Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

Hourglass Figure

From classic film legends to classical era, hourglass figure is one timeless feature that is known to celebrate femininity. You should know that everybody is not born with a classic hourglass figure. Women in the past often used to accentuate their figure using restrictive diets and corsets. However, now innovations made in plastic surgery techniques has made it easier for women to achieve a better figure while still appearing natural.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides safe and proven plastic surgery body enhancement procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Creating an Iconic Hourglass Waist

The bust to waist to hip ratio plays an important role when it comes to creating an iconic hourglass figure. The following procedures can be carried out to accentuate the natural curves of the body and bring in the waistline.

Liposuction

This is an important cosmetic surgery procedure. It is a minimally invasive treatment used for removing excess fat tissue. Patients that need to create an iconic hourglass figure can use liposuction for removing unwanted fat pockets from the hips and abdomen to create a smaller looking waist.

Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck Procedure

Tummy tuck plastic surgery can help tighten underlying abdominal muscles after substantial weight loss or pregnancy. The surgery narrows the waistline to create an hourglass waist. Abdominoplasty is comprehensive in nature making it a permanent solution for strengthening weakened muscles eliminating the risk of excess skin that may impact final results.

Begins with the Bust

Creating hourglass figure is not about creating a small waistline. It is about increasing the size of the bottom or bust. Breast lift or augmentation can help you reach your dream physique if you have a more rectangular body shape or have a smaller chest.

Breast Augmentation Procedure

Genetics, aging and weight fluctuations can create smaller breast size which may lead to a disproportionate figure. Breast enhancement procedure can enhance the cup size and restore symmetry and volume to the chest of a patient. Implants can be silicone, saline or gummy silicone depending on your end goals and preferences.

Breast Lift Procedure

Breasts can be enhanced using a lift rather than an implant in many instances. Breast lift can be a part of your journey to attaining an hour glass figure. In this surgery, the size of the breast is not increased using an implant. Instead, excess skin is removed while the areola and nipple are moved higher up.

Enhancing the Lower Half

Hourglass figure cannot be without a curvy and generous lower half. Some patients have already been gifted with a generous lower end. However, others may require surgical assistance for achieving this. Brazilian butt lift is a popular procedure if you want to achieve this component as part of your desired hourglass figure.

Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

Synthetic implants are used as part of traditional butt implant procedures for enhancing the curve of the buttocks. The body’s own fat cells are used in Brazilian butt lifts for adding volume to the hips and buttocks. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for plastic surgery procedures for the breast, body, and face.

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.

Elective Surgery

Elective surgery is an important procedure which can be scheduled in advance. In an elective surgery, the goal is to enhance aesthetic appearance. They are different from emergency or urgent procedures where the patient has a possibly life threatening and immediate issue requiring medical attention.

Reconstructive surgery is a popular type of elective procedure aimed at improving function and lending normal appearance to a damaged body part. Mastectomy is an important example of this. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides elective surgery procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Elective Surgery is Important

Elective procedures include minor cosmetic surgeries like removal of a wart or mole. They also involve major cosmetic surgery procedures such as for the body, breast, and face for improving your appearance. Elective procedures are vital to improving a patient’s self-esteem and well-being. Cosmetic surgery can improve your body image and make you feel more emotionally satisfied and confident.

Long Term Results of Elective Surgery

Elective surgery provides doctors an opportunity to improve the overall health of their patients. One of the chief benefits of elective surgeries is the number of weeks or days on offer that can be used for improving the health of a patient before their procedure. Plastic surgery is a physically demanding experience. They provide patients with enough time for improving their overall health.

These are a few improvements that may be recommended before an elective surgery if you aim to achieve safer and more desirable results:

  • Exercising more
  • Reducing smoking and other bad habits
  • Eating healthier
  • Losing weight

Diabetes and increased smoking can stop healing. It could also to complicated wounds after the procedure. Patients have the best chance to long-term health improvements by reducing these risk factors.

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Procedures

There is a large increase in the number of outpatient surgeries because of improved technology, advances in painkilling drugs and less invasive surgery.

Inpatient surgery is generally required for patients needing a major elective procedure or a lengthy recovery. The patients need to stay overnight or a little longer. They will need to have available staff for monitoring vitals and ensuring proper treatment post-surgery.

You would not be kept overnight in outpatient procedures. You would be released the same day which is both good and bad. Many patients tend to be comfortable at home and the procedure becomes highly affordable.

