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Breast Augmentation | Boob Job | Plastic Surgery | Las Vegas NVOne of the reasons behind the popularity of breast enlargement cosmetic surgery is that the procedure is highly customizable, and can be performed in several ways. Depending on the patient’s breast anatomy and her unique aesthetic needs, the surgeon can devise an appropriate surgical plan.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a leading plastic surgeon providing breast enlargement and other procedures. He will choose the right surgical approach in close consultation with the patient. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Implant Placement Techniques

Breast implants can be placed subglandularly or submuscularly, depending on the patient’s needs.

Subglandular Method

In this technique, the breast implants are placed below the mammary gland but above the pectoral muscle. This type of breast enlargement plastic surgery involves relatively lesser post-op pain and discomfort, and usually the recovery is faster. This happens because the musculature remains undisturbed in this surgical approach. Cleavage can be created more easily with this technique as compared to the submuscular implantation.

One of the downsides of this technique is that the risk of implant rippling may be relatively higher. Ripples can form within the implant shell because of the bag’s tendency to fold inward. When the implant is not placed behind the muscle, the ripples become more easily seen and felt.

Submuscular Method

In this case, the cosmetic surgeon will place the implant below the pectoral muscle in the chest. The muscle will typically cover about two-thirds of the implant in this case. Results are usually more aesthetically appealing for women with naturally small breasts. Any flaws in the implants such as edges or ripples are largely hidden because the implant is concealed below the pectoral muscle. Silicone implants with submuscular placement can provide a fairly natural look and feel.

The challenge with submuscular technique is that the surgical procedure becomes longer and the recovery is relatively more comfortable and prolonged. This happens because the less flexible muscle tissue manipulation will take place in this technique.

Types of Incision

Dr. Richards will discuss the options for incision type and location with his patients in Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas. This choice will make an impact on the overall results of the surgery and the visibility of resulting scars.

Areolar Incision

In this case, the incision is created along the bottom half circumference of the areola, where the lighter breast tissue meets the darker tissue. The resulting scar blends in with the border, which makes it a popular incision choice.

Inframammary Incision

In this case, the incisions are placed at the bottom or crease of the breast where they can be inconspicuous beneath the bra or swimwear. This type of incision is more common when silicone gel implants are used.

Transaxillary Incision

This incision is made in the armpit. A channel to the breast is created through the incision, and an implant pocket is carved behind the breast. The technique is typically used for post-filled saline implants.

In rare cases, transumbilical (TUBA) incision may also be used, which involves an incision around the naval for implant insertion.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070


Screen Shot 2015-07-16 at 2.39.34 PMBreast enlargement is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to increase the size, volume, and fullness of breasts through surgical insertion of implants. The procedure is highly customizable according to the patient’s breast anatomy and her personal aesthetic goals. During the initial consultation, the patient can learn about various aspects of the procedure and make informed choices.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a leading plastic surgeon providing breast enlargement and various other procedures. Dr. Richards will ensure that the patient gets access to breast enlargement surgery before and after photographs. This enables the patient to understand the potential effectiveness of the surgery. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

What are Breast Enlargement Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of breast enlargement plastic surgery refer to a set of pictures belonging to an earlier patient who has undergone the same procedure with successful results. The set includes images taken before the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when the initial bruising and swelling has disappeared and full effects of the surgery are established.

The surgeon will obtain breast enlargement before and after photos with the consent of the patient, and will present these before new patients in an appropriate manner. The only goal of the surgeon here is to educate new patients about various aspects of breast enlargement. Once they understand what the surgery can or cannot do for them, they will be in a better position to make informed choices.

Advantages

When a new patient walks into the office of the cosmetic surgeon to seek breast enlargement consultation, she may only have a limited understanding of how the procedure might impact her breast appearance and overall figure. The selection of breast implant types, size, and shape, the location of incisions and the positioning of implants in the breast tissue are all decisions that will require the involvement of the patient.

In some cases, the patient may need a combination of breast enlargement and breast lift. With the help of before and after photos, the surgeon will be able to explain these issues in a better way and help the patient choose the right options. Dr. Richards provides breast enlargement and other surgeries to patients in Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

Realistic Expectations

An experienced plastic surgeon will always try to ensure that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the surgery. Patients with clear aesthetic goals and realistic expectations will usually achieve high satisfaction levels from the surgery. Breast enlargement ‘before and after’ photos can serve a useful purpose in this process.

Photos on the Website

The plastic surgeon will have the option to provide breast enlargement surgery before and after photos on their practice website. New patients can simply access and review the photos in the comfort and privacy of their home or office. Once they understand the potential results of this surgery, they may choose to visit the surgeon’s office for a breast enlargement consultation.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

3x-siliconeThe financial breakdown of breast enlargement cosmetic surgery procedure will differ on several counts. In a major surgical procedure such as breast enlargement, the cost should only be a secondary consideration, but for many women it remains a natural starting point when considering this surgery.

