Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon San Francisco Blog

A neck lift surgery is an invasive procedure that can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. Because it is a surgery, complications may arise. These can be minimized if you prepare a recovery space ahead of time. Make sure that you stock up on necessities like bandages for dressing changes, gauze, towels, ice packs, and other items Dr. Weil thinks you might need. Create a comfortable space with plenty of pillows to elevate you head. Loose clothing should be worn, preferably button down shirts so you do not have to pull clothes over your head.

It is advisable to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours especially if your procedure requires a general anesthetic. Keep a telephone handy too. If you can't have someone stay with you, at least set up a time for someone to check in and see how you are doing. Make sure that you take your pain medication as prescribed so that you can go on walks and take care of yourself as needed. Taking frequent short walks encourages healing by increasing blood flow to throughout your body. Recovery after any surgery does take time. Most people can return to their normal activities in about 10 to 14 days. Total recovery and your reaching your desired appearance may take several months.

To find out more about neck surgery and all the considerations you need to make, please schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Weil today.

In today's health conscience society, looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. Sometimes, dieting and exercising simply don't give you the results you desire. There are options available instead of just being frustrated that you cannot get to the look you want. If you have lost a lot of weight, but still feel that you have too many areas that are not aesthetically pleasing, you might benefit from liposculpture.

By using liposuction, the cosmetic surgeon can smooth away the excess pockets of fat that linger on. Women benefit from liposculpture in the thighs, upper arms, neck and breast area. The most troublesome areas for men are love handles and pectoral muscles. Using a suction cannula in a number of strategic places, the cosmetic surgeon can reshape your form to help you reach your ultimate appearance goals.

Liposculpture is also often performed in conjunction with other procedures like a facelift, or abdominoplasty. The skin around the area may become loose and baggy after the fat is removed. Liposuction is not an alternative to losing weight. It is meant to eliminate those small pockets of fat you just can't seem to get rid of with any other method.

If you are considering any cosmetic procedures, Dr. Weil may use liposculpture to help create your best shape possible. To find out about liposculpture options in the San Francisco area, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule an initial consultation.