Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck Specialist – Los Angeles

Tummy Tuck Specialist – Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

What is a Tummy Tuck Specialist?

A Tummy Tuck Specialist is a Doctor who specializes in Abdominoplasty.  Like in many fields, a Plastic Surgeon can specialize in certain areas of interest and study. For Plastic Surgeons, they specialize in areas of the body; face, breasts, stomach, legs, etc… When a Plastic Surgeon “specializes” in certain area of the body it can mean a few things: A. they enjoy working on this area of the body B. They typically have an advanced technique that they have developed that yields extraordinarily beautiful results and C. They have had the chance to perform 100’s of the same procedure, each case proving to be unique in their own right.

What this means is that each individual patient gets beautiful results by a physician who understands the surgery and has a working knowledge of how the same procedure can uniquely benefit each patient. Also a Tummy Tuck specialist performs his/her own special twist on a technique. For example: Dr. Ivan Thomas, Tummy Tuck Specialist in Beverly Hills, performs what is called a High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck. Not only is this a more advanced technique Tummy Tuck, but Dr. Thomas also added a unique  variation to the technique, which results in tighter and flatter results for his patients. Qualification as a “Tummy Tuck Specialist” can only come from years of experience, repetition, a flawless reputation and proper certification.

What type of certifications should a Tummy Tuck Specialist have?

With any plastic surgery physician, a patient should look for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This ensures that the Physician has gone through rigorous training and board certification by the only board in American who is able to deem medical specialties, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Things a Tummy Tuck Specialist will evaluate for candidacy

A Tummy Tuck specialist will evaluate the potential patient for candidacy before recommending a Tummy Tuck procedure. A reputable Tummy Tuck Specialist will consider.

• How much intro –abdominal fat (inside fat) the patient has
• How much fat the patient has underneath the skin
• The extent of laxity that the patient’s stomach muscles & skin
• The patients skin elasticity and thickness
• The patient’s overall health and medical history
• The patient’s ideal weight and size
• If the patient has realistic expectations for their final results

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Wishes you and yours a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!

Dr. Ivan Thomas is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Scar Revision of Tummy Tuck, Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck Specialist Dr.Ivan Thomas Discusses Scar Revision of a Tummy Tuck

Skin Types

It is true that each skin type responds differently to trauma to the skin. Some skins heal better than others, following a Tummy Tuck surgery. The general rule is the darker the skin type the more visible the scar. However there are exceptions to that rule. We have seen good to bad Tummy Tuck scars in all skin types.

Overstretched Tummy Tucks

Dr. Thomas will leave a normal laxity in the stomach skin when he performs his advanced Tummy Tuck technique, named the High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck.  By leaving a normal laxity in the skin it prevents Tummy Tuck scars from having too much tension, which creates a more difficult environment for a Tummy Tuck scar to heal. When Tummy Tuck wounds are closed too tightly and the skin is over stretched,  scars may become more visible.

Tummy Tuck Scar Revision

Scar Revision in a Tummy Tuck means the unfavorable scar is excised usually under local anesthesia and the wound is re-stitched using plastic surgical techniques. Following scar revision the reunited wounds should be treated with silicone gel preparation or silicon gel pads for several months. Scar revision is not always successful. Recurrences are not unusual.

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My Gauge Piercings are infected and they hurt – Gauged Earlobe is Infected

Gauged Earlobe Repaired

What to do if your Gauge Earlobe Piercing is Infected?

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ivan Thomas Recommends:

You should stop wearing the gauges see a doctor to determine whether you should go on antibiotics. Do not attempt to wear the Gauges unless the infection has completely cleared and the pain swelling and redness is no longer present. Further complications may occur so be sure to get to a doctor as soon as possible.

Earlobe Repair:

If the Gauge is infected and torn the earlobe can be repaired through a simple outpatient procedure. Gauged earlobe repair is becoming increasingly more popular. Dr. Thomas uses his advanced surgical skill to try to repair what is left of the abnormal ear tissue that has been destroyed from the Gauged piercing. He has had great success in repairing not only Gauged Earlobes, larger than 1 inch in diameter, but he has also had tremendous success in repairing: Keloids (a large bumpy scar), Torn Earlobes, Stretched Earlobes, Split Earlobes.

