Breast Revision Surgery FAQs (Part 2)
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In Breast Revisions, will my Implants be Placed Over or Under the Muscle?
Breast surgeons generally agree that implants placed under the pectoralis major muscle is better, because it provides thicker coverage over the implants making ripples less likely – and because there is a lower capsular contracture rate under the muscle.
However, during breast implant surgery, the surgeon is dealing with the added concern of scar tissue, tissue damage and/or stretching from the first surgery. So in some cases the surgeon may find it best to insert the new implants in the already established “pocket”. In other cases breast revision surgery may requires placing the implant in a different plane than the first surgery in order to achieve the best results.
For example, the old implants may have been placed over the muscle – while new ones need to be places under the muscle (or vice-versa) – to enable the surgeon to place the replacement implants in an area where there is less scar tissue and less tissue damage or stretching from the first surgery.
Will Health Insurance Pay for My Breast Revision Surgery?
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, protects woman who have undergone mastectomies. If a woman’s implants were put in after a mastectomy, and the doctor shows that removing the implants is now “medically necessary,” then the health insurance company must cover your breast implant revision surgery.
However, for breast implants not related to cancer, everybody’s insurance is different. In some cases health insurance companies will cover breast revision surgeries necessary because of capsular contracture, scarring problems and wound healing issues. Less commonly, but in some cases, insurance may cover surgery for uneven breasts or ruptured breast implants. (Note that breast implants also have certain limited warranties.)
If the reason for your revision surgery is simply cosmetic – because you changed your mind about size or shape – your health insurance will typically not cover your procedure.
Our caring office staff will work with you to verify any insurance coverage of your revision procedure. We also offer financing options for women’s whose procedure is not covered by insurance.
Read More About Health Insurance for Breast Revision Surgery HERE
What Happens during Breast Revision Surgery?
Since every woman’s needs are different, there is not one single approach or technique that is best for breast revision surgery. If there is capsular contracture, for example, the surgery will include removing the scar tissue around the original breast implants.
Breast reduction revision could also include a breast lift, if necessary to reshape and reposition the natural breast tissue. This is often the case when the original implants were too big, causing gravity to stretch the surrounding skin downward.
In some cases the surgeon may find it best to insert the new implants in the already established “pocket”. In other cases breast revision surgery may require placing the implant in a different location than the first surgery (e.g. under the muscle rather than over it) in order to achieve the best results.
In most cases, the breast surgeons will make every effort to use the existing scars from the first surgery, in order to minimize any additional scarring.
What Can I Expect During Breast Revision Surgery Recovery?
The recovery from breast revision surgery will vary with type of revisions you required. In many cases the recovery will be much like your first surgery. However, if your first surgery was performed a long time ago, you should find that advancements in breast implant techniques has shortened the recovery time from what it was years ago.
The level of discomfort varies according to which procedures were done. But you will be given pain medication to manage the soreness after your procedure, just like before. Most patients are well-enough to resume most regular activities after a week, as well as resume working after a week or two.
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Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon
Top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has provided breast revision surgery for thousands of patients across Oakland County and the greater Detroit area, including: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, and more.
Because of his expertise, high standard of care, and exceptional results in even the most difficult cases, he is the surgeon that other physicians refer their patients to for breast revision surgery. With his years of expertise, caring demeanor and modern techniques, Dr. Ali can fix almost any breast implant problem, including: implant rupture, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant size change, and more.
No matter what problems or issues you are having with your breast implants, board certified breast revision surgeon Dr. Ali will listen to your concerns and help you find the solution.
Consultation with Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon: 248-335-7200
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The Emotional Impact of Breast Reconstruction Surgery
/in Breast Reconstruction /by adminThe Emotional Impact of Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Battling breast cancer is a challenge no woman should have to face. In addition to dealing with the health implications and treatment options, a woman must face the possibility of losing a part or all of her breast or breasts.
We understand that facing a mastectomy can be an emotional rollercoaster for a women. We are here to offer breast reconstruction surgery with compassionate care – and the latest reconstruction technologies – to help you regain your natural shape and figure after cancer surgery.
Through the breast reconstruction process, many women find their self-confidence again – and are finally able to look forward to a new start on life after cancer.
