Choosing Your Breast Implant Size & Shape
This month, to celebrate the relaxing of social distancing, Dr. Ali is offering special discounts on both silicone and saline breast implants! All that’s left for you to do is choose the size, shape, and implant material! In this article board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offer information and tips for choosing the breast implant material and shape that’s best for you.
When it comes to breast augmentation, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all breast implants. Depending on a variety of factors including heredity, pregnancies, your body shape and natural contours, breast implants must be individually chosen to match each woman and meet her appearance goals.
There are only three companies that sell breast implants in the U.S. These are Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. And the only silicone implants currently approved for use in the US are made by Mentor and Allergan. (Sientra is still in business after their factory burned down, but their production of breast implants is stopped or limited.)
However, these manufacturers offer a wide range of breast implant sizes, designs, shapes and “profiles”. Only board-certified plastic surgeons like Dri. Ali have access to all the various types of implants. Dr. Ali will help you choose the best type of implant for your body type, individual needs, and appearance goals.
Breast Implant Materials
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are filled with sterile salt water. They do provide a uniform shape, firmness and feel, but are less popular than silicone implants because they do not feel as “natural”.
Structured saline breast implants contain an inner structure which helps make the breast implant feel more natural.
If the saline filled breast implant shell leaks, it will collapse and the saline will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. Saline breast implants also offer the advantage of requiring a smaller incision.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants are filled with silicone gel, which feels remarkably like natural breast tissue. Silicone breast implants are FDA-approved for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older.
Some women are concerned about silicone breast leaks because of inferior breast implant technologies that were in use many years ago. However this should not be a concern. Today’s silicone breast implants are far superior, and in rare cases where a leak occurs, the gel may remain within the implant shell. This means that a leaking implant filled with silicone gel will not collapse. And, all breast implants manufactured for use in the United States come with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
“Gummy bear breast implants” contain a silicone gel inside the implant that is thicker than traditional silicone gel implants. They maintain their shape even if the implant shell is broken. However gummy bear breast implants are firmer than traditional implants, and require a slightly longer incision in the skin.
Breast Implants Shapes
Round Breast Implants
Because round implants are the same shape all over, there is less concern about them rotating out of place. Round breast implants typically make breasts appear fuller than contoured shaped implants.
When very large round implants are chosen they may be slightly less “natural” looking – giving more of a high profile “Hollywood” look. Some women prefer this look, while many women opt for something more natural.
Contoured Breast Implants
Contoured breast implants are shaped like a natural breast and are more anatomically correct. There are a variety of contoured shapes available to match a woman’s frame, body type, and appearance. Contoured breast implants come in different shapes, including: anatomical, teardrop, or bio-dimensional.
Dr. Ali is one of Oakland County’s top breast implant surgeon. He will show you the different shapes that are available, and take exact measurements of your chest and breasts, before recommending the proper breast implant shape and proportions for your frame.
Breast Implant Profiles
The “profile” of a breast implant refers to how far it projects from your chest.
In addition to selecting the size of implant, Dr. Ali will discuss the profile options of your breast implant. Profile types may be high, moderate or low, and should be matched to the width of your chest for the best “fit” for your frame.
High profile implants have more volume in a narrower width, which is often best for women with a narrow ribcage. A lower profile may be better for a more broadly built woman. Dr. Ali will discuss this with you to help you achieve the best aesthetic result.
Smooth vs Textured Breast Implants
Smooth breast implants have the advantage of being the softest feeling – and the most natural in terms of movement. However they may develop some slight rippling under the skin that is visible or palpable to the touch.
Textured breast implants have a slight texturing that helps the body develop scar tissue to hold the breast implant in shape. This makes textured breast implants less likely to move and become re-positioned. Texturing also offers some advantage in diminishing the risk of a tight scar capsule.
Best Oakland County Breast Implant Surgery
As you can see there are many decisions to be made when selecting the best breast implant that is right for you. The only way to truly understand your options is to schedule a consultation with a top Oakland county breast surgeon like Dr. Ali. If you are considering breast implant surgery, he will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you decide the right size, shape and type of implant for you.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.
Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-2700
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Viveve for a Beautiful Vagina
/in Vaginal Rejuvenation /by adminViveve for a Beautiful Vagina –
Women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond often notice at some point that their appearance has changed “down there”. In fact, hundreds of women have come to renowned Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. with these cosmetic concerns about their genitalia – wanting a more youthful appearance back in their intimate areas.