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Celebrity Beauty Secrets – Do Celebrities get Plastic Surgery?

Celebrity Plastic Surgery Secrets – Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ivan Thomas Reveals Celebrity Secrets

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Do you want to know the beauty secrets of the Stars?

We are about to reveal celebrity secrets for a flat Tummy, beautiful curves and a flawless youthful appearance. Many people often wonder: Do celebrities get plastic surgery? The answer is yes. The secret is to get it done right so that nobody can tell that you had it done.

Do you think you can shake your way to Shakira’s perfection?

If a flatter tighter abdomen is what you want and you have tried sit-ups and work out plans and those lumps

and bumps just won’t go away a Tummy Tuck could be your answer to a sexy new tummy.

Do you think you can bounce your way to Beyonce’s beautiful body?

Beyonce's Beautiful Body

If shapely hips, legs and belly is what you want Liposcutlture can contour your body and leave you with that beauty-licious bod.

Do you think you can smooch your way to the top like Angelina Jolie but your lips just don’t have the gusto?

Angelina Jolie's beautiful lips

Full Lips can be achieved with a natural lip enhancement. Brad Pitt not included.

Do you think you can look as young as Demi Moore by dating younger guys?

Demi More Celebrity Plastic Surgery

Youthful flawless and lifted skin can be yours without surgery. Exoderm lift & peel will lift your skin, build collagen and reverse sun damage, erase deep wrinkles and old acne scars. This revolutionary procedure can be your secret. No one will know you had it done because unlike a face lift it leaves zero scars.

Dr. Ivan Thomas, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon holds the secret to getting the body and face you always imagined yourself having. Call today for a complimentary consultation. Mention this ad and receive a $500 gift card towards a Tummy Tuck. Two offices to serve you Beverly Hills 310.203.8297 or Lancaster 661.949.0404 or visit online at: www.ivanthomasmd.com

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Miss Argentina Dies, Solange Magnano, after buttocks injection – Not Plastic Surgery

The death of a former Miss Argentina after buttocks injections has been portrayed as another “Plastic Surgery” gone wrong. However American Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, are getting a bad wrap because of the many under qualified MD’s and clinics that are not properly trained to perform cosmetic & plastic surgery procedures. Not to mention the slew of people who are heading to foreign countries, which are held to completely different standards of health and safety. Also let it be known that buttocks injections are not the same as gluteoplasty.

Solange Magnano was crowned Miss Argentina in 1994.  As reported she was rushed to hospital last week shortly after a series of buttock injections. She died on Sunday of a pulmonary embolism after three days in intensive care.

Robert Piazza says, “Solange was a girl who had everything,” he said. “She lived the life of a goddess, she was the envy of everybody. Now she is dead because she wanted a slightly firmer behind. She died because of her obsession with beauty.”

An investigation into the clinic responsible for the operation is being called. Solange is one of many women who make the mistake of trusting TV and magazine adverts instead of doing thorough research and investigation before undergoing cosmetic procedures. Also many patients are choosing doctors who are not board certified Plastic Surgeons.

How can one avoid botched or deadly surgery?

Here are some helpful tips:

Tips on Choosing a Plastic Surgeon:

1. Check certification, not any certification will do. American Board of Plastic Surgery
2. Check if there is any disciplinary action history with the California Medical Board.
3. Always ask to see many before and after photos.
4. Never price shop over the phone.
5. Check out the office environment and the staff.
6. Be sure you feel safe and that all of your questions are addressed.
7. Know the ins and outs of your procedure; recovery time, surgeon’s technique, etc.

We recommend you do not travel abroad for cosmetic procedures. In the United States, there are accrediting agencies that certify medical facilities and medical providers. U.S. hospitals have peer review boards to further evaluate the doctor’s surgical skill in given procedures. Doctors must obtain hospital privileges to perform a specific procedure at hospitals in America. Surgery abroad is not necessarily as standardized.

