BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT SURGERY

BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT SURGERY

If you’re looking to improve the shape and size of your backside without silicone implants, brazilian butt lift (BBL) may be the right procedure for you. One of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country, a BBL involves harvesting fat from elsewhere on your body then transferring that fat to your buttocks to create more fullness on your backside, adding volume, shape, and perkiness.

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. Using liposuction, your doctors may remove fat from donor sites of your body such as your hips, stomach, and thighs. The harvested fat is then purified and prepared for injection into your buttocks. Your doctors inject the processed fat into specific areas of your buttocks to create a more rounded, fuller look. Patients who have undergone a brazilian butt lift surgery have expressed that it creates natural-looking and more permanent results. It also comes with lower risk of infection than silicone buttock implants.

If you’re curious about the procedure, it’s important that you find a reputable provider to make sure it’s done correctly and safely to achieve your cosmetic goals. Doctors at Elite Plastic Surgery can answer all the questions you have about the procedure including specific instructions for post-operative care. Schedule a consultation with our surgeons today. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona and we serve patients around the area, including Scottsdale, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Paradise Valley and more. 

LABIAPLASTY

It’s important that you feel comfortable and confident with your body, including how you feel about your lady parts. For women who are unhappy with the appearance of their labia or are experiencing discomfort with it, our plastic surgeons at Elite Plastic Surgery can refashion vaginal lips and make them look more natural or in line with our patients’ aesthetic goals.

This can be done through labiaplasty or vaginal rejuvenation. This procedure involves removing excess skin in the labia, which is then reduced and reshaped. Reasons for labiaplasty include abnormally large or elongated labia due to childbirth, aging or genetics, pain or discomfort when doing exercises or daily activities, or when you’re simply uncomfortable with the size or length of your vaginal lips.

Doctors at Elite Plastic Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona are experienced in labiaplasty and have been proud to help many women feel comfortable with themselves again. The doctors and the staff are very welcoming and friendly so you don’t have to feel awkward in bringing up your concerns. Schedule a consultation today and let our doctors at Elite Plastic Surgery AZ guide you through every detail and answer any questions you have regarding the procedure. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona and serve patients in around the area, including Scottsdale, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Paradise Valley and more.

Corona Virus Update

Corona Virus Update

Updated Notice: May 12, 2020

Our office currently remains open to serve your medical needs. Those that have exhibited any symptoms in the last 14 DAYS will be asked to RESCHEDULE their appointment. Please call our office at (480) 291-6895. We are conducting extra screening prior to your appointment time. We kindly ask you to answer all questions from our Medical Assistants to the best of your ability. We are taking these steps to help ensure the safety of all our patients as well as our staff and family. All patients are REQUIRED to wear a mask to be seen by the doctor.

Updated Notice: March 18th, 2020

To Our Valued Patients,

Our office will currently remain open to serve your medical needs. Those that have exhibited any symptoms in the last 14 DAYS will be asked to RESCHEDULE their appointment. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT (480) 291-6895.

We are conducting extra screening prior to your appointment time. We kindly ask you to answer all questions from our Medical Assistants to the best of your ability. We are taking these steps to help ensure the safety of all our patients as well as our staff and family.

Please also allow 24-48* hours for any messages or voicemails to be returned. (*Life Threatening Emergency, please call 911) We have limited our staff coverage to reduce the number of people in one area. Thank you for your understanding during this time.

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Notice: March 16th, 2020

To Our Valued Patients,

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Elite Plastic Surgery & Restorative Breast Center would like to update our loyal patients on their upcoming scheduled appointments. Our office will currently remain open to serve your medical needs.

All procedures scheduled between March 17th – March 20th, 2020 are being moved to a later date. Please expect a phone call from our office today to reschedule your procedure. If you have NOT received a phone call by 2:00PM PST Today, (March 16th) PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT (480) 291-6895.

The health and safety of our patients and team members have always been our highest priority. We take great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, infection control, and sterilization protocols. Our commitment to these standards has intensified during this challenging time. Additionally, during our confirmation phone calls and when patients arrive at the office, we will be screening all visitors for any recent flu-like or fever symptoms. Those that have exhibited any symptoms in the last 14 days will be asked to reschedule their appointment. We are taking these steps to help ensure the safety of all our patients as well as our staff and family.

We are continually monitoring the situation with COVID-19. We will adjust our policies and office hours in conjunction with Federal, State, and local health authorities. Subsequently, our patients will be notified of future changes as the situation warrants.

