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IV Therapy

IV therapy or intravenous vitamin B complex helps in boosting body’s energy levels and maintaining healthy functioning of the various organs. You may want to consider taking vitamin B supplements if you catch yourself getting irritable or moody. The same holds true if you have lost your motivation or drive and don’t feel like yourself anymore.

Vitamin B complex refers to a range of vitamins that perform different functions in the body. Many of them are antioxidants that work towards blunting free radicals that may otherwise cause damage and diseases. Other vitamins create blood cells or boost the immune system function.

You can go strong the entire day by taking a combination of vitamin B supplements. You ensure maximum health by supplementing vitamin B through an IV drip. This is because the body finds it easier to absorb vitamin B through an IV drip. Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and other autoimmune disorders may make it hard for the body to absorb vitamin B efficiently.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Vitamin B IV therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

What Is Included in Vitamin B Complex?

Vitamin B complex includes a combination of eight different B vitamins:

  • B1, B2 and B3
  • B5, B6 and B7
  • B9 and B12

You may suffer from a variety of health disorders if your body doesn’t absorb enough vitamins. This includes fatigue, irritability, anemia, and skin rashes among others. Depression and nausea are a few symptoms of low vitamin levels.

Vitamin B Complex Benefits

Vitamin B plays an essential role in the following:

  • Growth of red blood cells
  • Adequate appetite levels
  • Proper digestion
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Hormone production

Wellness Effects of IV Therapy B-Complex

You can enjoy the following benefits with vitamin B IV therapy:

  • Vitamin B1: Thiamine or vitamin B1 is essential for converting food into energy. This plays a basic role in decreasing weakness, fatigue, and nervous system complications.
  • Vitamin B2: It is essential for healthy cells. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is essential for energy production.
  • Vitamin B3: Also known as niacin, this nutrient helps with the energy production process and cell maintenance.
  • Vitamin B5: Pantothenic acid breaks down fats in the body and converts food into energy.
  • Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine is vital for metabolism and over 100 enzyme reactions.
  • Vitamin B7: Biotin is also known as the “hair, skin, and nails” vitamin. It is essential for converting fats and carbs into proteins.
  • Vitamin B9: Folic acid is useful for making new DNA and cells.
  • Vitamin B12: This vitamin is necessary for the healthy development of blood cells, nerve cells, and DNA.

How Soon Can You Seen Results from B-Complex Booster IV Therapy?

Majority of patients notice changes and feel benefits almost immediately. However, the body reacts differently to different treatments and nutrients. Because everyone’s body is not the same, the time taken by a particular treatment to show results may vary with each patient. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for Vitamin B IV therapy.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

IV Therapy

Vitamin C is found in dietary supplements and food. It’s a powerful antioxidant that plays an integral role in collagen formation. High-dose vitamin C can be provided orally (taken by mouth) or through intravenous infusion (IV infusion).

IV infusion involves injecting vitamin C through a vein directly into the bloodstream. It allows vitamin C levels in the bloodstream to reach higher levels as opposed to oral administration. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Vitamin C IV therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Antioxidant Effects

Oxidation is one of the body’s many chemical processes. Disruptions because of alcohol consumption, stress, and smoking can result in the formation of damaging and unstable molecules called free radicals. These molecules can harm your DNA and lead to health concerns, such as cholesterol buildup and cancer.

Research has shown that vitamin C is an effective antioxidant. You can prevent the chemical process from occurring by taking high vitamin C doses. You can also stop the development of free radicals in the body that cause damage with this therapy.

Antihistamine Effects

Vitamin C deficiency can result in an increase in asthma attacks and seasonal allergies. Vitamin C has been shown to decrease bronchial responsiveness and have an overall antihistaminic effect. Free radicals can result in airway obstruction in patients with asthma. It is a radical scavenger that doesn’t harm the body. IV therapy can be beneficial for people battling frequent asthma and allergies.

Improved Immune Support

Everyone knows that vitamin C in the form of an immune support drink or a supplement is great for colds. It is one of the best antiviral agents. Vitamin C improves the neutralizing of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections by the immune system.

However, the body can only absorb a limited quantity of oral vitamin C. Higher doses may cause gastrointestinal troubles. Vitamin C intravenous (IV) therapy allows the body to absorb higher doses without any negative effects.

