Why You Shouldn’t Go Out of the Country for Cheap Plastic Surgery –
In search of plastic surgery that might be less costly than the going rate in the United States some patients travel out of the country. Sometimes called “medical tourism” this is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious illness, deformity or even death – all the result of trying to save a few hundred dollars.
Report on the Dangers of Plastic Surgery Abroad
In April 2018, the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published a report on 78 patients (the majority of whom were women), who underwent cheap plastic surgery outside of the United States.
Roughly 45% received tummy tucks, a third underwent breast augmentation, with various other plastic surgeries including breast lift and reduction, liposuction, and injections of foreign substances such as silicon. About a quarter of the patients underwent more than one plastic surgery procedure.
After their respective plastic surgeries, almost 10% of the patients required subsequent plastic surgery in the United States to undo the damage done abroad. And, roughly 18 percent of patients suffered from serious infections, with an additional 18 percent suffering from persistent pain. 8 percent of patients were left with scarring, and 15 percent suffered from wounds that would not heal. 5 percent of patients also suffered from internal scar tissue in their breast, and others suffered from serious complications like ruptured implants, hernias, and perforated bowls.
Eight of the plastic surgery patients required procedures performed in the emergency room. Among them, a 59 year old patient experienced kidney failure and developed multiple hernias as the result of cheap liposuction of the abdomen performed in the Dominican Republic.
Where People Go Abroad for Plastic Surgery
According the report, one of the most popular destinations for cheap plastic surgery is the Dominican Republic. Other countries guilty of frequently providing “medical tourists” with cheap, faulty plastic surgery are Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey, China, Syria, Venezuela, Argentina, and El Salvador.
While it is true that the initial cost of plastic surgery is often less than it is in the United States, the risks outweigh the potential discount by a vast margin. Undergoing cheap plastic surgery in developing countries has been proven to result in complications such as infections that resist antibiotics and enormous open sores that can leave patients severely deformed.
Among the reasons for such complications from cheap plastic surgery abroad are under-regulated medical facilities and subpar care delivered by individuals without the proper qualifications for the job, unlike expert and board-certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, who values the health and safety of his patients about all else.
CDC Warns Against Plastic Surgery Out of the Country
The many cases of botched plastic surgery performed in the Dominican Republic prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. State Department to issue alerts attempting to dissuade Americans from seeking out care in that country.
Nonetheless, the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have both yet to produce any form of guidelines towards solving the problem of plastic surgery tourism.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, prospective plastic surgery patients should always both carefully vet their plastic surgeon, and the facility in which it is performed. Fortunately for Troy, MI patients, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali and AMAE Plastic Surgery both exceed the qualifications necessary for a safe plastic surgery procedure that is free from unnecessary complications and performed in a sterile, comfortable environment.
Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons like Dr. Ali must undergo a rigorous training program by the Board of Plastic Surgeons before they are able to receive certification. This is put in place to ensure plastic surgery patients are operated on by well-trained surgeons who implement safe practices.
Leaving the U.S. for plastic surgery means the patient with have no means of vetting their doctor’s qualifications. This does not mean that all non-U.S. based plastic surgeons are unqualified -as there are also countless expert plastic surgeons located all over the world. But it does mean that, for patients traveling to underdeveloped countries for plastic surgery, there is no means whatsoever of checking and qualifying who will be performing their procedure.
Traveling to developing countries to receive cut-rate prices on plastic surgery is a health risk that is simply not worth the alleged benefits. And for anyone still tempted by the tantalizing prices offered by practices in such countries, the risk is not only physical, but also financial. Patients who experience complications from botched plastic surgery may not be covered by their insurance should they recover corrective and/or emergency care while still abroad. Paying out of pocket for such care could result in the patient paying even more than they would have if they simply sought out the care of a board-certified plastic surgeon in the U.S., such as Troy, MI area board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.
Board Certified Plastic Surgery – Troy, MI
At AMAE Plastic Surgery, we are sympathetic to the financial concerns of our patients and understand that the decision to get plastic surgery comes along with some serious monetary concerns. We also understand that the discount of “medical tourism” may seem too good to pass up, but that’s because they are also too good to be true. For that reason, we are happy to offer payment options to our plastic surgery patients.
