Labiaplasty FAQs (Part 3)

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Labiaplasty FAQs (Part 3)

Of the many cosmetic procedures available in the United States, the one currently experiencing the most rapid growth is labiaplasty. Performed to reduce the length of the inner skin folds on either side of the vagina, labiaplasty allows for women to enjoy renewed confidence in their own self-image.

In this two-part article, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers more of his labiaplasty patients’ most frequently asked questions about this life changing procedure.

CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Labiaplasty FAQs

 

What is the labiaplasty recovery like?

For about two weeks or so after their procedure, labiaplasty patients usually experience soreness, bruising, and swelling to their genital area. While every woman’s individual recovery will be different, below is a general timeframe labiaplasty patients can expect for their recovery.

Work after Labiaplasty: For the most part, our Detroit Area patients are able to return to work as soon as a few days to a week after their labiaplasty surgery. One exception to this are patients whose job requires heavy lifting, which labiaplasty patients must avoid for 2 to 4 weeks after treatment.

Exercise after Labiaplasty: Unless expressly stated in their aftercare instructions, our Detroit Area labiaplasty patients must avoid any kind of strenuous exercise for a minimum of three weeks after treatment.

Sex  after Labiaplasty: Sexual intercourse must be avoided for three to four weeks, or more post-labiaplasty. You will have one or two follow appointments after your labiaplasty surgery, at which time Dr. Ali will tell you when you can resume intercourse

Showering after Labiaplasty: Labiaplasty patients are free to resume showering as soon as two days after their procedure (unless otherwise specified in their aftercare instructions.)

Driving after labiaplasty: Our Detroit Area labiaplasty patients may begin driving again as soon as they feel well enough to do so.

Does labiaplasty cause scarring?

When performed by an expert professional, such as board certified Detroit Area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, labiaplasty will not leave the patient with any external scarring. This is accomplished by making incisions only in areas that will fold naturally into the skin’s creases.

However, the anatomical structure of some individual treatment areas have, in the past, resulted in some minor scarring. Should this occur, there is no cause for alarm, as such scarring typically disappears within a year or less.

Will the sutures need to be removed after labiaplasty?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Detroit Area, most of the cases of labiaplasty we perform use absorbable sutures. This means they do not need to be removed.

When can I go back to work after labiaplasty?

Depending on what their job entails, our Detroit Area labiaplasty patients can usually return to work 2-3 days after their procedure.

Labiaplasty – Detroit Area

Labiaplasty is a safe and effective way for Detroit Area women to feel comfortable in their own body. Through labiaplasty, patients experience both improved self-image and sexual satisfaction. Board certified Detroit Area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has the skill and experience to deliver flawless results to all of his labiaplasty patients.

If you are in the Detroit Area and think you are an ideal candidate for labiaplasty, schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery today.

Labiaplasty Consultation – Detroit Area: 248-335-7200

Eyebrow Lift Frequently Asked Questions

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Eyebrow Lift FAQs – 

In the hands of a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali in the Troy, Mi area, eyebrow lift surgery can take years off the appearance of a person’s face. Eyebrow lift surgery can be performed to reduce creases in the forehead area, as well as improve frown lines, and drooping eyebrows and lids. At AMAE Plastic Surgery, all of our eyebrow lift surgery patients walk away from their procedure looking significantly younger and more refreshed.

In this article Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali answers patients Frequently Asked Questions about eyebrow lift surgery.

How Long Does an Eyebrow Lift Take?

The length of a patient’s individual eyebrow lift surgery will be based on their own individual goals. That being said, eyebrow lift surgery typically takes less than an hour up to two hours.

Is the Eyebrow Lift Surgery Procedure Painful?

Since eyebrow lift surgery can be performed under either general or local anesthesia, our Troy, MI patients do not experience any pain during their procedure.

For a few days after eyebrow lift surgery, patients may experience some headaches or tightness to the treatment area, but easy relief from any such side effects should be attained through OTC pain medications. In the event OTC treatments prove insufficient, Dr. Ali may prescribe painkillers to eyebrow lift surgery patients.

How Long Will I Need to Recover after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

While eyebrow lift surgery patients may experience some minor discomfort, swelling, or numbness to the treatment area, any such side effects are easily manageable and generally subside after 7 days or so.

Then, no longer than a week after their eyebrow lift surgery, Troy, MI patients are able to return to their daily routine, free from swelling and bruising, and looking more refreshed than ever.

When Can I Go Back to Work after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, most of our Troy, MI eyebrow lift surgery patients are able to return to work after 5 to 7 days. That said, patients who work from home -or who do not work particularly physical jobs- may be able to return to work even sooner.

