Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

Rhytidectomy, commonly known as facelift, is a major cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce facial sagging and restore a youthful facial appearance. Facelift is a complex procedure involving nuances that can have a dramatic aesthetic impact. It is important to choose a fully trained and experienced surgeon to achieve the precise, desired goals with facelift surgery.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a board certified plastic surgeon providing facelift and various other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Richards keeps updated with the latest advancements and innovative techniques in the area of facelift surgery. He provides cutting edge facelift procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Selecting a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Richards earned his board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). ABPS is the most authoritative and prestigious board awarding certification only to the best in class surgeons with advanced training in plastic surgery. When a patient selects a surgeon who is board certified by the ABPS, they have an assurance that the surgeon has received at least three to five years of medical training, with a minimum of two years dedicated exclusively to plastic surgery.

Additionally, the surgeon will be required to undergo ongoing surgical training and take new exams every 10 years in order to maintain the board certified status. This rigorous certification system ensures that the surgeon remains on top with expertise in the latest surgical technology, techniques, and safety protocols. Dr. Richards’ extensive engagement in publishing scientific papers and making national level presentations in the field of surgery also establish his robust reputation and authority in the medical community.

Maintaining Personal Rapport

A facelift procedure is a transformative personal journey for a patient. It is important to choose a cosmetic surgeon who has a warm and accessible approach and an assuring, friendly demeanor. Having a personal rapport and a natural connect with the surgeon is important so that the patient can feel comfortable about sharing their innate needs, concerns, and aesthetic aspirations.

The surgeon should spend adequate time to address every little concern and doubt of the patient in detail to ensure complete patient satisfaction. Dr. Richards establishes a positive and reassuring relationship with his patients, and provides them personalized care and attention from the first consultation to the stage of recovery and beyond. He receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

Focus on Natural Looking Results

The patient should choose a facelift surgeon who is well-versed with the latest techniques to lift and tighten the underlying facial tissue and muscles. The surgeon should avoid horizontal pulling techniques that can create only superficial outcomes. Adopting advanced techniques will allow the surgeon to lift the facial tissue at a deeper level and lift upward in a vertical direction.

This will avoid the unnatural “windswept” or “pinched” facial appearance with excessively tight skin. Dr. Richards successfully addresses all age-related changes of the face with a consummate, three-dimensional approach, while eliminating the risk of facial distortions associated with the older or outdated techniques.

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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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

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When considering breast implant cosmetic surgery, the most important part is to choose the breast surgeon after careful evaluation. With a properly trained and experienced surgeon, the patient can be assured of receiving top quality care and results that meet or exceed her expectations.

A plastic surgeon with impeccable credentials and training will be able to minimize the risk of complications and produce results that are not only aesthetically superior but also healthy, sustainable in the long run, and natural looking. Experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast implant surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Meet the Surgeon

In the online era, it has become rather easy to identify multiple surgeons with strong qualifications and thorough credentials in plastic surgery procedures such as breast implants. In such situations, the patient should decide to have an initial appointment with one or more surgeons and choose the one with whom she feels more comfortable.

While an objective assessment of their qualifications, training, and experience is important, the patient should ultimately trust her instinct and determine at which surgical practice she feels more confident, and feels encouraged to share her innermost concerns and doubts.

Qualifications and Training

The cosmetic surgeon should have obtained a medical degree from a recognized medical school in the US, completed their residency, and received additional specialized training in plastic surgery. Surgeons who are experienced and have performed several breast surgery procedures in the past will be in a better position to handle unexpected situations, if they arise during the procedure.

Training and experience enable a surgeon to customize the breast implant procedure, help the patient make the right choice of implant type and size, and perform the procedure with discreetly placed, smaller incisions. Their goal is to minimize risk, shorten the recovery period and produce more targeted and effective outcomes. Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from in and around Las Vegas, NV.

Plastic Surgery Privileges

The breast implant surgeon should ideally have hospital privileges at one or more local hospitals. Having hospital privileges implies that the surgeon is allowed to operate out of a state licensed, accredited or Medicare-certified hospital or surgical center. A surgeon will receive these privileges only after they have been approved by a committee, which evaluates their eligibility on several counts, including education, training, and aptitude.

Therefore, when a patient chooses a surgeon who has hospital privileges, she will not have access to advanced surgical facilities with high standards of care, but also she will be more confident about the recognition and authority of the plastic surgeon.

Patient Satisfaction Levels

One of the clearest indicators while choosing a breast implant surgeon could be how far the surgeon’s existing or past patients feel satisfied with their results. If the surgeon has a highly successful track record of breast implant procedures with high patient satisfaction rates, it will give confidence to a new patient to choose that surgeon. Patient testimonials, both written and video recorded, can serve as a useful tool to assess the patient satisfaction levels of a surgeon.

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.