Elective Surgery Tips

You should carefully weigh your options before going ahead with your cosmetic surgery. These are a few tips for a successful elective surgery:

  • Check the credentials of the surgeon you choose
  • Make your decisions after obtaining an opinion
  • Do not get a procedure done if you don’t want to
  • Weigh all the pros and cons of the procedure
  • Know all risks and limitations
  • Don’t have the procedure around a stressful time
  • Resist getting a cosmetic surgery for pleasing or impressing somebody else

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for elective surgery procedures for the breast, body, and face.

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.

Lower Body Lift

Many patients are prevented from achieving the ideal body shape because of stubborn fat deposits along the waist and the flank area. You can choose oblique flankplasty, a cutting-edge plastic surgery procedure, for addressing these areas of concern.

The surgeon can quickly sculpt a more contoured and narrower waist for women by strategically removing surplus skin and fat. They can also get rid of bulging flanks in men. You can have this advanced procedure performed as part of a liposuction and tummy tuck treatment or independently.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides a lower body lift surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Understanding Oblique Flankplasty

This is a body contouring cosmetic surgery used as an alternative procedure for lower body lift. The technique is a posterior extension of lower transverse abdominoplasty and works towards addressing various issues that cannot be addressed by your typical procedure. The primary goal of the surgery is to redefine a more contoured waist for women and to eliminate large flanks in male patients.

Suitable Candidates

You can benefit from an oblique flankplasty procedure whether your body has dramatically lost weight or definition because of genetics or pregnancy. Ideal candidates are the ones with:

  • Cellulite or sagging tissue in the buttocks and outer thigh area
  • Sagging skin or excess fat in the lower back or abdominal area

You should have a fairly consistent weight with a dedicated exercise routine and diet to qualify for the procedure. Female patients considering pregnancy in the near future should not have this procedure. Childbirth and pregnancy can result in physical changes which may alter the results of the procedure.

Treatment Procedure

Your surgeon will first determine the amount of tissue to be removed. You will be made to stand and then lie on your side while the surgeon identifies idea incision sites. The surgeon will first make an incision along the flank tissue from the hip to the lower back to the spine and twelfth rib. Additional incisions may be made along the thighs, buttocks, and obliques depending on the target areas.

Excess skin and fat will then be removed before placing medical adhesive and sutures to close the incisions. The surgeons, in some cases, will also perform a liposuction or butt lift for achieving ideal results. Incisions will be placed strategically by a highly experienced cosmetic surgeon for minimizing scarring. In most cases, scarring, fades, and flattens over time for an aesthetically appealing outcome.

Should You Get the Procedure?

Your plastic surgeon will determine the best body-contouring solutions for you depending on your needs and goals. During the consultation, the surgeon will discuss your aesthetic goals and everything you hope to achieve with the surgery. They will also conduct a thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical history.

An appropriate procedure will then be recommended by the surgeon to help you achieve the outcomes you desire. Whether you require a liposuction, thigh lift or oblique flankplasty, ideal treatment plan can be designed that complements your natural figure. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for lower body lift surgery.

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 Transfer

Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. The procedure is targeted at enhancing the shape and size of the buttocks in a less invasive manner as compared to butt implants. Women are keen to achieve an attractive and youthful buttock contour that is made possible with this innovative surgery.

Brazilian butt lift plastic surgery helps in achieving a well-defined contour in the buttock area. It also provides a lift and increases the size while improving buttocks proportion. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides fat transfer BBL to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Who is a Good Candidate?

Fat transfer from various parts of the body is involved in Brazilian butt lift. Autologous fat transfer is only possible where the candidate has excess fat deposits. You should not have fluctuating body weight or be overweight. Buttock skin quality should also have high elasticity for achieving best results. The procedure is ideal for candidates hoping to increase volume in their buttocks without the need for getting synthetic implants.

Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

BBL fat transfer cosmetic surgery involves the transfer of autologous micro fat. This is a delicate technique in which fat from your other areas of the body will be purified and transplanted in the buttock region. The procedure has two steps. The first step involves making use of a low-pressure aspiration technique for removing excess fat from donor sites carefully.

The second step involves purifying the fat and reinjecting it within the targeted buttock tissues at multiple depths. Excess fat is usually removed from the thighs, abdomen, upper arms, and love handles. Your surgeon will target such areas for fat removal where you may also receive the additional benefits of body contouring.