Will I Have Scarring after Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

Any incision creates some scarring – but eyebrow lift surgery incisions are very small, and are strategically placed by Dr. Ali. so as to be not visible or noticeable.

Thanks to incredible recent advancements in the field of eyebrow lift surgery, board-certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is able to perform the procedure without causing any visible scarring. Endoscopic technology makes it possible to perform eyebrow lift surgery by only making a few tiny incisions, all of which are small enough to be discretely concealed by the patient’s hairline or in the forehead’s natural skin creases.

Is an Eyebrow Lift Permanent?

Generally speaking, the results of eyebrow lift surgery are permanent. When treated by an expert, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali, it is unlikely that the patient’s brow will ever sag as significantly as it did prior to their eyebrow lift surgery.

But while eyebrow lift surgery is an incredible means of looking younger and more refreshed, it is important to remember that no single cosmetic procedure can completely stop the natural aging process. But while patients may see their brows eventually look slightly lower with time, it should never reach the degree it was at before their eyebrow lift surgery.

Are there any Non-surgical Alternatives to Eyebrow Lift Surgery?

Absolutely! While results will not be as dramatic, results similar to eyebrow lift surgery can be achieved at our Troy, MI area Med Spa through a combination of Botox and Juvéderm; with Botox relaxing the muscles that pull down the brow, and Juvéderm pulling the brow back into a more youthful-looking position.

We offer eyebrow lift surgery, in addition to all of these non-surgical procedures at our Troy, MI area plastic surgery practice and medical spa. Dr. Ali will help you decide which eyebrow lift treatment is best for you, during your initial consultation.

How Long is Recovery from Eyelid Lift Surgery?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, eyebrow lift surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis. This means that while they will require having someone drive them home, eyebrow lift surgery patients are able to return home the same day as their surgery.

Eyebrow lift surgery patients generally do not experience very much pain. That said, any discomfort can be managed with medication -either prescription or OTC- as needed.

For the first few days following their procedure, eyebrow lift surgery patients will experience some minor swelling, bruising, and numbness in the treatment area. For the first 48 hours after eyebrow lift surgery, patients will also be advised to apply ice to the treatment area. After 5 days or so, patients can usually return to work.

Eyebrow Lifts – Troy, MI

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has years of expertise performing eyebrow lift surgery on countless patients. If eyebrow lift surgery sounds like the solution you’ve been looking for, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation.

Troy, MI Area Eyebrow Lift Consultation: 248-335-7200

Look Younger with Eyebrow Lift Surgery

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Look Younger with Eyebrow Lift Surgery – 

Eyebrow lift surgery, known medically as an endoscopic forehead lift, is one of the most effective anti-aging procedures performed at AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, Mi area. Eyebrow lift surgery is performed to correct expression lines, deep forehead wrinkles, drooping eyebrows, and other visible signs of aging. The end result is a much more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

In this article, we will discuss the many benefits of eyebrow lift surgery, and why it is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries with Troy, MI men and women over the age of 40.

What Eyebrow Lift Surgery Can Do

One inevitable reality of the aging process is the development of wrinkles on the forehead and/or between the eyebrows. The drooping effect this can have on the eyes can make a person look significantly older than they are. Eyebrow lift surgery has the ability to reverse all that. Through eyebrow lift surgery, forehead creases, frown lines, drooping eyelids, and vertical lines between the eyebrows can all be treated.

As the name suggests, eyebrow lift surgery is performed to raise a patient’s eyebrows to a more youthful-looking position. As with any procedure at AMAE Plastic Surgery, the goal of eyebrow lift surgery is to look natural, and Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali takes great care to meet all of his patients’ unique cosmetic goals. In order to do so, during the consultation, Dr. Ali may recommend that eyebrow lift surgery be performed in conjunction with a facelift, nose surgery, or eyelid surgery.

Considering Eyebrow Lift Surgery

Like any other surgical procedure, the choice to undergo eyebrow lift surgery requires planning on the part of the patient. At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offers a consultation to anyone considering eyebrow lift surgery. During the consultation, patients will receive all information necessary to help them decide if eyebrow lift surgery is right for them. Dr. Ali will then offer individualized procedure recommendations based on the patient’s medical history.

Dr. Ali goes takes great care to understand the specifics of exactly what each patient hopes to gain from eyebrow lift surgery, taking into consideration any concerns the patient has. He will also answer any questions the patient has about eyebrow lift surgery.

The Eyebrow Lift Surgery Procedure

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, we strive to provide our Troy, MI eyebrow lift surgery patients with the least-invasive surgical techniques possible while still remaining efficient and delivering stellar, long-lasting results. Recent advancements in the field of eyebrow lift surgery have significantly minimized both tissue disruption and post-surgical scarring.