The reality is that childbirth and delivery can really wreak havoc on the vagina and surrounding tissue. And, unfortunately, age and hormone changes affect the genital area similarly to what occurs on the face as we age: increased tissue laxity, loss of volume and even wrinkling.
As little as a decade ago women with cosmetic concerns about their feminine parts, were told that surgery was the only option. Now, thanks to state-of-the-art Viveve radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation, many women can achieve the youthful vaginal and vulvar appearance they desire, without surgery, without pain, and without downtime.
Four Thing that Define a Beautiful Vagina
Because of the Internet, as well as women taking more control of their own bodies, there is an increased awareness of the appearance of the vaginal area – including the labia (wings or lips). Proportion, symmetry, smoothness and firmness define beauty anywhere in the body – and this includes the female genitalia.
In general, there are four things that bother women the most about the appearance of their feminine parts, all of which can be improved with a single in-office Viveve vaginal rejuvenation treatment.
1. A Labia that Doesn’t “Stick Out”
Generally speaking, most women don’t like a labia minora that “sticks out” too much. Not only can large labia appear unsightly, it can cause discomfort in tight pants or when riding a bicycle or exercising.
Viveve is sometimes called “non-surgical labiaplasty” because it is capable of remodeling the labia on a deep, cellular level with radiofrequency energy. Patients who choose Viveve can achieve reduction of the labia with smaller “lips” that are more attractive and youthful in appearance.
In some cases, the labia minora (inner labia) can be hidden and not protrude beyond the labia majora, or outer labia at all.
2. A Symmetrical Labia
It is very common for women to have two different shapes and lengths of their labia minora. One side may be bigger or longer than the other.
Viveve radiofrequency technology can be used to reduce one side of the labia, to achieve a more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the female genital area.
3. A Smooth, Wrinkle Free Vaginal Area
Just as a wrinkled face adds years to your appearance, a wrinkled or “droopy” labia can make you look and feel much older “down there”.
But, as a woman’s labia skin ages, just like skin anywhere else on the body, the labia (and vagina) lose elasticity, fat and volume. This can cause wrinkling, sagging and an appearance of shriveling that is definitely not sexy.
When that same woman was in her 20s or 30s the vulva and labia majora appeared full and “plump”. But Viveve stimulates the body to renew production of collagen and elastin – the building blocks of plump, healthy skin. Over time as the body regenerates it’s own tissue, the vaginal area will once again become smoother, “plumper” and younger looking.
4. A Smaller Vagina Opening
A large or “gaping” vaginal opening is usually the result of childbirth. And this problem can really impact a woman’s ability to be intimate with confidence. Additionally, a loose or lax vagina means less sensation – and there for less stimulation and enjoyment – for both the woman and her partner.
Non-Surgical Viveve is a treatment that uses gentle and painless radiofrequency energy to encourage tissue contraction, while also promoting collagen production within the vaginal tissues. The result is a tighter, stronger, healthier vagina – that is also more beautiful!
Viveve for a Beautiful Vagina – Troy, MI
At our Troy, Mi area Medical Practice we offer state-of-the-art the Geneveve radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation. This procedure requires only one 30 minute treatment.
Through Viveve non-surgical radiofrequency treatment, our patients are able to improve the overall appearance of their labia and vagina shrinking and tightening the skin for a more beautiful and youthful appearance.
And, in extreme cases where more drastic intervention (such as surgery) is needed, board certified Troy, Mi area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali Dr. Ali is one of the only physicians to offer both labiaplasty surgery and non-surgical Viveve vaginal remodeling.
Thanks to these innovative procedures, women can obtain a “beautiful vagina” at our Troy, MI area practice. Schedule an appointment to see how you can look and feel more confident with a more youthful and attractive labia and vagina!
Troy, MI Beautiful Vagina Treatments: 248-335-7200
Liposuction for the Quarantine 15
/in Liposuction /by adminLiposuction for the Quarantine 15 –
As social distancing is starting to wind down in Oakland County, many of us are looking in the mirror and are frustrated to see that extra fat that has accumulated from several weeks of not doing much but snacking and watching TV. Sometimes dubbed the “Quarantine 15” by the media, the reality is that most people have only gained about 3 to 5 pounds during the coronavirus lockdown.
But whether you have gained an extra 3 pounds or an extra 15 pounds, getting rid of that unwanted fat is probably now a priority. And with summer now upon us, and all of us spending more time outdoors, it’s easy to get discouraged by this frustrating fat on our belly, thighs, love handles, hips and arms.