We kindly ask that you let us know in advance if you cannot keep your appointment, so that we can reschedule you.
We appreciate your adherence to these additional measures and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
Elite Plastic Surgery & Restorative Breast Center

Things to Avoid After Rhinoplasty in Phoenix AZ

Things to Avoid After Rhinoplasty in Phoenix AZ

What Not to do After Rhinoplasty in Phoenix AZ

Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that alters the size, shape, or proportions of the nose to achieve cosmetic or functional goals. During the surgery, our Phoenix and Scottsdale rhinoplasty surgeons may change the structure of the bone, cartilage, or skin in the nasal region. It’s important to make your expectations clear so that the surgeon can plan the procedure with your goals in mind that you could expect from rhinoplasty Phoenix can provide. Our surgeons at the Elite Plastic Surgery – and all other surgeons for that matter – will sit down with the patient and discuss the procedure before they give a go ahead. If you’re looking forward to having a Rhinoplasty in our Arizona backyard or elsewhere across the country, this article makes clear what to expect after surgery, and things you should not do following the procedure.

What to expect after surgery

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes about 2 and a half hours to complete. Except in cases where there are health-related complications that need to be observed, most patients are able to go home on the day of the procedure. Your plastic surgeon will provide a list of medication you should take to alleviate the discomfort, prevent infection, and generally ensure a smooth healing process. You’ll also be issued with a list of instructions that you should adhere to during the recovery process.

Following a nose job, you’ll be required to rest in bed with your head raised higher than the chest in order to minimize swelling and reduce any bleeding. Most patients experience nasal congestion due to the swelling or as a result of the splints that are put inside your nose during surgery. The internal dressings and splint will need to stay in place for about 7 days before the surgeon removes them.

Things Not to do After Rhinoplasty

To lower your chances of bleeding or swelling, and to ensure an incident-free recovery process, your surgeon may require you to avoid the following things.

1. Strenuous activities

Your surgeon will explicitly tell you to ditch the gym and avoid exercising over a few weeks after surgery. All strenuous activities, including lifting heavy weights, jogging, aerobic exercises, running, and high impact walking should be avoided. Intense physical movements such as pulling, bending, pushing, and anything that exerts pressure should also be avoided over the first 2 weeks following nose reshaping surgery. Beginning the third week, most patients are feeling well enough to start resuming physical activities. However, this should strictly be subject to inspection by your plastic surgeon. Swimming should be avoided for around 6 weeks following nose reshaping surgery. The cast that’s placed on your nose needs to stay dry until it is removed. If you’re into contact sports such as basketball, you need to stay away for 4-6 months.

2. Sexual activity

Although it may sound off, many rhinoplasty surgeons request that you keep sexual activity to a minimum within the first 3 weeks following surgery. However, you’re encouraged to take light walks within the house in order to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming.

3. Blowing your nose

Blowing your nose becomes necessary when you catch an allergy, cold, or the flu virus. Because this can be downright dangerous for patients who’ve just received a rhinoplasty, you’ll need to wash your hands regularly and stay away from anyone who might be ill. Some patients feel more comfortable carrying a hand sanitizer around so they can kill germs in their immediate environment. Take utmost care of yourself so you do not catch an illness during the early weeks of recovery.

4. Taking a shower

The cast on your nose will need to be kept dry at all times until it is removed (about a week after surgery). For this reason, you should stay away from the shower. Still, you can wash the rest of your body and use a damp cloth to clean parts of your face. Whatever you do as far as cleaning is concerned, just make sure that you keep the nose area dry.

5. Wearing glasses

If you wear glasses, you’ll need to get them off for a while during rhinoplasty recovery. Glasses rest on the bridge of your nose and can have a negative impact on the softened tissue and cartilage there. If it’s necessary, consider trying out contact lenses for a while.

6. Staying out in the sun

Feeling like you need to catch a little sun? Well, not after you’ve had a nose reshaping surgery. Even after your bandages have been removed, your nose is still sensitive and exposing it to the sun may lead to discoloration or increase the risk of certain complications. Make sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen and cover up with a hat to protect your surgery site from the sun during recovery.

7. Smoking or drinking alcohol

Most surgeons consider smoking and drinking to be high-risk activities for patients who are recovering from any form of surgery. Nicotine in cigarettes has been known to restrict blood flow and impede proper healing. On the other hand, alcohol interferes with medications and thins out blood, which can lead to excessive bleeding. So make sure that you stay away from these substances for the first 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.

8. Touching or bumping your nose

It’s only natural that patients get curious about how their nose looks and feels like after rhinoplasty. Nonetheless, it’s not a good idea to poke, push, or touch your nose during the healing process. This may misalign the nasal tissues, hurt, or even undo the results accomplished from the nose job surgery. It’s very important that you keep the area of the surgery protected from anything that can add pressure to it or cause injury.