Eyebrow lift surgery may be performed under either local or general anesthetic. And thanks to incredible advancements in endoscopic technology, Troy, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is able to perform eyebrow lift surgery through tiny “keyhole” incisions made behind the hairline (meaning they are easily concealed). Then, using a special surgical telescope, Dr. Ali is able to accurately observe the minute details of the patient’s forehead anatomy.

Endoscopic eyebrow lift surgery is able to provide Troy, MI patients with unparalleled results without the need for full-sized incisions. Such procedures also result in minimal scarring, and are able to preserve the patient’s hairline.

Recovery from Eyebrow Lift Surgery Lift

Roughly two weeks after eyebrow lift surgery, board certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will remove any remaining stitches. One added bonus of undergoing eyebrow lift surgery is that the incision point typically heals very well, leaving almost invisible scars.

Not only that, but eyebrow lift surgery patients vary rarely experience any complications from their procedure. The American Society for Plastic Surgery reports that less than 1% of all eyebrow lift surgery patients experiences any kind of complications. That said, patients may experience some discomfort to the forehead, which can be treated with medication. Eyebrow lift surgery patients may also experience some swelling to the treatment area -which can be managed by elevating the head- as well as some numbness. Fortunately, any such side effects should dissipate substantially after about a week or so.

Eyebrow Lift Surgery – Troy, MI Area

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Troy, MI board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is committed to providing all of his eyebrow lift surgery patients with a safe and comfortable experience that meets their aesthetic goals, and helps them look younger and feel more confident and attractive. If you live in the Detroit, Birmingham, or Troy, MI area contact us today for a consultation to find out if eyebrow lift surgery is right for you.

Troy, MI Area Eyebrow Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

4 Ways to Get Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise (Part 1)

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4 Ways to Get Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise (Part 1)–

Frustratingly, the number of fat cells in our bodies becomes fixed in our teenage years and losing or gaining weight does not increase or decrease this number of fat cells. As you gain weight, the fat cells on your body will get bigger – and with dieting and weight loss, the cells may get smaller but the number of fat cells stays the same.

This is why diet and exercise are often powerless to cause fat loss in a woman’s thighs. And, to make matters worse, gravity, fluctuations in weight, and age-related loss of muscle mass and skin elasticity can combine to result in loose saggy skin, or a loss of tone in the thigh area.

Fortunately, Dr. Ali offers the newest, most advanced non-invasive, minimally-invasive and surgical fat loss treatments for getting thinner, tighter, more toned thighs! In this 2 part article we discuss the top 4 fat loss treatments for improving the look and feel of your thighs.

  1. Non-Invasive CoolSculpting Fat Loss for Thinner Thighs

Through CoolSculpting, Detroit-area patients are able to get thinner thighs by physically removing fat from the treatment area itself. A single CoolSculpting fat loss treatment is enough to yield results of up to 25% thinner thighs.

The first step towards thinner thighs with CoolSculpting involves applying a handheld applicator to the treatment area, which uses mild suction to pull bulges of fat into itself. The applicator then lowers the temperature of the treatment area to freezing, causing the fat cells to be permanently destroyed.

Then, through the body’s natural elimination process, the dead fat cells are removed from the body. Since this is a gradual process, it typically takes patients several weeks to notice having significantly thinner thighs. But since the body cannot produce new fat cells, once they’re destroyed, they are gone for good.

For about 5 to 6 months after CoolSculpting fat loss treatment, the body will continue to eliminate dead fat cells, continuously providing Detroit area patients with thinner and thinner thighs.

The best way to maintain results from CoolSculpting is to live a healthy lifestyle and to avoid substantial weight gain. But since CoolSculpting is a permanent procedure, even if additional weight gain does occur, it will not be gained in the treatment area. This means that patients who visit AMAE Med Spa for CoolSculpting can walk away from their procedure with permanently thinner thighs.

2. Minimally-Invasive Liposuction Fat Loss for Thinner Thighs

An alternative means of attaining thinner thighs is through liposuction. Unlike CoolSculpting, which is non-invasive, liposuction is a surgical fat loss procedure.

Most instances of liposuction surgery are performed under local anesthesia. The procedure requires our Detroit area patients to receive a small incision (no larger than 3mm), but patients nonetheless do not require stitches, and are able to attain noticeably thinner thighs without practically any scarring.

While CoolSculpting patients get thinner thighs through the body’s natural elimination process, during liposuction, fat cells are physically sucked out of the body. As a result, liposuction patients typically only require one single procedure to get noticeably thinner thighs.