The good news is that thanks to developments in tumescent liposuction technologies, almost any area of the body can have liposuction, including the face, neck, chin, belly, hips, buttocks, thighs, back, arms, calves, ankles, knees and male breasts. State-of-the-art tumescent liposuction is performed using a very tiny incision and a very fine cannula (tube) to remove the fat. This means that the procedure is very gentle as well as very precise – – enabling Oakland Count plastic surgeon Dr. Ali to perform it almost anywhere on the body. Only local anesthetic is needed, and patients resume normal activities almost immediately!
Liposuction is ideal for stubborn pockets of fat almost anywhere on the body that simply do not respond to exercise or dieting. Usually this type of fat is hereditary to some degree, and the only way to permanently remove it is with liposuction.
However, while you will lose inches and pounds of fat, remember that liposuction is not a “weight loss” procedure for obese of very overweight individuals.
Listed below are some of the most common areas of the body on which liposuction is performed. Click on any body part to learn more about liposuction for that part of the body!
Arm Liposuction
A woman’s body may deposit fat in the arms – due to heredity, weight gain or age – that no amount of exercise or diet will reduce. For women with excess fat in their upper arms, tumescent liposuction can be a godsend that takes years off of their appearance.
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Back Liposuction
If you want to to remove fat that has accumulated in their upper or lower back, liposuction treatment is for you. Some of the most dramatic results from liposuction can be seen when it is applied to the back. Back liposuction is can remove back rolls, bulges around the bra, and other fatty lumps in the back.
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Belly Liposuction
Liposuction actually originated as a treatment for removing excess fat from the tummy / belly / abdomen / waist / stomach area. In recent years, liposuction technologies have been refined and improved into procedures that are even more comfortable, safe, affordable – and give, smooth and beautiful results.
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Hips & Saddlebag Liposuction
Any woman with “big hips” will tell you that the hips are one of the hardest places to lose fat. Often times all of the diet and exercise in the world won’t help because hip shape is primarily the result of heredity. But the good news is that liposuction can be done to the hips to dramatically help lose inches and contour the hips.
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Face Liposuction
Our “DNA” controls how much excess fat we have in our cheeks, chin, and neck. And while diet and exercise can help many areas of the body, it typically does nothing to reduce fatty deposits on the face. Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men area get the slimmer, smoother, facial appearance they want with non-invasive tumescent liposuction of the cheeks, neck, jawline or double-chin.
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Ankle, Calf & Leg Liposuction
If you have stubborn pockets of fat on your calves and/or ankles, you know that there is perhaps no tougher area to try and reduce. This is because fat on the calves and ankles it is almost entirely due to genetics – and no amount of dieting or exercise will help. The good news is that thick calves & ankles can now permanently be a thing of the past with calf and ankle liposuction.
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Thigh Liposuction
Our DNA tells our body where to store fat – and fat deposited on the thighs can be extremely stubborn. The good news is that liposuction can dramatically remove inches from the thighs, as well as contour them into a more sleek and attractive shape.
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Oakland County Liposuction
Thankfully, Dr. Ali at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Oakland County offers state-of-the-art, fast and effective liposuction fat loss treatments to permanently get rid of that “Quarantine 15.” And if you make an appointment for liposuction at our Oakland County office today, you will still be able to fit into those tank tops, swimsuits and and short-shorts with confidence before summer is over.
Oakland County Liposuction Consultation:248-335-7200
Choosing the Best Breast Implant Size & Shape
/in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant /by adminChoosing Your Breast Implant Size & Shape
This month, to celebrate the relaxing of social distancing, Dr. Ali is offering special discounts on both silicone and saline breast implants! All that’s left for you to do is choose the size, shape, and implant material! In this article board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offer information and tips for choosing the breast implant material and shape that’s best for you.
When it comes to breast augmentation, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all breast implants. Depending on a variety of factors including heredity, pregnancies, your body shape and natural contours, breast implants must be individually chosen to match each woman and meet her appearance goals.
There are only three companies that sell breast implants in the U.S. These are Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. And the only silicone implants currently approved for use in the US are made by Mentor and Allergan. (Sientra is still in business after their factory burned down, but their production of breast implants is stopped or limited.)