Breast Reconstruction: a New Beginning
Every woman reacts differently, and it is impossible to predict how you will react to losing a breast until you are actually faced with that possibility. It is perfectly normal to feel sad, nervous, anxious, worried, uncertain, grieving or even angry when you face a mastectomy.
Whatever your age, sexual orientation, or relationship status, a woman’s breasts can be an important part of your identity as well as your sexuality. But with a good breast reconstruction surgeon, you can move forward, and take control of what you want to have happen next.
New breasts, through reconstruction, can be part of a new beginning for a new, cancer free you. You can restore your original appearance; or you can even change things up a bit with bigger or smaller – or higher, rounder or firmer – breasts.
In some cases women even opt to undergo a tummy tuck or liposuction at the same time for a body makeover that will help them with a fresh start.
Breast Reconstruction Options
Choosing breast reconstruction options is a very personal decision – and what is right for one woman is not necessarily right for another woman. Delving into your feelings and talking candidly with a caring and accomplished breast reconstruction surgeon can help you figure out what is best for you.
Some women may even choose to skip reconstruction. In these cases a woman can wear external breast forms or pads, or simply not change their post-surgery appearance at all. Many women may choose breast reconstruction to feel more attractive to themselves and to their partner. Other woman may simply want to look the way they did before – at home or work – in their regular clothes.
Whatever your motivation and personal desires for breast reconstruction, compassionate Birmingham plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will explain your options and help support your decisions – so you can realize your appearance goals after a mastectomy.
Improvements in breast reconstruction techniques and technologies mean that you have excellent options for restoring your ideal shape after a mastectomy! And, the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 requires group health plans and health insurance companies that offer mastectomy coverage to also pay for reconstructive surgery after mastectomy.
Natural looking and feeling breasts can be reconstructed using either breast implants or your own tissue, or a combination of both. Dr. Ali will explain your options, so you can make the decisions that are best for you.
Top Birmingham, MI Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Dr. Ali is a caring and compassionate Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon who has helped countless women reclaim their bodies after cancer with breast reconstruction surgery. He will offer you a consultation to answer your questions and offer you understanding advice about your breast reconstruction surgery options.
If you are battling – or have battled – breast cancer, you are not alone. We are here to help you determine what you want to do, so you can move forward with your best possible life.
Breast Reconstruction Surgeon Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Revision Surgery FAQs (Part 1)
/in Breast Revision Surgeon /by adminBreast Revision Surgery FAQs (Part 1)
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How is Breast Revision Surgery Different from Initial Breast Enhancement?
Breast revision surgery – which replaces implants or corrects problems from initial breast implant surgery – is often more complicated than the first surgery. Scar tissue, and already stretched skin and muscles, are just two of the reasons the second surgery takes more skill than the first.
For this reason it is important to choose a plastic surgeon who has more advanced, specialized skills and experience than typical breast augmentation surgeons. It is very important for patients to select a breast revision specialist for their surgery, like Dr. Ali.
Who Is a Candidate for Breast Revision Surgery?
Breast revision surgery can be performed for a variety of reasons, including: ruptured or leaking implants; a desired change in the size, shape or position of the implants; or relief from pain and hardness caused by “capsular contracture” scars.
If you have had previous breast enhancement surgery you may be a good candidate for breast revision surgery for any of these reasons, as long as are in in good health both physically and mentally.
What Conditions Can Breast Revision Surgeons Help?
Breast revision surgery can correct a number of problems related to a previous breast implant surgery. Removing hard, painful, excess scar tissue around the implants due to capsular contracture is one of the primary reasons for breast revision surgery.
Uneven or asymmetrical breasts can also be made to more evenly match with breast revision surgery. Breast implant positioning – too high, too low, too far apart or too close together – can also be corrected with breast revision surgery. Breast implant size can also be made larger or smaller with revision surgery.
And, of course, ruptured or leaking implants can be replaced during breast revision surgery.
What is Capsular Contracture?
When any type of foreign object – including breast implants – is placed in the body, a “capsule” of fibrous scar tissue forms around it. While this is a normal biological process, in some cases, this layer of scar tissue may thicken and contract. This contracting may change the shape and feel of the breast, sometimes causing it to feel hard. The adhering of the scar tissue can also result in pulling and pain
Because of improvements in modern breast implant materials and technologies, capsular contracture is much less common today than it was previously. However, some women’s heredity makes them more prone to scarring than others. In some cases, capsular contracture can be prevented or treated with procedures such as massage or medications.