Going ahead with a cosmetic surgery procedure is an important, life-altering decision. The single most important factor that will determine the safety and success of the procedure will be the skill and expertise of the operating surgeon. Therefore, choosing the right surgeon becomes crucial to achieving safe, predictable, sustainable, and aesthetically desirable results.

New patients can find it confusing to choose the best plastic surgeon for their needs. To begin with, they should perform an online search to look for locally practicing surgeons in their area, and review their website, professional bio, reviews, and ratings, and the kind of procedures they perform. They patient may also seek advice from friends or family members who have undergone an aesthetic surgery in the past.

Initial Appointment

An objective cost and benefit analysis should be conducted on the basis of all the information available about a few marvelous surgeons in the local area. However, merely reviewing online information or going by word of mouth may not be enough to take a decision. The patient should seek appointment for an initial consultation, and ask various questions to clarify their concerns and doubts.

A personal interaction with the surgeon and their staff, and an initial visit to the surgeon’s office will determine how comfortable and how confident the patient feels about the overall experience. Dr. Bryson Richards is an experienced cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon providing various procedures for the breast, body, and face to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Selecting the Right Surgeon

In any plastic surgery procedure, the pre-requisite is that the operating surgeon should have the necessary qualifications and licensing to perform the particular procedure. They should be properly trained and have a fair amount of experience in performing that specific procedure in the past. The surgeon should have access to the latest surgical facilities and technology in order to provide the best possible treatment options.

Highly trained and experienced cosmetic surgeons are adept at handling unexpected situations, complications and emergencies during the surgical procedure. Adequate time spent for training allows the surgeon to perfect their technique to achieve a high success rate in various surgical procedures. The surgeon should be able to provide before and after photos of the specific procedure that a patient seeks.

The surgeon should have affiliations with professional societies or organizations related to the field of cosmetic surgery. This allows them to keep updated with the latest developments and advancements in the field, and incorporate them into their practice. The surgeon should have staff privileges to perform the required surgical procedure at an accredited surgical center or hospital.

Personal Rapport

Plastic surgery treatment is a prolonged and highly personalized experience. No two patients are alike and no two surgeons are alike. One of the most important factors while selecting a cosmetic surgeon is what is the patient’s personal comfort level with the surgeon.

If the patient feels encouraged by the surgeon’s personal demeanor, concern about the patient’s unique needs, and authoritative knowledge in answering their doubts and questions, it will be easier to make a well-informed final decision. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for cosmetic 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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A candidate for liposuction cosmetic surgery should have full clarity about the procedure as well as the capabilities of the surgeon who will perform it. Well-informed patients can make better decisions and will usually achieve higher satisfaction from the procedure in the end.

An experienced plastic surgeon will encourage patients to ask questions and make their final choice of the surgeon only after an objective evaluation of all aspects. Dr. Bryson Richards is a committed plastic surgeon providing liposuction and various other procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Questions about the Surgeon

• Are you a qualified and licensed cosmetic surgeon?
• How many years of surgical training and practice experience do you have in this field?
• Do you regularly perform liposuction surgery, and what has been your patient satisfaction rate?
• Would you perform liposuction at a hospital, ambulatory surgical center or a private surgical suite?
• Do you have hospital privileges in one of the local hospitals?
• If any emergency occurs during the surgery, would your practice be equipped to deal with it?
• If I am dissatisfied with the primary liposuction procedure, would you perform a revision surgery, and what is your policy in this regard?
• Which other plastic surgery procedures do you perform?
• Do you receive patients from all over Las Vegas, NV and areas around this city?

Questions about Liposuction

• Will I make a suitable candidate for liposuction?
• Would you recommend any non-invasive treatments that may be performed in conjunction with liposuction or replace the need for liposuction surgery?
• Will I have to make any lifestyle or dietary adjustments or changes to my current medications before going ahead with liposuction?
• Will you use general or local anesthesia to perform liposuction surgery?
• Do you work with qualified anesthesiologists or certified anesthetist nurses?
• Would you perform liposuction as an outpatient or in-patient surgery?
• Are there any risks and complications in liposuction that I should know about?
• How many days off will I have to take from work after the surgery?
• Would you provide me with liposuction before and after images related to earlier patients?

Questions about the Price Tag

• What would be your surgical fee to perform liposuction?
• Does the cost estimate also include the anesthesiologist’s fee and surgical facility expenses?
• What will be the estimated cost for post-operative visits, surgical garments, medical tests, and prescription medications?
• How much will liposuction surgery cost if I combine it with other surgical or non-surgical procedures, and will it become more cost-effective?
• Are there any circumstances where liposuction expenditures may be covered by health insurance?
• Will your office be able to guide me about any low interest medical care financing options?

A decision about choosing the liposuction surgeon should be taken only after the patient receives satisfactory answers to all their questions and concerns. While the skills and expertise of the surgeon are the most important factors, patients also need to take into account aspects such as how and where the procedure will be performed, and what will be the liposuction surgery affect your checking account.

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, NV and surrounding areas.