How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
Asking how much a facelift costs is kind of like asking how much it costs to fix a car – the answer depends upon a wide variety of factors including how much work needs to be done and who is doing the work!
Facelift prices vary depending on the type of facelift procedure, the skill and experience of the doctor, the facility costs, the anesthetic needed, and even the region you live in. In this article Birmingham, Michigan double board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali explains the factors affecting the cost of a Facelift.
The Type of Facelift Procedure
There are several type of facelifts, each of which is designed to address certain signs of aging.
A full face lift typically involves incisions made around the edges of the lower half of the face. The skin of the middle and lower face is loosened and moved and excess skin is removed. The fat and muscle under the skin of the face may also need to be adjusted.
In a mini-face lift, less tissue is moved and removed than in a full lift, with smaller incisions. A traditional full facelift will cost more than a mini facelift, because it is more involved, takes longer and requires larger incisions.
Additionally, newer or more advanced facelift methods, such as endoscopic facelifts, may have a higher cost than traditional procedures.
The type of anesthesia used during your facelift will also affect the cost. Procedures requiring full sedation will cost more than facelifts requiring only local anesthesia. If an anesthesiologist is required to administer the anesthesia, there fees add to the cost of the facelift.
Additional Facelift Costs
In addition to the cost of the anesthesia, the facility where the procedure is performed will affect the cost. Outpatient procedures performed in a surgical facility have lower facility costs than facelifts which require hospitalization.
And, just like houses, restaurants and pretty much anything else, your location will affect the price. Surgeons in high end Beverly Hills may charge two or three times what a Midwest plastic surgeon charges for a facelift.
The Doctor’s Skill and Experience
Finally, highly respected doctors with advanced training will typically charge more than less educated or experienced doctors. However, the extra cost is a small price to pay for excellent surgical results, especially when you are dealing with how your face will look for years to come.
A Maserati costs more than a Mazda – and the same is true of facelift doctors. We have seen some general practice doctors, gynecologists, and even a few dentists try to offer mini-facelifts to their patients – often at reduced rates from what a plastic surgeon would charge.
Keep in mind that facial plastic surgeons like Dr. Ali are certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which ensures that they have extensive training and are up to date on the newest facelift technology and techniques. A “cut rate” facelift can result in undesirable outcomes including bleeding, infection, uneven features, muscle or nerve damage and even facial drooping or disfigurement.
In short, while you don’t need to go to Hollywood and pay triple for a facelift, it is also something that you should not “cut corners” on!
Third Party Facelift Financing
Because facelifts are elective procedures, they are not covered by medical insurance. However, we do offer several financing options through third party health lenders. These companies often offer fixed interest rates, and in some cases no-interest financing if you pay for the facelift within a certain time frame. We also accept all majort credit cards – which enables you to obtain your facelift now, and pay it off over time.
Top Facelift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi
If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.
Doctor Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top facelift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.
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Birmingham Facelift Consultation: 248-335-7200
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Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos
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Board Certified Birmingham plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of men and women get the flat “abs” they’ve always wanted with Tummy Tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). Tummy tucks are a very common, safe, effective and routine surgery.
Liposuction and CoolSculpting only remove excess fat – but do not treat excess skin or saggy muscles. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that tightens or surgically removes “flabby” loose skin, and also tightens stretched-out or splayed abdominal muscles.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) typically requires general anesthesia. Dr. Ali makes a fine incision across the lower abdomen in order to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles.
There are a few variations to the Tummy Tuck procedure, depending on how much extra fat and loose skin you have to get rid of, and whether the abdominal muscles also need to be repaired. For example, a “mini” tummy tuck is less invasive and results in a much smaller scar than a “full” tummy tuck.
In this article we share with you some of our most recent “before and after” Tummy Tucks photos of actual clients – so you can see for yourself the amazing results you can acheive with abdominoplasty!
Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos
Tummy Tuck Patient 1
Tummy Tuck Patient 2
Tummy Tuck Patient 3
Birmingham’s Best Top Tummy Tuck Doctor
This year finally get the toned, trim body you want once and for all, without crash diets and endless exercise.
Birmingham double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men lose inches and get the toned firm body they have always wanted with a Tummy Tuck. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ali, and he will take the time to discuss your appearance goals and help you decide if abdominoplasty is right for you!