While there is some downtime that comes along with getting thinner thighs through liposuction, patients are able to return home as early as a half hour after treatment. Additionally, patients usually only have to wait 2 to 7 days before resuming their normal daily routine. And while liposuction patients may experience some mild pain while recovering, any such discomfort is easily treatable with medication, and will gradually begin to dissipate over a 2 to 8 week period.

And while patients may experience some swelling after getting liposuction for thinner thighs, it should go down after 4 – 6 weeks. Once this occurs, results will immediately become visible, with patients able to notice having significantly thinner thighs without having to wait for the body to eliminate destroyed fat cells.

CoolSculpting and liposuction are both effective fat loss treatments to get thinner thighs, each with their own unique benefits. CoolSculpting is non-invasive and requires less downtime than liposuction, while liposuction requires fewer treatments and produces more immediately visible fat loss results. At AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in the Detroit area, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali helps all of his patients select a fat loss treatment plan that best suits their needs.

CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Exercise or Diet

Fat Loss for Thighs – Detroit Area

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across the Detroit area thinner thighs with CoolSculpting, ThermiSmooth, Liposuction and Thigh Lift Surgery for fat loss. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide which fat loss treatment is right to give you the thighs you love!

Fat Loss for Thighs – Detroit Area: 248.335.7200

4 Ways to Get Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise (Part 2)

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4 Ways to Get Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise (Part 2)– 

Just as your DNA determines what color eyes and hair you will have, your genes also determine where the fat cells in your body will be distributed. Some people’s DNA results in fat cells being placed around their middle – while others have fat cells deposited in their thighs. And, as anyone with bigger thighs will tell you, fat loss in the thigh area is almost impossible with diet and exercise alone.

In this two part article, board-certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali discusses some of the latest and most advanced means of getting thinner thighs with non-invasive, minimally-invasive and surgical fat loss treatments.

CLICK HERE for Part 1 of Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Exercise or Diet

3. Thigh Lift Surgery for Fat Loss & Thinner, Toned Thighs

During thigh lift surgery, board-certified Detroit area plastic surgeon provides patients with thinner thighs by removing fat at excess skin. The end result are well-proportioned, smoother, and of course, thinner thighs.

While thigh lift surgery can create the appearance of thinner thighs, it is not a weight loss technique. While it is not possible to remove large amounts of fat through the procedure., thigh lift surgery can effectively be combined with liposuction for more substantial fat loss in the thigh area. That being said, thigh lift surgery is nonetheless an excellent way to improve the appearance of the legs of anyone who wishes they had thinner thighs.

Thigh lift surgery for thinner thighs begins with an incision that typically extends from the groin down to the thigh, or out towards the hip. Following this, board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali tightens and reshapes the tissue, removes excess skin, and re-drapes it into a smooth, proportionate contour.

To ensure the newly contoured and thinner thighs retain their shape, deep support sutures will be inserted within the underlying tissues of the treatment area. And to ensure the minimal appearance of scarring, Dr. Ali will take great care to make all incisions in areas that can be easily concealed by clothing, underwear, or bathing suits.

Thinner thigh patients will then be fit with dressings to cover their incisions. To reduce swelling, patients may also be required to wear a compression garment, but this will also help support the newly-created contours of the thighs. To remove excess blood or fluid from the treatment area, surgical drains may also be put in place.

For ideal thinner thigh results, it is imperative for patients to closely follow all aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Ali. Temporary swelling and discomfort may follow the procedure, but will be easily treated through prescribed pain medication. The comprehensive treatment plan put together by board-certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will include information as to when the patient may resume normal activities.

4. ThermiSmooth + CelluliTx for Thigh Cellulite And Thinner Thighs

For Detroit area patients who desire fat loss, as well as smoother skin, in the thighs – but who do not wish to undergo surgery – we also offer non-invasive ThermiSmooth treatments at AMAE plastic surgery and med spa.

ThermiSmooth provides Detroit area patients with thinner thighs thanks to incredible radiofrequency (RF) fat loss and skin skin tightening technology. ThermiSmooth melts fat away from the treatment area through controlled, non-invasive heating methods, while simultaneously tightening the skin. In this way, ThermiSmooth patients not only get thinner thighs, but are also able to remove or reduce the appearance cellulite.

In addition to providing patients with thinner thighs through RF fat loss, ThermiSmooth also promotes the body’s natural production of collagen, which itself promotes the development of connective tissue. As a result, the skin of the treatment area will become thicker and stronger over time, and have improved elasticity, which will collectively work together to prevent the appearance of cellulite. ThermiSmooth patients not only get thinner thighs, they also receive smoother skin that is more toned and cellulite-free.