But in cases of advanced capsular contracture, breast revision surgery is typically required.
CLICK HERE for More Breast Revision Surgery FAQs
Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon
Top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has provided breast revision surgery for thousands of patients across Oakland County and the greater Detroit area, including: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, and more.
Because of his expertise, high standard of care, and exceptional results in even the most difficult cases, he is the surgeon that other physicians refer their patients to for breast revision surgery. With his years of expertise, caring demeanor and modern techniques, Dr. Ali can fix almost any breast implant problem, including: implant rupture, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant size change, and more.
No matter what problems or issues you are having with your breast implants, board certified breast revision surgeon Dr. Ali will listen to your concerns and help you find the solution.
Consultation with Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon: 248-335-7200
Breast Revision Surgery FAQs (Part 2)
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In Breast Revisions, will my Implants be Placed Over or Under the Muscle?
Breast surgeons generally agree that implants placed under the pectoralis major muscle is better, because it provides thicker coverage over the implants making ripples less likely – and because there is a lower capsular contracture rate under the muscle.
However, during breast implant surgery, the surgeon is dealing with the added concern of scar tissue, tissue damage and/or stretching from the first surgery. So in some cases the surgeon may find it best to insert the new implants in the already established “pocket”. In other cases breast revision surgery may requires placing the implant in a different plane than the first surgery in order to achieve the best results.
For example, the old implants may have been placed over the muscle – while new ones need to be places under the muscle (or vice-versa) – to enable the surgeon to place the replacement implants in an area where there is less scar tissue and less tissue damage or stretching from the first surgery.
Will Health Insurance Pay for My Breast Revision Surgery?
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, protects woman who have undergone mastectomies. If a woman’s implants were put in after a mastectomy, and the doctor shows that removing the implants is now “medically necessary,” then the health insurance company must cover your breast implant revision surgery.
However, for breast implants not related to cancer, everybody’s insurance is different. In some cases health insurance companies will cover breast revision surgeries necessary because of capsular contracture, scarring problems and wound healing issues. Less commonly, but in some cases, insurance may cover surgery for uneven breasts or ruptured breast implants. (Note that breast implants also have certain limited warranties.)
If the reason for your revision surgery is simply cosmetic – because you changed your mind about size or shape – your health insurance will typically not cover your procedure.
Our caring office staff will work with you to verify any insurance coverage of your revision procedure. We also offer financing options for women’s whose procedure is not covered by insurance.
Read More About Health Insurance for Breast Revision Surgery HERE
What Happens during Breast Revision Surgery?
Since every woman’s needs are different, there is not one single approach or technique that is best for breast revision surgery. If there is capsular contracture, for example, the surgery will include removing the scar tissue around the original breast implants.
Breast reduction revision could also include a breast lift, if necessary to reshape and reposition the natural breast tissue. This is often the case when the original implants were too big, causing gravity to stretch the surrounding skin downward.
In some cases the surgeon may find it best to insert the new implants in the already established “pocket”. In other cases breast revision surgery may require placing the implant in a different location than the first surgery (e.g. under the muscle rather than over it) in order to achieve the best results.
In most cases, the breast surgeons will make every effort to use the existing scars from the first surgery, in order to minimize any additional scarring.
What Can I Expect During Breast Revision Surgery Recovery?
The recovery from breast revision surgery will vary with type of revisions you required. In many cases the recovery will be much like your first surgery. However, if your first surgery was performed a long time ago, you should find that advancements in breast implant techniques has shortened the recovery time from what it was years ago.
The level of discomfort varies according to which procedures were done. But you will be given pain medication to manage the soreness after your procedure, just like before. Most patients are well-enough to resume most regular activities after a week, as well as resume working after a week or two.
CLICK HERE for More Breast Revision Surgery FAQs
Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon
Top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has provided breast revision surgery for thousands of patients across Oakland County and the greater Detroit area, including: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, and more.
Because of his expertise, high standard of care, and exceptional results in even the most difficult cases, he is the surgeon that other physicians refer their patients to for breast revision surgery. With his years of expertise, caring demeanor and modern techniques, Dr. Ali can fix almost any breast implant problem, including: implant rupture, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant size change, and more.
