your eyelid surgery, you’ll be able to show your soul to the world, knowing that you are looking as beautiful as you feel!

Don’t wait to look younger and see clearer! Contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling 760-637-5288 or filling out our online contact form today!

How Can I Recover From Ear Surgery?

April 22, 2022 admin Leave a comment

Ear surgery, or otoplasty, can be a big deal. It can boost self-confidence, so you don’t have to hide your ears or be embarrassed by them anymore. Ear surgery can alter the size, position, or proportion of the ears, creating a refreshed look for both men and women. It is important that you follow all of Dr. D’Souza’s aftercare instructions properly to ensure that your recovery goes smoothly and your results are the best they can be.

Immediately After Surgery

Your ears will be bandaged after your ear surgery and kept that way for three to four days. After your follow-up appointment, you will be given smaller bandages to assist with the rest of the healing process. Patients can typically return to work, school, or other regular activities after seven to 10 days. Minimal pain may be present, but it can be managed with pain medications prescribed by Dr. D’Souza as needed.

Elevate Your Head

Swelling may be present for up to a few days after your ear surgery. This is completely normal, and it is important that you keep your head elevated to alleviate the swelling and possible discomfort. Propping yourself up with pillows while resting and recovering can be helpful for a smooth and more comfortable recovery.

Stay Cool and Dry

It is important that you stay cool while recovering from otoplasty. Your ears will feel numb for a little bit after the surgery, so you should avoid blow dryers or other very hot or cold things on or around the ears. Protecting the incisions is also imperative to complete healing. Applying any topical ointment to the surgery site should be performed with clean hands to avoid irritation or infection. Taking proper care of the surgery site will help to ensure that your wounds heal quicker and with less-noticeable scarring.

Follow All Instructions

Dr. D’Souza and his team at Iconic Plastic Surgery will give you a complete list of dos and donts for otoplasty care. Following those instructions thoroughly will help you achieve the results you are looking for with a smooth and comfortable recovery process.

For more information about ear surgery or to schedule your consultation, please contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling 760-637-5288 or filling out our online contact form today!

Why Should I Get a Chin Implant?

April 12, 2022 admin Leave a comment

A face should appear in harmony, with nothing out of place. When this happens, though, plastic surgery can be your answer. Chin augmentation can help give you a more fluid and natural facial appearance. If you are experiencing an unbalanced facial structure, a double chin, or a recessed or underdeveloped chin, then chin implants may be the procedure you are looking for. At Iconic Plastic Surgery, we can handle these insecurities and provide you with a more harmonious facial appearance.

Balance the Facial Structure

The balance between the chin, lips, and nose is a key factor when it comes to a beautiful facial appearance. Oftentimes, the nose can appear too large, or the lips may seem too small for the face. Chin augmentation with implants allows for the chin to be just the right shape and size to add the correct symmetry to the whole face. Patients can also undergo facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, or dermal fillers for complete facial enhancement.

Strengthen a Recessed or Underdeveloped Chin

Did you know that there is such thing as an “ideal face”? It’s so odd to say, but there is. The ideal face should have an upper lip that is about 2 or 3 mm in front of the lower lip. The side profile will look proportionate with the nose, lips, and chin. If the chin does not jut out far enough, then the profile can look odd. Chin implants can help put your chin in the proper position on your face so you can look great from all angles.

Fix a Double Chin

Chin implant surgery can improve the appearance of a double chin, as the skin is tightened in the jawline area once the implant is in place. The implant is sculpted to fit the shape of your chin bone and is then placed around the bone to enhance the entire chin area. Chin augmentation creates more projection and definition in the face, which will allow you to feel more comfortable and confident with your facial aesthetic.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. D’Souza at Iconic Plastic Surgery to find out if you are a candidate for chin implants.

For more information about chin implants or to schedule your consultation, please contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling 760-637-5288 or filling out our online contact form today!

Will Facelift Surgery Remove the Wrinkles Around My Eyes?