Our Detroit area patients typically obtain best results from this particular thinner thigh procedure after a series of four to six treatment sessions. With that in mind, many of our patients are able to achieve their own personal aesthetic goals after just two or three treatments.  For even more stunning results, patients can combine this procedure with the Marini CelluiTX Cellulite Cream, which can be used to help smooth out the appearance of remaining cellulite from the treatment area.

Fat Loss for Thighs – Detroit Area

Through a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, Detroit area patients can effectively meet their fat loss goals and get thinner thighs they love! Through careful assessment of the patient’s body, lifestyle, and overall aesthetic goals, Dr. Ali will be able to recommend a procedure that meets the patient’s unique fat loss needs.

Contact us today for a consultation, and we’ll help you choose the best fat loss and skin tightening treatment for your thighs – and any other “problem” areas you would like to improve.

Fat Loss for Thighs – Detroit Area: 248.335.7200

Does Facial Plastic Surgery Really Make People More Attractive or Likeable?

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Does Facial Plastic Surgery Make People More Attractive or Likeable?

A recent study and article published by Georgetown University Medical Center revealed that facial plastic surgery may be able to offer a lot more than simply making the patient appear younger. That study revealed that facial plastic surgery can also improve how other people perceive someone.

This groundbreaking study was the first study of its kind to examine how facial plastic surgery affects people’s perception of an individual. The study concluded that women who underwent a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures were perceived as having better social skills, and were deemed more likeable, attractive and feminine by those with whom they interacted. To a lesser extent, facial plastic surgery procedures also appeared to make the patient seem more trustworthy, as well.

Why Study Facial Plastic Surgery Effects

The study – published in Journal of American Medicine Facial Plastic Surgery – was not intended to be lighthearted or superficial. On the contrary, it was a thorough and scientific examination of the importance of facial appearance. At the heart of the study, the researches indicated that how a person’s appearance is judged is actually rooted in evolution – referencing studies suggesting that judging a person based on their physical appearance was once a matter of individual and species survival.

In other words, humans’ “animal instincts” tells tell them avoid people who are dangerous – and certain personality traits are associated with an individual’s neutral expressions, based on that observer’s past experiences.

So, the study set out to evaluate how personality perception varied after a patient underwent various types of facial plastic surgery, including: face lift, upper and lower eye lifts, brow lift, neck lift and/or chin implant.

Facial Plastic Surgery Study Results

The study involved “before and after” photographs of thirty Caucasian women – whose pictures were examined by 170 people. The study participants were asked to rate their perception of each woman’s attractiveness, femininity, and personality traits (extroversion, likeability, social skills, risk-seeking behavior, aggressiveness and trustworthiness). However, none of the reviewers were shown both the pre-surgery and post-surgery pictures of the same woman.  And, none of the study respondents knew whether plastic surgery had or had not been performed on the women.

The study showed a marked post-surgery improvement in how the women were perceived in four traits: social skills, likeability, attractiveness and femininity.  Patients who had a facelift and lower eye lift experienced the most favorable improvements in perception after surgery.

This supports the results of earlier psychological studies that have shown that appearance of the eyes are highly predictive of how attractive and how trustworthy a person is perceived to be. So it comes as no surprise that patients who had a lower eyelift were considered significantly more attractive and feminine, as well as having an increased trustworthiness score.

The study also looked at whether there were any identifiable less favorable responses, post plastic surgery. While there was not a statistically significant negative response found across the board, a small minority of patients were assessed as appearing more aggressive or a greater “risk-taker” after surgery. Obviously, these traits can be perceived as both good or bad depending upon the context.

Facial Plastic Surgery – Oakland County

Since this study was both small, and included only white female participants, its application to other genders and races can’t be determined. But, the results are important in that they support previous research indicating that facial plastic surgery has many benefits. Facial plastic surgery appears to not only increase the patient’s satisfaction with their looks, but also improve how they are perceived by members of society at large.

While beauty does “come from within” it would be dishonest to suggest that people are not judged by their appearance. Especially the appearance of the eyes and face. Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali firmly believes that facial plastic surgery should always be done to make YOU happier and more satisfied with your appearance – and not for the sake of others – to engender self-confidence and self-love. 

But in the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon facial plastic surgery can have the added benefits of improving how you are perceived by society at larger, as well! If you would like to explore the possibility of facial plastic surgery, schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Oakland County today.

Plastic Surgery Consultation – Oakland County: 248-335-7200

Everything To Know About Thigh Lift Surgery – Pt. 1

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Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery (Part 1)

Many people in the Detroit area turn to thigh lift surgery to get rid of stubborn deposits of fat that have accumulated in the thighs. Other reasons one might get thigh lift surgery is to treat lax, hanging skin, a disproportionate appearance of one’s thighs, or just overall poor thigh contour. And since diet and exercise are often hardly sufficient solutions to such problems, thigh lift surgery exists as an effective alternative.