Call Dr. Ali for a Tummy Tuck Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Augmentation: Before & After Photos (Pt. 1)
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Breast augmentation surgery – or breast implant surgery – is one of the most popular plastic surgery operations performed today.
One of the decisions faced by women considering breast augmentation surgery is what size and shape is right for their appearance goals, and their body shape and proportions.
In this photo gallery we have put together some images of our actual patients who have undergone breast implant surgery at our Birmingham, Michigan plastic surgery center. These photos show the beautiful results that Dr. Ali acheives for all of his patients. These pictures can also help you get a better understanding of how breast size and shape changes with different breast implants, on different body types.
Choosing Breast Implant Shape and Size
Breast augmentation looks best when the breast implants are full, while still being proportionate to the woman’s body. Your frame size, height, and weight will all be taken into consideration by Dr. Ali as he helps you decide on the implants that will look best on you.
In addition to selecting size, there are various choices when it comes to breast implant shape. Patients may choose between round and teardrop shaped implants, and can also select the “projection” of the implant from their body.
Take a look at our photo gallery of recent breast implants, below, and then call Dr. Ali for consultation to discuss breast augmentation surgery. Get the breasts you’ve always wanted, and look and feel more beautiful and more confident!
Breast Augmentation Before & After Photos
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Top Birmingham, MI Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation is the specialty of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali. He will aid you in determining what size and shape of implant is right for you. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, call Dr. Ali today to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best size, shape and technique for achieving your appearance goals!
Birmingham Breast Augmentation Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Implants: Before & After Photos (Pt. 2)
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Breast augmentation surgery – or breast implant surgery – is one of the most popular plastic surgery operations performed today.
One of the decisions faced by women considering breast augmentation surgery is what size and shape is right for their appearance goals, and their body shape and proportions.
In this photo gallery we have put together some images of our actual patients who have undergone breast implant surgery at our Birmingham, Michigan plastic surgery enter. These photos show the beautiful results that Dr. Ali acheives for all of his patients. These pictures can also help you get a better understanding of how breast size and shape changes with different breast implants, on different body types.
Choosing Breast Implant Shape and Size
Breast augmentation looks best when the breast implants are full, while still being proportionate to the woman’s body. Your frame size, height, and weight will all be taken into consideration b y Dr. Ali as he helps you decide on the implants that will look best on you.
In addition to selecting size, there are various choices when it comes to breast implant shape. in addition to choosing between round and teardrop shaped implants, you will need to select the “projection” of the implant from your body.
Take a look at our gallery of recent breast implants, below, and then call us for consultation to discuss breast augmentation surgery can help you look and feel more beautiful and more confident!
Breast Implant Before & After Photos
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Top Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Surgery
Breast augmentation is the specialty of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali. He will aid you in determining what size and shape of implant is right for you. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, call us today for a consultation.
Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best size, shape and technique for achieving your appearance goals.
Birmingham Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
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Asking how much a facelift costs is kind of like asking how much it costs to fix a car – the answer depends upon a wide variety of factors including how much work needs to be done and who is doing the work!
Facelift prices vary depending on the type of facelift procedure, the skill and experience of the doctor, the facility costs, the anesthetic needed, and even the region you live in. In this article Birmingham, Michigan double board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali explains the factors affecting the cost of a Facelift.
The Type of Facelift Procedure
There are several type of facelifts, each of which is designed to address certain signs of aging.
A full face lift typically involves incisions made around the edges of the lower half of the face. The skin of the middle and lower face is loosened and moved and excess skin is removed. The fat and muscle under the skin of the face may also need to be adjusted.
In a mini-face lift, less tissue is moved and removed than in a full lift, with smaller incisions. A traditional full facelift will cost more than a mini facelift, because it is more involved, takes longer and requires larger incisions.
Additionally, newer or more advanced facelift methods, such as endoscopic facelifts, may have a higher cost than traditional procedures.
The type of anesthesia used during your facelift will also affect the cost. Procedures requiring full sedation will cost more than facelifts requiring only local anesthesia. If an anesthesiologist is required to administer the anesthesia, there fees add to the cost of the facelift.
