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Revisionary Plastic Surgery: Why Secondary Liposuction is on the Rise

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Discussed at the annual ASAPS conference in Vancouver, Canada, the number of secondary liposuction cases plastic surgeons treat is on the rise.  According to the expert panel that spoke on the subject at the conference, this increase in the number of patients coming to their practice to correct the initial results of a fat reduction treatment can be attributed mainly to the proliferation of non-invasive, thermal powered fat reduction procedures now available to consumers through a variety of providers.

Unlike liposuction (body sculpting) plastic surgery that must be performed by a licensed doctor of medicine (preferably a board certified plastic surgeon), thermal fat reduction treatments like CoolSculpting® or Exilis® can be used by a broader range of medical providers.  As with any cosmetic treatment, board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. John LeRoy, urges his patients to do their homework before any treatment.  Even proven technology can produce sub-par results in the hands of under qualified or inexperienced providers.  Additionally, patients must be appropriate candidates for minimally invasive procedures, or they may not get the results they’re expecting.

Similar to the research required of those patients interested in pursuing breast revision surgery to remedy the effects of breast surgery complications or unsatisfactory breast augmentation results, those unhappy with their original body sculpting results should know what is and isn’t possible with secondary liposuction.  Cosmetic surgery does create scars and can result in complications like excess scar tissue, swelling, and uneven skin if performed improperly or if aftercare instructions are not followed correctly.

There are a variety of surgical fat removal methods available to patients depending on the number and size of areas they wish to treat.  In fact, Dr. LeRoy offers both traditional tumescent liposuction for larger areas of exercise and diet resistant fat as well as Band Aid Liposuction for small, isolated areas of fat.  It’s important, however, for patients to complete a thorough consultation with their prospective plastic surgeon to determine if these methods can properly address their existing cosmetic issues.  It’s also important to remember that fat reduction surgery is not a suitable substitute of a healthy diet and regular exercise.  Though liposuction does permanently remove targeted fat cells, the remaining cells still possess the ability to expand.

To learn more about the body contouring methods Dr. LeRoy offers, or to schedule you liposuction consultation, contact our office.  For information on the newest fat reduction techniques and their abilities, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Is it Safe to Combine Plastic Surgery with Non-Cosmetic Surgery?

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We are all tempted by products of convenience.  Like a combination shampoo and conditioner, anything that saves us time and money innately rises to the top of our wish lists.  According to a new study published in Health Day however, combination plastic and non-cosmetic surgeries should not be one of them.

According to the study, those women who opted to receive a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), surgical excision of loose abdominal skin and the reattachment of muscles stretched by dramatic weight loss or pregnancy, at the same time that they underwent a hysterectomy developed surgical complications 32% of the time.  While this is not the majority of patients, Dr. Sherrell Aston from the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital states, “Any procedure that carries a 32 percent complication rate should be re-evaluated.”

As an Atlanta cosmetic and plastic surgeon with twenty years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. John LeRoy emphasizes the need for prospective patients to use due caution when contemplating a combination surgical procedure.  There are several combinations of cosmetic surgery procedures including mommy makeover surgery and post bariatric plastic surgery with a time-tested record of providing successful plastic surgery results without exposing patients to dramatically increased surgical risks.  Mommy makeover surgery typically combines tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast surgery (breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction), and body sculpting (liposuction) to address the physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth.

If you do decide to undergo plastic surgery at the same time as a non-cosmetic procedure, it’s important to ensure that the surgeons performing each aspect of the operation are appropriately qualified to do so (i.e., most gynecologists performing hysterectomies are not board certified plastic surgeons with experience performing tummy tucks).  A good hallmark to look for with a prospective plastic surgeon is board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American College of Surgeons.

To learn more about Dr. LeRoy’s plastic surgery credentials and the facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and breast enhancement procedures he performs, connect with him on Facebook and Twitter.