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
Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Help Parkinson’s Disease?
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The brain regulates every aspect of the body – including voluntary functions like thinking and involuntary functions such as heartbeat, breathing and even hormone production. The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus are located within the brain and are responsible for controlling hormone production.
Parkinson’s disease, however, causes the failure and death of the critical nerve cells in the brain called neurons. Parkinson’s mainly affects neurons in an area of the brain that produces the dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter that sends messages between nerve cells that controls movement and coordination.
Recent ground-breaking research has begun to suggest that hormone replacement therapy may be able to help Improve neuromuscular functioning in patient’s with Parkinson’s disease.
Studies Supporting Hormone Replacement to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
In August of 2019 the website Science Daily reported the results of a cutting-edge study from the Society for Neuroscience. There it was reported that brain-selective estrogen treatment had improved the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in male mice, according to research published in JNeurosci.
It was also postulated in that report that women’s protective estrogen levels may be the reason that two times more men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The authors expressed optimism that these findings could eventually lead to estrogen-based treatments for Parkinson’s disease .
In another study, the Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center conducted trials on approximately 80 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The hope was that bringing the patients’ hormone levels closer to the hormone profile of their youth would improve mobility, motor activity, cognition, mood and overall quality of life.
Encouragingly, about 50 percent of Parkinson’s patients in HRT study reported benefits including improved energy level, better cognitive performance, increased muscle tone, higher sex drive, and less depression. And, 10 to 15 percent of those patients reported experiencing “remarkable” results, that included better physical mobility.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) delivers hormones that are identical to the estrogens and testosterone found in the human body. And, research seems to indicate that hormone therapy may benefit certain symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, in two ways.
Estrogen Replacement & Parkinson’s Disease
Recent literature has indicated that two forms of bioidentical estrogen, estradiol and estriol, may help provide protective benefits that arrest the progression of Parkinson’s Disease, as well as other neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and multiple system atrophy.
Additionally estrogen (estradiol) replacement increases dopamine production and decreases inflammation in the female brain.
Testosterone Replacement & Parkinson’s Disease
Low Testosterone is quite common in older patients – and, interestingly, the symptoms of “low T” overlap with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including loss of muscle mass, decreased sex drive, anxiety, depression and fatigue. In both healthy individuals with “low t” and patient’s with Parkinson’s disease these symptoms do not respond to antidepressant therapy or other traditional treatments.
Early tests have suggested that testosterone replacement aids patients with Parkinson’s in exercise and physical activity. It is believed that testosterone replacement improves the patient’s motivation, endurance and stamina to improve their physical fitness, in the same way that it helps aging men who do not have Parkinson’s. just as it does in those without the disease.
Additionally testosterone replacement increases dopamine production and decreases inflammation in the male brain.
Can Hormone Replacement Help Parkinson’s Disease?
Hormone Replacement is not a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. However, some studies, as well as reports for Parkinson’s patients and their doctors indicate that patients using bioidentical hormone replacement can experience some significant improvements in their symptoms.
If you are suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, and you and your doctor believe hormone replacement therapy might be a beneficial treatment for you, BHRT pellets offer the safest, most consistent, most effective and easiest to use form of hormone replacement.
Or, schedule a consultation with hormone replacement expert Dr. Ali for a full hormone blood analysis – to see if perhaps hormone replacement pellets may help improve your quality of life.
Hormone Replacement Therapy – Detroit Area: 248.335.7200
Can Hormone Replacement Treat Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
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A Traumatic Brain Injury – or “TBI” – refers to physical damage to the brain, usually the result of a powerful impact to the head. When the head is struck it can cause bruising, bleeding and other damage in the brain that can create life-shattering emotional and cognitive difficulties.
Traditional treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) have typically focused only on addressing the initial injury to the brain, while ignoring the chronic and debilitating symptoms that can surface or persist for years after the initial brain injury.