Additional Facelift Costs
In addition to the cost of the anesthesia, the facility where the procedure is performed will affect the cost. Outpatient procedures performed in a surgical facility have lower facility costs than facelifts which require hospitalization.
And, just like houses, restaurants and pretty much anything else, your location will affect the price. Surgeons in high end Beverly Hills may charge two or three times what a Midwest plastic surgeon charges for a facelift.
The Doctor’s Skill and Experience
Finally, highly respected doctors with advanced training will typically charge more than less educated or experienced doctors. However, the extra cost is a small price to pay for excellent surgical results, especially when you are dealing with how your face will look for years to come.
A Maserati costs more than a Mazda – and the same is true of facelift doctors. We have seen some general practice doctors, gynecologists, and even a few dentists try to offer mini-facelifts to their patients – often at reduced rates from what a plastic surgeon would charge.
Keep in mind that facial plastic surgeons like Dr. Ali are certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which ensures that they have extensive training and are up to date on the newest facelift technology and techniques. A “cut rate” facelift can result in undesirable outcomes including bleeding, infection, uneven features, muscle or nerve damage and even facial drooping or disfigurement.
In short, while you don’t need to go to Hollywood and pay triple for a facelift, it is also something that you should not “cut corners” on!
Third Party Facelift Financing
Because facelifts are elective procedures, they are not covered by medical insurance. However, we do offer several financing options through third party health lenders. These companies often offer fixed interest rates, and in some cases no-interest financing if you pay for the facelift within a certain time frame. We also accept all majort credit cards – which enables you to obtain your facelift now, and pay it off over time.
Top Facelift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi
If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.
Doctor Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top facelift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.
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Birmingham Facelift Consultation: 248-335-7200
What is a Stem Cell Face Lift?
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There’s been a lot of buzz lately about celebrities who have undergone “stem cell facelifts” –this new procedure is actually a fat injection process and is not a true facelift at all!
Sometimes called a “liquid facelift” or even a Vampire Face lift, the Stem Cell Facelift refers to fat injections into the face that add volume to facial areas that lack fullness. While a Stem Cell Facelifts is a safe, non-surgical procedure with minimal or no downtime, it cannot correct many of the issues that a true facelift can.
Difference between Stem Cell Facelifts & Actual Facelift
An actual facelift involves an incision (or a series of incisions), in which a plastic surgeon lifts the facial skin and/or the connective tissue underneath, and may also include removal of excess skin. A surgical facelift procedure treats facial laxity and removes sagging and drooping. A full surgical facelift offers results that can last up to 10 years.
During a stem cell facelift, fat cells (and the stem cells within them) are extracted from the patient’s own body (hips, belly, or thighs) via a gentle liposuction procedure. The fat cells are then processes and re-injected into the face by needle to contour and fill-in hollow areas in the cheeks, under-eye, lips and other parts of the face.
While injecting fat into the face can plump lines, folds and wrinkles, these injections do not fix drooping, lax or sagging skin. In fact, fat injections into droopy skin may even cause the skin to sag further! Additionally, the results of stem cell facelifts (fat augmentation) generally can be expected to last only up to two years.
Benefits of Stem Cell Face Lift
Because a stem cell facelift is minimally invasive – using only a small incision to extract the fat – there is little to no downtime or recovery period.
Fat augmentation can be performed by Dr. Ali on its own – but it is often used in addition to the lifting and tightening performed with other actual facelift procedures. So fat augmentation can be a useful tool to plump up certain areas in conjunction with a facelift that tightens the skin and removes laxity.
Downside of Stem Cell Face Lifts
While there is little downtime or risk with fat augmentation (“stem cell facelift”) it cannot correct severe or even moderate laxity and dropping.
“Stem Cell” fat injection to the face is also a fairly costly procedure – especially when compared to other “fillers” (both synthetic and natural) that are on the market. If you simply want to “fill” or plump some areas, Dr. Ali offers less expensive alternatives such as Juvéderm and Renuva, which may be more cost effective for you.
Stem Cell Face Lifts: The Bottom Line
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) all recommend holding off on “stem cell” cosmetic procedures at this time, stating that there really is not enough evidence to support their use at this time.
If you are interested in facial rejuvenation using plumping “fillers” or fat augmentation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to discuss your options.
He has years of experience performing state-of-the-art surgical techniques and tried-and-true procedures – from full face lifts to injectable fillers – that can correct the visible signs of aging.