After all, one’s personal health and safety is infinitely more important than saving a couple hundred dollars. We strongly encourage anyone in the Troy, MI area considering going out of the country for cheap plastic surgery to instead schedule a consultation with AMAE Plastic Surgery, where the safety of our patients is our top priority.
Plastic Surgery Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
Marina – Dr. Ali's Assistant
4 Ways to Get Thinner Thighs: Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise (Part 1)
/in CoolSculpting, Liposuction /by admin4 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.
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)
/in Thigh Lift /by admin4 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?
/in Plastic Surgery /by adminDoes 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
/in Thigh Lift /by adminEverything 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.
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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
/in Thigh Lift /by adminEverything 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
/in Thigh Lift /by adminEverything 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.
CLICK HERE for Part 2 of Everything to Know About Thigh Lift Surgery
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
Teen Breast Reduction Can Be Life Changing
/in Breast Reduction /by adminBreast Reduction Surgery Can Be Life Changing for Teens –
Women of all ages can experience great physical and emotional discomfort from having unusually large breasts, but that discomfort is often even more intense for teen girls. Fortunately, teen breast reduction surgery can provide such girls with a much-needed sense of relief.
Girls considering teen breast reduction surgery can take comfort in knowing that the procedure ranks among the most common that plastic surgeons perform. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2011 saw more than 63,000 such surgeries performed, with a great many of them teen breast reduction. At the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali understands the physical and emotional turmoil that leads young women down the path of teen breast reduction, and strives to providing all such patients with the relief they so sincerely deserve.
Why Teens Seek Breast Reduction
At AMAE Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ali has seen many adolescents in the Detroit area seek out teen breast reduction to treat a great many physical and emotional hardships. Teen girls with diagnosed with macromastia (a condition that causes excessive growth of the breasts), as well as those who simply have unusually large breasts, are often subject to physical side effects, such as pain in the neck and shoulders. But these young women also face many emotional side effects of their large breasts. Teen breast reduction surgery can significantly improve a young woman’s self esteem, and can put an end to the bullying, teasing, or unwanted sexual advances she may have received.
Many young women do not seek out teen breast reduction surgery until much later than necessary. With roughly two-thirds of teens with macromastia being overweight (the condition often makes exercising difficult), the affliction can be difficult to diagnose. Additionally, many teen girls simply feel too embarrassed to talk to a doctor about their condition, and as a result put off seeking off teen breast reduction surgery – until they have become too overcome with the pain their breasts have caused.
Regardless of one’s age, no one should ever allow embarrassment to preclude them from seeking out important medical attention. At AMAE Plastic Surgery, board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali understands the sensitive nature of teen breast reduction surgery, and wishes for any adolescent women considering the procedure to schedule a consultation sooner rather than later – so he can help them.
Recent Study on Teen Breast Reduction
The impact of teen breast reduction surgery experienced by patients was recently detailed in a study published in the medical journal Pediatrics. The study highlighted whether or not adolescents should wait to undergo the procedure until later in life, or if teen breast reduction surgery was indeed the healthiest course of action.
The study saw 96 girls surveyed, each between the ages of 12 and 21. A plastic surgeon at the Children’s Hospital Boston diagnosed all subjects with macromastia, but none of the subjects had yet undergone teen breast reduction surgery. For comparison, 103 additional girls in the same age range were compiled from the hospitals other departments as a control group. Girls in the control group suffered from no identified breast issues, and did not have a history with eating disorders or other issues of mental health.
Participants were asked questions regarding both their general physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as questions specifically pertaining to issues about their breasts. Specifically, participants were asked if they had ever considered teen breast reduction surgery.
The study found that the women suffering from macromastia experienced severe detriment to their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. In addition to impacting the participants’ overall quality of life, the study found that participants suffering from macromastia were three times more likely to develop eating disorders than those in the control group.
The Value of Teen Breast Reduction
Based on the above findings, there is clearly significant value in allowing young women to undergo teen breast reduction surgery, rather than making them wait until later in life. Teen breast reduction can put an end to the suffering adolescent girls experience from having disproportionately large breasts.
And while the argument has been made in favor of postponing teen breast reduction as long as three years after the beginning of a young woman’s first menstrual cycle, there is little evidence to support this being beneficial.