However, these manufacturers offer a wide range of breast implant sizes, designs, shapes and “profiles”. Only board-certified plastic surgeons like Dri. Ali have access to all the various types of implants. Dr. Ali will help you choose the best type of implant for your body type, individual needs, and appearance goals.
Breast Implant Materials
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are filled with sterile salt water. They do provide a uniform shape, firmness and feel, but are less popular than silicone implants because they do not feel as “natural”.
Structured saline breast implants contain an inner structure which helps make the breast implant feel more natural.
If the saline filled breast implant shell leaks, it will collapse and the saline will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. Saline breast implants also offer the advantage of requiring a smaller incision.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants are filled with silicone gel, which feels remarkably like natural breast tissue. Silicone breast implants are FDA-approved for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older.
Some women are concerned about silicone breast leaks because of inferior breast implant technologies that were in use many years ago. However this should not be a concern. Today’s silicone breast implants are far superior, and in rare cases where a leak occurs, the gel may remain within the implant shell. This means that a leaking implant filled with silicone gel will not collapse. And, all breast implants manufactured for use in the United States come with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
“Gummy bear breast implants” contain a silicone gel inside the implant that is thicker than traditional silicone gel implants. They maintain their shape even if the implant shell is broken. However gummy bear breast implants are firmer than traditional implants, and require a slightly longer incision in the skin.
Breast Implants Shapes
Round Breast Implants
Because round implants are the same shape all over, there is less concern about them rotating out of place. Round breast implants typically make breasts appear fuller than contoured shaped implants.
When very large round implants are chosen they may be slightly less “natural” looking – giving more of a high profile “Hollywood” look. Some women prefer this look, while many women opt for something more natural.
Contoured Breast Implants
Contoured breast implants are shaped like a natural breast and are more anatomically correct. There are a variety of contoured shapes available to match a woman’s frame, body type, and appearance. Contoured breast implants come in different shapes, including: anatomical, teardrop, or bio-dimensional.
Dr. Ali is one of Oakland County’s top breast implant surgeon. He will show you the different shapes that are available, and take exact measurements of your chest and breasts, before recommending the proper breast implant shape and proportions for your frame.
Breast Implant Profiles
The “profile” of a breast implant refers to how far it projects from your chest.
In addition to selecting the size of implant, Dr. Ali will discuss the profile options of your breast implant. Profile types may be high, moderate or low, and should be matched to the width of your chest for the best “fit” for your frame.
High profile implants have more volume in a narrower width, which is often best for women with a narrow ribcage. A lower profile may be better for a more broadly built woman. Dr. Ali will discuss this with you to help you achieve the best aesthetic result.
Smooth vs Textured Breast Implants
Smooth breast implants have the advantage of being the softest feeling – and the most natural in terms of movement. However they may develop some slight rippling under the skin that is visible or palpable to the touch.
Textured breast implants have a slight texturing that helps the body develop scar tissue to hold the breast implant in shape. This makes textured breast implants less likely to move and become re-positioned. Texturing also offers some advantage in diminishing the risk of a tight scar capsule.
Best Oakland County Breast Implant Surgery
As you can see there are many decisions to be made when selecting the best breast implant that is right for you. The only way to truly understand your options is to schedule a consultation with a top Oakland county breast surgeon like Dr. Ali. If you are considering breast implant surgery, he will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you decide the right size, shape and type of implant for you.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.
Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-2700
Get Thinner Arms with CoolSculpting
/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminGet Thinner Arms with CoolSculpting –
Unfortunately unsightly “arm fat” is an extremely common problem for women – that usually just doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. Unsightly arm fat can be influenced by hereditary, weight gain, and even hormone decline and aging. But whatever the cause, having fat arms can make you uncomfortable in tank tops or sleeveless dresses, and undermine your self-confidence when it comes to bearing your arms during warm weather.
The good news is that you CAN get rid of arm fat – painlessly and without surgery, diet or exercise, with CoolSculpting at AMAE in the Troy, MI area. In fact, CoolSculpting the #1 non-invasive procedure in the world for permanently reducing arm fat!
In this article renowned Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers patients’ frequently asked questions about CoolSculpting for arm fat.
Is CoolSculpting Safe for Getting Rid of Arm Fat?
CoolSculpting has been FDA approved to reduce fat on the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs since 2009. Then, after almost a decade of use, CoolSculpting was FDA cleared as safe and effective for upper arm fat reduction in November of 2018.
And, because CoolSculpting is non-surgical and non-invasive, there is no pain, no incisions, no anesthetic, and no risk of infections or complications – making it one of the safest fat loss treatments available today.