In this article, we will discuss why countless Detroit area patients flock to AMAE Plastic Surgery to reap the benefits of thigh lift surgery.

What Is Thigh Lift Surgery

Thigh lift surgery (also called thighplasty) is a surgical procedure performed to improve the appearance of the thighs by treating sagging skin and removing unwanted deposits of fat. Thigh lift surgery can be performed on the outer thighs, the inner thighs, or even both.

Thigh Lift Surgery Procedure

Occasionally, liposuction will be performed as an additional, separate procedure with thigh lift surgery. This often occurs in cases where thigh lift surgery has proven insufficient in removing unwanted fat from the thigh area on its own, and will be performed several months after thigh lift surgery to improve results. This tends to occur in cases of patients who wish to remove significantly larger deposits of fat; a single thigh lift surgery procedure is usually all it takes for patients treating smaller amounts of fat.

To ensure the safety and comfort of our patients at the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery, thigh lift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure wherein the patient is given general anesthesia.

The incision made during thigh lift surgery is made in the most discreet area of the thigh as possible, regardless of if the treatment area is the inner thigh, the outer thigh, or both. Outer thigh lift surgery and tummy tuck procedures are often combined, with a single incision made in the lower abdomen.

Inner thigh lift surgery, on the other hand, usually sees an incision made at the groin that extends downward, occasionally as far as the knee. The specifics of an individual procedure (such as the amount of excess skin being treated) will all factor into the size of each thigh lift surgery incision.

But regardless of the incision location or size, board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon will enter through the incision to tighten and/or remove sagging skin, smooth out and eliminate deposits of fat, and generally improve the contour of the thigh.

Thigh Lift Surgery Recovery

While thigh lift surgery is an extensive procedure, it is usually performed on an outpatient basis. While patients must arrange to be picked up from AMAE Plastic Surgery (ideally someone who can remain by their side for a few days while recovering, Detroit area individuals undergoing thigh lift surgery can return home the day of their procedure.

The relatively invasive nature of thigh lift surgery makes for something of an intense recovery period. Like all other plastic surgery procedures, thigh lift surgery can come along with a fair amount of swelling, though this varies from procedure to procedure. Fortunately, after about a month or so, most of the swelling from thigh lift surgery should subside. And while some minor swelling may persist for up to six months, Detroit area thigh lift surgery patients will usually see results far sooner than that.

Thigh lift surgery patients should expect to take off at least two or three weeks off from work, and will be required to wear a compression garment for several weeks while they recover. Detroit area patients are encouraged to go for gentle walks and engage in other light activities as soon as they feel up to it, but most thigh lift surgery patients are unable to engage in intense physical exercise for 4-6 weeks after treatment.

CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery

Thigh Lift Surgery – Detroit Area

A consultation with board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is the best way to determine if thigh lift surgery will provide you with your desired aesthetic results. During the consultation, Dr. Ali will help you determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for thigh lift surgery, and will be able to answer any other questions you may have about improving the appearance of your thighs. Contact the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery for a consultation today.

Detroit Area Thigh Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Everything To Know About Thigh Lift Surgery – Pt. 2

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Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery (Part 2)

Many people in the Macomb County area turn to thigh lift surgery to get rid of stubborn deposits of fat that have accumulated in the thighs. Other reasons one might get thigh lift surgery is to treat lax, hanging skin, a disproportionate appearance of one’s thighs, or just overall poor thigh contour. And since diet and exercise are often hardly sufficient solutions to such problems, thigh lift surgery exists as an effective alternative.

In this 3 part article, we will discuss the procedure, recovery and benefits of thigh lift surgery.

CLICK HERE for Part 1 of Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery

Thigh Lift Surgery Recovery

While thigh lift surgery is an extensive procedure, it is usually performed on an outpatient basis. While patients must arrange to be picked up from AMAE Plastic Surgery (ideally someone who can remain by their side for a few days while recovering,individuals undergoing thigh lift surgery can return home the day of their procedure.

The relatively invasive nature of thigh lift surgery makes for something of an intense recovery period. Like all other plastic surgery procedures, thigh lift surgery can come along with a fair amount of swelling, though this varies from procedure to procedure. Fortunately, after about a month or so, most of the swelling from thigh lift surgery should subside. And while some minor swelling may persist for up to six months, Detroit area thigh lift surgery patients will usually see results far sooner than that.