9. Wearing makeup

Some patients – especially women – may feel the need to wear makeup in order to cover up the bruising around the nose and eyes. To give time to heal over the first few weeks after your rhinoplasty, you should stay away from your makeup bag. Makeup applied to healing skin can trigger complications as well as increase your risk of suffering an infection.

10. Taking Certain Medications

Certain medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, can increase the risk of bleeding after rhinoplasty. It’s important to consult with your surgeon before taking any medication after the procedure to ensure it’s safe and won’t interfere with the healing process.

11. Skipping Follow-Up Appointment

Follow-up appointments with your surgeon are crucial for monitoring the healing process and addressing any concerns or complications that may arise. It’s important to attend all scheduled appointments and follow your surgeon’s instructions for proper aftercare.

Proper aftercare is essential for achieving optimal results after rhinoplasty. By avoiding these 9 things, you can help promote healing, reduce the risk of complications, and enjoy a successful outcome.

Elite Plastic Surgery AZ is an aesthetic clinic located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The practice is led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Josh Olson, who specializes in a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, and facelifts. Dr. Olson and his team prioritize patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction, and offer a personalized approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Elite Plastic Surgery AZ also offers a range of non-surgical treatments, including injectables, laser treatments, and skincare services.

Elite Plastic Surgeons publish article for PRS Global Open on Opioid Prescription Patterns.

Elite Plastic Surgeons publish article for PRS Global Open on Opioid Prescription Patterns.

Introduction: Despite the widespread use of opioids in pain management, there are currently no evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of postoperative pain with opioids. Although other surgical specialties have begun researching their pain prescribing patterns, there has yet to be an investigation to unravel opioid prescribing patterns among plastic surgeons.

Methods: Survey Monkey was used to sample the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members regarding their opioid prescribing practice patterns. The survey was sent randomly to 50% of ASPS members. Respondents were randomized to 1 of 3 different common elective procedures in plastic surgery: breast augmentation, breast reduction, and abdominoplasty.

Results: Of the 5,770 overall active ASPS members, 298 responses (12% response rate) were received with the following procedure randomization results: 106 for breast augmentation, 99 for breast reduction, and 95 for abdominoplasty. Overall, 80% (N = 240) of respondents used nonnarcotic adjuncts to manage postoperative pain, with 75.4% (N = 181) using nonnarcotics adjuncts >75% of the time.
The most commonly prescribed narcotics were Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen (Lortab, Norco) and Oxycodone with Acetaminophen (Percocet, Oxycocet) at 42.5% (N = 116) and 38.1% (N = 104), respectively. The most common dosage was 5mg (80.4%; N = 176), with 48.9% (N = 107) mostly dispensing 20–30 tablets, and the majority did not give refills (94.5%; N = 207).

Conclusions: Overall, plastic surgeons seem to be in compliance with proposed American College of Surgeon’s opioid prescription guidelines. However, there remains a lack of evidence regarding appropriate opioid prescribing patterns for plastic surgeons. (Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019;7:e2125; doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002125; Published online 13 March 2019.)

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Elite Plastic Surgeons published for successful new state of the art breast reconstruction technique after previous failed breast reconstruction.

Elite Plastic Surgeons published for successful new state of the art breast reconstruction technique after previous failed breast reconstruction.

Summary: Perforator-free flaps, in autologous breast reconstruction, have expanded to exploit tissue available at smaller donor sites while retaining high success and low risk rates. Abdominal based flaps, such as the deep inferior epigastric perforator, remain the most common; however, when the abdomen is not an appropriate donor site, lower extremity flaps are options.

The profunda artery perforator has the benefit of hiding unsightly scar in the gluteal crease but has the drawback of poor donor site volume. Our mosaic fleur-de-profunda artery perforator flap technique for breast reconstruction has shown to increase volume with the addition of a vertical limb, include full angiosome of perforators, and exhibit donor site morbidity equivalent to a medial thigh lift. (Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019;7:e2166; doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002166; Published online 11 March 2019.)

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Latest in the media. American Society of Plastic Surgeons issues national press release highlighting the breast reconstruction work and expertise of Elite Plastic Surgeons

Latest in the media. American Society of Plastic Surgeons issues national press release highlighting the breast reconstruction work and expertise of Elite Plastic Surgeons

Breast reconstruction using a “free flap” from the patient’s abdomen is a safe procedure with a high success rate in older women opting for reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS).

Although the risk of some complications is higher, free-flap reconstruction has “generally good outcomes” in women aged 65 or older, according to the report by ASPS Member Surgeon Oren Tessler, MD, MBA, and colleagues of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans. “Older women desire breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and should be offered all reconstruction options available,” Dr. Tessler comments.

Read more at: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/age-alone-doesnt-increase-complications-of-free-flap-breast-reconstruction-in-older-women