Production of Collagen

Vitamin C helps in maintaining adequate collagen levels in the body. Collagen is the main structural protein in the connective tissue. It is a third of the body’s protein. Collagen is present in teeth, bones, skin, blood vessels, tendons, cartilage, and heart valves among others. It is particularly useful in maintaining a healthy heart.

You can ensure that collagen in your body is present at healthy levels by taking intravenous vitamin C. It can also play a major role in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Anti-Cancerous Properties

Vitamin C, as per studies, can assist in treating a wide variety of cancers. This is done by reducing the body’s toxicity levels. IV therapy involving vitamin C can help the body fight off cancer cells too. It doesn’t just protect your body from cancer, but also fights it.

Vitamin C when administered intravenously is exceptional for your immune system. High doses of the nutrient attacks cancer cells exclusively without harming healthy tissues. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for Vitamin C IV therapy.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

IV Therapy

Immune Booster IV therapy is what you need if looking for a way to give your immunity system a boost or to gear up for the flu season. This is a powerful therapy known for providing successful results. It is carefully customized with a combination of ingredients depending on your individual needs.

This IV fluid hydrating treatment is an effective way of fortifying your immune system. High hydration levels ensure that your body has plenty of fluids in the body to keep your system properly functioning. IV fluid is useful in removing toxins from the body before they weaken the immune system.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Immune Booster IV therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

What is Included in IV Therapy?

  • High Dose Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
  • Selenium
  • Glutathione
  • Vitamin B12
  • Magnesium Chloride
  • Calcium Gluconate
  • Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
  • Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5)
  • B-Complex 100 (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6)

Effect of IV Therapy

Vitamin C, vitamin B, and calcium compounds have been linked to positive immune boosting benefits. Magnesium chloride is particularly useful for controlling inflammation and infection. Vitamin C helps in repairing tissue damage and fighting free radicals.

According to research, ingredients used in immune booster IV therapy are vital for a well-functioning immune system. The therapy is helpful in improving resistance against several diseases. The ingredients are necessary for normal development of teeth and bones, and general growth.

Role of B-Complex Vitamin

8 different vitamins complex perform a wide range of vital functions. This includes converting food to energy, cardiovascular support, and boosting the immune system. The therapy works towards boosting the body’s defense system and increasing energy levels. This is key to boosting immunity.

Role of Glutathione

This is also called master antioxidant. It helps in detoxifying the body, removes free radicals, supports the immune system, and maintains gut and liver health. Glutathione helps in fortifying the immune system in two ways:

  1. It plays an important role in the proper functioning of white blood cells or T-cell lymphocytes.
  2. It stimulates the activity and production of natural killer (NK) cells.

Supports Your Immune System

These are a few ways immune therapy supports the immune system:

  • Delivers high doses of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Glutathione, and other essential nutrients. It supports white blood cells production and distribution.
  • Ensures 100% nutrient absorption and bioavailability for functioning of optimal organs.
  • Maintains optimal nutritional environment and nutritional balances.
  • Increases antioxidant protection and levels for fighting free radicals, which may cause cell damage and weak body functioning.
  • Facilitates removal of damaging compounds and detoxification that may cause inflammation.
  • Helps maintain a healthy gut which improves the immune system.
  • Delivers effective and quick hydration to help the cells carry enough oxygen to prevent build-up of toxins that affects the immune system.

IV therapy is a prophylactic for restorative and acute purposes. It’s ideal for individuals that want to boost their immune system. Ideal candidates include individuals that are susceptible to infection or have flu and cold-like symptoms. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for Immune Booster IV therapy.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

IV Therapy

Anti-aging IV therapy is a popular treatment for restoring youthful energy and appearance. This vitamin infusion includes a vitamin complex containing vitamin C and glutathione for hydrating the body and delivering the maximum number of antioxidants.

Glutathione has a major benefit of being the biggest detoxifier. You can use the anti-aging IV therapy for boosting the immune system. Age-related symptoms are managed through a better absorption of nutrients and hydration. This helps in illness prevention, muscle recovery, and healthier skin, nails, and hair.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Anti-aging IV therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Basic Mechanism of Anti-Aging IV Therapy

Anti-aging intravenous therapy helps in repairing damaged cells. It prevents aging in an effective and safe manner. Vitamins and other nutrients are directly administered into the bloodstream with IV therapy. Oral supplements account for 20% nutrient absorption at a cellular level whereas IV therapy provides for 100% absorption. The procedure doesn’t take more than 45 – 60 minutes to complete.