Is CoolSculpting Effective for Getting Rid of Arm Fat?
CoolSculpting is clinically proven to reduce fat in the arms by approximately 25% with each treatment – helping countless women feel more confident in their clothes again.
The CoolSculpting treatment device now has a variety of different “applicators”. These varying sizes and shapes are used to treat different areas of the body – with newer, smaller applicators being ideally contoured to reach and treat pockets of fat on the upper arms with ease. Using these newer, smaller applicators, we can fully treat all upper arm fat all the way down to the elbow.
In fact, creating beautiful slender arms is one of our favorite and most popular uses of CoolSculpting, because the results are so life-changing for many women. Imagine finally being comfortable baring your arms in any type of bathing, lingerie, dress, or sleeveless top!
How Many CoolSculpting Treatments Are Needed For Arm Fat?
Some people only need a single CoolSculpting treatment on their arms to get the fat reduction they desire. Others with a greater amount of arm fat to lose may need more than one treatment.
A single CoolSculpting treatment will typically reduce the fat layer thickness in the arms by 20-25% in just 3 months. And, additional treatments will produce even more fat reduction in the upper arms.
Will CoolSculpting Tighten the Skin on My Arms?
CoolSculpting has some mild, but not dramatic skin tightening effects. It is best for patients with only mild to moderate skin laxity. However, at AMAE in the Troy, MI area also offer state-of-the-art new Profound skin tightening that can be used in conjunction with CoolSculpting to tighten and tone loose, lax arm skin.
During your consultation in our Troy, MI area office with a certified CoolSculpting provider we will help you determine if CoolSculpting or CoolSculpting + Profound is right for you. Renowned Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali also offers arm lift surgery as an alternative for individuals with excessive degrees of loose or flabby arm skin.
CoolSculpting – Troy, MI Area
Schedule a consultation at AMAE with renowned Troy, Mi area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali. He will help you determine if CoolSculpting – or one of our other state-of-the-art treatments is the best procedure(s) for you to get thinner arms and tighter arm skin. Then a custom treatment plan will be put in place so you can get the arms you love – and wear the clothes you want – with confidence!
CoolSculpting Consultation: Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
How Much Does CoolSculpting Cost?
/in CoolSculpting /by adminHow Much Does CoolSculpting Cost in the Troy, MI Area?
As the Troy, MI area’s top provider of state-of-the-art CoolSculpting fat freezing treatments, many of our patient’s first questions is “How much does CoolSculpting cost?”
In this article our fat loss experts provide you with the facts and figures you need to understand how CoolSculpting pricing and discounts work, to give you the fat loss results you want almost anywhere on your body.
Best Troy, MI Area, CoolSculpting Prices
We completely understand that during these financially uncertain times, every penny counts. That is why we offer the best CoolSculpting prices in the Troy, MI area – along with special CoolSculpting discounts during the month of May, 2020.
Everybody’s fat loss needs are different – so each person will have a customized CoolSculpting treatment plan, which means the cost will vary from person to person.
Calculating CoolSculpting Prices
Your CoolSculpting cost will depend on two factors: the number of areas to be treated, and the amount of fat to be removed.
CoolSculpting can remove from 20-25% of the fat in a treated area in one procedure. So a person with less fat to lose may only need one treatment – while a person with a larger amount of fat to lose may require multiple treatments. Obviously, as with any service, multiple CoolSculpting treatments will cost more than a single treatment.
Additionally, some individuals may only need to lose fat from their belly or their love handles, while others may want to have fat removed from their belly, back, thighs and arms. There is a cost for each area treated – so the price for individuals treating more areas is higher than it is for patients treating one area.
That’s why we offer a consultation to put together a personalized treatment plan and determine an exact price. You will meet with one of our experienced and certified CoolSculpting technicians who will discuss the areas you want treated, take measurements, and put together a plan and a CoolSculpting price for you.
To help you invest in the body you’ll love, we offer package discounts – as well as monthly specials – including this month’s May 2020 special of $500 OFF CoolSculpting!
Three Reasons to Get CoolSculpting Now
Now is the perfect time to invest in the body you’ve always wanted! In addition to being on sale, the timing may just be perfect.
#1. CoolSculpting is $500 Off – in May 2020 with purchase of 6 treatments.
#2. You have the time now – if you are off work due to Covid-19, now is an excellent time to come in for CoolSculpting.