However, new, cutting-edge research has begun to reveal that a Traumatic Brain Injury can also trigger serious deficiencies in certain of the body’s hormones hormones. And, researches are beginning to understand that it is this hormone imbalance that may be causing or worsening the symptoms of the TBI.
The good news is that scientific evidence is emerging suggesting that replacing missing hormones in people suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury can help treat or reduce many of the long-term symptoms of TBI.
It has long been known that a TBI can cause problems with attention, memory, sleep and executive functioning such as flexible thinking, impulse-control, and the ability to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. But new research shows that hormone replacement may be able to help remedy or alleviate some of this devastating TBI symptoms.
Why a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Causes Hormone Problems
The brain regulates every aspect of the body – including voluntary functions like thinking and involuntary functions such as heartbeat, breathing and even hormone production. The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus are located within the brain and are responsible for controlling hormone production.
A healthy brain communicates constantly with the body to regulate a healthy, natural balance of hormones. But, injury to the brain can result in damage to the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus – which can severely impede the normal production and regulation of hormones.
In fact, scientists believe that 50% to 76% of people with a Traumatic Brain Injury experience “hypo-pituitarism” where the pituitary gland does not produce normal hormones levels. This can result in a decrease in the brains growth hormones which are needed by the brain’s receptors in regions responsible for learning and memory. Additionally, sex hormones, which are also closely related to cognitive function may be decreased
Treating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Hormone Replacement
Cutting edge doctors are now beginning to utilize hormone replacement therapy in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), to reduce cognitive impairment. In fact, some specialists have been using hormone replacement therapy to assist retired professional football players who are suffering from lasting symptoms of brain injuries incurred while on the field.
While the scientific research on treating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with hormone replacement is still very new, it is also very promising. And, hormone replacement pellets are the only form of delivery that mirrors the way that the human body releases hormones: gradually and consistently over time from within the body, with steady, around-the-clock, low dosages.
If you or someone you love is suffering from the devastating symptoms and side-effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury, consider discussing the use of hormone replacement pellets with your physician. Or, schedule a consultation with hormone replacement expert Dr. Ali for a full hormone blood analysis – to see if perhaps hormone replacement pellets may help improve your quality of life.
Hormone Replacement Therapy – Detroit Area: 248.335.7200
Male Hormone Replacement FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions –
Nearly every bodily function and process in a man’s body – including sexual arousal and performance – are regulated by male hormones. So when a man experiences a hormone imbalance, he will experience serious negative effects. A male hormone imbalance can not only affect sexual function, but can also lead to loss of energy, decreased muscle mass, weight gain and many more serious health problems.
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area we offer male hormone replacement pellets as a 100% natural and highly effective means of rebalancing male hormones – for improved health, vitality and sexual performance.
What are the Symptoms of Male Hormone Imbalance?
Male hormone imbalance can cause a wide variety of physical and mental symptoms. Because these symptoms are so diverse, many men and their doctors do not realize that a hormone imbalance is the underlying cause. And not every man has every symptom.
Symptoms of male hormone imbalance include:
Can Male Hormone Replacement Treat “Low T”?
Yes! Low testosterone – also known as “Low T” – is indeed one of the most common types of male hormone imbalance. More than13 million men suffer from low testosterone.
Replacing or re-balancing low testosterone can improve a man’s vitality, energy, and sex life. It can also help to ward off more serious medical issues related to “Low T” such as strokes, heart attack, and other serious long-term health risks.
How Do Biote Male Hormone Replacement Pellets Work?
First the man’s blood is tested, to identify his unique, individual hormone imbalances. Then Dr. Ali implants a tiny (rice-grained size) pellets under the patient’s skin containing customized bioidentical hormones. A single miniscule pellet delivers a low, steady and consistent dose of hormones such as testosterone for periods as long as 6 months!
Why are Biote Pellets the Best Form of Male Hormone Replacement?
Male hormone replacement pellets are not only more convenient than testosterone injections, but are also less painful.
