1. choosing the right cosmetic surgeon

“Eyelid surgery not only requires a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy and a keen eye for aesthetic detail, but also the ability to adjust surgical techniques to the needs of an individual patient and create results that look natural for his or her ethnicity, age, gender and unique facial features.” – American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

2. WHAT KIND OF SURGERY DO YOU NEED

Assessing your needs and wants is part of my job. So, in some cases you might have something in mind as to what you need and then it turns out the technique we can use differs from what you originally thought. Meaning… Consulting a plastic surgeon before making up your mind is the ideal thing to do. There are differing kinds of surgeries such as: Upper Eyelid, Lower Eyelid, and combined eyelid surgery. A combined eyelid surgery would include a brow lift in some cases.

3. RECOVERY TIME

This is considered an outpatient procedure therefore it can last from 40 to 2 hours. During the first and second week, expect some bruising and eye swelling, with an usual feeling of tightness.  You can carry on with normal life after a period of time and even take short trips but not without your surgeon’s clearance.

4. METHODS TO COPE

Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses can help a tremendous lot. Keep away from spending too much time on the computer. Wear sunglasses and avoid strong lighting. Avoid straining or bending down for at least 4 weeks.

5. maintenance

Remember that maintaining a healthy lifestyle will do wonders for your results. For example, a balanced diet, good skincare and applying sunscreen works like a charm. This procedure will help you maintain a youthful look that can last for years and years to come. However, the healthy lifestyle is of great influence with any cosmetic surgery (Sorry smokers, but this includes no smoking! Try to quit. It will always be better for you in the long run). Fillers or botox injections can also help if need be after quite some time.

“When performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, eyelid surgery is a safe, rewarding procedure with long-lasting benefits. The best way to learn how eyelid surgery might help you is to consult with a board certified cosmetic surgeon.” – American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

If you have any questions or would like a consultation, give us a call.

The decision to undergo surgery is very personal, therefore, there is only person that can make that decision and that is yourself.

Every surgery comes with a degree of risk, however, this is precisely why a consultation with a professional and evaluations are necessary.

So what is a liposuction?

Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits and improving your body contours and proportion.

• Liposuction techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the:
• Thighs
• Hips and buttocks
• Abdomen and waist
• Upper arms
• Back
• Inner knee
• Chest area
• Cheeks, chin and neck
• Calves and ankles
• Liposuction can be performed alone or along with other plastic surgery procedures, such as a facelift, breast reductionor a tummy tuck.

Here is a list of what liposuction won’t do:

• Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a substitute for proper diet and exercise
• It is also not an effective treatment for cellulite – the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks – or loose saggy skin.
• Laser and ultrasound assisted liposuction, like traditional liposuction aren’t a weight control method or a fix for obesity. They are used to help contour your body in those areas that are not responsive to diet and exercise such as saddlebags or a paunchy stomach. Also like traditional liposuction, laser-assisted liposuction is most often used to reduce fullness in your:
• Abdomen
• Ankles
• Arms
• Buttocks
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Hips
• Knees
• Neck
• Thighs
• Upper arms
• Waist

Ideal liposuction candidates are:

• Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
• Non-smokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
• If you are bothered by excess fat deposits – located anywhere on your body – that don’t respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be right for you.

The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal. You will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications of liposuctionare acceptable. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications.

What are the risks associated with liposuction?

• Anesthesia risks
• Bruising
• Change in skin sensation that may persist
• Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Fluid accumulation
• Infection
• Irregular contours or asymmetries
• Irregular pigmentation
• Need for revision surgery
• Persistent swelling
• Poor wound healing
• Rippling or loose skin, worsening of cellulite
• Swelling
• Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound with the ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty technique
• These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It is important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.
• Secondary procedures may sometimes be recommended to reduce excess skin. Special considerations are needed when large amounts – usually more than five liters of fat – are suctioned.

For more information please refer to our procedures https://www.drluismejia.com/en/services/liposuction/