#3. CoolSculpting is safe during social distancing – because we only allow one patient in our Troy, MI area office at a time, and the strictest clinical sterilization and safety protocols are being followed.
#4. You can still see results before summer is over. If you come into our Troy, MI area office by May you will begin to see results as early as July, with dramatic results as soon as August.
Best CoolSculpting Prices in Troy, MI Area
While your unique CoolSculpting treatment plan will determine the total cost of your CoolSculpting, we are committed to offering the best prices and the most beautiful results at AMAE in the Troy, MI area. And to make CoolSculpting even more accessible, we also offer two types of easy financing plans.
If you live in the greater Troy, MI area, schedule a consultation at AMAE today to learn how CoolSculpting can permanently remove stubborn, unwanted fat and give you the body you will love!
Troy, MI Area CoolSculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
Ask Dr. Ali a Question on Social Media
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Facebook or Instagram
While we are all social distancing, Dr. Ali would like to take the opportunity to stay connected with his patients, and answer any questions you may have!
Do you have a question about cosmetic surgery, aesthetic procedures, body sculpting and fat loss, or the latest noninvasive treatments for women’s & men’s sexual health?
Send Dr. Ali a question* via Facebook Messenger or DM on Instagram, and he will answer as many questions as he can!
And remember to follow us, so you can see all of his interesting answers!
(* Please do not submit personal, confidential or HIPPA protected health information.)
You can also email us at: info@drali.com
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Medical Emergency call: 877.288.1361
We’re Open Effective May 12th!
/in Front Page Posts /by adminIMPORTANT UPDATE – REOPENING MAY 12th:
Effective May 12th, we are re-opening AMAE Plastic Surgery.
Effective June 1st we are re-opening all other aesthetic and Med Spa services.
Only one patient will be allowed in the office and seen at any given time.
Please see the guidelines below.
(Telehealth video appointments are also still available for patients who remain quarantined or socially distanced.)
Office Re-Opening Guidelines
If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, including cough or fever, please call your primary care physician or urgent care in order to safeguard those around you. According to the CDC, if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider immediately. Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and the CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you please take steps to safeguard others and remain at home. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment at a later date with no cancellation fee.
The safety of our patients is our number one priority!
For questions or to make an appointment call: (248) 335–7200
For more information regarding the coronavirus please visit: www.coronavirus.gov
Seven Ways to Tighten Facial Skin (Part 1)
/in Face Lift, Facial Filler, Skin Tightening /by adminSeven Ways to Tighten Facial Skin (Part 1)
Perhaps nothing “ages” a person more dramatically than sagging facial skin. One of the number one questions we get from our patients at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI is how to tighten facial skin.
The good news is that many new products and technologies can help tighten facial skin – from at-home skin care products, to non-invasive radiofrequency technologies, to minimally-invasive fillers, all the way to the gold standard of facial skin tightening, the surgical facelift.
Why Facial Skin Gets Saggy
Before we delve into how to tighten facial skin, it is important to understand why the skin on the face sags and droops as we age.
Sagging facial skin is due to three age-related reasons: loss of collagen, loss of elastin and loss of fat.
As skin ages, it decreases production of two important proteins – elastin and collagen. Elastin is what gives skin elasticity – or the ability to “snap back” in place when stretched. Collagen, on the other hand, is comprised of tightly-constructed fibers that maintain the skins structure and firmness.
And subcutaneous fat – fat beneath the skin – keeps facial skin plump and tight.
While elastin, collagen and facial fat decline as people age, external factors over time can also accelerate the sagging, including: heredity, sun exposure, environmental pollutants, cigarette smoke and alcohol.
7 Facial Skin Tightening Treatments:
#1. Skin Tightening Skincare Products
Properly nourishing the skin can help provide the essential elements needed to maintain elastin and collagen production. And, the good news, is that this can be done at home using facial skin tightening products from our online store.
At AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI we offer both Allastin and ZO by Obagi skin care products that help tighten facial skin, both of which can be purchase through our online store.
For example Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer nourishes and hydrates the skin with a unique combination of peptides that target collagen and elastin. And ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum is formulated with plant and enzymatically derived growth factors, clinically proven to improve skin firmness and elasticity.
#2. Skin Tightening Dermalinfusion
For more intensive infusion of nutrients into the skin we offer skin tightening Dermalinfusion. After exfoliation, nutrient-containing serums penetrate deep into the skin to help support the skin’s natural ability to produce new healthy collagen and elastin, for younger-looking, supple skin.