No matter what problems or issues you are having with your breast implants, board certified breast revision surgeon Dr. Ali will listen to your concerns and help you find the solution.
Consultation with Top Birmingham, MI Breast Revision Surgeon: 248-335-7200
Famous Black Women Who Have Had Liposuction
/in Liposuction /by adminFamous Black Women Who Have Had Liposuction
At our plastic surgery practice we celebrate the beauty of women’s bodies – of all shapes and sizes and types! Our goal is to help women become a happier and more confident version of themselves – without changing “who they are.”
This especially true when it comes to helping our African American patients achieve their appearance goals without changing their personal or cultural identity. One of the many services we offer is body sculpting through the use of liposuction.
In the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon, liposuction removes unwanted fat from trouble spots – while maintaining the feminine curves that make you “you”. Simply put, Dr. Ali uses Lipo to create the proportions that are right for your specific body type and beauty goals.
Many famous and powerful black women I the entertainment industry have had Liposuction treatments to get the body they want – while still remaining iconic symbols of black beauty. In this article, we list just a few African American celebrities who have had lipo.
Wendy Williams has had Liposuction
But we all know that Williams is never shy or ashamed of her body or the work she’s had done on it. As she told PEOPLE back in 2015 after losing 50 pounds, she’s comfortable in the skin she’s in, especially after working hard to slim down.
“Slow and steady is the name of the game,” Williams said. “It’s not going to happen overnight. I no longer believe in fad diets, crash diets. I don’t believe in diet pills. I don’t want my heart to race and pop out of my chest. Yes, I did have a jump-start because years ago I did get the liposuction and a tummy tuck, but I have to say that, if there is a poster child for plastic surgery and the jump-off to a new lifestyle, it would be me.”
Star Jones has had Liposuction
Beloved talk show host Star Jones underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003, after which she lost an amazing 160 lbs. She then admitted to having liposuction as well as a tummy tuck and breast lift to tighten her skin and sculpt her body into the beautiful curves she now has.
NeNe Leakes has had Liposuction
NeNe Leakes also proudly admits to having liposuction. “If anything falls I pick it up,” proclaims the star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. “As long as you don’t look ‘plastic’ a little nip and Tuck is okay!”
Have Mariah & Beyonce had Liposuction?
Plastic surgeons across the country have also speculated that diva singer Mariah Carey had liposuction after the birth of her twins to achieve her narrower waste post-baby waist.
There are also rumors among plastic surgeons that that Beyonce fine-tuned those fantastic curves – by accentuating them with liposuction. Photos of her on the beach in St Tropez, show that her stomach looks firmer and flatter. We can’t say for sure … so it’s up to you to decide if Queen Be has had lipo like so many other black celebrities!
Cardi B wants to have Liposuction!
One thing we do know is that irrepressible rapper, singer, songwriter, and television personality Cardi B has stated that she is headed for liposuction soon. After the birth to her baby girl Kulture, Cardi B lamented that her body hasn’t been the same.
The 25-year-old stated on Instagram Live that she is considering liposuction to get her body back to the way it was before she gave birth.
“I still feel like I got a lot of love handles right here,” she complained. “It’s not much but it’s like — I’m used to having, like, a real tight stomach.” She continued “I might just get a little lipo, you know what I’m sayin’? … I really don’t have time to work out. I never been the type to work out. I never stepped a foot in the gym!”
Best Southfield Area Liposuction for Black Women
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Birmingham and the Southfield area love their bodies with liposuction.
He will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer your questions, listen to your unique beauty goals and help you understand your options.
Dr. Ali will consider all aspects of your body proportions, the amount of fat, your lifestyle, your age and your appearance desires to ensure the best liposuction results for you.
And remember, liposuction financing options are also available!
Southfield Area Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
CoolSculpting Coverage in Magazines
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Articles about CoolSculpting have been written in almost every major magazine. Because of its amazing fat loss technology – with NO surgery and NO downtime – it’s no surprise that magazines everywhere are reporting rave reviews about CoolSculpting from doctors and patients alike!
CoolSculpting uses a handheld applicator to apply cold temperatures to stubborn fat, that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. It only takes one or two treatments – and fat is permanently eliminated!
In this article we look at some articles in the county’s most respected magazines that have covered the amazing CoolSculpting technology.