Top Face Lift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi
If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.
He is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top face lift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.
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Birmingham Face Lift Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Face Lifts: About Thread Lifts & Lifestyle Lifts
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In our previous article we discussed the primary facelift techniques performed by reputable Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. However, many men and women are still curious about facelift techniques they may have heard about on TV, online or in commercials or late-night infomercials – such as “Lifestyle Lift” or “Thread Lifts.”
Most of these fly-by-night, trendy procedures are not performed – and not recommended – by experienced and reputable board certified plastic surgeons. Though advertised as “fast and easy” with minimal downtime, these procedures have many limitations, offer poor results, and any temporary cosmetic benefits do not last very long.
Face Lifts: Thread Lift and Feather Lift
The thread lift, or feather lift, generated a lot of advertising and media buzz a few years ago. Who wouldn’t want a tighter, more youthful appearance with just a few stitches and very little downtime? But, as with most things in life, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The thread lift was touted as being able to lift sagging facial skin without invasive surgery. Tiny suture barbs (hooked stitches) were used to gather the skin layers and pull them upward, thereby tightening the skin. The barbs are attached to a thread that pulls the skin tight – and the stitches permanently stay in the skin following the procedure.
Think of it kind of like pulling your skin back using scotch tape! While it does initially create some tightness to the skin, it loosens vary rapidly.
There is no “nipping and tucking” – and no removal of excess skin. The procedure also has no effect on the SMAS layer below the skin, where the muscles used for smiling, frowning, and other facial expressions are.
A full face lift can last up to 10 years or longer – while many patients who have received Thread Lift or Feather Lift facelifts see their skin begin to loosen after just a few months.
Face Lifts: Lifestyle Lift
Lifestyle Lift claimed that their facelift offered the same results as more extensive face lifts, while being less invasive and offering rapid recovery times. They used terms like “revolutionary procedure” to market their facelifts – but then were legally required to retract these claims because they had no evidence to back them up.
Lifestyle Lift was forced to cease its operations due to bankruptcy, as well as multiple malpractice suits – and being discovered having posted false patient reviews.
While Lifestyle Lift offered face lifts that were about a third lower in price than traditional facelifts – patients soon learned that “you get what you pay for.” As a result these high volume and low price facelifts ended up requiring more expensive revision surgery down the line for many patients.
Face Lifts: The Bottom Line
Shopping for a facelift based on flashy commercials, low prices, or exaggerated marketing promises is always a bad idea. When you are considering surgical procedures – especially on your face – the only safe option is to discuss your preferences, goals and facelift options with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.
Top Face lift Doctor – Birmingham, Mi
If you are considering a facelift Dr. Ali will offer you a discreet, no pressure consultation in his Birmingham surgical office to explain your options, answer all of your questions, and help you select the facelift procedure that is right for you.
Dr. ALi is a double board certified plastic surgeon, and the Birmingham Michigan area’s top facelift doctor. He has helped hundreds of men and women in Birmingham, the greater Detroit area, and Southeast Michigan look younger and more attractive with facelift surgery! And, financing options are also available.
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Birmingham Face Lift Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Implant Revision Surgery
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Correcting Problems with Secondary Breast Augmentation –
Breast implant surgery is a safe and common procedure with rare complications when performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali. However, breast implant “revision” surgery is occasionally required – typically as a result of older or outdated breast implant technologies, or because a less qualified surgeon did not achieve the best results.
Keep in mind that breast implant revision surgery is more complex and involved than original or “primary” breast implant surgery.
While it is always essential to select an experienced board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali for breast implant surgery, it is even more crucial to have revision surgery done by a highly qualified plastic surgeon. Dr. Ali has considerable experience with the correction of breast augmentation problems, and will offer you a consultation to discuss how he can improve your results from a previous surgery.
Reasons for Breast Implant Revision Surgery
The six most common reasons for breast implant revision surgery that we see in our Detroit area surgical practice are:
#1. Changing breast implant size
Some women may feel that they went “too big” when they were younger, and now desire a less exaggerated figure. Others may have gained weight, and wish to increase their breast size for a more proportionate look.
Breast revision surgery strictly for size change must be carefully considered, to ensure that the patient is a suitable candidate for a second surgery.