IV Therapy for Boosting Longevity

Telomeres are the protective caps at DNA ends for preserving their stability. These caps shorten with age and make us more susceptible to the effects of aging. Anti-aging IV therapy lengthens the telomeres, which boosts longevity by fighting the effects of a shortened telomeres.

It is important to understand that there is no way of completely stopping the aging process. However, anti-aging treatment with glutathione can help you look younger and feel more energetic. It slows down the process of aging. IV therapy can make you feel as if you discovered the fountain of youth with good anti-aging habits and a healthy lifestyle.

Glutathione’s Role in Anti-aging IV Therapy

Glutathione is the body’s natural antioxidant. It is vital for optimal cellular health. Glutathione levels decrease with age. You can ensure healthy aging by supplementing glutathione. The nutrient plays an important role in brightening and lightening the skin.

It erases hyperpigmentation and inhibits the production of melanin in the cells. Glutathione contains strong antioxidant and anti-melanogenic properties. This makes it one of the more popular systemic skin lightening molecules.

Benefits of glutathione are:

  • Works as an antioxidant and helps the body fight against free radicals
  • Helps the body detoxify
  • Makes the skin brighter and lighter
  • Helps in reducing aging spots and dark spots
  • Provides the skin with an even skin tone
  • Possess anti-aging properties

Glutathione plays a major role in maintaining the defense system of the body. It helps in fighting drug and metal poisoning and is essential for detoxification and a healthy immune system. Intravenous glutathione is a popular administration method.

Reducing Wrinkles with IV Therapy

You can reduce wrinkles and improve the skin’s health with anti-aging IV therapy. It supports a wide array of body functions. You can detoxify your liver quicker by receiving antioxidants via IV therapy. This works to flush out toxins that rejuvenates the skin and minimizes wrinkles. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for Anti-aging IV therapy.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Facial Fat Grafting

Is age causing volume loss in your face and cheeks? Facial fat grafting is a poignant option for enhancing your mid-face contours and improving facial balance and proportion. Fat grafting provides long-lasting and natural results for people looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and fixing lost volume in the mid-face region.

Your surgeon will inject donor fat in the sunken cheek area during fat transfer to cheek surgery. The fat will be injected at precise depths by the surgeon. Surplus fat will be removed from donor sites on the body. This will be used for resolving sunken cheeks and increasing face volume.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides facial fat grafting for cheek enhancement to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Suitable Candidates

A suitable candidate for cheek augmentation using fat transfer will have sunken cheeks or poorly defined cheeks from any number of causes. This includes loss of tissue volume from trauma, aging, genetics, congenital deformity, and significant weight loss.

People with lipid metabolism disorders and coagulation are not ideal candidates for the procedure. The same holds true for people with low body weight, acute infection, and chronic medical conditions.

Details of the Procedure

Cheek augmentation can also be done through facial implants. Surgeons employ the fat transfer technique for patients looking to achieve natural looking, and subtle changes to the mid-face area. The surgeon will make use of a small and sterile cannula for harvesting fat from body areas with surplus fat, such as the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.

The fat will be purified and sterilized in a centrifuge before being injected in tiny quantities in the cheeks. This will be done through a micro-syringe that allows them to work with accuracy and precision. The likelihood of the donor fat being rejected is reduced by transferring tiny quantities of fat at a time. You will be able to enjoy natural, beautiful, and smooth results.

This is a minimally invasive technique that makes use of local anesthesia. It is associated with minimal downtime and discomfort. It has been proven to be more effective and less invasive for both men and women. The procedure can be safely performed in combination with facial rejuvenation services and liposuction surgery.

Average Recovery in Cheek Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

There is swelling and bruising following cheek enhancement with fat transfer procedure. This usually resolves in 10 days. However, there may be some swelling that continues to 6 weeks. Swelling can be reduced using cool compresses. You should be able to resume all activities within 7 days. Many patients find it comfortable to resume work after 2 – 3 days.