CoolSculpting in Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair, published by Condé Nast, has been a style, culture, fashion, and current affairs authority in the United States since 1913!
In this highly respected magazine – with an estimated circulation of 1,232,588 – Vanity Fair quoted Amy Wechsler MD as saying “CoolSculpting… used for submental fat (double chin) greatly improves that area with very little down time!”
CoolSculpting in GQ Magazine
And let’s not forget the men! GQ has long been the style authority for fashionable men everywhere.
In an article praising CoolSculpting technology for helping men lose fat to toner and define their bodies, GQ quoted Dr. Arielle Kauvar MD: “Removing fat non-invasively has been the Holy Grail for a long time and CoolSculpting is it!”
CoolSculpting in Shape Magazine
Shape Magazine went on to interview Dr. Julius Few MD who raved: “If you can pinch more than an inch then you could be a candidate for CoolSculpting.”
CoolSculpting in Women’s Health Magazine
In June 2016 of 2016 Women’s Health Magazine published an article stating: “You can’t exercise away a wattle but CoolSculpting suctions and freezes fat so that it self-destructs!”
CoolSculpting in Online Lifestyle Magazines
PopSugar – one of the country’s most visited lifestyle websites had their own beauty editor Justine Dunton-Rose try out CoolSculpting to see if the slimming treatment “was worth it”. Two months after her CoolSculpting treatment Ms. Dunton-Rose reported “I can see how much more defined my abs are and how sculpted my sides have become”.
Similarly, Gwyneth Paltrow’s popular lifestyle website Goop reported that “You can really get substantial changes with CoolSculpting!”
Best CoolSculpting – Troy, MI Area
Everybody’s doing it – why not you? Get the toned, slimmer, trimmer, more beautiful body you’ve always wanted with CoolSculpting.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in the Troy, MI area and across Oakland County lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand how CoolSculpting can help you get the body you’ll love.
Troy Area Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
CoolSculpting on TV and In the News
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Because of its amazing fat loss technology – with NO surgery and NO downtime – CoolSculpting has been featured on almost every major network. And it’s no surprise it gets rave reviews from hosts, doctors and patients every time!
CoolSculpting uses a handheld applicator to apply cold temperatures to stubborn fat, that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. It only takes one or two treatments – and fat is permanently eliminated!
In this article we look at some recent TV segments covering the amazing CoolSculpting technology –showing actual results from real patients.
CoolSculpting on E! News
43 year old model, actress, Miss Universe Contestant and mom of 3 Ali Landry was featured on E! News, where she raved that “CoolSculpting is a fat freezing procedure that gives you results in just 4 weeks!”
The E! News team followed up with Allie two months after her procedure. Ali gushed: “I see my waist again for the first time since I had children!”
CoolSculpting on E!
Kardashian mom Kris Jenner underwent CoolSculpting on live TV, with super model daughter Kendall watching the entire treatment. Kris looks fantastic for her age – it’s no secret she’s always on the cutting edge of new beauty treatments to keep her youthful looks.
As Kris explained to Kendall “everything changes after you turn 50” – and so she opted for CoolSculpting to get rid of her jiggly middle.
CoolSculpting on People’s List
People’s List (produced by People Magazine) recently broadcast a segment on CoolSculpting, reporting that Christina Aguilera, Khloe Kardashian and Molly Simms all owe their toned figures to CoolsSculpting.
People then footed the bill for a fit grandmother name Cheryl to get two rounds of CoolSculpting. While Cheryl was a runner in excellent health, she couldn’t get rid of her “pot belly” through diet or working out. After 8 weeks People showed the before and after of Cheryl’s belly and the results were astounding. Cheryl dropped two full dress sizes and lost several inches from her waist (see photo) with CoolSculpting!
CoolSculpting on The View and the Rachel Ray Show
On the popular and highly rated daytime talk show The View, CoolSculpting equipment was set up right on stage for a live demonstration of how the procedure works. On the Rachel Ray Show they also conducted a live treatment of CoolSculpting on stage – this time treating smaller areas of unwanted fat, such as a double chin and even the inner thighs.
Both programs featured highly respected doctors who raved that CoolSculpting is really ideal for those people who have stubborn ball just that just won’t go away.
CoolSculpting on The Doctors
Speaking of doctors, popular the popular CBS daytime medical show The Doctors documented a woman named Jeanine’s outer thigh CoolSculpting treatment reporting that “With one treatment you can minimize saddlebags!”
