Women who have breast cancer may choose to have breast reconstruction as part of their treatment plan This surgical procedure rebuilds and reshapes the breast There are different types of breast reconstruction and different options Breast reconstruction is an individualized procedure based on each patient’s needs, type of cancer, therapies, and body type Located in Beverly Hills, CA, Dr Dennis Dass explains what breast reconstruction is and what to expect from the procedure
Why choose breast reconstruction?
Choosing to undergo breast reconstruction is a personal decision, one that may not be right for every woman Speaking with a plastic surgeon ahead of time helps clear up
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Beverly Hills patients who are interested in achieving beautiful results when it comes to addressing areas of unwanted fat are excited to hear about procedures that are much less invasive for improving body contours Dr Dennis Dass is a board certified plastic surgeon who is excited to offer his patients a wonderful treatment known as SmartLipo
SmartLipo is a laser body sculpting treatment that can melt away fat on many areas of the body including the abdomen, back, thighs, buttocks, arms, chin, and neck Patients can have this procedure done as a smart, effective alternative to traditional Continue reading
With age, gravity takes effect and facial
appearance changes The result is fine lines, wrinkles, and loose,
sagging skin Facial procedures such as facelifts or neck lifts produce a
more youthful, refreshed appearance In Beverly Hills, CA, Dr Dennis Dass offers a range of procedures including neck lift surgery to help patients turn back the hands of time
For patients who are bothered by excess, sagging skin on the
neck, a neck lift surgery or lower rhytidectomy is a good solution
Depending on an individual’s need, a single procedure or a combination
of treatments may be performed to create a smoother, firmer, more
defined
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First, congratulations on losing all that weight!! Now it is time to reward yourself!
Patients that have undergone bariatric surgery (ie lap band or gastric bypass) and have lost a lot of weight are frequently troubled by the excess skin around their abdomen This is a complex problem, and it is more difficult to treat compared to a woman who desires a tummy tuck after pregnancy
Understanding the difference between weight loss surgery and a traditional tummy tuck
After pregnancy, the skin around the abdomen
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Advanced technique of combined Abdominoplasty and Liposuction
Dr Dass specializes in Brazilian Tummy Tuck, also known as lipoabdominoplasty This advanced technique is offered by few plastic surgeons in California The technique was presented by world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr Saldanha of Sao Paolo, Brazil, who began using this technique in 2000 Prior to this time, traditional abdominoplasty with no combination liposuction was the standard, due the the fear of healing difficulties Over time, the plastic surgery community began to reintroduce limited liposuction at the same time as abdominoplasty Saldanha’s technique is revolutionary,
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Here is an interesting case example of an extreme plastic surgery body contouring transformation with tummy tuck and liposuction This example is a 33 year-old woman that was 5’11” and 272 pounds She presented to the Beverly Hills office and was interested in body contouring surgery She was scared to undergo bariatric surgery (lap band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve) for weight loss She initially just wanted liposuction, because she did not want the tummy tuck scar Upon evaluation, it was clear that she would need to have a tummy tuck to address the overhanging
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Dr Dennis Dass, MD of Beverly Hills is a plastic surgeon who provides reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries for men and women He understands that everyone wants to look their best and many times, this may require surgical intervention For some, when the tummy area becomes problematic, a tummy tuck may be suggested
A tummy tuck, sometimes referred to as an abdominoplasty, is a procedure in which excess skin may be removed at the same time as excess fat from the midsection This is done as an outpatient procedure, and many patients who
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Twin skin refers to the appearance of your belly after you have given birth to twins Compared to a single pregnancy, a twin pregnancy leads to even more stretching of the abdomen Afterwards, new mothers will diet and exercise to reduce the stomach fat, but are left with a lot of excess skin and stretch marks The excess skin is present below the belly button and is sometimes described as crinkly, wrinkly, saggy, and droopy—this is twin skin
A small percentage of (lucky) women with multiple gestations will have a satisfactory postpartum belly Unfortunately,
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Patients located in Beverly Hills who have worked hard at the gym and focused on their diet may be dealing with imperfections that they are unable to eliminate This includes lack of a toned, attractive midriff area When diet and exercise have failed to achieve the desired results, or have left patients with unwanted excess skin, hey have a solution available to them known as the tummy tuck
A tummy tuck is a common procedure performed on the abdominal area to help improve body contours The tummy tuck may also be referred to
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The female body can change significantly in a relatively short amount of time Every woman has her own unique experience with weight, health, pregnancy, and so on While it is understood that the skin and underlying tissues will be altered by pregnancy, the extent to which this may occur will vary from one woman to another For some, a return to a satisfying degree of elasticity is not possible In such instances, the emotional impact of body changes can affect a woman’s sense of wellbeing
The skin around the midsection may become very loose
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