#2. Correcting capsular contracture
Capsular contracture occurs when the body forms thick scar tissue around the breast implant(s) – causing shape change, discomfort, increased firmness and pain.
Revision surgery may be required to release the scar tissue in order to alleviate the pain and give the breast a softer feel and more natural shape.
#3. Problems with breast implant position
Inexperienced doctors sometimes do not have the expertise to naturally place the breast implants.
Breast implant asymmetry – with one implant higher than the other – is a common error. Additionally implants may be located too far apart. This results in an absence of cleavage, or even in the breasts falling into the armpits when laying down.
In the opposite situation “uniboob” or “breadloafing” can occur when the breasts are positioned too high and/or too close together on the chest.
Bottoming out – where implants are positioned too low on the chest in relation to the nipple position – is another problem that may require revision surgery.
#4. Problems with the patient’s breast tissue
Thinning of the breast tissue – resulting from aging, weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding – may result in the implants becoming more visible and the appearance less natural.
An elongation of the skin and sagging of the breasts can also occur over time as tissue elasticity is lost as a result of aging, sun damage or smoking.
#5. Problems with the implants themselves
Deflation or rupture of a breast implant requires immediate revision surgery – ideally within a few weeks to keep the pocket from shrinking.
Ruptured saline implants are quite obvious because the augmentation is rapidly and completely lost over a day or two. Ruptured silicone implants may be less obvious and may require an ultrasound or MRI.
However, all breast implants used today have a full replacement warranty that will provide you with replacement implant(s) at no cost to you.
The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali is a Detroit Area double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.
Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Massage after Breast Implant Surgery
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Massaging your breasts after breast implant surgery has many benefits. However, when and how you should massage your breasts after implant surgery will depend upon a variety of factors – including the type of implants and the surgical technique used.
In this article we explain the “basics” of breast massage after implant surgery. However, Dr. Ali will review the specific massage techniques that are right for you during your first or second post-operative visit. You should not begin massage until instructed to do so by your surgeon.
Breast Implant Massage FAQs
Why do I need to massage my breasts after augmentation?
Massage your breast implants after your surgery keeps the soft tissue “pocket” around the breast implant open, soft and supple.
The goal of the massage is to keep the pocket and soft tissue “capsule” around the breast implant a little bigger than the implants. This allows the implants to keep moving freely and naturally with the breast.
Massage helps to keep the pocket while the muscle and skin are still relaxing and the implants are “settling”. This helps limit the risk of “capsular contracture” in which the soft tissue capsule shrinks and squeezes the implant.
When do I massage my breasts after breast augmentation?
Typically, patients are advised to perform implant self-massage twice daily, beginning about one week after breast implant surgery.
Dr. Ali will examine your tissue and incisions before instructing you to start massaging the breasts.
How do I massage my breasts after breast implant surgery?
You should be lying down when doing breast massage, so that the overlying muscles will be relaxed, and the implants will move around more easily.
Typically, you will be instructed to push down toward your ribs on the edge of the implant – displacing it. You will generally be instructed to hold the implant in a displaced position for about 15 seconds – and repeat this five times in all directions.
However, in some cases, Dr. Ali may recommend a certain pattern of massage based on your specific case and needs.
How long do I need to massage my breast implants?
Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions – but typically you should massage your implants until they have fully settled – usually for about three months.
However, it is not a bad idea to continue the implant massages, at least two or three times a week, for as long as you have the breast implants.
The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali is a Detroit Area double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.
Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?
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Asking how much breast implants cost is a bit like asking how much a new car costs – there are a lot of variables to consider that can affect the cost!
As the Detroit area’s top breast implant surgeon, Dr. Ali is often asked about the price of getting breast implants. When you come into our office for a consultation, Dr. Ali will explain the options that are best for you and give you firm price.
In the meantime, here are some factors to consider that affect the cost of breast implants.
Factors affecting breast augmentation cost:
#1. The type of breast implant
The type and size of breast implant you select will affect the cost. For example, saline breast implants are typically less expensive than silicone or “gummy bear” implants. Similarly, very large implants will cost more than more modestly sized breast implants.