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The choice to undergo breast reduction surgery can provide patients with a feeling of relief that is not only physical, but also emotional. And for teen breast reduction patients, that sense of relief is often even greater – as they are now able to enjoy a normal teenage life and athletic activities, free of teasing and bullying.
If you are a teen, or the parent of a teenager, with large breasts in the Detroit area, contact AMAE Plastic Surgery today for a teen breast reduction consultation.
Teen Breast Reduction Consultation – Detroit Area: 248-335-7200
Physical & Emotional Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
/in Breast Reduction /by adminPhysical & Emotional Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery –
Plastic surgeons tend to universally agree that the gratification they experience from performing breast reduction surgery surpasses that which they experience from almost any other procedure.
Similarly, that same feeling of satisfaction tends to be shared by breast reduction surgery patients. Out of all cosmetic procedures, breast reduction surgery tends to produce among the highest degree of patient contentment, with patients consistently reporting being highly satisfied with the results of their breast reduction surgery.
Having abnormally large breasts can cause a strain on one’s life that is both physical and emotional. That’s why at AMAE Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali is committed to providing all of his Detroit area breast reduction surgery patients with the sense of relief they deserve.
In this article, we will discuss the many benefits of breast reduction surgery.
Breast Reduction Surgery for Physical Relief
Breast reduction surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures by plastic surgeons. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that, in 2011, more than 63,000 breast reduction surgeries were performed in the United States.
One hallmark of breast reduction surgery that sets it apart from other plastic surgeries is the physical relief it provides patients. The strain on one’s back caused by the excessive weight of one’s breasts often plays a major role in their decision to undergo breast reduction surgery.
Excessively large breasts can cause pain and discomfort to not just the back, but also the shoulders and neck, all of which often factor into the decision to get breast reduction surgery. Bra straps tend to be located directly on top of the grooving of the shoulders, and the weight of one’s breasts can cause them to grind into the skin, furthering the discomfort that can be alleviated through breast reduction surgery.
Breast reduction surgery may also be a sensible choice for Detroit area patients who’s dramatic weight loss has caused their breasts to sag or appear stretched out, both of which can cause painful rashes or chafing in the area underneath the breasts.
Breast Reduction Surgery for Emotional Relief
The emotional toll of disproportionately large breasts can be devastating. Rude stares, inappropriate comments and even unwanted physical advances are all, tragically, common for women with very large breasts.
For teens, this can take the form of unbearable teasing and bullying. In fact, clinical studies suggest adolescents suffering macromastia (a condition that causes the breasts to grow exponentially) experience serious blows to their self-esteem and overall quality of life, making breast reduction an even more sensible choice. Teens with macromastia who undergo breast reduction surgery find themselves freed from the negative physical and emotional impacts of having disproportionately large breasts.
Clinical studies also show that teens diagnosed with macromastia three times more likely to develop eating disorders, yet another reason to consider breast reduction surgery.
Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction offers three-for-one surgical benefits, addressing both functional/physical, aesthetic/appearance and emotional/psychological concerns. Studies find that the relief patients feel from their breast reduction surgery tends to be almost instantaneous. While patients still tend to experience the soreness that accompanies virtually any surgical procedure, the discomfort from the excessive weight of the breasts was no longer present upon conclusion of their breast reduction surgery.
At the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery, most breast reduction surgery patients seek out the procedure not simply because they wish to change their appearance, but as a way of treating something that has brought them a great deal of physical and emotional discomfort.
Breast reduction surgery patients are usually able to resume their normal routine after about 1-2 weeks. That said, breast reduction surgery patients should wait at least two months before engaging in strenuous physical
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Universally, Dr. Ali’s breast reduction patients report that the mild inconvenience and temporary discomfort of their breast reduction surgery was absolutely worth it for the life-changing impact it has had on their emotional and physical wellbeing.
To find out more about the physical and emotional relief that breast reduction surgery can provide, contact the Detroit area’s AMAE Plastic Surgery for a consultation.
Breast Reduction Surgery Consultation – Detroit Area: 248-335-7200
Why NOT to Go Abroad for Cheap Plastic Surgery
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In search of plastic surgery that might be less costly than the going rate in the United States some patients travel out of the country. Sometimes called “medical tourism” this is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious illness, deformity or even death – all the result of trying to save a few hundred dollars.
