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Questions to Ask Your Facelift Surgeon | Las Vegas Plastic SurgerySigns of aging will first show on the face before they appear in other areas. That makes facelift a critical cosmetic surgery procedure for many people who want to extend their youthful facial appearance by several years. But to achieve best outcomes with facelift, the patient should have full clarity about the procedure, make the right choices about the practice, the surgeon and the surgical technique, and maintain reasonable expectations.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing facelift and various other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. Richards will address all questions, concerns, and doubts of the patient in accurate details, and help them make an informed decision. Patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities have an opportunity to receive facelift surgery from Dr. Richards.

 

Key Questions

It is a fabulous idea for the patient to prepare a list of all the questions they want to ask the surgeon during the facelift plastic surgery consultation. Some of the important questions may include:

  • Are you a general surgeon or a trained plastic surgeon?
  • Do you have a board certification in plastic surgery?
  • For how long have you been working in the field of plastic surgery?
  • Have you previously performed facelift surgery, and what is your success rate for this procedure?
  • Do you have staff privileges to perform facelift at a local hospital?
  • Would you recommend a hospital or another surgical venue for my procedure?
  • Is your team of medical assistants fully trained and experienced?
  • Do you receive most of your patients from in and around Las Vegas, NV?
  • Will I make a suitable candidate for facelift surgery?
  • Are there any non-surgical alternatives to facelift?
  • What according to you would be an excellent, average and poor outcome in facelift surgery?
  • Can I have access to facelift before and after images of some of your previous patients?
  • Can I speak to one of your staff members or take an office tour to familiarize myself with your practice?
  • Would you provide me testimonials of your some of your past patients who have received facelift surgery?
  • Will you perform facelift using general or local anesthesia?
  • Can your practice deal with any emergency that may occur during or after the surgery?
  • Will you be accessible during all my visits to your office with regard to facelift surgery?
  • How much time will it take inside the surgery room?
  • Will I have to undergo any prior medical tests?
  • What are the risks and complications that are usually associated with facelift surgery?

 

Additional Tips

Before visiting the facelift cosmetic surgeon for a consultation, the patient should review their practice website, blog or social media accounts. With some amount of background knowledge, the patient will be better placed during the consultation to ask relevant questions. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for facelift surgery and various other surgical and non-surgical procedures.

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.

Recovery Time after Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery | Las VegasBreast reduction is major cosmetic surgery procedure that will involve a considerable recovery time. The patient should know in advance about the estimated downtime and period of full recovery in order to prepare appropriately for it. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast reduction to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

 

Immediate Post-Op Phase

Following the breast reduction procedure, the surgeon will place drains below the skin in the incision areas to prevent fluid build-up. The drains will remain in place for about a week, and the surgeon will provide specific instructions about emptying the drain every day and measuring the amount of fluid collected.

The breasts will be wrapped in sterile dressings immediately after the breast reduction plastic surgery. These may have to be changed after one to two days, and will eventually be replaced with a surgical bra. The patient will be required to wear the surgical bra for several weeks to support healing.

 

First Two Weeks

Mild bruising and swelling will occur after the surgery, but will gradually subside over a few weeks. The surgeon may recommend the use of a moisturizer over the breast area to mitigate dryness and itching, while avoiding direct application over the incisions. If the surgeon has placed removable stitches to close the incisions, these may be removed around the end of first week along with the drain tubes.

Heavy lifting of weights, excessive bending, strenuous exercises and other vigorous activities should be avoided for at least two to three weeks after breast reduction. Depending on their profession, most patients can return to work in about 10 days after the surgery. Sexual activity should be avoided for at least one week or more because sexual arousal can lead to inflammation in the incision sites.

 

First Few Months

The patient should ensure that any contact with the breasts is gentle for the first one to two months following breast reduction. During the first menstrual period following the surgery, the breasts may swell and become tender. Some women may experience intermittent pain in the initial months, particularly during menstruation. Mild pain meds may be prescribed by the cosmetic surgeon to make the recovery process more comfortable.

Altered sensation may occur in the nipples and incision areas following breast reduction. Some women may experience numbness in these areas for up to a year, while some others may complain of hypersensitivity in the breast area. In most cases, these changes are temporary and will resolve over time on their own. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for breast reduction surgery.

 

Long-term Recovery

Breast reduction surgery will typically involve significant disruption of the breast tissue. Therefore, it may take about six months to a year before the swelling is completely resolved. Full results of the surgery will become apparent only at that stage.

Breast reduction scars will appear red and lumpy for several months before they start fading to thin white lines. Patients who follow all recovery instructions of the surgeon will be able to have a safer and faster recovery.

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.

Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery Cost | Vegas | Laughlin | PahrumpBreast reduction has emerged as one of the sought after cosmetic surgery procedures in recent years. At the time of initial consultation, the breast surgeon will discuss various aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs. The first concern of a dedicated surgeon will be to help the patient make a well-considered choice.

Breast reduction costs can differ from one practice to another and even from one patient to another at the same practice. In specific cases, full or partial costs of breast reduction may be covered by the health insurer. Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing breast reduction and various other cosmetic procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

 

Cost Factors

The costs of breast reduction plastic surgery will be influenced by several factors. Key cost components in this procedure will usually include:

  • Fee charged by the breast surgeon
  • Expenses of the surgical venue
  • Fee of the anesthesiologist or registered anesthetist nurse
  • Pre- and post-surgical tests and specialized mammograms
  • Prescription medications
  • Compression garment and surgical bra
  • Post-op appointments with the surgeon

In most cases, breast reduction will be performed on an outpatient basis. But if the patient requires overnight hospital stay, the costs will increase. Other factors impacting the actual cost of surgery include:

  • Practice location
  • Qualifications and experience of the cosmetic surgeon
  • Extent of breast tissue removal and complications in a specific case
  • Combining breast reduction with liposuction, breast lift or other procedures

 

Cost Evaluation

The costs of breast reduction surgery should be evaluated in the light of the quality standards and services offered by a practice. If a practice is offering an unusually low price for breast reduction, the patient should exercise abundant discretion while assessing such an offer. Hidden charges are often involved in such offers, and the patient will only come to know about it much later.

During the initial consultation, the patient should feel free to ask all cost related questions, and consider even the minor pre- and post-operative costs along with the core costs of surgery. She should preferably choose a fully trained and experienced plastic surgeon with a proven track record of successful surgeries.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends that patients should choose the best surgeon for their needs, and treat elements such as surgeon’s fee only as secondary factors while making such a decision. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby locations for breast reduction surgery.  

 

Insurance and Financing

In exceptional circumstances, a patient may require breast reduction to relieve herself of persistent pain in the back, neck or shoulders, or frequent rashes or skin infection at the base of the breasts. Medical necessity may make the patient eligible for full or partial health insurance coverage.

In other cases, the patients will have the option to get breast reduction surgery financed through professional medical care finance firms. These firms offer competitive interest rates, prompt loan approvals, and convenient monthly installments.

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.

What is Breast Reduction Surgery? | Laughlin Plastic Surgery | VegasBreast reduction, clinically called reduction mammaplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reduce the size and volume of excessively large breasts to make them more proportionate to the rest of the body.

Although many women choose breast reduction for cosmetic enhancement, but it may also be a medically necessary surgery for some women who experience persistent pain and skin rashes or irritation due to oversized breasts.

 

Problems with Oversized Breasts

Overly large breasts will not just compromise the body’s balance and proportion, but also cause difficulties in the execution of some types of physical movements, sports activities, and simple acts involving bending. A lot of women with this problem are reluctant to wear tighter clothes of their choice, and feel embarrassed about their body in social settings.

Excessively large breasts may also create medical issues such as frequent pain and discomfort in the back, shoulders and neck. Rashes or skin infection may occur in the breast fold or crease. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast reduction and various other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

 

Candidacy

Breast reduction plastic surgery procedure may be recommended to healthy woman who is bothered by the appearance of very heavy and pendulous breasts. Some of the candidates may not have a cosmetic concern, but may be suffering from physical discomfort or movement limitations, or may feel self-conscious in their social life due to their overly large breasts.

A magnificent candidate will be a non-smoker or committed to refrain for smoking for a certain period prescribed by the surgeon. She should have a positive mindset, clear aesthetic priorities, and realistic expectations. She should also be dedicated to maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle after the surgery.

 

Procedure

After placing the patient under anesthesia, the cosmetic surgeon will begin the breast reduction procedure by making an incision in an inconspicuous location as per the pre-determined surgical plan. The incision may be placed around the areola or created in a keyhole pattern. Vertical or anchor shaped incisions may be used depending on the extent of fat tissue to be removed.

The surgeon will then remove the excess breast fat tissue through the incision and excise the loose skin. Underlying weak breast muscles may be tightened in a few cases. Resizing of the areolas and repositioning of nipples may also be performed. The surgeon will suture the breast tissue deep inside to support the new breast shape.

Following the breast reduction, the surgeon will carefully close the incisions with removable or dissolvable sutures. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for breast reduction and other surgical and non-surgical procedures.

 

Recovery

Within a week to 10 days after the breast reduction surgery, most patients will be in a position to return to their regular daily activities or go back to work. Bruising in the incision areas will subside from the second week, but swelling will dissipate gradually over a period of several weeks or months.

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.