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Tummy Tuck Surgery (abdominoplasty) 

Abdominoplasty, more commonly and popularly known as the ‘tummy tuck’ surgery is an aesthetic procedure performed by a plastic surgeon. A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed on both men and women to correct an overtly protruding tummy. Especially post childbirth or after a drastic loss in weight, excess fat tends to particularly accumulate in the abdomen region. To reduce this accumulated fat, tissues and loose skin and further tighten up the abdominal muscles to give the tummy a firm and well-toned appearance, the tummy tuck surgery is performed by specialized cosmetic surgeon.

This abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery has been gaining immense popularity over the passing years. Due to the growing demand for a tummy tuck, more and more surgeons in the field of plastic surgery have become increasingly inclined towards specializing and mastering this tummy tuck practice.

Cost of plastic surgery

The overall cost of tummy tuck  cosmetic surgery can vary widely. This variation depends on several cost factors involved such as the anesthesia fees, surgical facility fees, other hospital related expenses such as medical tests, medication, surgeon’s fees etc.

See Dr. Richard’s Tummy Tuck cost here.

A plastic surgeon’s fee further varies depending on certain select criteria such as the experience the surgeon upholds, the patient’s case, the surgical procedure performed, the region of country his/her office is located in and so on. On taking all expenses into account, the final cost of the abdominoplasty surgery, can range anywhere from USD 4,000 to USD 9,000 or even more.

Types of surgeries

There are predominantly two main categories that the abdominoplasty surgery falls into. One being the complete abdominoplasty and the other being partial/mini abdominoplasty. The mini abdominoplasty is approximately half the cost as that of the complete abdominoplasty. Not all plastic surgeries are a guaranteed success in the first attempt and might need a follow up work to arrive at the desired appearance. The costs involved for this are separate.

Abdominoplasty and insurance

On financial grounds, it should be noted that the tummy tuck surgery and its complications if any, may not fall under the health insurance bracket. However, there are a few exceptions. Certain cases wherein the individual has experienced massive weight loss due to dieting or because he/she underwent a weight loss surgery such as the bariatric surgery, are proven eligible for insurance. To address this issue, few cosmetic surgeons have introduced certain financial plans that would prove beneficial to the patient.

Not all but a large number of plastic surgery facilities these days are associated with healthcare credit card, that supports financing cosmetic surgical procedures such as the tummy tuck surgery.

In many cosmetic surgery offices, the payment plans not only covers the surgery fees but also other surgery related expenses such as anesthesia, hospital care and so on. It is advisable to discuss your payment options and finance plans with your practitioner prior to the surgery.

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

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

Laser skin resurfacing is an ideal cosmetic surgery substitute for some people who want to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and lines, acne scars, and irregular pigmentation.

However, some other people with certain skin type, skin tone, or health condition may be at a greater risk of complications, which may make them unsuitable for laser skin resurfacing.  

 A dedicated treatment provider will carefully assess the patient’s skin condition and other aspects to determine their candidacy for laser skin resurfacing. Board certified, terrific, and sagacious plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser and various other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

 

Ideal Candidates 

The ideal candidate for laser skin resurfacing would be an adult who wants to enhance skin appearance without involving plastic surgery. At the same time, the extent of their skin imperfections is such that they are not likely to respond well to gentler non-surgical treatments. The candidate would ideally have a fair amount of skin elasticity and non-oily skin that is not prone to scarring after limited or minor injury.   

The candidate should ideally be free of any major underlying health conditions, and should not be taking any such prescription drugs that may interfere with the procedure or healing.

The goal is to minimize the risk of significant side effects during or after the procedure. People with lighter skin tones are preferable candidates than those with darker skin tones because the risk of permanent skin discoloration is minimized in their case.

A good candidate for laser skin resurfacing would have reasonable expectations from the results, and would be committed to following the provider’s recovery instructions such as protecting against sun exposure as long as required. The candidates should educate themselves about the benefits and limitations of laser skin resurfacing in order to appreciate the final outcomes and gain maximum satisfaction from the procedure.

 

Who is Not a Candidate?

If an individual only has very minor skin imperfections, they should preferably avoid a major non-surgical aesthetic procedure such as laser skin resurfacing. Gentler alternative cosmetic treatments are available for such candidates, and they may not require a more aggressive procedure to meet their skin care needs.

The risks, side effects and downtime involved in laser skin resurfacing are significant, which can be avoided in the case of candidates with minor skin concerns.

People with dark skin tone will also usually be considered unsuitable for laser skin resurfacing. The laser beams during the treatment are absorbed by the pigment in the targeted skin cell to cause their destruction. Any excess laser light may get absorbed by surrounding healthy skin cells, which can do more harm than good. In a candidate with dark skin, more pigment is present, which increases the risk of excess laser energy being absorbed.

 Excessive absorption can lead to side effects such as skin discoloration and even blistering. Fractional laser and RF or IPL techniques may be more appropriate for such candidates. Dedicated cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and other cities and areas across the horizon for laser skin resurfacing.