Report on the Dangers of Plastic Surgery Abroad
In April 2018, the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published a report on 78 patients (the majority of whom were women), who underwent cheap plastic surgery outside of the United States.
Roughly 45% received tummy tucks, a third underwent breast augmentation, with various other plastic surgeries including breast lift and reduction, liposuction, and injections of foreign substances such as silicon. About a quarter of the patients underwent more than one plastic surgery procedure.
After their respective plastic surgeries, almost 10% of the patients required subsequent plastic surgery in the United States to undo the damage done abroad. And, roughly 18 percent of patients suffered from serious infections, with an additional 18 percent suffering from persistent pain. 8 percent of patients were left with scarring, and 15 percent suffered from wounds that would not heal. 5 percent of patients also suffered from internal scar tissue in their breast, and others suffered from serious complications like ruptured implants, hernias, and perforated bowls.
Eight of the plastic surgery patients required procedures performed in the emergency room. Among them, a 59 year old patient experienced kidney failure and developed multiple hernias as the result of cheap liposuction of the abdomen performed in the Dominican Republic.
Where People Go Abroad for Plastic Surgery
According the report, one of the most popular destinations for cheap plastic surgery is the Dominican Republic. Other countries guilty of frequently providing “medical tourists” with cheap, faulty plastic surgery are Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey, China, Syria, Venezuela, Argentina, and El Salvador.
While it is true that the initial cost of plastic surgery is often less than it is in the United States, the risks outweigh the potential discount by a vast margin. Undergoing cheap plastic surgery in developing countries has been proven to result in complications such as infections that resist antibiotics and enormous open sores that can leave patients severely deformed.
Among the reasons for such complications from cheap plastic surgery abroad are under-regulated medical facilities and subpar care delivered by individuals without the proper qualifications for the job, unlike expert and board-certified Troy, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, who values the health and safety of his patients about all else.
CDC Warns Against Plastic Surgery Out of the Country
The many cases of botched plastic surgery performed in the Dominican Republic prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. State Department to issue alerts attempting to dissuade Americans from seeking out care in that country.
Nonetheless, the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have both yet to produce any form of guidelines towards solving the problem of plastic surgery tourism.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, prospective plastic surgery patients should always both carefully vet their plastic surgeon, and the facility in which it is performed. Fortunately for Troy, MI patients, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali and AMAE Plastic Surgery both exceed the qualifications necessary for a safe plastic surgery procedure that is free from unnecessary complications and performed in a sterile, comfortable environment.
Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons like Dr. Ali must undergo a rigorous training program by the Board of Plastic Surgeons before they are able to receive certification. This is put in place to ensure plastic surgery patients are operated on by well-trained surgeons who implement safe practices.
Leaving the U.S. for plastic surgery means the patient with have no means of vetting their doctor’s qualifications. This does not mean that all non-U.S. based plastic surgeons are unqualified -as there are also countless expert plastic surgeons located all over the world. But it does mean that, for patients traveling to underdeveloped countries for plastic surgery, there is no means whatsoever of checking and qualifying who will be performing their procedure.
Traveling to developing countries to receive cut-rate prices on plastic surgery is a health risk that is simply not worth the alleged benefits. And for anyone still tempted by the tantalizing prices offered by practices in such countries, the risk is not only physical, but also financial. Patients who experience complications from botched plastic surgery may not be covered by their insurance should they recover corrective and/or emergency care while still abroad. Paying out of pocket for such care could result in the patient paying even more than they would have if they simply sought out the care of a board-certified plastic surgeon in the U.S., such as Troy, MI area board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.
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At AMAE Plastic Surgery, we are sympathetic to the financial concerns of our patients and understand that the decision to get plastic surgery comes along with some serious monetary concerns. We also understand that the discount of “medical tourism” may seem too good to pass up, but that’s because they are also too good to be true. For that reason, we are happy to offer payment options to our plastic surgery patients.
After all, one’s personal health and safety is infinitely more important than saving a couple hundred dollars. We strongly encourage anyone in the Troy, MI area considering going out of the country for cheap plastic surgery to instead schedule a consultation with AMAE Plastic Surgery, where the safety of our patients is our top priority.
Plastic Surgery Consultation – Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200