#2. The method of breast implant surgery
There are different techniques for performing breast implant surgery. More complicated or involved procedures will cost a bit more than less extensive breast implant surgeries. For example, sub-muscular placement (having breast implants placed underneath the pectoral muscle) is a more complicated – an therefore more costly – procedure than breast implant placement above the muscle.
#3. The qualifications of the surgeon
As with any cosmetic procedure, price should not be the primary factor in choosing your breast implant surgeon. A more experienced and qualified plastic surgeon may be a bit more expensive than someone without extensive credentials – but the small added cost is more than worth it to achieve stellar results without any complications.
In other words, a Cadillac costs more than a Prius!
Make sure you select a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ali who performs hundreds of breast augmentations each year.
#4. The facility
Also, it is important to have your breast implant surgery performed in an accredited and licensed surgical facility. While facility fees do add to the cost, you are much less likely to experience complications, such as infections, in a licensed medical facility.
#5. Anesthesiology
The administration of anesthetic also adds to the cost of any cosmetic surgery. Be sure that your anesthetic is administered by an MD Anesthesiologist. When improperly administered, anesthetic can cause serious and even fatal complications – so it is worth the cost to have an Anesthesiologist who is an M.D.
#6. Geographic Location
Just like houses, breast implants are more expensive in Beverly Hills, California than they are in Mobile, Alabama. Fortunately, Michigan is right about “in the middle” of the national cost scale for breast implants – while still offering the same celebrity-quality surgical procedures as those found in Hollywood.
Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to assess your needs and explain any factors that affect the cost, including the type of implant, the method used, and any additional costs associated with breast implant surgery, including the operating room, anesthesia, and post-op appointments.
The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery
Dr. Ali is a Detroit Area double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals. He will also explain the costs involved, and our caring staff can help you with available financing options.
Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Breast Implant Incisions Types
/in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implant /by adminDifferent Types of Breast Implant Incisions –
The type of incision that will be made for the insertion of the implant during breast implant surgery is one of the most important decisions you will make with your surgeon. While your doctor will help you determine which type is right for you, it’s helpful to go in understanding the various types of breast implant incision options available to you. Here, we’ll take a look at the four most frequently performed breast implant incisions.
1: Transaxillary Breast Implant Incision
This method of breast implant incision is made through a canal placed in the natural fold of the armpit tissue, which leads into the breast, where the implant is then placed behind the nipple. This process is occasionally aided by the use of a small camera on a tube called an endoscope, which the doctor uses to more accurately see through the incision. One of the major advantages of this method is the significant lack of scarring, as the incision itself is performed at a distance from the breast.
2: Periareolar Breast Implant Incision
This method involves making the incision around the circumference of the areola (the pink or brown skin around the nipple). The surgeon will make the incision between the darker area of the areola and the skin surrounding it, resulting in minimal visibility of scarring. While a small amount of patients report a slight loss of sensation in the nipple following this method, under the care of a board certified plastic surgeon like Doctor Ali, such complications are highly unlikely. Additionally, the periareolar incision method allows your doctor significantly greater control over the positioning of the implant, resulting in significantly better accuracy in placing the implant exactly in its desired location, and keeping any scarring to a minimum.
3: TUBA Breast Incision
This breast implant incision type is performed on the rim of the belly button, through a channel of fatty tissue. Your doctor will use an endoscope to visually guide them from the incision point to the breast, where a pocket will then be created for the breast implant to be positioned behind the nipple. As this type of breast implant incision requires significant reliance on the endoscope, it can be more of a challenge to achieve perfect symmetry between breast implants, but the TUBA incision type also results in zero scarring of the breasts whatsoever, making it a popular choice for many patients.
4: Inframammary Breast Implant Incision
This method of breast implant incision is made underneath the breast, in the fold where the breast and skin attach. Your doctor makes a pocket in the skin, and slides the implant through the sight of the incision to set it behind the nipple. While the inframammary type of breast implant incision does result in a slightly more pronounced scar than other methods, its position underneath the breast makes it completely invisible underneath a bra. Additionally, the inframammary incision allows for perfect visibility for your doctor, allowing them to work as closely and accurately as possible.
The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery
Each different type of breast implant incision offers its own set of advantages. Detroit are double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to discuss the various types of breast implant incisions – to determine which one is best for you.
Dr. Ali has helped thousands of women get the breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.
Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200