Results in Cheek Enhancement Using Fat Transfer

Results of cheek augmentation using fat transfer are noticeable right after the procedure. However, you may require multiple treatments for achieving the desired results. Experienced cosmetic surgeons will somewhat overcompensate the injection amount to account for the natural reabsorption process.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for facial fat transfer to enhance the cheeks and mid-face contours.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Facial Fat Grafting

The area around your eyes is quite possibly one of the first places to reflect early signs of aging. Hollows, dark circles, and bags under the eyes can make you look haggard, unwell, and tired. There are several cosmetic treatments such as under eye fat grafting that can help you correct these issues for a younger and more rejuvenated looking appearance.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides facial fat grafting to improve sunken areas under the eyes and treat under eye bags to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Dark Circles and Puffiness around the Eyes

Certain people are genetically predisposed to dark circles under the eyes because of excess skin. Drastic changes in weight and age can also stretch and weaken the muscles to create bags or hollows.

Under Eye Fat Grafting

Autologous fat transplantation, lipofilling, lipoinjection, or under-eye fat grafting involves using the patient’s fat cells for filling in the problem areas and hollows existing under the eyes. Fat cells are generally taken from the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.

Fat grafting under the eyes feels and looks more natural since your own fat is being used. This is usually not possible with facial fillers. Fat transfer also reduces the chance of complications, rejection and allergic reactions since the body doesn’t consider the transplanted fat tissue as a foreign compound.

Suitable Candidates

  • Depressions under the eyes
  • Lack of volume
  • Mentally and physically healthy
  • Excess fat for harvesting
  • Realistic expectations from the procedure

Under Eye Grafting Benefits

There are several benefits to under-eye grafting that may rejuvenate the area. Few of these benefits include:

  • Getting rid of dark circles and eye bags
  • Restoring volume to the under-eye hollow parts
  • No risk of allergic reactions
  • Minimal risk of rejection
  • Long lasting results
  • Gradual improvement in the skin concerns

Under Eye Grafting Procedure Details 

It takes 30 minutes to an hour for the under-eye grafting procedure to finish. You should ensure that the cosmetic surgeon you choose is board certified before getting the procedure done. The plastic surgeon should specialize or have significant experience in performing fat grafting. The first step will be to administer anesthesia. These are the next steps that will follow:

  1. Extraction

Manual liposuction techniques will be used for the extraction process. This is because the purpose is to harvest the fat cells and not destroy them as with ultrasound and laser liposuction procedures. The surgeon will use a cannula for suctioning enough fat to treat the under-eye area.

  1. Centrifugation

The surgeon will place the collected fat in a test tube and keep it inside a centrifuge. This is done to separate excess fluids, such as blood and oils from the harvested fat. The process will also remove dead fat cells and debris from viable fat cells.

  1. Fat Injections

The surgeon will inject the purified fat at the graft location. They will inject just a tiny amount at a time and sculpt it for a natural and ideal look.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for facial fat grafting to improve sunken areas under the eyes and treat under eye bags.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Facial Fat Transfer

Lip augmentation through fat transfer is a form of noninvasive option for patients looking for enhancing the size and shape of their lips temporarily without using artificial dermal fillers. The fat is collected from the thighs, buttocks, or abdomen among other donor areas. It is purified before injecting in the lips.

The goal of this procedure is to enhance the volume of your lips naturally by using your body’s excess fat. This also means that there is zero risk of rejection. Lip augmentation with fat transfer is a two-step process since the fat needs to be harvested before being injected.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides facial fat transfer for lip enhancement to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Cosmetic Concerns

These are a few cosmetic concerns that can be treated by using lip augmentation using fat transfer:

  • Lip Size: You can enhance your lip plumpness and volume through strategic injections with autologous fat transfer
  • Lip Shape: Autologous fat transfer can improve the contour and symmetry of your lower and upper lip

Facial gat grafting can also be used in the area around the lips and nose for improving:

  • Marionette lines
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Unfilled lips
  • Undefined lip lines
  • Smoker’s lines

Ideal Candidates

Approvable candidates will naturally have thin lips or a decrease in lip volume because of age related factors. Lip enhancement through fat transfer is not recommended for patients that are heavy smokers (and unwilling to quit for a brief period), have infections in and around the mouth area, or don’t have enough excess fat for harvesting.

