Breast Augmentation
Women are
interested in breast augmentation for a number of reasons. The
most common reason is associated with the desire for a balance
in body contour. Additional reasons include loss of breast
volume and loose skin after having children, to correct
differences in size between the two breasts, and to improve
one's appearance in different types of clothing. Saline and in
some instances silicone breast implants can be used to achieve
these effects. The implants sizes, location of placement, either
above or below the muscle, and type of implants are determined
by each individual.
Dr. Hart
will spend up to an hour or more as necessary with each
individual to help them determine which procedure and implant is
best for them. Our office offers the pain pump, which provides a
local anesthetic into the area of surgery, which virtually
eliminates pain after surgery.
A Note from Dr.
Hart:
"I have found
after performing breast augmentation for 20 years that there are
several factors that lead to a quicker recovery with less
discomfort. I have incorporated these techniques into my
preoperative and postoperative routine. These allow my patients
to recover and resume regular activities in a quicker timeframe
than the more traditional methods. This lessens the need for
stronger pain medication and the possible side effects of nausea
and constipation. Because of the success of this method and
positive feedback, we are now using this approach in all breast
augmentation cases and with other procedures as well."
Tummy Tuck
The best
candidates for abdominoplasty are women who have a flabby
abdomen. There are not only excess fatty deposits but also
excess loose skin, even hanging skin. The surgery is
particularly helpful to men and women who, through episodes of
weight gain and loss or pregnancy, have stretched their
abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can
return to normal. Also, loss of skin elasticity in older
patients, which frequently occurs with the normal aging process,
can be improved as well.
Liposuction
Liposuction
can help sculpt your body, restore a more shapely form, and
improve your fit in clothes by removing unwanted fat from
specific areas, such the abdomen, love handles, hips, buttocks,
thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. As we age, our
metabolism changes; our body fat is redistributed and stubborn
fat pockets form that won't shrink with exercise. Liposuction is
a safe and effective method that can reshape your body, and
restore a healthier appearance that can match your inner health.
In select patients, it can even be done as an office procedure.
Body Lift
A
“lifting” of the entire trunk (abdomen, flanks, and back) and
sometimes of the buttocks and thighs, is sometimes needed,
especially after major weight loss. Excessive skin and loose
tissues are removed, and the contour is improved by “lifting and
tightening” in a circumferential fashion.
This is
usually an extensive procedure that requires general anesthesia,
at least a short hospital stay, and a more involved recovery
period than other standard body contouring procedures. For the
right person, the rewards can be great, completing the process
following weight loss and restoring improved contour.
Arm Lift
Arm lift,
or brachioplasty, is used to remove excess skin and fat from
underneath the arms. People who have sagging or drooping skin on
the upper arms due to weight loss, aging, or genetics are good
candidates for arm lift surgery. After brachioplasty, the arms
appear significantly more trim, firm, and smooth.
Labiaplasty
Labia
Reduction and Cosmetic Enhancement: Labiaplasty is a cosmetic
genital surgical procedure that will reduce or change the shape
of the small lips on the outside of the vagina (the labia minora).
Many women
are born with large or irregular labia. Others develop this
condition after childbirth. Many women feel uncomfortable or
irritated when clothing, having sexual relationships, or
exercising; other women just want to look "prettier". With the
increased acceptance of sexually explicit materials in our
society, this procedure is becoming more common.
Dr. Hart
offers a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive gynecologic
surgical services to rejuvenate your appearance. These services
include: Labiaplasty, labia reduction, and surgery of the labia
minora.