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.

Tummy Tuck Surgery (abdominoplasty) 

Abdominoplasty, more commonly and popularly known as the ‘tummy tuck’ surgery is an aesthetic procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon. Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that aims to trim the tummy by removing the excess fat and loose skin that deposits in the abdominal region of the body. This surgical procedure also involves the tightening of the muscles present in the abdomen, resulting in a well-toned and flatter tummy.

However, this surgical procedure is not recommended for just about any tummy firming requisites. This plastic surgery focuses more towards a target group of people who have flabby skin and fat concentrated in the abdominal region. It is more sought after by people post pregnancy, post rapid weight loss or by someone who experiences severe fluctuations in weight. In these cases the abdomen alone is left flabby and sagging. Healthy people bestowed with a good weight and those who are proportionally built can sometimes have a protruding tummy that is loose and sagging. Ageing and heredity herein are key factors that contribute towards this classification of abdominal fat. Abdominoplasty can help address these issues as well.

Abdominoplasty plastic surgery

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Depending on the requirements of the plastic surgery which differs from case to case, the overall procedure generally takes about one to five hours for completion. In some cases one might have to stay overnight. It should be noted that this surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

There are predominantly two categories that the abdominoplasty procedures fall into. One being the complete abdominoplasty and the other being partial/mini abdominoplasty. Dr. Richards explains that in complete abdominoplasty, two surgical incisions are made. One is a long incision from hipbone to hipbone. The second incision involves the surgical movement of the belly button region.

On the other hand, in the case of mini/partial abdominoplasty, it is required to make just one short incision and it is not necessary to surgically move the belly button. This surgical procedure is primarily performed in cases where fat is accumulated below the navel area. The partial abdominoplasty procedure comparatively takes lesser time of around one to two hours, while the complete abdominoplasty procedure takes up to five hours or more.

Recovery from abdominoplasty

Depending on the severity of the case and other factors involved, recovery can take anywhere from few weeks to few months to resume normalcy. To aid the draining of any excess blood or fluid that may accumulate initially, small tubes might be placed under the skin temporarily. During the first few days there might be some discomfort and you might witness some scars and bruising, which with utmost care and time will eventually fade away. A compression garment or supportive abdominal binder or helps control and reduce the swelling and provides ample support to the healing abdomen. The compression garment is further effective in enabling the skin to take shape. Dr. Richards further imparts certain tips to aid the recovery. During this period of recovery, it is advisable not to undertake any strenuous activities that could strain your body. It would also be a wise decision to eliminate nicotine usage completely throughout the period of 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.

Laser skin resurfacing is an ideal skin rejuvenation procedure for people who want to mitigate aging effects, sun damage, and other facial skin imperfections without involving cosmetic surgery. At the time of initial consultation, the laser treatment provider will educate the patient about various aspects of the procedure, and also discuss its estimated costs. 

The first goal of a responsible provider will be to help the patient make an informed choice. The patient should feel free to ask question about costs and other aspects. Laser skin resurfacing is typically performed as an elective cosmetic procedure, which means health insurance coverage will not be available for it.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser skin resurfacing to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities and cities in this part of the country.

 

Comparing the Costs

Laser skin resurfacing procedure is going to be more affordable compared to a plastic surgery procedure such as facelift. Surgical procedures will typically involve the costs of general anesthesia, fee charged by the surgeon, expenses of the operating facility, and additional pre- and post-operative expenses. As an outpatient procedure that can be performed at the provider’s office, laser skin resurfacing will avoid these additional costs.

Some patients may also want to compare the costs of laser skin resurfacing against other non-surgical treatment options such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL skin rejuvenation, and dermal filler injections.

While some of these procedures may cost lower than laser skin resurfacing, they cannot be substitutes for this procedure in many cases. Therefore, the patient should carefully consider their skin condition, personal cosmetic goals, and their affordable budget before making a final decision.

 

Cost Variations

Laser skin resurfacing can be performed using different laser techniques and technology. Patients may have a choice between ablative and non-ablative or fractional laser resurfacing, depending on the depth of skin imperfections that need to be corrected. Ablative laser skin resurfacing procedures may cost more in terms of overall costs, including downtime and recovery.

The surface area to be treated and the number of treatment sessions required may also vary from one patient to another. The costs are going to differ between a patient who may need only two to three treatment sessions, while another who may required five to six treatment sessions to achieve their aesthetic goals.

Geographical location of the practice will make a difference to the overall costs of laser skin resurfacing. Practices located in main metropolitan areas and prime urban centers usually have higher real estate costs and overheads compared to practices in smaller towns in the interior regions.

The quality standards, personalized care and attention, type of technology, experienced support staff, and safety protocols followed at a particular practice will impact the overall costs to some extent. Accomplished, remarkable, and sensational cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser skin resurfacing.

 

Financing

Patients should discuss the possibility of financing options with the treatment provider in advance. Most patients will be eligible for third party finance options through professional medical care financing companies at affordable rates of interest and convenient payment terms.

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.