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Heredity factors, sun exposure, illness and aging forces begin to take their toll on many people who are in their 30’s. Sagging skin in the face and other areas and accumulation of unwanted fat deposits are common problems that start emerging at this age. A number of cosmetic surgery procedures are available today to address these conditions.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, to people in their 30’s and other age groups. Patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive treatments from Dr. Richards.

Facelift

A traditional full facelift or a mini facelift procedure can be performed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines from the face. If the skin begins to sag in the midface area, or laugh lines start becoming conspicuous, a person in their 30’s may consider facelift plastic surgery to achieve a more youthful lower and midface.

Brow Lift

Wrinkles between the brows and fine lines and creases on the forehead may sometimes begin to develop when a person in their 30’s. A brow lift is an upper face procedure designed to enhance the appearance of the brows, tighten forehead skin, and improve youthfulness of the upper face.

Eyelid Lift

One of the common aesthetic surgeries of the face is lower or upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift surgery. This procedure is designed to rejuvenate eyes by reducing excess skin and redistributing fat around the eyelids, and reducing under-eye bags and dark circles.

Breast Implants

If a woman in her 30’s has suffered loss of breast volume following a pregnancy or major weight loss, she can restore the natural size of breasts or have more voluptuous looking breasts with breast implant surgery. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for breast implant surgery.

Breast Lift

Heredity factors, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations can cause reduced skin elasticity in the breast area. This can cause the breasts to become heavily droopy, particularly in cases where the woman has larger breasts. Breast lift surgery can be performed to restore tighter, firmer, and more youthful looking breasts.

Liposuction

In the 30’s, many people tend to accumulate stubborn fat pockets in certain parts of the body. It may not always be possible to reduce these fats with diet and exercise. Liposuction is the most popular procedure available to reduce unwanted fat deposits.

Abdominoplasty

Loose skin around the abdominal area can occur after a pregnancy or a major weight loss. Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck surgery is a proven and effective procedure to tighten loose skin and reposition weak underlying muscles to restore a firmer, flatter abdomen.

Body Lift

Mild to moderate skin laxity is a common occurrence, which can start showing in the 30’s. Thighs, hips, arms, upper torso, neck, and abdomen are commonly affected areas. Individual body lift procedures targeted to improve specific areas, or a comprehensive body lift surgery may be performed to restore youthful contours.

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

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Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid lift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to rejuvenate upper and lower eyelids by reducing excess skin and tissue around the eyes. At the time of pre-operative consultations, the surgeon will explain various aspects of eyelid lift to the patient and may present blepharoplasty before and after photographs at this stage.

The first concern of a responsible surgeon will always be to properly educate the patient about eyelid lift, and help them make an informed decision. The surgeon will encourage the patient to review before and after photographs carefully and ask any related questions that may arise in their mind. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides blepharoplasty to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

What are Blepharoplasty Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of blepharoplasty refer to a set of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has undergone the same procedure with satisfactory results. The set includes images taken prior to the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when the initial swelling and bruising has been completely resolved and full effects of the procedure are established.

The surgeon will ensure that blepharoplasty plastic surgery before and after pictures are obtained with the patient’s clear consent and presented before new patients in an appropriate manner. The original patient’s identity is usually kept confidential in these pictures. The surgeon will take care that the photos are authentic, and not technologically manipulated in any way. The goal is to present a true picture of the procedure before new patients.

The digital revolution has passed and digital technology is here to remain. There is not one industry in the world that has not been touched by digital technology and the medical industry is certainly one of them. Now patients can see incredible pictures with awesome detail before they even speak to the surgeon. The days of meeting with the surgeon and looking at polaroids in picture books are long over with. Now you can see with glistening detail what the surgeon can do for you without even speaking with them. This saves the surgeon time and you and actually brings the surgeon and the patient closer together.

Benefits

Eyes are one of the most aesthetically prominent parts of the face, and it is natural for most patients to be concerned about how eyelid surgery may impact their overall facial appearance. Some patients may require only lower or upper eyelid procedure, while some others may need a combination of the two. In some cases, the surgeon may recommend eyelid lift along with other facial surgical or non-surgical treatments.

Patient is in the best position to make correct decisions when they understand the potential effectiveness of eyelid surgery and the impact on their looks. Leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for eyelid lift.

Having Reasonable Expectations

In any aesthetic procedure such as blepharoplasty, a patient with reasonable expectations will typically achieve a better sense of satisfaction in the end. Eyelid lift surgery is a limited procedure that will improve the upper face appearance.

If the patient wants more extensive improvements, they should discuss their needs and aspirations clearly with the surgeon. With eyelid lift surgery before and after photos, the surgeon can ensure that the patient knows exactly what the procedure can or cannot do for them.

Web Photo Gallery

Most plastic surgeons have their independent practice websites. A dedicated photo gallery section on the site can include eyelid lift surgery before and after photos. This will provide free access to the photos to anyone who may be interested in considering this surgery.