CoolSculpting has also been featured on many other reputable network news and talk shows, including: CBS This Morning, Live with Kelly, Good Morning America, The Today Show and even Nightline!
Best CoolSculpting – Southfield, MI Area
Everybody’s doing it – why not you? Get the toned, slimmer, trimmer, more beautiful body you’ve always wanted with CoolSculpting.
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in the Southfield area and across Oakland County lose the fat, and get the body they want with CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand how CoolSculpting can help you get the body you’ll love.
Southfield Area Coolsculpting Consultation: 248-335-7200
Join Us for a Women’s Night Out, Nov. 15th!
/in Oakland County Plastic Surgery /by adminFree Birmingham Spa Event: Learn About Vaginal Health & Intimacy
Join us on Thursday November 15th for appetizers and refreshments, as we talk about women’s intimate health and what we can do to help improve this important area of your life.
Vaginal health is essential for every woman’s quality of life! But as our bodies change – due to childbirth, age, and hormonal fluctuations -“issues” can occur. Embarrassing bladder leaks and frustrating loss of sexual sensation can have a profoundly negative impact on any woman’s enjoyment of life.
Unfortunately, these pressing health issues are not frequently discussed due to their personal nature. But the great news is that there are now non-invasive, non-surgical treatments that can eliminate troublesome incontinence or loss of intimacy!
Women’s Intimacy Event: November 15, 2018; 4:30 to 6:00 pm
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On Thursday November 15th board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will be hosting a FREE EVENT in his Birmingham MedSpa to address these topics. He and other women’s health professionals will explain these new technologies, and answer your most personal questions about women’s health in a fun and relaxing environment.
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this event is for you!
RSVP HERE TODAY!
Event Address:
AMAE Med Spa
353 South Old Woodward Avenue
Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Comparing Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatments: Radiofrequency vs. Laser (Part 1)
/in Vaginal Rejuvenation, Vaginal Tightening /by adminComparing Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatments: Radiofrequency vs. Laser (Part 1)
Non-invasive, non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation is an amazing new technology that helps eliminate urinary leaks and improves vaginal health, tightness and sexual sensation. But with a few different technologies available on the market – marketed under different brand names – how does a women know which treatment is best for her?
Dr. Ali has already helped hundreds of women in the Detroit area stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just a single 30 minute vaginal rejuvenation treatment. In this article he explains the differences between the two primary vaginal tightening technologies.
Two Different Vaginal Rejuvenation Technologies
Although there are a number of cute sounding “brand names” there are basically two types of Vaginal Rejuvenation Technologies:
While both are used to rejuvenate and tighten the vagina, as well as treat bladder leaks (stress incontinence), the underlying methods are different.
Laser treatments have been in use slightly longer. This technology uses “ablation” in which the laser creates microscopic incisions in the vaginal tissue. The body’s healing response to these tiny cuts, stimulates collagen production, thickening the vaginal skin over time – as well as increasing lubrication and elasticity.
Radiofrequency vaginal treatment devices, on the other hand, use deep penetrating heat to stimulate collagen production, which also thickens the vagina walls, and improves, muscle tone and blood flow and sensation.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Brands: Which is Which?
With the various brand names out there, it can be confusing to keep the different type, features and benefits oif each treatment straight!
Radiofrequency Vaginal Rejuvenation Brands: Geneveve (Viveve), ThermiVa (Thermi or ThermiGen)
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Brands: DiVa, MonaLisa Touch, FemiLift
Vaginal Rejuvenation: Number of Treatments
The treatment time with Radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Laser treatments only take about 3 to 5 minutes.
However – and this is a big factor – radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation (when performed using Geneveve) only requires a SINGLE treatment. ALL laser treatments (DiVa, MonaLisa Touch, FemiLift ) currently require 3 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
CLICK HERE to Continue Reading Part 2 of This Article
Vaginal Rejuvenation Doctor – Detroit Area
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Detroit area stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just a single 30 Geneveve vaginal rejuvenation treatment!
It is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Birmingham, MI (Detroit area) medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenation consultation and see if Geneveve is right for you!
