South Shore Plastic Surgery

3 Benefits of Choosing to Get Plastic Surgery

People all over the world have discovered the benefits of confidence-boosting plastic surgery, which has caused cosmetic procedures to become increasingly popular in the past few years. Here are a few of the reasons people find their surgeries rewarding:

1.  Increased Confidence
Many people are self-conscious about a physical imperfection that they cannot correct through diet and exercise. Whether it’s a crooked nose, stubborn love handles, or a flat chest, these issues can cause embarrassment and low self-esteem. Plastic surgery can transform your appearance and help you enjoy the way you look. Increased confidence makes a difference in all areas of life and can lead to professional and romantic success.

2.  Youthful and Attractive Appearance
The loss of youth affects people differently, but growing older can make certain people feel depressed, hopeless, and unattractive. Many procedures, such as facial injections or a facelift, can create a more youthful facial appearance, while tightening and lifting areas of the body can also create a young, firm look.

3.  Improved Health
While the term “plastic surgery” is generally associated with cosmetic procedures, reconstructive plastic surgery can fix serious medical conditions like cleft palates or burned skin. These procedures can recreate a face or body after trauma. Facial plastic surgeries can also treat patients who have difficulty breathing or functional challenges. Following a life-saving weight loss surgery, many people also elect to remove excess skin to restore a healthy look. Increased confidence from cosmetic procedures may also enable a more active lifestyle.

If you are interested in plastic surgery, consider the value of a board-certified plastic surgeon. You can find quality care at South Shore Plastic Surgery. To make an appointment, call us today at (856) 282-0346!

SmartLipo Laser

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures among Americans, and new developments have made it even easier to perform.

In this video, you can learn how SmartLipo technology reduces pain and scarring and tightens skin as it sucks out fat. The laser melts fat so it is easier to remove, allowing much smaller incision points than traditional liposuction. The procedure is so minimally invasive, some people choose to have it done on their lunch break!

If you are interested in liposuction or other cosmetic procedures, contact South Shore Plastic Surgery to discover the value of a board-certified plastic surgeon. Call us today at (856) 282-0346 to learn more!

What Makes SmartLipo Different Than Traditional Liposuction?

If you are one of the many Americans who have considered liposuction but are worried about the risks, pain, or recovery time, you may be excited to learn about SmartLipo. SmartLipo uses laser technology to quickly, effectively, and nearly painlessly remove fat from areas around the body:

• Traditional Liposuction
  The techniques used in liposuction have changed over the years and gradually become safer, less painful, and less risky. A popular technique used today is known as tumescent liposuction, which involves injecting target areas with a solution that numbs the area and decreases bleeding. Fat is then broken up using mechanical, ultrasonic, or laser techniques and sucked out using thin tubes.

• SmartLipo
  SmartLipo, on the other hand, uses lasers to cut down on blood loss, melt away fat, and tighten skin. Some fat which melts and is not sucked away will be flushed out over time, so fat loss may continue even after the session. The necessary incisions are so small, healing takes very little time. Patients can also stay awake during the procedure.
  
  SmartLipo is less invasive and less risky than most procedures. In fact, most patients feel minor discomfort. It’s important to talk to your doctor if you have health problems which could complicate surgery. Like all forms of liposuction, SmartLipo should be used to target fat deposits that can’t be reduced through diet or exercise. It is not recommended for dramatic weight loss. Most adults in relatively good health should be candidates for the surgery.

If you are interested in liposuction or other cosmetic procedures, contact South Shore Plastic Surgery at (856) 282-0346. Discover the value of a board-certified plastic surgeon at our comfortable New Jersey facility. Call today to learn more or to schedule a consultation!

Resources To Help You See Great Results From Your Cosmetic Procedures

If you are considering plastic surgery to enhance your natural beauty, browse the resources below for useful information related to common procedures. 

• Find out how the On-Q pain pump can improve the healing process at Iflow.com.
• Check out this article from the ASAPS to learn about breast augmentation recovery.
• Learn what a tummy tuck can do by visiting PlasticSurgery.org.
• See why the mommy makeover is becoming more popular at WebMD.com.
• This article from Oprah.com explains one woman’s struggle to restore her body after pregnancy. 

To learn the value of a board-certified plastic surgeon for your procedures, schedule a consultation with South Shore Plastic Surgery by calling (856) 282-0346 or visiting our website.

Procedures That Can Help New Moms Get Back In Shape

Because the body undergoes such a high degree or stress when pregnant, getting fit after pregnancy can be a great challenge. Cosmetic surgery can help you get your body back so that you feel confident and beautiful. The most popular procedures chosen by new moms are listed here:

• Tummy Tuck
  Losing the lower abdominal bulge that pregnancy can leave behind may not be possible with just diet and exercise. Aside from stubborn fat, you may have sagging skin that has lost elasticity. A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal area by excising fat and skin, while tightening the abdominal muscles, so that you can maintain a flat belly.
   
• Breast Augmentation
  The shape and size of your breasts can change dramatically throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many women experience sagging of the breasts, along with a loss in volume. Breast augmentation paired with a breast lift can restore the perky youthfulness of your breasts without compromising a natural appearance. If you do not want added volume to your breasts, a breast lift can be done to reshape the existing tissue.
   
• Body Lift
  For some women, excess skin is a problem beyond the abdominal area, so a body lift is a more appropriate procedure. It can completely reshape the mid-section, including the belly, upper thighs, and buttocks, so that you have soft, feminine curves to show off. After this procedure, you will never want to disguise your body in baggy “mom jeans” again.
   
• Facial Rejuvenation
  Finish off your new look with the revitalization of non-surgical facial treatments to help you look rested. Injectable fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels are all great for new moms, as they do not require a long recovery time, but they do produce dramatic results.

Find the procedures that are right for your body with South Shore Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation to start planning your surgery on our website or call us at (856) 282-0346. We offer a wide range of procedures for the face and body backed by the value of a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor or cosmetic surgeon to obtain advice with respect to any particular medical issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create a doctor-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the medical office or any individual doctor or cosmetic surgeon.