Procedure Details for Lip Fat Grafting

The surgical team will first use colored pens for marking the donor site from where the fat will be taken and the areas on your lips where it will be injected. Lip fat grafting requires a tiny amount of fat, which means it will probably be taken from a single site.

Liposuction will be used by the surgeon for harvesting fat from the donor site. The fat will be refined through a centrifuge to remove oil, blood, and water among other components. It will then be injected in the new location. This will be done slowly to allow the surgeon to sculpt the lip for better looking results.

Estimated Recovery Period

Swelling and bruising should not last for more than 5 to 10 days. Majority of patients are allowed to resume work within 48 hours of the procedure. Normal activities are allowed within a week of the procedure.

Lip Augmentation through Fat Transfer: Results

You may be able to acquire immediate results by getting a lip augmentation performed with autologen implant. However, it may take up to 3 to 6 months for the final results to take effect. A percentage of the transplanted fat will get reabsorbed by the body over time.

However, once the fat settles, results may last anywhere from 6 to 24 months. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for facial fat transfer to enhance and reshape the lips.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Facial Fat Grafting

Scarring can take place anywhere on the body after eventual healing of damaged skin tissue. Burns, chicken pox, injuries, sun exposure, acne, radiation exposure, and others can cause scarring on the skin. Itching, pain, and discomfort are the usual accompaniments to scarring.

Facial fat grafting is an excellent repair solution for various types of scars. The procedure involves harvesting fat from one or more places on the body and grafting it elsewhere. You can reduce the appearance of scars on the body and face with structural fat grafting. This includes taking care of deep depressions and dimpling to provide softer, thicker, and healthier skin.

These are a few potential benefits of fat grafting for scarred bodies and faces:

  • Reducing itchiness and pain
  • Improving the quality of scarred and aged skin
  • Treating chronic ulcers
  • Healing damage from radiation

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides facial fat grafting for the removal or reduction of scars to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Good Candidates for Facial Scar Reduction with Fat Grafting

Structural or facial fat grafting moves fat from one body part to another. There is no risk of allergic reaction or rejection, which means that anyone can get the procedure done. It can be used for repairing scars on the body and face that were caused by a wide range of factors. Both women and men with any skin type may be suitable candidates for scar reduction with facial fat grafting.

Procedure Overview

Colored pens will be used by the surgical team for marking the exact graft and donor areas on the body. The doctor will then harvest fat from the body using liposuction. This will either be done from a single area or multiple ones. Centrifuge will be used for refining and concentrating the fat. This will also remove any unwanted substances, such as water, blood, and oil.

The doctor will finally place the purified in the targeted location. This process can take 2 – 3 hours depending on the amount of fat required.

Anesthesia Types

General anesthesia is used for the surgery. However, local anesthesia with sedation may be used for smaller and minor procedures.

Recovery

The extent of the procedure will determine your recovery time. Bruising, swelling and soreness are a few side effects. Recovery generally happens quickly in minor cases. You should be feeling normal in just a few days. In complex cases, bruising, soreness, and swelling may last a little longer.

Generally, it takes 2 to 3 weeks for the bruising to fade away. Swelling may also take 2 to 3 weeks to fade away completely. Also, swelling in the donor area may take up to 6 months to heal. You should be able to return to routine activity in just 2 weeks depending on the level of recovery.

Anticipated Results

Traditional fat grafting is not 100% effective. However, structural fat grafting has a high success rate. There are studies needed to measure the survival rate of transplanted fat over time. There are several benefits to the procedure:

  • Better scars
  • Zero risk
  • Continued improvements

Side Effects

  • Bleeding
  • Infections
  • Swelling
  • Bruising

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for facial fat transfer to reduce scars.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Fat Injections

You may want to consider facial fat injectables if you want to undergo a facial rejuvenation procedure and don’t think you are ready for facial plastic surgery, such as face lift. Facial fat sculpting through injection method is known as microlipoinjection. This can restore the contours on your chin, cheeks, and under-eye area. It can also add volume to your lips.

