Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills

Types of Tummy Tucks in Beverly Hills, Lancaster

1. Conventional Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) – Tightens muscles only in a vertical line. 

2. High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty – Dr. Thomas practices an advanced technique known as “High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck”, Beverly HIlls Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty”, which in addition to vertical tightening, muscles are also tightened horizontally.  This technique also allows removal of maximum skin from the flanks giving a defined waist line and sculpted appearance.  The results of a High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty is a flatter abdomen with better-defined waistline.  With this new technique, the waistline shrinks both in front to back and side to side dimension.  The effect of this tightening can be compared to wearing an internal girdle without the discomfort of actually wearing one.

Can I avoid a Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck if I Exercise?

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Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills Basics

The Basics of a Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty/Panniculectomy)

The more information you have about a procedure the better you will be able to make a decision. When choosing a surgeon always be sure that they are a certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. We recommend that you base a decision on years of experience, testimonials, lots of before and after photos. We do not recommend making your choice based on price. After all, this is your one and only body.

GETTING DOWN TO THE BASICS

Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a Tummy Tuck is a procedure, which removes extra skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the over stretched muscles. Excessive laxity of the abdominal skin and muscles is caused by multiple pregnancies or significant weight loss.

What causes abdominal skin to stretch?

When weight is gained, a thick layer of fat is deposited under the skin and internally inside the abdomen (internal abdominal fat). The internal fat expands, stretching and weakening the abdominal muscles. The weakened muscles become incapable of pushing back and holding the internal fat and organs. At that point the abdomen begins to bulge.

Tummy Tuck is also referred to as:

Abdominoplasty

Panniculectomy

Body Lift

Mommy Makeover Procedure

High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck

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Vi Peel – Beverly Hills

Vi Peel and Clinique Medical for Sun Damaged Skin (as told by patient)

Pre-Procedure

I began my Clinique Medical pre-procedure care about two weeks prior to having the Vi Peel done.  I used the Probiotic Cleanser, Skin Conditioning Treatment, Optimizing Cream, and the SPF 38 sunscreen.

The Cleanser removed my make-up (even my mascara!) effortlessly.  The sunscreen is different from many I have tried: usually the higher the SPF the more chemicals there are and the more it burns the tender skin around my eyes.  There was NO burning with the Clinique sunscreen.   The other thing I love – it absorbs quickly with no white film or oily residue.  I found the Conditioning Treatment to be great to use in conjunction with Vi Peel because it contains exfoliating properities like vitamin A and salicylic acid.  These ingredients encourage cell turnover so the skin can absorb as much of the TCA solution in the peel as possible.   The Optimizing Cream contains anti-inflammatory ingredients (centella asiatica, vitamin A) to help calm the skin.

Post-Procedure

The Vi Peel was applied at Dr. Ivan Thomas’ office in Beverly Hills.  Immediately after, my skin was red and taut.  It felt like I spent a day at the beach without sunscreen.  I began to peel around my mouth almost exactly 24 hours later.  My skin was itchy and flaky.  The manufacturer of Vi Peel recommends the use of 1% hydrocortisone cream for post-procedure inflammation, redness, and to help combat any hyper-pigmentation that some patients are prone to.  The Clinique Recovery Week Complex contains hydrocortisone, as well as vitamin C, to help with any irritation.  I applied that daily.  Additionally, for the first two days, I used the Vi Derm Mosturizer that was included with my kit on the areas of new skin.  When I went outside, I used the Vi Derm Sunscreen and, of course, I wore my sunhat!  Morning and night, I cleansed my skin with the Clinique Cleanser.  This was very soothing and perfect for the Vi Peel since they recommend that you do not soak the skin (the Cleanser is used without water).  On Day 6, my “new” face was revealed.  My skin is glowing and refreshed!  My pores are smaller, I have fewer fine lines, and my hyperpigmentation is noticeably lighter.

If you are in need of a facial makeover, the Vi Peel, paired with a Clinique Medical kit, would be an excellent way to celebrate your beauty.

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Beverly Hills Non Surgical Face Lift Exoderm

Exoderm Lift
A Non-Surgical Face Lift in Just 8 Days

Created by Dr. Yorn Fintsi Performed By Dr. Ivan Thomas

What is Exoderm?
The Exoderm Lift is a formulated solution composed of twelve ingredients. When this unique solution is applied it stimulates and realigns the underlying collagen and elastic fibers, generating a new, internally-lifted skin. Patients can generally resume normal daily routines after only eight days from application.

How does Exoderm differ from a surgical face lift?
No cutting or scars (Non Surgical Face Lift)
Lifts the skin internally by realigning the collagen
Does not create a stretched “wind swept” appearance producing a more natural look
Erases wrinkles, sunspots, age spots, and acne scars
Costs a fraction of the price
Recovery time and healing process is much shorter

The Exoderm Lift will…
Lift your skin internally from the underlying fibers
Wipe out wrinkles, age spots, & hyper pigmentation
Reverse a lifetime of sun damage
Regain collagen for youthful supple skin
Dramatically improve old deep & dark acne scars
Treat active acne
Obtain flawless skin that glows for years to come
Address many skin types

Olive Skin Tone Patient (Skin Type 4)

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Plastic Surgeon Beverly Hills

How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon?