Detroit Area Vaginal Rejuvenation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Comparing Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatments: Radiofrequency vs. Laser (Part 2)
/in Vaginal Tightening /by adminComparing Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatments: Radiofrequency vs. Laser (Part 2)
Non-invasive, non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation is an amazing new technology that helps eliminate urinary leaks and improves vaginal health, tightness and sexual sensation. But with a few different technologies available on the market – marketed under different brand names – how does a women know which treatment is best for her? In this two part article Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali explains the differences between the two primary vaginal tightening technologies.
CLICK HERE to Read Part 1 of this Article
Vaginal Rejuvenation: Comfort & Side Effects
While laser treatments are also some differences in the reported treatment comfort level.
Because the process is “ablative” most laser vaginal rejuvenation patients report some discomfort.
On the other hand, radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation is completely pain-free because it only uses specialized type of heat energy. Additionally, Geneveve radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation has a built in cooling component that keeps the vagina at a comfortable temperature during the procedure.
After vaginal rejuvenation, laser patients cannot have intercourse for 48 hours and side effects may include both cramping and spotting. After radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation there is no downtime, so side effects and you can resume your normal activities (including intimacy) immediately.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Cost
The cost for both laser and radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation treatment varies from doctor to doctor and from city to city.
However, on the whole radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation using Geneveve is typically less expensive that laser treatments, because only one treatment is needed.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Comparison Summary
Both laser and radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation treat stress urinary incontinence and help tighten the vagina for improved sensation and enhanced sexual experience.
Detroit area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has chosen Geneveve radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation for his patients because it:
Detrtoit Area Vaginal Rejuvenation Doctor
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Detroit area stop bladder leaks & improve sexual intimacy with just a single 30 Geneveve vaginal rejuvenation treatment!
It is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Birmingham, MI (Detroit area) medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenation consultation and see if Geneveve is right for you!
Detroit Area Vaginal Rejuvenation Consultation: 248-335-7200
The Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants
/in Breast Implant /by adminThe Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants
The new and innovative Keller Funnel® breast implant technique allows a surgeon to place silicone implants with a no-touch or minimal-touch technique. This groundbreaking method offers faster, safer, more beautiful breast implant results. The procedure can be used with both round or anatomical shaped breast implants – of all sizes – for precise placement with smaller incisions.
Top Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries on his universally satisfied patients who are thrilled with their results. This is because he stays on top of the latest, most state-of-the-art improvements in breast implant techniques.
In this article Dr. Ali explains how the Keller breast implant technique has revolutionized breast enhancement surgery.
How The Keller Funnel Works to Insert Breast Implants
The Keller Funnel was designed for breast surgeons by a breast surgeon. The latest generation of this device – the Keller Funnel 2 – enables the breast surgeon to place the breast implant into the surgical pocket with more precision, less friction, and less “handling” than previous traditional methods.
While the design is actually quite simple, it’s ramifications are amazing. The Keller Funnel is composed of a simple, flexible, “cone” made of clear polymeric film that is covered with a special hydrophilic coating. The coating becomes extremely slippery once it is submerged into a sterilizing solution.
The surgeon places the funnel in the breast implant pocket and “slips” the breast implant precisely in place through the slippery cone. The funnel enables the breast surgeon to completely visualize and control the delivery and placement of the breast implant.
Benefits Of Using The Keller Funnel to Insert Breast Implants
To begin with, there is less physical handling and manipulation of the breast implant when it is slipped in via the funnel. And less handling dramatically reduces the risk or possiblity of post-surgical infection from stray bacteria entering the breast pocket.
Additionally, the breast surgeon can use a shorter incision length – since the breast implant slips in through the small funnel opening. And not only does a smaller incision mean less scarring, it also means faster healing and a more comfortable recovery for the patient.
There is also less trauma to the tissue surrounding the breast implant with Keller Funnel insertion than there is when manually forcing the implant into the pocket – which further shortens the healing period.
Sliding the breast implant in via the funnel also reduces force on the breast implant and allows for much more exact placement – which leads to more beautiful and refined final results.
Top Breast Implant Surgeon – Birmingham, MI
Skilled and experienced Birminbgham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries. He stays informed of the latest, most innovative breast implant technologies – including Keller Funnel – helping ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results.
Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to assess your needs, in our Birmingham, MI Surgical Center. He will patiently answer your questions, and carefully explain all of your breast implant options. Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you.
Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200