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

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Eyelid lift surgery, clinically called blepharoplasty, may appear on the surface to be a minor cosmetic surgery, but it is a sensitive procedure because it involves the eyes. While dollar amount continues to be a starting point for many patients when considering eyelid lift, it is important to choose the right surgeon in order to ensure the safety and predictability of results.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards is a dedicated and experienced surgeon providing upper and lower eyelid surgery procedures. Dr. Richards will explain all aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs, during the initial consultation. His first goal is to ensure that the patient makes a well-considered decision. Dr. Richards provides blepharoplasty to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Price Factors

The monetary amount of upper and lower eyelid plastic surgery can differ between two practices, and sometimes even between two patients at the same practice. If the practice is located in a busy urban center or a major city along the coasts, the average living costs in that region will usually be higher, which will have a bearing on the average costs of blepharoplasty in that area.

What kind of quality standards, expert staff and state of the art technologies are provided at a practice, will impact the costs of the procedure. The procedure may be performed at a hospital, an accredited surgical center or a private surgical suite. The costs and benefits in each case will differ, and will affect the overall sticker price of the surgery.

The fee charged by the cosmetic surgeon will depend on their training, experience, certifications and reputation in the field. Patients should make their choice judiciously, considering the authoritative expertise of the surgeon, particularly because the procedure involves the eyes.

Extent of Surgery

Blepharoplasty may be performed in a customized manner according to the unique needs of a patient. The patient may require either upper or lower eyelid lift, or in some cases, may require both. Sometimes the procedure may be performed in conjunction with other surgical or non-surgical procedures such as facelift, brow lift, facial fat transfer, facial fillers or Botox injections.

The monetary amount will differ in each case according to the extent and complexity of the procedure. The practice may sometimes offer a rebate for a limited period or where the patient chooses multiple procedures as a part of a package. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for eyelid lift.

Insurance

Eyelid lift is primarily an aesthetic procedure, and the health insurance provider will not cover the sticker price of the surgery. But a notable exception could be a patient who suffers from a severe ptosis condition. If the eyelids are heavily droopy, it may cause a hindrance to safe and clear vision. Full or partial costs of the surgery would be covered in such a case.

Financing

Patients have the option to seek loans through medical care finance companies. Low interest financing, quick loan approvals, and easy terms of payment are usually available from these companies.

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

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The appearance of eyes can make a dramatic impact on the overall facial look. Old and tired looking eyes can make a person appear older than their actual age. Eyelid lift cosmetic surgery is an important aesthetic procedure to improve the eye appearance. Clinically known as blepharoplasty, eyelid lift can reduce the aging signs such as sagging skin around the eyelids, hollows below the eyes and under-eye bags.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing eyelid lift surgery and various other surgical and non-surgical procedures for the breast, body, and face. Dr. Richards will choose the appropriate eyelid lift technique to meet the patient’s unique aesthetic and anatomical needs. He provides blepharoplasty procedure to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Candidacy

Any individual above the age of 18, who is unhappy about the presence of one or more of the following conditions, may be a suitable candidate for eyelid lift plastic surgery:

• Puffiness in the upper eyelids
• Conspicuous appearance of under-eye bags
• Wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes
• Sagging skin in the upper lids
• Partial vision obstruction due to droopy eyelid skin

Majority of people who seek blepharoplasty are over the age of 35, but if the condition runs in the family, patients may receive this surgery at an earlier age.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower blepharoplasty can be performed to minimize or redistribute excess fat tissue that may occur below the eyes. Loose skin can be excised to reveal a tighter, firmer, and smoother skin surface above the cheek. Facial fat transfer, cosmetic fillers or other non-invasive procedures may sometimes be combined with lower eyelid surgery to fill the depressions below the eyes.

Sometimes the drooping of lower eyelids may occur due to muscle laxity. It is possible to tighten the weak muscles while the eyelid lift is being performed. An experienced cosmetic surgeon will make the incisions along the natural creases around the lower eyelids to minimize the scarring visibility.

Upper Eyelid Lift

The appearance of droopy, inflated upper lids can be corrected with upper blepharoplasty through removal of excess fat tissue and skin. The surgeon will place the incision along the natural creases of the upper lid, and trim away excess skin to provide a rejuvenated look.

The same incision will be used to reposition the underlying muscles, if necessary. Once the loose skin is removed, the surgeon will lift the remaining skin and smoothly reattach it to create a more youthful look of the upper lids. Incisions will then be closed with fine sutures.

Transconjunctival Eyelid Lift

Patients who have less pronounced under-eye bags may benefit from this less invasive eyelid lift technique. It only involves removal of excess fat deposits from below the lower eyelids, and not any skin removal. Multiple small incisions will be made inside the lower eyelid. This will reduce any risk of scarring on the outside. Dr. Richards is a well-known cosmetic surgeon receiving patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for eyelid lift surgery.

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

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.