Additionally, there are no daily pills you have to remember to take to take with BioTe hormone replacement pellets. Because hormone pellets can deliver consistent male hormone replacement for up to 6 month, it’s “one and done” twice a year.
And, importantly, unlike other kinds of hormone therapy, male hormone replacement pellets do NOT interfere with your sex life.
Additionally, BioTe male hormone replacement pellets are 100% natural “bioidentical” hormones – and not synthetic like some other forms of hormone replacement therapy.
When Will I see Results from Biote Pellet Male Hormone Replacement?
As rapidly as 7 to 10 days, many male patients begin to see dramatic improvement in symptoms of male hormone imbalance, allowing them to return to a more active, vibrant and healthy lifestyle. A single insertion will then continue to consistently relpace and rebalance hormones for up to 6 months.
Male Hormone Replacement Pellets – Troy, MI Area
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area, we believe that men should live life with energy, health and sexual vitality at any age!
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms that could be related to male hormone imbalance, call us today to schedule a consultation and blood test to see if male hormone replacement pellets can help you attain better health, renewed energy and an improved sex life!
Male Hormone Replacement Pellets – Troy, MI Area: 248.335.7200
Female Hormone Replacement FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions –
When we are feeling good and going about our normal activities, we don’t stop consider that our hormones are “in balance” and performing as they should. And when we experience low energy, loss of interest in sex, hair loss, fatigue and other symptoms of being unwell, we also don’t stop to think that a female hormone imbalance may be to blame.
But the reality is that hormones govern almost every aspect of a woman’s health. And when hormones are out of balance, a wide variety of health problems may manifest themselves.
The good news is that recent advancements in the field of women’s hormone replacement therapy, enable us to restore the female hormone balance with long-lasting, subdermal hormone pellets available at AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area.
What Causes Female Hormone Imbalance?
A wide variety of factors that can cause an imbalance in a woman’s hormones. The most common are perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause hormonal decline. However, women who have undergone a hysterectomy, or who suffer from thyroid conditions, may also suffer hormone decline.
Hereditary factors, stress, environmental influences and other medical conditions cam also cause a woman’s hormones to be out of balance.
What are the Symptoms of Female Hormone Imbalance?
The side effects and symptoms of female hormone imbalance are many and varied.
Physical symptoms of female hormone imbalance may include:
Symptoms of female hormone imbalance may also be mental or emotional and can include: lack of mental clarity (“fogginess”), low libido, anxiety, and depression.
What is the Best Way to Treat Female Hormone Imbalance?
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area we offer a breakthrough method of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in the form of under-the-skin pellets that last several months. This incredible new hormone replacement treatment is customized for each patient and takes only minutes to complete.
Each woman’s blood is analyzed to identify her unique and individual hormone levels and imbalances. Then Dr. Ali inserts a customized hormone replacement pellet – smaller than a grain of rice – beneath the skin.
After about a week to 10 days, patients will start to experience relief from the unpleasant symptoms of their female hormone imbalance.
Why are Female Hormone Replacement Pellets Better?
Unlike other forms of women’s hormone replacement therapy, after the BioTe pellet has been inserted, patients do not have to anything else for up to 5 month. The time-released pellets keep the hormone levels steady and consistent.
BHRT pills require that patients remember to take daily medication every single day. And, hormone therapy creams or gels are messy and wear off in hours. But BioTe pellets keep working around the clock – with no pills to remember and no mess.
Additionally, BioTe female hormone replacement pellets are 100% natural “bioidentical” hormones – and not synthetic like some other forms of hormone replacement therapy. In clinical studies bioidentical hormones like BioTe peletts were shown to be more effective than synthetic hormones. Additionally, researchers noted that taking synthetic forms of certain female hormones posed a greater risk of cancer, while bioidentical hormones reduced the risk of cancer.
Female Hormone Imbalance Treatment – Troy, MI Area
At AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area, we want all women to feel their absolute best – regardless of age. Thanks to BioTe 100% natural women’s hormone replacement pellets, almost every woman can live life with energy, vitality and health.
