TOP 5 “MAN-TASTIC” PROCEDURES! Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men
By: Norma WesManly Makeover Procedures
With so many more men electing for procedures like; Gynecomastia (reduction of male breasts), Rhinoplasty (nose job), Otoplasty (pinning of ears), Liposcultpture (Body Shaping Liposuction), Tummy Tucks (especially after rapid weight loss), Chin Liposuction, Exoderm (non-surgical face lift) and less invasive procedures like Botox the number of men undergoing plastic surgery each year is on the rise.
Men are feeling the pressure from their younger competitors in the work place, their women counterparts at home, as well as pressure from the plastic surgery cultural acceptance rising in America.
To discuss what procedures may be right for your “Manly Makeover” contact Dr. Thomas at info@ivanthomasmd.com.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Frequently Asked Questions
This next part of the series is a Tummy Tuck Forum that answers Frequently asked question about a Tummy Tuck.
Does the Tummy Tuck leave a scar?
A Tummy Tuck trims and tailors the skin and a scar is to be expected. The incision is placed very low in the abdomen so the scar is less visible.
What happens to my belly button?
For relocation of the umbilicus a new opening is made in the tightly pulled skin. The operation does not create a new belly button it is still your own umbilicus that will appear through the new opening.
What happens to my stomach muscles?
Before the final skin tightening, the loose and stretched abdominal muscles are sewn together in the vertical and horizontal plane (high lateral tension tummy tuck).There is no need for stitch removal since absorbatable sutures are used under the skin surface.
Can I get a Tummy Tuck if I have a C-section?
Tummy Tuck incisions are kept low in the pubic area and any preexisting low abdominal scars such as scars from c-section can also be removed.
Does the pubic hairline change?
During his Tummy Tuck Dr. Thomas performs a Puboplasty. This removes the overstretched pubic area and lowers the hairline to its natural location.
What is the Recovery Time for a Tummy Tuck?
High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is performed under general anesthesia and requires a recovery time of 10 to 15 days. To avoid undue tension on the tightened muscles until healing is completed, abdominal exercises should be avoided for a period of 6 to 8 weeks.
What are the Joys of a Tummy Tuck?
Patients who undergo High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty look and feel better. Shopping for new outfits becomes enjoyable, clothes fit better, and some patients are able to wear their piece swimsuits once again. Many times patients are so motivated to maintain their newly contoured shape that changing their eating and exercising habits becomes part of their new lifestyle.
What can I expect to pay for a Tummy Tuck?
Surgical fees for a Tummy Tuck range from $8,000 to $16,000.
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
The desire to become a mom is such a strong emotional feeling. This most precious gift, this bundle of joy can create changes for a mothers body which can be undesirable.
The process of pregnancy leaves permanent effects which are mostly on the breasts and abdomen. These effects can also be seen in the hips, thighs, and arms. Generalized weight gain and water retention cause enlargement of the breasts and bulging of the abdomen. The overstretched skin becomes more noticeable after delivery. The breast and abdomen become deflated, and saggy.
This creates emotional stress for women. Dieting and exercise can only achieve so much as the overstretched skin and weakened abdominal muscle will almost never return to the condition prior to pregnancy. The good news is that most of these undesirable results of pregnancy and child bearing can be corrected by a combination of plastic surgery procedures collectively called a “Mommy Makeover”.
As we enter 2009 and plan ahead for a year of even more accomplished success in our lives, why not start off with a more confident and energized look to show everyone around you that extra sparkle and glow coming from within.
One of 3 common procedures can be used to aesthetically enhance a more youthful fresher appearance, each with amazing results:
1. Something as simple as Chin Lipo can create a more fit and youthful look around the upper neck area by effectively eliminating excess fat under the chin. This procedure provides dramatic and fast results by redefining a youthful jaw line. By using the newest microcannular liposuction techniques, patients have a quick recovery and return to work much sooner than before.
2. To reduce the signs of aging and sun damage with long lasting results Exoderm Lift & Peel, aka “Non Surgical Face Lift” may be considered by patients seeking a more youthful appearance or those wishing to diminish facial blemishes and scarring. Exoderm is the state-of-the-art facial rejuvenation technique developed in Israel. This exclusively formulated phenol-based solution stimulates and realigns skin collagen and elastic fibers, generating a new internally lifted and tightened skin. This new lifted skin typically gives the patient a more youthful appearance of at least 10-15 years.
3. In order to enhance the most prominent focal point or characteristic feature of the face Rhinoplasty can be an excellent option for those seeking a reduction, reshaping or even added volume to their nose. In either case, the slightest reshaping of the nose can greatly improve the appearance of the entire face.
Due to the unique aesthetic goals of each person, requesting a complimentary consultation for either of these procedures is a fantastic way to begin the New Year by bringing in a New You!
Recieve patient consultation by contacting Thomas M.D’s Lancaster, Ca. office at (661)949-0404 or the Beverly Hills, Ca. location at (310)203-8297.
Results may vary for each patient.