#3. Skin Tightening Microneedling
Microneedling works on the same principle as fractional lasers. Numerous tiny wounds are created throughout the skin with ultrafine microneedles. As the skin goes into action to repair these micro-wounds, it stimulates the produce of new collagen and elastin.
The new collagen and elastin production remodel the skin by filling in lines, wrinkles and scars, while improving tone and elasticity – visibly tightening facial skin.
#4. Skin Tightening ThermiSmooth
ThermiSmooth is a non-invasive, non-ablative radiofrequency skin-tightening technology that uses a specially designed hand piece to gently treat the skin with controlled heat energy.
ThermiSmooth’s radiofrequency heat waves stimulate the skin’s natural production of collagen – which strengthens, thickens and tightens facial skin for a younger appearance.
CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Skin Tightening Treatments
Facial Skin Tightening – Birmingham, MI
AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI is one of the only premier facilities in the Detroit area to offer all of these state-of-the-art facial skin tightening procedures.
The facial skin tightening treatment that is right for you will depend upon your age and your skin condition, as well as factors such as your genetics and your lifestyle. Schedule a consultation today – including an at-home video consultation – to discuss your skin tightening options with Dr. Ali.
And, don’t forget to start at home with proper skin nutrition, with products from our ZO and ALLASTIN skincare store!
Birmingham, MI Facial Skin Tightening: 248-335-7200
Seven Ways to Tighten Facial Skin (Part 2)
/in Face Lift, Skin Tightening /by adminSeven Ways to Tighten Facial Skin (Part 2)
AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, Mi offers the newest and most innovative products, treatments and technologies that can help tighten facial skin – from at-home skin care products, to non-invasive radiofrequency technologies, to minimally-invasive fillers, all the way to the gold standard of facial skin tightening, the surgical facelift.
In this two part article renowned Birmingham, Mi plastic surgeon Dr. ALi shares the top 7 ways to tighten facial skin for a younger and more attractive appearance.
CLICK HERE for Part 1 of Skin Tightening Treatments
#5. Profound to Tighten Facial Skin
One of the news and most exciting treatments to tighten facial skin is state-of-the-art Profound. This revolutionary technology not only tightens facial skin and improves elasticity, it also reduces wrinkles, and creates more volume, and “plumpness”.
Profound also utilizes radiofrequency energy combined with microneedling to activate the skin’s healing processes and regenerate production of collagen and elastin.
Profound is so effective at facial skin tightening that it is often called a “non-surgical facelift”. Profound is especially effective at tightening sagging skin around the mouth and “jowls”.
In medical studies, Profound has been shown to achieve facial skin tightening results that are equal to an 37% of a surgical facelift.
#6. The “Liquid Facelift” to Tighten Facial Skin
Dr. Ali also employs a variety of FDA approved injectable products to replace lost volume and “fill in” wrinkles and deep creases and folds in the face and tighten facial skin. For immediate facial skin tightening results, with no surgery and no downtime, the so-called “liquid facelift” can create outstanding results.
Results from strategically placed injections of Juvéderm and other facial fillers can give the appearance of dramatically tightened skin – and can last from six months to as long as two years.
VOLUMA® XC – the thickest, strongest formula of Juvéderm – can be used to add volume to a hollow or sagging cheek area, and lasts up to two years. VOLLURE™ XC can be used to plump and fill severe parentheses (“marionette”) lines in the area around the nose and mouth, and lasts up to 18 months.
In the hands of a skilled injector, like Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, skillfully placed fillers can create a “liquid face lift” that tightens facial skin and takes years off of your appearance.
#7. Mini Facelift Surgery to Tighten Facial Skin
Of course, the most dramatic and long lasting way to tighten facial skin is through facelift surgery at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham , MI. There are several different types of facelift procedures and techniques, offering different cosmetic results, and varying degrees of invasiveness, downtime and recovery.
The “Mini Facelift” and/or SMS Facelift refer to facelift procedures that help reduce visible signs of aging, by tightening and firming the cheeks, jawline and to some extent the neck.
During an SMAS facelift Birmingham, Mi board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali creates an incision at the temple, above the hairline, which extends downward, following the natural crease in front of the ear, below the ear lobe and then behind your ear. It is ideal for people with mild to moderate skin laxity.