If you are in the Troy, MI area and have any of the signs or symptoms of female hormone imbalance, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Troy, MI area today for a consultation and blood test.
Female Hormone Replacement Pellets – Troy, MI Area: 248.335.7200
BioTe Hormone Replacement Pellet FAQs
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At AMAE we now offer BioTE® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy – to help both female and male patients balance hormones to lead a better, healthier, longer and more satisfying life.
In this article we answer some of our patient’s most frequently asked questions about BioTE® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy using pellets.
Why do my hormones need to be replaced or “balanced”?
Often, people experiencing symptoms such as exhaustion, stress, “brain fog”, weight gain, low sex drive, sleep disturbances, and more are actually suffering from hormonal imbalance. Additionally, low or imbalanced missing hormones can contribute to serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular risk, repressed immune system function, osteoporosis, and more.
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can get to the root cause of these complex symptoms and conditions – and return patients to a state of healthy hormone balance.
What are bioidentical hormone replacement pellets?
“Bioidentical” hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) means that the hormones used are structurally the same as normal human hormones. Therefore, they bring the patient’s hormones – such as estrogen, and/or testosterone – back into balance naturally, in just the same way that one’s body does when it is functioning properly.
The hormones are delivered via tint time-released “pellets” that are smaller than a grain of rice. These are placed under the skin for constant consistent and ongoing release of the necessary levels of hormones making them the most superior method of hormone replacement.
How do I know if I have a hormone imbalance?
The first step to BHRT is to schedule a consultation with certified BioTE provider Dr. Ali. A simple blood test is administered in out Birmingham, MI medical office, and it will be sent out for extensive lab work to determine which hormones are reduced or out of balance in your body.
Once your individual and unique hormone profile has been established, Dr. Ali will personalize a hormone replacement therapy program just for you. The bioidentical hormone replacement pellets are not “one size fits all” – they will be customized for your body’s unique hormone replacement needs.
What is the time-frame for bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy?
Studies show that patients may see the effects of hormone therapy as soon as two to four weeks after pellets are inserted – often with a dramatic decrease in symptoms.
Even better, one BHRT pellet insertion can last up to five weeks in women and six weeks in men. This means that there are no daily pills to remember, and no messy creams to apply. All it takes is a five minute procedure in our Birmingham, MI office – and you can forget about it for a full month or more!
How can bioidentical hormone replacement pellets help women?
Female hormone imbalance can cause the development of brown spots on the face, aging skin, severe or painful menstruation, PMS, ovarian cysts, infertility thinning hair, loss of energy, vaginal pain or dryness, loss of sexual interest, reduced sexual sensation, or even pain during sex can also result from hormone imbalance.
The effects of a female hormone imbalance may also be emotional, causing mood swings, depression, anxiety and other mental conditions.
But thanks to women’s hormone replacement therapy, many of these conditions or symptoms can be significantly minimized.
How can bioidentical hormone replacement pellets help men?
An estimated 13 million men suffer from low testosterone. Symptoms of male hormone imbalance can include low sex drive, decreased performance, loss of muscle, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, low blood pressure, unstable blood sugar, acne and much more. Mental effects of insufficient male hormones can include lack of mental clarity, depression, and anxiety.
BioTe bioidentical hormone replacement pellets can help alleviate the physical, mental, and emotional strains of male hormone imbalance.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellets – Birmingham, MI
If you are experiencing any of the above health problems, a decrease or imbalance in your body’s hormone production may be the underlying cause. But BioTe Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellets, could very well provide the solution to help you live an energetic, healthy and satisfying life once again!
For more information on the benefits of BioTe Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellets, or to schedule personalized blood testing to see if BioTe pellets can help you, call Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI today.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Pellets – Birmingham, MI: 248.335.7200
Viveve for a Beautiful Vagina
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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
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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
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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