Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon San Francisco Blog - Randall B. Weil, M.D., F.A.C.S.

There are two major classifications to rhinoplasty procedures. A functional rhinoplasty procedure, also sometimes known as septoplasty, is performed to correct breathing problems due to a deviated septum (broken nose). Because of the functional nature of this procedure, your insurance company may cover it. Since rhinoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure, most insurance companies will not cover the procedure by default. They must be convinced that surgery is a medical necessity. It is important to check with your insurance company to see if the surgery is covered and understand how to submit a claim. This should be done prior to electing surgery. Many insurance companies require a referral from a primary care physician before covering a visit to a specialist. If the primary care physician feels that the surgery can correct difficulty breathing, he or she can make the referral to Dr. Weil. Alternate payment methods should be in place however, should the claim be denied. To find out more about how rhinoplasty can repair a deviated septum and improve breathing, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule an initial consultation. Make sure you get a referral from your primary care physician beforehand if your insurance company requires one.

A neck lift can do more to enhance your overall appearance than many other, more extensive procedures. Improvements to the neck make people think that you have lost a lot of weight, even if that is not necessarily the case. Neck lift surgery actually consists of two procedures, cervicoplasty which addresses the excess skin around the neck, and platysmaplasty, which addresses the musculature underneath the skin. Depending on your needs, one or both may be carried out during the operation. Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time to sculpt the neck area into a more desirable shape.

The length of the procedure depends on which specific surgeries are performed, and whether or not the neck lift is conducted in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures like a forehead lift or facelift. The combined neck lift procedures themselves will take about two to three hours. Improving the neckline does a great deal to improve your overall appearance. Having a well-defined neck makes you look thinner and most people will assume you have lost weight and will not realize that you had any type of cosmetic procedure at all.

The effects of a neck lift surgery are meant to last a long time, several years at least. However, life events such as weight gain could spoil the effects of the surgery faster than anticipated. To learn more about neck lift and other cosmetic surgery options that will help transform your appearance, contact Dr. Weil today and schedule an initial consultation.

Cosmetic improvements to certain parts of the body tend to have more dramatic effects than other areas. Improvements to the skin around your neck are one region that can dramatically enhance your appearance. A neck lift can treat excess fat and skin, and a condition called banding, also known as turkey wattle. By altering sagging, excess skin with a neck lift procedure, people tend to think you lost a lot of weight. Often liposuction is also performed at the time of surgery to remove excess fat deposits.

After a neck lift procedure, there will be some bruising, discomfort, and limited movement during the recovery period. Depending on your needs, Dr. Weil may simply remove excess skin, or may end up altering or removing some of the neck muscles. The type of procedure will obviously affect the amount of discomfort and the length of your recovery. It is a good idea to prepare a recovery area ahead of time. Place your bandages and other necessities close by and keep your telephone in reach. Avoid sudden movements and get plenty of rest. Many people report that their skin feels tight for several days after surgery.

Remember, a neck lift is a surgery, and you may not see the final desired results until several months later. After about 10 days, you should be able to resume most normal activities. To find out more about neck lift treatment, please contact Dr. Weil today and set up an initial consultation.

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.

You may become famous if you have a particularly distinctive or handsome nose, or you may be deeply embarrassed if you do not. Seldom does a profile go completely unnoticed. If you are not happy with your particular profile, you might consider a surgical procedure called rhinoplasty.

During rhinoplasty surgery, a skilled cosmetic surgeon can reshape your nose to give it a more attractive appearance. Typically, the surgeon will take into consideration the other prominent parts of your face, your forehead, and chin, to ensure that you end up with a proportionate appearance. When seeking a full-face makeover, rhinoplasty surgery is often performed with other facial enhancement surgeries such as facelifts, otoplasty, and blepharoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is an extremely popular procedure, even among men. According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, more than 70,000 men had nose reshaping performed in 2007, making it the number one cosmetic surgery for men. Social stigmas that used to be tied to cosmetic procedures are waning and subsequently, rhinoplasty and other cosmetic enhancements are gaining in popularity.

If you want to find out more about rhinoplasty, or other cosmetic surgical and non-surgical options in the San Francisco area, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule an initial consultation.

The only person who can answer that question is you. Many people seek cosmetic surgery for the wrong reasons. They think that it will make people love them or look like a movie star. They often have unrealistic expectations. If you are a well-rounded person who is in generally good physical and mental health, but you are just dissatisfied with some aspect of your appearance, cosmetic surgery may be just the thing.

When deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery, it is best to explore all available options. Consulting with a trained cosmetic surgeon, who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, will go a long way toward making a final determination. You and your doctor can decide on your appearance goals and the best way to achieve them. In many cases, you might want to under go less invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections, injectable fillers, or a laser peel rather than diving right into a facelift.

Alternatives to breast augmentation include a thread lift procedure, which is less invasive and may produce the desired results. The key thing to remember is that you make the ultimate decision. Don't let anybody else force you into doing something you do not want to do. To find out more about available cosmetic procedures in the San Francisco area, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule an initial consultation.