Microlipoinjection can be successfully performed along with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and Botox. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides fat injections treatment for the enhancement of facial contours to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Basics of Autologous Fat Transfer or Microlipoinjection

Autologous fat transfer or microlipoinjection is a procedure in which your body’s own fat will be used for plumping up emaciated areas around the face and adding volume where required. Autologous fat transfer means to use the body’s own fat or tissues. There are three steps to autologous fat transfer because your own fat will be used:

  1. The first step is gentle liposuction of excess fat from the buttocks, thighs, abdomen, and jowls
  2. The second step is cleansing the fat cells after isolating them
  3. The third step is injecting the purified fat into targeted areas through fat cell transplantation

Targeted Facial Areas

Creases in the forehead and between the eyebrows cannot be improved with fat injection treatment. Hollows under the eyes cannot be treated as well. Fat injections can be used for improving the contours or plumping up the skin under the nose, jawline, area between the nose and the jawline, and the temples.

Fat transfer can correct sunken, hollow areas, and scars on the face and neck. Special aspects of wear and tear can also be eliminated by facial fat injections. These generally appear with age in the form of wrinkles, marionette lines, frown lines, smile lines, furrows, and hollows under the eyes.

Fat transfer can be used for treating lips that have lost volume. It can also be used for treating depressions and scars. Autologous fat transfer could be a poignant option for people with these conditions who want to avoid invasive surgery and yet want more sustainable and natural looking results.

Dermal Fillers vs. Fat Injections

Fat transfer doesn’t involve introducing any new or foreign material into the body. This is one of the biggest differences between dermal fillers and autologous fat transfer. This makes the procedure particularly suitable for people that are sensitive to foreign substances, such as hyaluronic acid or collagen.

Another important difference between autologous fat transfer technique and dermal fillers is that fat transfer results tend to last for a longer time. Facial dermal fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane usually contain hyaluronic acid or other compounds that break down and get absorbed by the skin.

This means that results disappear over the course of few months making it necessary to get additional treatments. In contrast, effects of facial fat injections can last from several months to years. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for fat injections for the enhancement of facial contours.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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

Laser Hair Removal 

Minor hair growth in the bikini and butt area is normal. However, the amount of hair is different for different people. There is no average amount or thickness of hair in the intimate regions. Extreme variation in hair growth can happen around the butt and bikini area because of hormonal changes.

For instance, polycystic ovary syndrome may cause women to notice excessive hair growth. Aging may result in hair loss in others. Genetics and other reasons can cause unsightly hair to develop in the butt and bikini area. This can deter women from wearing the clothes of their choice, such as shorts.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser hair removal for the bikini and butt area to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Hair Growth in Pubic and Buttocks Area

Real hair growth happens in the epidermis in the buttock and bikini region. The hair follicle cells multiply and divide. Older cells get pushed out when space is filled up in the hair follicle. Older cells become hard when they come out to form the hair shaft, which is mostly made up of dead tissue and keratin, a type of protein.

Mechanism for Laser Hair Removal

A recent innovation in hair reduction is the Spectrum Diode Laser. A laser beam is emitted on the skin to disrupt hair growth. In the process hair follicles get damaged and are unable to produce new growth. There is a built-in cooling system in the diode laser. It has a laser wavelength of 810nm.

The device is comfortable and safe. It is quickly turning into a gold standard for hair removal. Patients are recommended to get 5 or more treatment sessions spaced 6 to 10 weeks apart.

Best Treatment for Bikini and Butt Hair

Everybody has hair in the butt and bikini region. However, a lot of people are not comfortable with the furry feeling. Hair removal has a lot of variations and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Laser is an effective method to remove hair. It is also the least likely to cause issues.

You would need 4 to 6 treatment sessions if you are looking to get laser hair removal in the bikini and buttocks area. Patients see almost 70% reduction in hair growth. You can use a prescription cream to further reduce or slow hair growth following the laser removal.

The treatment is not really painful. Bikini and butt areas are sturdy with coarse and dark hair that actually helps. Laser identifies hair through pigmentation which makes people considering the procedure better candidates. This is why you should avoid waxing, shaving or using any other form of hair removal treatment for a few weeks leading up to your laser therapy.

Post-Treatment Care

You can use a cortisone cream for reducing inflammation and irritation following the treatment. You should check with your surgeon whether the product is okay to be applied directly to your intimate regions. Avoid thongs and tight clothing to help your skin heal comfortably. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser hair removal for the bikini and butt area.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a 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

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