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Plastic Surgery: What’s age got to do with it?
Most of us would tend to agree that age isn’t just a number – it’s also a mindset. We hope that our old age will be illustrated through our hard earned wisdom and the care that we’ve shown our bodies, not the number on our driver’s license or birth certificate.
However, no matter how much we care for our physical self, there may still come a time when professional help is needed to get the body’s exterior to match our inner sense of youth. From facelifts to Botox, eye surgery or skin tightening, cosmetic procedures aim to get our physical appearance to reflect our youthful spirit.
But could you be too old for cosmetic or plastic surgery? Turns out that the answer is no – at least in terms of what studies have shown about factors in successful surgeries. Given the advancements in technology and techniques to perform a procedure, older patients are just as safe as younger patients to undergo plastic surgery, provided that they do not have overall health issues. There are many factors involved when one is considering a plastic surgery procedure, which is why it is essential to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in order to determine if you, at any age, are ready to have plastic surgery.
Read the full article HERE or learn more about the various procedures performed by Dr. Usha Rajagopal at the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
Thigh Liposuction vs. Thigh Lift: Which is right for you?
When it comes to you and your appearance, a healthy diet and regular exercise can do a lot. But unfortunately, lean and sculpted legs are not always the end result. In fact, when it comes your thighs, sometimes genetics make it nearly impossible to have the size and shape that you want. Fortunately you’re not without options, thanks to plastic surgery!
There is much debate over whether a Thigh Lift or Liposuction produces a better end result for your thighs. In the end, it seems neither one procedure is better than the other and that the decision of which option is better for you is completely up to you and your doctor after thoroughly considering your health and overall situation.
LIPO VS. LIFT?
The only way to know which procedure is right for you is to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Law says, “Procedure selection really boils down to the nature of one’s skin in the treatment areas. Youthful elastic skin will tolerate a significant amount of fat removal by liposuction without resulting in unfavorable skin laxity. As degrees of skin laxity increase, the amount of liposuction that can be performed decreases, and with significant degrees of skin laxity, liposuction alone is not a good option.”
If a healthy diet and regular exercise have not gotten rid of any stubborn or disproportionate pockets of fat, your weight is stable, and you’re close to your ideal weight, you might be a good candidate for one or both of these procedures. In general, “lipo” has an easier recovery than a thigh lift surgery but sometimes liposuction alone is not sufficient to achieve the desired results. In either case, it’s crucial to seek evaluation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with liposuction and thigh lift surgery. Dr. Law says, “There is no substitute for experience and expertise in the process of determining whether a patient should undergo liposuction versus thigh lift surgery, or a combination of the two as a single procedure or as staged procedures.”
Read the full article HERE
Click HERE to learn about liposuction offered by Dr. Usha Rajagopal of the San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center.