Thigh lift surgery patients should expect to take off at least two or three weeks off from work, and will be required to wear a compression garment for several weeks while they recover. Detroit area patients are encouraged to go for gentle walks and engage in other light activities as soon as they feel up to it, but most thigh lift surgery patients are unable to engage in intense physical exercise for 4-6 weeks after treatment.

Scarring After Thigh Lift Surgery

Like all surgical procedures, thigh lift surgery results in some scarring. Since a body contouring procedure such as this involves the removal of excess skin, it would be impossible to walk away from thigh lift surgery without some scars. That said, at AMAE Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ali and his team of experts do everything they can to ensure their Detroit area patients experience as little scarring as is physically possible.

Whenever possible, Dr. Ali makes thigh lift surgery incisions in a discreet location. Additionally, thigh lift surgeries that are more limited with often only require a short incision near the groin. Such incisions only extend partially downwards along the thigh and can be easily covered with a shirt or shorts.

Most of our Detroit area thigh lift surgery patients agree that the results of their procedure far outweigh any negative thoughts they may have about their scars, with the general consensus being that thigh lift surgery scars can be easily concealed with clothing.

CLICK HERE for Part 3 of Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery

Thigh Lift Surgery – Macomb County

If it sounds like thigh lift surgery may be what you’ve been looking for, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery today for a consultation. Board certified Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will gladly answer any questions you may have about how thigh lift surgery can make you feel like a more confident and attractive version of yourself.

For more information regarding thigh lift surgery, contact us today for a consultation.

Macomb County Thigh Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Everything To Know About Thigh Lift Surgery – Pt. 3

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Everything To Know About Thigh Lift Surgery (Part 3)

Thigh lift surgery is a popular choice among Detroit area patients who wish to improve the overall contour of their thighs. Thigh lift surgery can be performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat, address sagging skin, or to address thighs that appear disproportionate to the rest of the body.

Whether the result of significant weight loss or simply the product of the aging process, lax, sagging skin is a major reason many Detroit area individuals opt for thigh lift surgery. Lax, sagging skin is marked by a loss of elasticity, and as a result lacks the ability to tighten and retract the way it is supposed to. This can obscure the body’s natural muscle tone and contours, with thigh lift surgery frequently being the only solution.

In this article, we will discuss how board-certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped many individuals achieve their desired aesthetic goals through thigh lift surgery.

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Good Thigh Lift Surgery Candidates

Thigh lift surgery is a safe and effective option for many Detroit area patients. But since everyone’s body is different, different procedures will best meet the needs of different people. To be an ideal thigh lift surgery candidate, patients should suffer from pour contour and large amounts of excess skin in the thigh area, despite being an otherwise healthy weight.

Thigh lift surgery is not an appropriate option for patients who wish to remove excess fat from the thigh areas, but are not affected by loose, excess skin. For Detroit area patients whom this describes, liposuction is considered more appropriate than thigh lift surgery.

Liposuction is significantly less invasive than a major, and relatively invasive procedure such as thigh lift surgery. That said, for Detroit area patients who wish to both remove unwanted fat and address loose, sagging skin, thigh lift surgery is a perfectly viable option. For while liposuction is a somewhat invasive procedure, not only does it lack the ability to tighten skin, liposuction patients are in fact left with even more loose skin than they began with, something with which thigh lift surgery patients need not concern themselves.

Alternatives to Thigh Lift Surgery

Procedures such as non-invasive CoolSculpting and minimally-invasive liposuction may very well be enough to meet the aesthetic goals of those primarily concerned with removing stubborn fat from the thigh area. Thigh lift surgery is performed specifically to not only meet such goals, but to also address poor contour of the thighs and significantly sagging skin.

During the consultation stage, board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will meticulously lay out all treatment options available to his patients. He will help determine if thigh lift surgery is the right choice, or if the patient’s goals could be reached through a less invasive procedure.

Combining Thigh Lift Surgery with Other Procedures

Patients in the Detroit area who come to us for thigh lift surgery are often plagued by loose, sagging skin not only in the thigh area, but in other parts of the body as well. Thigh lift surgery is frequently performed in conjunction with other body contouring procedures, treating loose skin not only in the thighs, but also the buttocks, arms, or stomach.

For some patients, a thigh lift can be performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck, liposuction, or even a butt lift – to address multiple appearance concerns in only a single surgery session.

In fact, uch a combination of procedures is very common at AMAE Plastic Surgery. Provided Dr. Ali determines doing so is a safe option for the patient, multiple cosmetic procedures can often easily be incorporated into one’s treatment plan.

