January 21st, 2010 admin
Will I loose nipple sensation after nipple reduction?
The answer is no. Dr. Thomas’ advanced technique is performed so that the nipple will not only remain sensitive but you will also be able to breast feed. Read on…
Dr. Thomas’ Nipple Reduction Technique
Over the past 20 years I have used a technique which not only reduces the length and height of the nipple but also the width, with no visible scarring. This method achieves a very normal looking nipple without violating the erectile, sensory or lactating ability. This is because the incisions are no where close to the ducts or the erectile muscle. Sensation is kept intact through three skin sensory pathways. The nipple looks, feels and reacts natural to stimulation.
Healing & Pain of Nipple Reduction
Dr. Thomas’ method is an is performed under local anesthesia. You can return back to work the next day. Sutures are removed one week later and post operative discomfort is easily managed with prescribed pain medication. The nipple should be completely healed in two weeks. <<Read an article on Inverted Nipples>>
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January 7th, 2010 admin
FREE Plastic Surgery Seminars with Dr. Ivan Thomas
Lancaster. 2 Dates. Open to the Public. Limited Seating.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon!
Voted the people’s choice for best Plastic Surgeon in the Antelope Valley several years in a row and in 2009. Dr. Ivan Thomas has been practicing for 29 years. His flawless track record, his commitment to quality care for his patients and advance technique is what makes him stand apart from the rest. Join Dr. Thomas as he explores the latest in Plastic Surgery procedures. Don’t miss this chance to meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Learn and ask questions about the procedures you may be considering.
Lancaster – Hampton Inn Suites – 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Seminar #1 – Friday Feb. 26th, 2010 – Breast Enhancements – Implants & Lifts
Enhance your Breasts – Breast Implants or Breast Lift? Are you unhappy with your Breasts? Come to this highly informative Seminar and Dr. Thomas will answer your questions regarding everything you would like to know about Breast Enhancements. Find out about the new and safe Memory Gel Silicone Implants. In this seminar Dr. Thomas will explain advanced and safe techniques for Breast Implants. Also learn about his beautiful Breast Lift procedures. Including his “Invisible Breast Lift” – which leaves no additional scars. You will get a good understanding of who makes an excellent candidate for Breast Implants versus a Breast Lift. PLUS! Complimentary implant sizing.
Seminar #2 – Friday Apr. 2nd, 2010 – Exoderm Peel & Lift a Non-Surgical Facelift
Non-Surgical Face Lift – Exoderm Peel and Lift
The extreme weather conditions and elements of the dessert can be
harsh on the skin, causing signs of premature aging, wrinkled and dry
skin. In just one treatment Non-Surgical Exoderm will lift the skin and erase hyper-pigmentation, sun damage, age spots, fine lines and old deep wrinkles. If you have ever considered a face lift but didn’t want the scars or stretched appearance, Exoderm is the revolutionary solution. Find out how Exoderm can also treat old & deep acne scars.
Registration is FREE! Everyone who registers, receives a goody bag and a $500 gift card to use towards any procedure!
<<Click Here to Register Via Email>>
Or Call 310.203.8297 or 661.203.8297
Please be advised that registration fills quickly.
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January 5th, 2010 admin
January 5th, 2009
By: Norma Wes
Plastic Surgery Before and After Photos – What to look for
Just recently I saw a piece on ABC 7 about a laser center that has doctors on staff that are not board certified plastic surgeons (American Board of Plastic Surgery). I will not even begin to talk about that aspect. However I do want to address the thing that I noticed the most. The before and after photos of the Plastic Surgery Patients were terrible. To the untrained eye, sure the after shots look different from the before, however different isn’t always a good thing when it comes to bad Plastic Surgery.
The before & after photos that many cosmetic practices show on their website, if you know what to look for, show terrible results. Terrible Plastic Surgery Before & After Photo results are: lumpy and bumpy skin, patients who still have loose and hanging skin, Lipo-suctioned parts of the body that have deep dents and grooves, breast lifts where nipples have been placed too high, the list goes on and on.
Good Plastic Surgery Before & After Photos
So what do good Plastic Surgery Before and After photos look like? There are so many thing to look for. Is the skin smooth and is there symmetry? Does the skin on the stomach from a Tummy Tuck look tight but not over stretched and shiny? Are there deep groves (cannula marks) form the over-suctioning of fat? There are more than the simple visual factors to consider. What about Patients who are not candidates for a procedure because of skin laxity, however they get cattle called into a procedure?
The Wrong Procedure for the wrong Candidate
Many clinics will cattle call patients. Meaning they will give everyone a liposuction procedure, just because they are a laser center for liposuction. The problem with this is that these patients may have been better candidates for a Tummy Tuck and so on.
Comparing Good and Bad Plastic Surgery Before and After Photos
Below I’ve bumped up some “bad results” after photos next to Dr. Thomas’ before and after photos. You will see the difference.
Let’s look at the photos below to compare:
(A unnamed Laser Center Laser Lipo Before & After Photos – No American Board of Plastic Surgery Physicians on Staff)
This is laser lipo. See the Irregularities in the skin (after photo). Lumps, bumps and deep wholes. This is because the laser can melt through the fat too quickly and burn too close to the skin. After the laser damages a certain layer of fat too close to the skin (deep burn), it produces a lumpy effect. A typical Patient surfing the net for before and after photos won’t know to look for this type of irregularity. Patients typically will only look at the amount of fat that has been removed but not the total end results.
Take a look at a set of Dr. Thomas’ traditional Liposculpture (without laser).
No lumps and bumps and irregularities.Patient looks natural and “not done”.
Other ways to trick the consumer with plastic surgery before & after photos are: 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 more lifted with better results. When in actuality lifting of the arms creates the lift. For more examples of trick photography compared to good results let me know. I have seen plenty of bad photos flooding the internet lately.
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