At the time of the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will explain various aspects of breast enlargement to the patient, and also discuss its estimated monetary amount. The goal is to help the patient make a well-informed decision. Dr. Bryson Richards is a leading plastic surgeon providing breast enlargement to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Average Sticker Price

The average cost of breast enlargement plastic surgery in the US in 2014 was $3,708, as per the data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). However, this figure was exclusive of costs such as the operating room fee, costs of anesthesia, prescription medications, medical tests and mammograms, surgical bra, and post-surgery visits to the surgeon’s office.

If the patient chooses silicone breast implants, their dollar figure will be higher than that of saline implants by about $500 to $1,000. Some of the latest qualities in highly cohesive form stable silicone implants may affect your bank account by a dollar amount of around $2,000 more than traditional saline implants. Including all the costs, the average price tag of breast enlargement may range between $7,000 and $14,000.

Factors Influencing the Financial Cost

Geographic location of a practice can have an impact on the average cost of the breast enlargement procedure in that area. Major urban centers and cities along the West and East Coasts usually have a higher cost of living, which influences the cost of most goods and services, including aesthetic surgery. For instance, the financial realities for the procedure in Las Vegas, NV may not be the same as the price tag in, say, Arizona.

The fee of the cosmetic surgeon will also usually differ in proportion to their experience and reputation in the field of breast enlargement surgery. According to the ASPS, it is advisable to choose the right surgeon for one’s needs, and factors such as the surgeon’s fee should only be secondary to such a choice.

Costs of Operating Room

Hospitals will usually cost the most, if breast augmentation surgery is performed at a reputed hospital. Ambulatory surgical centers are getting increasingly popular because they will be less expensive than most hospitals.

If the surgeon has an in-house surgical suite, it may turn out to be the most affordable option. Accredited facilities will impact your checking account more than unaccredited facilities because of the higher quality and safety standards that are necessary to maintain at an accredited facility.

Insurance and Finance

The price tag of breast enlargement may be covered fully or partially under health insurance if the procedure is performed as a part of breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy or a breast injury.

In other cases, the patients should explore various financing options and choose the most competitive avenue to take. If the surgeon’s office has a tie-up with a professional medical care finance company, they may offer convenient payment terms at low interest rates.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Kybella

Accumulation of excess fat tissue in the submental area can cause the appearance of double chin. This can make the chin poorly defined and adversely impact the overall facial aesthetics. Until now only liposuction cosmetic surgery was a viable solution to this condition. However, the introduction of Kybella non-surgical double chin reduction treatment has introduced a new alternative.

Starting Out Right

During the initial consultation for Kybella double chin reduction, the plastic surgeon will discuss various aspects of the procedure, including its estimated monetary amount so you know what your financial responsibility will probably be. The first goal is to help the patient make an informed and rational decision. Dr. Bryson Richards is a well-known plastic surgeon providing Kybella and other surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Cost Comparison with Liposuction

Many new patients seek to compare the dollar figures of Kybella injectable chin reduction treatment with those of liposuction plastic surgery. While the price of the two procedures will vary case by case, but in general, the overall impact on your checking account of Kybella will be relatively lower than that of liposuction surgery.

Liposuction may involve general anesthesia, which will add about $400 to $600 extra to the costs of the procedure. If laser technique is combined with traditional surgery, the sticker price of laser treatment may be added. Liposuction procedure may be performed at an accredited ambulatory center, hospital or in-office surgical suite, which is another key dollar amount component.

These overhead monetary amounts are typically avoided in a non-surgical injectable procedure such as Kybella. Additional financial factors such as prescription drugs, surgical garment, medical tests, and post-op visits to the office of the cosmetic surgeon may also be avoided in case of Kybella treatment.

Liposuction is likely to involve a considerable amount of downtime, and the patient should account for the loss of work days involved. On the other hand, in case of Kybella injections, the downtime will be minimal. Dr. Richards receives patients from in and around Las Vegas, NV for Kybella and other aesthetic procedures.

Average Stipulated Price of Kybella

The price of Kybella is largely comparable to various other FDA approved injectable procedures such as dermal fillers and neuro-modulators like Botox and Dysport. The treatment provider will create a detailed treatment plan after taking into account factors such as the patient’s unique neck and facial anatomy, overall body weight and appearance, and their personal aesthetic needs and aspirations.

The treatment plan will involve multiple treatment sessions, usually ranging from two to four sessions. In more severe cases, up to six treatment sessions may be planned. The first treatment will typically require a higher number of Kybella vials, while the number of vials may reduce progressively with each treatment.