#8. Full Facelift Surgery to Tighten Facial Skin
A “full” or “deep plane” facelift that is recommended for people with severe facial sagging and laxity, and for those men and women desiring a longer-lasting facelift.
As the aging process progresses, both the skin and the muscles of the facial region become loose and lax. Facelift surgery not only tightens facial skin, but also tightens the underlying muscles. No other cosmetic procedures besides a surgical facelift can tighten and restore the muscles as well as the facial skin.
The effects of a full facelift can last from 10 to 15 years, and sometimes longer. Because of the extensive nature of a full facelift, the recovery time is longer than other facelift procedures – but the dramatic and long lasting results are well worth it.
Tighten Facial Skin – Birmingham, MI
AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI is one of the only premier facilities in the Detroit area to offer all of these state-of-the-art facial skin tightening procedures.
The facial skin tightening treatment that is right for you will depend upon your age and your skin condition, as well as factors such as your genetics and your lifestyle. Schedule a consultation today – including an at-home video consultation – to discuss your skin tightening options with Dr. Ali.
And, don’t forget to start at home with proper skin nutrition, with products from our ZO and ALLASTIN skincare store!
Birmingham, MI Facial Skin Tightening: 248-335-7200
Painful Sex Makes Increased Intimacy Difficult During Social Distancing
/in Vaginal Rejuvenation /by adminViveve: Best Painful Sex Treatment –
With everyone stuck at home during Covid-19 social distancing, the media is frequently noting that “intimate moments” between partners have increased exponentially in many quarantined households. And, while this is wonderful for many couples, for the thousands of woman suffering from painful sex an increase in intimacy is not an option.
After menopause, up to half of all women report having painful sex – with pain or discomfort before, during, and/or after intercourse. Sadly, this condition – known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause or “GSM” – is one that women often suffer with in silence.
Studies show that it takes a large percentage of women a long time to seek medical assistance for this common condition, and sadly many never do. This is usually either because they are embarrassed to discuss painful sex – or because they think there is simply nothing they can do. Unfortunately, many women think that painful intercourse is simply a natural part of aging that they should accept.
The good news is that Dr. Ali now offers a new, painless state-of-the-art treatment called Viveve that can eliminate painful sex with just one treatment – without hormones, without surgery and with no downtime
What Causes Painful Sex
A woman’s body changes throughout her lifetime. After menopause a women’s body discontinues producing the female hormones that it did during the child-bearing years. Dwindling estrogen, due to menopause, is the number one cause of painful sex during midlife and beyond.
As the woman’s body produces less female hormones, the tissues in the vagina become thinner, less “elastic” and drier. The dryness creates painful friction during sex. And, since the vagina also stretches less, it adds to the friction.
On top of that, the woman’s body also produces less collagen as she ages – so all of her skin begins to lose its firmness and vaginal walls become lax or loose feeling. Just as facial skin begins to sag and become less plump with age, so does vaginal skin. This laxity not only results in decreased sensation and lubrication – it can also lead to bladder leakage.
Best Treatment for Painful Sex
Viveve™ Vaginal Rejuvenation is a non-surgical procedure that can “rejuvenate” the vaginal tissue – to restore elasticity, lubrication and firmness in the vagina. With just a single treatment a woman can get much needed relief from painful sex – and improve her sexual sensation and satisfaction.
Viveve™ uses state-of-the-art radio-frequency energy with integrated cooling technology to stimulate collagen production in the vagina. Since collagen is responsible for skin strength and elasticity, increased collagen production will improve the vaginal tissue.
And, in addition to eliminating painful intercourse and improving sensation and functionality in the vagina, some women have also reported improved orgasm.
Most women report some immediate initial results, such as improved lubrication, less painful sex and reduced vaginal itching and dryness. After a few weeks most women report even greater effects including an increase in vaginal tightness and sensitivity, improved sexual sensation. And after approximately six to nine weeks, the collagen should be substantially restored and “rejuvenated” for the maximum improvement in sexual sensation, tightness and lubrication – with no more painful sex!
Birmingham, MI Painful Sex Treatment
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Detroit area treat painful sex & improve sexual intimacy with just a single 30 minute Viveve vaginal rejuvenation treatment. He would also be happy to schedule a video consultation to discuss the procedure with you during social distancing!
It is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Birmingham, MI (Detroit area) medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenation consultation and see if Viveve is right for you – and enjoy those intimate moments once again!
Birmingham, MI Vaginal Rejuvenation Consultation: 248-335-7200