Hi I’m Norma Wes, Marketing Director for Dr. Ivan Thomas, M.D., F.A.C.S. I feel that is very important to choose your plastic surgeon based on his or her qualifications, years of experience and not on price. I spend a lot of time with Patients on the phone and in person informing them of Dr. Thomas’ superb qualifications and education. I tell them their primary focus should be on quality care both pre and post operative.

Tips on Choosing a Plastic Surgeon:

1. Be sure that they are board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Not any certification will do.
2. It’s important to check with the California Medical Board. They provide history on disciplinary action taken against any Doctor.
3. Always ask to see many before and after photos.
4. Never price shop over the phone. Go in and be sure you are examined by the Doctor.
5. Check out the office environment and the staff. Be sure you feel safe and that all of your questions are addressed.

Good luck and if you ever unsure about a Doctor’s qualifications or work even after you do the initial research, I recommend going with your intuition.

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Beverly Hills Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Ivan Thomas: Certified Plastic Surgeon,  American Board of Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills, Century City, Los Angeles, Lancaster)

Dr. Ivan Thomas Member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)

Dr. Ivan Thomas, Century City Surgery Center

THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

We want you to know that you should not have to sacrifice results for pricing. You have heard the age-old adage, “You get what you pay for.” Well, now more then ever with so many Dr.’s claiming that they are board certified and performing bottom priced procedures on patients with little or no training in Plastic Surgery, one can only imagine the outcome.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN THE UCLA PHYSICIANS’ UPDATE

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 Patients often don’t understand that cosmetic surgery – as opposed to plastic surgery is not a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Just because a physician claims to be “board certified” doesn’t mean he or she has had sufficient training in cosmetic surgery; certification could come from an unrecognized, self-designated board that requires little more than an application fee. Always choose a plastic surgeon who is a member of the ASPS – American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Beverly Hills Mommy Makeover – Beverly Hills

Mommy Makeover } Script for KCAL 9 Mother’s Day Special

Recently Dr. Thomas was featured on KCAL 9’s Mother’s Day Special. In the segment he was interviewed and discussed his world renouned procedures in Plastic Surgery that he has cleverly coined “Mommy Makeover”. The show aired Thursday, May 7th, 2009. We have included the actual pre-written script for your review. There is quite a bit of interesting information on Mommy Makeover and the procedures that Dr. Ivan Thomas performs to turn back the hands of time for many mothers in America.

How would you like to look 10 years younger the next time you look in the mirror?

Dr. Thomas is considered a top doctor in the world of Mommy Makeovers. He has been making over Mommy’s at his two locations in Los Angeles & Lancaster for 28 years. Doctor Thomas is known for his Non Surgical Face Lift, Exoderm, that removes 10-15 years off your face in just one in office treatment, breast lift procedures that leave zero scars and Tummy Tucks that give you back your pre-pregnancy tummy and waistline.

Q & A:

Q. What is a Mommy Makeover?

A: A Mommy Makeover consists of a number of procedures that help Mommy’s turn back the clock to regain pre-aging/pregnancy face and bodies. Three of the most common Mommy Makeover procedures that I perform are: Tummy Tucks, Breast Lifts, and a wonderful non-surgical Face Lift.

Q. Why are your Tummy Tucks so effective and different from other Tummy Tucks?

A: During pregnancy Mommy’s will experience stretching of the abdominal muscles and skin.

This is what creates a bulgy and saggy appearance. In most cases no amount of exercise will correct this.

Bulgy & Sagging Post Pregnancy Tummy

I perform a Tummy Tuck procedure that is called a High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck. That is where instead of just stitching the muscles tighter from chest bone to pelvic region I criss-cross stitch the muscles starting from the flanks and down the chest bone and pelvic creating a tight defined curvaceous waist line and flat and tight Tummy. Patients end up with the effect of looking like they had never been pregnant; getting back their pre-pregnancy bodies.

Tummy Tuck Patient

Q. Tell us about your Non Surgical face lift?

A: My non-surgical face lift, Exoderm, is performed at my certified Surgery Center in Beverly Hills. In just one treatment this non-surgical face lift naturally, safely and effectively removes 10 years or more off your face. What’s so great about this face lift is that unlike a traditional face lift that requires cutting; it will lift your face from the underlying tissues of the skin as well as erase a lifetime of sun damage, hyper-pigmentation, deep wrinkles and grooves as well as deep acne scars and pores. It’s a great way for Mommy’s look refreshed, rejuvenated and more youthful.

Deep  Wrinkles

Sun Damage & Hyper-pigmentation

Q. We heard you had a unique technique called the “Invisible Breast Lift” a no scar breast lift. Tell us about that.

A: Mommy’s like this procedure especially since breasts deflate and sag after breast feeding. The “Invisible Breast Lift” or internal mastopexy with augmentation, is a breast lift technique that does not leave the traditional lollipop scar. This breast lift procedure is done in conjunction with an implant. This is achieved by lifting the breast from the inside; utilizing muscles to create a lift without cutting. The only incision needed is the one that is created to place the implant.

Internal Breast Lift  with Augmentation} No Additional Scars

Mommy Makeover consultation: http://www.ivanthomasmd.com/req_consultation.asp

Plastic Surgery Before & After Photos: http://www.ivanthomasmd.com/THOM_Search.asp

Watch a Mommy Makeover Video:  http://www.ivanthomasmd.com/media_mommy.asp.com

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