Thigh Lift Surgery – Detroit Area

A consultation with board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is the best way to determine if thigh lift surgery will provide you with your desired aesthetic results. During the consultation, Dr. Ali will help you determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for thigh lift surgery, and will be able to answer any other questions you may have about improving the appearance of your thighs. Contact the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery for a consultation today.

Detroit Area Thigh Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Why Younger People Are Getting Plastic Surgery

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According to a recent clinical study, the past two years have seen the average age of those seeking facial plastic surgery dropped from 39 to 37 among female patients, and from 45 to 43 among male plastic surgery patients. Additionally, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that in 2016, people between the ages of 13 and 19 underwent a total of 66,347 plastic surgery procedures. This number marks an increase in this demographic of an impressive 3%.

In this article, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali explains why more and more younger patients area are visiting AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area to reach their personal aesthetic goals.

Social Media & Plastic Surgery

Like many other recent trends in the field of aesthetic procedures, the increasing number of younger plastic surgery patients is believed to be largely caused by social media. Social media allows for laser-like focus on both one’s own perceived shortcomings, as well as the allegedly “perfect” attributes of others.  This has resulted in many millennials to turning to plastic surgery as a means of “correcting” what they have been made to feel are flaws in their appearance.

Looking good on social networking sites like Instagram and Snapchat have proven to be major motivators for young people to get plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty plastic surgery, for example, has seen an increased number of younger patients thanks to the increased awareness that taking selfies brings to one’s nose. When observing oneself from an angle other that head-on (such as when looking in a mirror), one can become more aware of how they appear in photographs, which remains a key reason why more young people than ever are turning to plastic surgery.

Job Market & Plastic Surgery

While being judged on one’s looks is an unfortunate part of life with which most women are all too familiar, in the modern era, more and more men are finding themselves subject to that same unfair standard of attractiveness. With men and women alike facing greater pressure than ever to conform to standards of attractiveness, it is no wonder that more and more young people have begun to turn to plastic surgery for answers.

In an article published by The Smithsonian, it was reported that men considered “handsome” earn an average of 13% during their career than an allegedly less-attractive man with the same position. The article went on to report that one’s perceived attractiveness plays a role in whether or not they will be hired for a job, with people said to be more attractive simply having better luck on the job market. For this reason, many younger men have felt as though enhancing their appearance through plastic surgery is a shrewd investment for their career.

Plastic Surgery is More Attainable

There has never been a safer time to be a plastic surgery patient, with incredible advancements in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery making cosmetic procedures easier to perform than ever. Modern plastic surgery patients are also able to enjoy shorter periods of recovery, as well as plastic surgery procedures that are infinitely less painful than they were as recently as a decade ago. Many plastic surgery procedures are now even performed on an outpatient basis, making the long hospital stays that used to accompany the procedures seem like ancient history. Many plastic surgery patients are able to return home and resume their normal daily routine as soon as their procedure is over.

Additionally, plastic surgery costs have come down thanks to shorter hospital stays, as well as the need for less invasive surgery, and the use of local rather than general anesthetics in some procedures. And a variety of financing options are also available. With plastic surgery being safer, less expensive and having minimal downtime, it is now more accessible to a younger market.

How Young is Too Young for Plastic Surgery?

While it is impossible to pick one single age at which everyone is finally “old enough” for plastic surgery, the conventional wisdom on the matter is that plastic surgery should not be performed until a person’s face and body are no longer growing and developing. Young people considering plastic surgery should keep in mind that, generally, this occurs around the age of 16 for girls and 18 for boys.

Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali advises parents to refrain from signing off on their child undergoing plastic surgery until they are confident their child is emotionally ready, and fully understands the seriousness and complexity plastic surgery entails. There are no laws in the United States that prevent teenagers from undergoing plastic surgery. However, teens under the age of 18 may not undergo plastic surgery without consent from their parents.

That said, in some cases after careful examination a qualified plastic surgeon may come to the conclusion with a teen and his or her parents that plastic surgery is not only safe, but also beneficial. For example, there may be strong psychological benefits to performing rhinoplasty or gynecomastia (male breast) reduction on a teen who is being teased or bullied about their appearance.

Plastic Surgery – Troy, MI Area

While beauty does “come from within” people should feel free to do what they want to their own bodies, to engender self-confidence and self-love. And, in the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon -provided one is sufficiently educated on the procedure they have selected- plastic surgery can be an excellent way to improve self-acceptance and self-confidence.

Dr. Ali takes his patients physical and emotional wellbeing very seriously, no matter what their age. He will help each and every patient decide if plastic surgery is the right step for them. If you live in the greater Detroit or Troy, Mi area, schedule a consultation at AMAE Plastic surgery to see if plastic surgery is right for you.

Plastic Surgery Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200