Frequently asked questions about plastic surgery.
February 10th, 2010 admin
Removal of Breast Implants & Lift
Before After
Breast Lift with Removal of old encapsulated Silicone Implants. Age 57. Patient had Silicone imlants since 1980. Patient had capsular contracture (hardening of the breast due to scare tissue forming around the implant), sagging and right silicone implant was ruptured. The patient was experiencing pain on the right side, with hardening and deformity. The left side also shows deformity in the form of sever sagging of the breast tissue over the contracted implant. The breasts were lifted and the shape and symmetry of the breasts is noticeably corrected.
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February 10th, 2010 admin
Axillary Breast Removal Surgery
Axillary Breast or a “2nd Breast” is typically viewed as patients as unsightly and uncomfortable. Axillary Breast can be treated by excising the extra breast tissue and suturing the incision site.
Removal of extra Axillary Tissue
Above Patient: Axillary Breast tissue. Age 28. A large amount of tissue located under the arm was excised.
Axillary Breast tissue. Age 56. Female patient had gradual enlargement of both axillary areas. They became firm and tender and bothersome during athletic activities. The area was excised.
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February 10th, 2010 admin
Breast Reduction Beverly Hills
Before After
Breast Reduction. Age 44. Female Patient suffering from neck and back pains due to enlargement of her breasts. Before the reduction patients was wearing a D cup on left side and double D on the right side. Patient had asymmetry. 346 grams of tissue was removed form the right and 280 grams from the left. The breasts are now symmetrical in size and shape.
Before After
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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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December 29th, 2009 admin
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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December 22nd, 2009 admin
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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December 22nd, 2009 admin
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.
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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December 17th, 2009 admin
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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