The overall impact of Kybella on your bank account will be determined in accordance with all these factors. On average, a single Kybella treatment session may cost around $800. In such case, if the patient undergoes a total of three treatment sessions over three months, the overall dollar figure of procedure would come to about $2,400. Patients should also explore various financing options to make the payments in convenient monthly installments at low and appealing interest rates.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Kybella 

Kybella Injections for Double Chin Reduction Before After Photo

Kybella Before After Photos

Excess deposits of fat tissue in the chin and upper neck area is a common condition for both men and women. This excess submental fat can spoil the chin profile and make the chin and lower face appear aged and unsightly. Liposuction or other cosmetic surgery treatments are available to address double chin, but not every patient may choose an elective surgery.

In such cases, now patients have a new and highly effective non-surgical solution called Kybella, which is designed to reduce double chin without any cuts or incisions. Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards has introduced Kybella treatment at his practice to address the aesthetic needs of patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities with regard to double chin reduction.

Safe and Proven Treatment

Kybella or ATX-101 is exclusively designed to treat double chin without plastic surgery. The treatment has received the FDA approval after extensive trials, and now it has become the first and only non-surgical treatment to be approved by the FDA for the reduction of submental fat or double chin.

Keith Leonard, the president and CEO of Kythera, the company that makes Kybella, says that it is a proven treatment that can be customized to match with the unique aesthetic needs of a patient with regard to an enhanced chin profile. As the treatment is non-surgical and the results are so effective, the patient satisfaction rates with Kybella are very high.

“With Kybella, physicians can offer a clinically-proven treatment that is customized to the patient and their treatment goals for an improved chin profile,” said Leonard. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Richards provides Kybella and various other state of the art aesthetic procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

Test Results

Kybella Injections for Double Chin Reduction Before After PhotosAn international clinical development program was undertaken to determine the efficacy of Kybella. The program encompassed over 20 clinical studies and 2,600 patients around the world. In the pivotal Phase III studies, over 68% of the patients affirmed a positive response to Kybella. The patients noted fat reduction in the area below the chin. Due to this submental fat reduction, many patients also reported emotional benefits.

Procedure

Kybella treatment program is tailored according to the specific condition of a patient. Kybella is administered through injections directly into the targeted submental fat area. A single treatment session can last for about 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients will require two to four treatments to achieve desirable outcomes. In severe cases, up to six treatment sessions may be performed.

Dr. Michael C. Edwards, the President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), endorses Kybella as a revolutionary treatment with highly promising potential to transform the aesthetics field with regard to double chin reduction.

Dr. Edwards recommends that patients should select the best surgeon to achieve safe and desirable results with an advanced injectable treatment such as Kybella. The downtime involved in this treatment is minimal, and the risk of complication is very low, which makes it more popular with working people and busy moms.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Breast EnlargementBreast enlargement is a cosmetic surgery procedure involving surgical placement of saline or silicone implants in the breast tissue to increase their size. In recent years, the procedure has emerged as the second most popular surgery in the US after liposuction. Nearly 4.5 million breast enlargement surgeries were performed in the country between 1997 and 2012.

Following the FDA approvals for saline and silicone implants, and the recent development of advanced qualities in highly cohesive silicone implants, the procedure has gained wider acceptance due to enhanced aesthetic outcomes.

Need for Breast Enlargement

A majority of patients seek breast enlargement surgery for cosmetic purposes to achieve larger or more voluptuous looking breasts. However, some patients may have under-developed breasts, or asymmetrical breasts. These conditions can also be corrected with breast implant surgery.

If the patient has gone through mastectomy, the surgeon may perform breast enlargement as a part of breast reconstruction procedure. Dr. Bryson Richards is an experienced plastic surgeon providing breast enlargement and other procedures for the breast, body and face to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Surgical Approaches

Patient satisfaction levels in breast enlargement plastic surgery procedure are typically higher because of the high degree of customization that can be done in this procedure. Patients usually have a choice between saline, silicone and gummy bear implants, which are available in various sizes, shapes, and textures. Surgical approach can also be adapted in accordance with breast anatomy and unique aesthetic needs of a patient.

The implant can be placed submuscularly or subglandularly. The incision may be placed in the armpit, around the areola, in the breast crease, or even transumbilically in some cases. The cosmetic surgeon will discuss all treatment approaches with the patient and help her choose the best options in her case. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby locations.

Procedure

The surgery can be performed using general anesthesia or IV sedation. The procedure will begin with the surgeon making the incision in the pre-determined location. Through the incision a breast pocket will be carved for the implant. The implant will then be placed either in front of the pectoral muscle and behind the breast tissue, or below the pectoral muscle.

Once the implants have been adjusted into the desired position, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures. The breasts will be covered with bandages immediately after the surgery to provide support. The surgeon will also provide a surgical bra, which must be worn for a few weeks for extra support. The surgeon may place drains to collect excess fluid in the first few days after surgery to reduce the risk of infection.

Recovery

The patient will feel mild pain and discomfort in the treated area for the first few days, which can be managed with pain medications. The incision site should be kept clean in order to minimize the risk of infection. Vigorous exercises should be avoided for the first few weeks. Most patients can return to work in about 10 to 14 days.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070