The training of doctors in other countries may be dramatically different than in the United States. After becoming a doctor, the extra training to become a plastic surgeon varies widely as well. Also facilities abroad are privately owned and operated and may not be subjected to a rigorous or any certification process at all. Uncertainty of where credentials may come from should also be a red flag for uncertainty of results.

Another great resource you can use to research your doctor is:

Medical Board of California – 916-263-2466

The Medical Board lists doctors who may have disciplinary actions filed against them.  The Medical Board of California provides two principal types of services to consumers: public-record information about California-licensed physicians, and investigation of complaints against physicians.  To inquire about a physician, consumers can call the Board to find out if the doctor’s license is current and renewed, and also whether there have been any administrative-related actions against the doctor.

Step-by-step guide:

Got to: www.medbd.ca.gov/lookup.html

1. scroll down to ‘continue search’ & click

2. type in your doctor’s name & click ‘find’

3. click on the name of the doctor

4. scroll down to ‘public disclosure’

5. click 2nd ‘here’ & click

6. click ‘continue’

7. type in the doctor’s name

8. click ‘search’

9. click on date

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Plastic Surgery Service Announcement – Botched Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Public Service Announcement – How to Avoid Botched Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Surgeon, Ivan Thomas M.D., releases this Public Service Announcement to help Plastic Surgery Patients Avoid Botched Plastic Surgery

The Holiday Season is a time when many patients undergo Plastic Surgery procedures. The reasons are due to more time off work, kids are not in school and the household budget is coming to a close and discretionary income can be more freely spent. We want you to know of recent developments that our offices have discovered through speaking with many of our patients, their family members and of our own observations. It’s important that if you choose to have a procedure done this Holiday Season you are aware of how to choose a surgeon and what pitfalls to avoid.

“DEALERSHIP” PRICING

Time and time again you hear advertising on the radio for Tummy Tucks and Breast Augmentations for nominal fees. Fees are advertised as pricing ending in “$99” or “$95”.  This type of pricing is structured to be enticing. In actuality this is the type of pricing you would find at a car dealership. When choosing medical procedures you want to look for practices that base their pricing on an individual’s needs, time in surgery, years of experience and proper qualifications.

BOTCHED PLASTIC SURGERY ON THE RISE

The rate of botched surgery is increasing each year. As cosmetic surgeries are becoming more socially acceptable, more MD’s are practicing cosmetic surgery. Inadvertently you will now find general surgeons and practitioners performing plastic surgery procedures with little or no formal training and proper certifications. You should always choose a plastic surgeon who is Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

SURGERY SHORTCUTS

Stretched Scars that will not heal from "Donut" Lift

Shortcuts may result in irreversible financial and physical losses. Be aware of shortcut procedures that are passing trends and make unrealistic promises. We have seen patients who were made unattainable promises such as: Breast Lifts with out scaring (Donut Lift, Beneli Mastopexy), non-invasive Face Lifts that take less time to perform, shorter healing time with long lasting results. Other practices will prey on overweight patients and will perform Tummy Tuck or Liposuction on a patient without having them take the proper measures for weight loss. Without the proper weight loss Liposuction and Tummy Tuck will produce less than desirable results.

“TRICK” PHOTOGRAPHY

Inconsistencies in photography on a Dr.’s website may lead many patients to believe that the work produced is accurate and esthetically pleasing. The trained eye knows what to look for.

Distance – The distance between the before and after can be farther apart tricking the eye to think the patient looks smaller. Lighting – Brighter lighting after shots can portray better results and may not show irregularities. Arms Up & Down – Patients may have their arms up for the after picture making Breast Lifts & Tummy Tucks appear better.

QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & PRICE

Dr. Thomas cares about his patients and wants you to get the best results possible for your one and only face & body. No matter the fee you can be confident that you will love your results and receive only the best of medical care from Dr. Thomas and his staff. To inquire about our newly reduced fee schedule, we urge you to contact our staff for support. If you did happen to choose another physician we hope you are 100% satisfied with your results and wish you all the best.

Beverly Hills: 310.203.8297 – Lancaster/Antelope Valley: 661.949.0404

Dr. Thomas is certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery

and has been performing Plastic Surgery for 28 years with a flawless history.

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