What is Liposuction?Liposuction is a surgical procedure where fat is removed from various parts of the body using suction. The plastic surgery involves inserting thin blunt tubes through small incisions into the affected area and sucking out excess fat deposit from under the skin. Liposuction can be used in a number of areas such as thighs, hips, abdomen, back or arms. More
What is Laser Eyelid Surgery?Laser eyelid surgery, or as it is otherwise known blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery solution to improve the appearance and functionality of the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid plastic surgery focuses on the eye-area of the face where the effected eyelid is treated by removing excess skin and fat tissue as well as the tightening of muscles and tendons surrounding the eyelid area.
Before having any plastic surgery it is essential to find and consult with a fully certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Warren Lent is a Beverly Hills certified plastic surgeon fully approved by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He will carry out a full evaluation and then guide you through all steps of the plastic surgery.
Blepharoplasty is often recommended to patients wanting to get rid of the “your eyes are so tired” look and who wish to reduce the bags under their eyes. In some cases the appearance of the eyes is not the only factor in opting for eyelid plastic surgery. Patients suffering from extreme excess skin can have trouble with their field of vision while extreme droopiness of the lower eyelid can result in dry eyes and potential infection.
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Tummy TuckA tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical solution to a saggy, slack tummy area. The procedure is aimed at patients who are not happy with the look of their abdomen and feel that excess skin or minor fat reserves are ruining the aesthetic appearance of their tummy.
During the tummy tuck excess skin and some fat tissue are removed and the underlying abdominal muscles and connective tissue is tightened. In most cases, tummy tucks are performed on women left with lost elasticity in their abdominal skin following pregnancy or on patients who have lost a considerable amount of weight and are suffering from a lot of excess skin. People who have undergone weight-loss surgery, such as lap-band, gastric sleeve or gastric bypass are often excellent candidates for an abdominoplasty. The hanging skin can interfere with normal activities of daily living and even cause rashes and infections. In some cases, patients who are not able to lose the last few stubborn pounds also request tummy tucks. More
What is Rhinoplasty?Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure that allows a plastic surgeon to reshape and correct the functionality and appearance of the patient’s nose. Nose plastic surgeries can reduce the size of the nose, change its angle or shape, smooth out bumps and alter the tip of the nose and a number of other corrections. It’s all about getting the proportions right.
In some cases nose plastic surgery is necessary to improve the patient’s breathing by correcting or eliminating structural problems. Nose surgery is also recommended after injuries or traumas that leave the nose broken or in need of reconstruction. The surgery often involves removal of bone or cartridge but sometimes tissue is added to the nose (this can be from another part of the body or a synthetic material). More
What is Botox?Botox injections are a popular solution for patients who prefer not to undergo surgery but who suffer from deep wrinkles or frown lines. Botox injections follow a simple logic: if an area of the face will not move then skin will not wrinkle and will appear youthful and smooth. Some confusion is often caused by the marketing of Botox Cosmetic. This is essentially the same as regular Botox and can be used for all the same purposes. More
What is Breast Reduction Surgery and who should have it?Breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty is a plastic surgery solution to reduce the size of large, bothersome breasts. Most patients who choose to undergo breast reduction surgery suffer from a number of complaints relating to the size of their breasts such as severe and persisting backache, headache and neck tension and in some cases overly large breasts can also cause breathing problems, chafing under the breast area and poor circulation.
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent, has years of experience carrying out breast reduction plastic surgery and will meet patients for a thorough consultation. In his experience, a large number of women who consider breast reduction surgery also complain about the difficulty of finding comfortable underwear as thin straps can dig into the shoulder skin leaving painful indentations. In some cases, breast reduction plastic surgery can also help on a psychological level when achieving a more harmonious frame helps self-confidence issues and general psychological well-being. Men can also be candidates for breast reduction surgery if their breast tissue is enlarged and they wish to reduce it. More
What is a Breast Lift?Breast lift or mastopexy is plastic surgery most commonly performed on women who feel that their breasts are sagging or look “tired” and need repositioning on their chest. In young women sagging breasts are usually associated with having large breasts that succumb to the pull of gravity quicker. Pregnancy can also alter the position and elasticity of breasts as do hormonal changes.
One of the common tricks to see if a woman is a likely candidate for a breast lift plastic surgery is to place a pencil under the breast – if it doesn’t fall to the ground a breast lift procedure could be a good plastic surgery solution. Mastopexy is often performed in conjunction with other breast procedures such as breast reduction surgery or breast augmentation. The main goal of the surgery is to reposition the nipple and breast tissue and remove any excess skin while keeping the maximum sensation in the nipple area and surrounding skin. More
What is Breast Augmentation and who should have it?Beverly Hills breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the world. Many women who want to increase the size of their breasts or are unhappy with the shape of their natural breasts opt to undergo plastic surgery and have breast implants in order to give their cleavage a fuller appearance.
In some cases breast implants are used in reconstructive surgery to achieve a symmetrical look. Though breast augmentation plastic surgery can dramatically increase the size and alter the shape of the natural breasts it will not help with droopiness. To tackle sagging breasts, breast augmentation can be paired with a breast lift plastic surgery procedure. More