March 15, 2022 admin Leave a comment

When people hear the word facelift, they imagine that the whole face is lifted and tucked to make you look 10 years younger. While that is true to an extent, it is not completely true. Facelift surgery only focuses on the bottom two-thirds of the face, so if you want to see changes around the eyes, including getting rid of crow’s feet, then you will have to undergo blepharoplasty or use injectable treatments.

What Is Facelift Surgery?

Facelift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin from the face and tightens the underlying facial tissues (SMAS) to create a more youthful facial structure. By lifting the underlying tissues, facelift surgery restores volume in areas where facial wrinkles and sagging skin are present, creating a more youthful aesthetic.

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, otherwise known as eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the eyelids by releasing scar tissue and reducing excess skin and fat from the eyelids. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both. Over time, skin starts to lose its elasticity, and it begins to sag. This sagging can obstruct a person’s eyesight because the drooping eyelids cover part of the eyeball. Undergoing eyelid surgery can help men and women look and feel rested, refreshed, and more youthful.

What Injectables Help With Wrinkles?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable filler that temporarily reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment can help with crow’s feet, forehead lines, 11s (lines between the brows), and more—none of which can be treated by facelift surgery. Some injectable fillers, like the JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers, Restylane®, and BELOTERO BALANCE®, are used to fill in fine lines and wrinkles as well as add volume to the sunken areas, like under the eyes. It is important to remember that while these injectables fix the issue, they are only a temporary solution and will need repeat treatments in order to maintain the same result.

Why Should I Combine These Procedures?

By combining your facelift with either blepharoplasty or injectables, you can experience total facial enhancement. You will look more youthful with a fresh face ready to take on whatever comes next!

For more information about facelift surgery, blepharoplasty, or injectables, call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form

The Fab Five

March 3, 2022 admin Leave a comment

At Iconic Plastic Surgery in Carlsbad, CA, we offer the fab five when it comes to aesthetics: face, breast, body, non-surgical, and aesthetician services. Whether you are looking for small, subtle changes or major, life-changing results, we’ve got you covered! Dr. D’Souza is top-notch when it comes to specialized, full-body enhancement.

Face

Facial enhancement surgery can really alter your appearance. Maybe your chin isn’t pronounced enough, or your ears stick out a little further than you want. Dr. D’Souza offers personalized care to make the necessary adjustments while still allowing you to look like yourself.Facelift, chin implants, ear surgery, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, lip lift, facial fat grafting, neck lift, and laser resurfacing are all procedures that enhance the face naturally.

Breast

Some women want full breasts, and other women wish for small breasts. Iconic Plastic Surgery can accommodate all breast requests! Breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift are surgeries that help to make every woman feel more confident in themselves. Men can also take part in breast reduction surgery if they are experiencing gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is the appearance of female-like breasts and can be remedied with surgery to achieve a flat, well-contoured chest appearance.

Body

The body can be such an eye-catching figure and often makes people turn their heads in awe. Sometimes, though, you may feel a little self-conscious if you have extra fat in your thighs, a smaller booty, or you’re just not feeling the same as you once did pre-children. Dr. D’Souza can help boost your confidence and give you the body of your dreams! Iconic Plastic Surgery offers:

Non-surgical

If you are looking to enhance your appearance, but you aren’t ready to go under the knife yet, then you’re in luck! Iconic Plastic Surgery offers non-surgical options for complete facial enhancement. Whether you want to reduce your wrinkles in the crow’s feet area of the face or forehead, or you want to fill in your sunken cheeks or thinning lips, there’s a solution for all. Injectable fillers can really enhance your appearance and give you a completely fresh, youthful look.

Aesthetician

Everyone needs to practice self-care, and what better way than to get it all done in one place. Iconic Plastic Surgery offers facials, microblading, and eyelash extensions so you can look and feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the day. ZO® Skin Health products are also available and can be recommended to you by our medical aesthetician, Lizette, during your consultation.

We truly offer it all at Iconic Plastic Surgery. Schedule your consultation, tell us your goals and desires, and we can determine which of the fab five areas would benefit you the most.

Call Iconic Plastic Surgery today at 760-637-5288 to schedule your consultation or fill out our online contact form.

Caring for Your Eyelash Extensions

December 22, 2021 admin Leave a comment

The eyes are typically the first thing people notice about a person. They can tell a story–sometimes a deep story–but other times, it’s a short story of whether they got any sleep the night before or not. Rather than spending money on eyelash serums that may or may not work or on multiple brands of mascaras that claim to be the most volumizing, come to Iconic Plastic Surgery and experience the joy and ease of eyelash extensions.

How Do They Work?

Eyelash extensions come in three types of materials: synthetic, silk, and mink. The sizes of the extensions range from 6mm to 17mm. Each eyelash is applied one at a time, using a specially formulated, semi-permanent glue, and patients can choose to either receive a full treatment or a partial treatment.

Full Set: Eyelash extensions take about two hours and touch-up sessions are recommended every three to four weeks.
Half Set: These are more like filler lashes to thicken the natural lash. They can also be applied to the corners of the eye for a more dramatic effect.

How Do I Care for My Lashes?

It is very important to properly care for your lashes, especially after you just get them done. It is recommended that you wait at least 24 hours before getting your lashes wet to allow time for the glue to cure. Sleeping on your back is also suggested to make sure that the lashes are fully glued and cured.

Cleaning your lashes is imperative. Imagine going to the gym, swimming, and living your everyday life for two weeks without washing your hair. Now think of that with your lashes. Cleaning them with a foaming lash cleanser a few times a week will ensure proper lash health, and this will ultimately make them look better longer, too.

Brushing your lashes throughout the day will keep them looking long and beautiful. Using a spoolie can help remove any tangles or wonky, out-of-place lashes. If something is really bothering you, return to your eyelash specialist. Do not pull, pick, or rub your lashes.

With proper care, your eyelash extensions can last up to two months.

For more information about eyelash extensions or to schedule a consultation, please contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling +17606375288 or filling out our online contact form today!

Get Full Brows With Microblading

December 9, 2021 admin Leave a comment

Are you tired of drawing your eyebrows on every day only to have them halfway or even all the way off by noon? Are you buying new pencil after new pencil, getting different brands of makeup that swear to be the new product that actually stays on? If this sounds like your life, trying to get your facial aesthetic right, then microblading may be the solution you are looking for.

What Is Microblading?

Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing technique that creates hair-like strokes in the eyebrow area to fill in sparse or thinning brows. This technique is performed by hand with a special tool that uses fine needles to etch each new hair into the treatment area. Microblading typically takes one to two hours, depending on how full the brows need to be.

Why Would I Need Microblading?

Many patients choose to microblade their brows because they feel as though their eyebrows are too thin. This can be caused by the natural aging process, by the brows being plucked too much, or just by having little-to-no eyebrows in general. This technique is perfect for men and women who want to fully reconstruct, define, cover gaps, or fill-in their brows. Microblading can really change the look of a person’s face and provide a natural and realistic facial aesthetic with full brows.

How Long Does It Last?

Although this is an incredible option for effortless brows, touch-up treatments are needed. Microblading typically lasts anywhere from one to three years, depending on the age of the patient and the skin type. After your initial treatment, a touch-up session four to six weeks after is required to allow you to obtain your desired results. During this period of time, the brows can be adjusted, whether more color is needed or additional thickness is desired. This is when we can really fine-tune the brows to make them perfect for you. Because the ink is not inserted as deep as a normal tattoo, the brows will fade over time, and it is recommended that patients receive touch-up treatments every 18 months or so to freshen up the appearance.

For more information about microblading or to schedule a consultation, please contact Iconic Plastic Surgery by calling +17606375288 or filling out our online contact form today!