The donor fat is injected at specific target areas to ensure it spreads evenly throughout. This helps the surgeon achieve natural and homogeneous looking results. Permanent survival rate of fat is about 50% when the surgery gets performed by an experienced surgeon. Most surgeons inject additional fat considering this fact.

You will enjoy smoother and more rounded buttocks with multiple fat layering. No irregular places would show through the skin when the procedure is performed by an expert. It doesn’t take more than 2 – 4 hours for the entire procedure to be completed depending on the level of fat transfer required.

Immediate Effects

Patients usually notice the effects right away following a Brazilian butt lift. Tissues usually take 3 – 6 months to settle completely. In some cases, it can take up to a year for the final results of the procedure to become evident. Gravity and aging can have a significant impact on the results of the butt lift.

You would need to maintain a stable weight and good level of fitness if you want the effects to be long lasting. You should understand that fat transferred within the buttocks area acts like fat transferred in any other part of the body. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for BBL fat transfer surgery.

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.

Skin Removal Surgery

After a massive weight loss, it is often necessary to perform a skin removal surgery in order to restore a smoother and natural looking skin appearance. Sometimes, the surgeon may recommend this surgery after a pregnancy or to correct the severe aging effects on the skin. Your surgeon will customize the surgery plan according to the amount of sagging skin in one or more areas of the body.

The kind of surgical technique your surgeon chooses to perform this procedure as well as the discreet incision placement will impact the long term outcomes of your surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides skin removal surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Tummy Tuck

The appearance of droopy or hanging skin around your waist and abdominal area can be corrected with a tummy tuck as part of your skin removal cosmetic surgery. Your surgeon may also tighten loose and separated underlying abdominal muscles in this procedure. Sometimes the navel may be moved to a new, more natural looking position as part of the abdominoplasty surgery.

Upper Arm Lift

Massive weight loss can sometimes cause the appearance of loose and hanging skin in the upper arms. To correct this condition, your surgeon may recommend an arm lift plastic surgery. In this procedure, they will create an incision along the bottom of the upper arm or in the armpit (if lesser amount of skin removal is involved).

Thigh Lift

Sagging skin in the upper leg area can occur after a major weight loss or due to aging effects. When you gain excess weight, it can cause fat tissue pockets to occur in your thighs and buttocks. Later on when you go through a weight loss, the area will deflate, causing the skin to remain hanging if it has become inelastic. A thigh lift contouring procedure can restore the smooth, youthful look of your thighs.

Back Lift

A weight loss surgery will help you reduce a dramatic amount of excess weight, but it could result in the appearance of unsightly rolls that extend under your bra line to your waist or even lower. Your surgeon can eliminate the loose skin and fatty tissue pockets with a back lift surgery. With this skin removal cosmetic surgery procedure, you can achieve attractive and natural looking curves that you will feel proud of.

Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian butt lift or a traditional buttock lift plastic surgery procedure can eliminate sagging skin from your rear end. If you want to restore definition and tighter contours in your lower back, waist and hips, a butt lift surgery can help. A Brazilian butt lift is less invasive because it does not involve fatty tissue removal. Depending on your needs, your surgeon will recommend the appropriate technique to restore a younger looking posterior.

Lower Body Lift

Lower body lift surgery combines one or more procedures, such as thigh lift, buttock lift, and tummy tuck surgery. If you need a more comprehensive skin removal surgery, your treatment provider may suggest a lower body lift to eliminate large amounts of sagging skin from multiple lower body areas. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for skin removal surgery.

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.

Breast Implant Profiles

Breast implants come in a wide array of sizes, shapes, and profiles. Profile of an implant determines how forward projecting your breasts will appear. Major implant manufacturers have different names for their implant projection. However, in generic language they are available as low profile, moderate profile, and high-profile implants.

Low profile implants are recommended for women that have significant breasts and are looking to make them a little fuller. Moderate or moderate plus implant profiles are recommended the most by cosmetic surgeons for breast augmentation procedures.

High profile implants offer the most dramatic results in terms of forward projection. They are most suited to women that have narrow chests and little breast tissues. They are also recommended for women wanting fuller and rounder breasts. It’s vital that you work with your plastic surgeon in determining the most suitable type of breast implants.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast augmentation surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

When to Choose High-Profile Implants?

Many patients erroneously assume that high profile refers to sitting higher on the chest. However, it means that the implant type will have the maximum forward projection. High profile implants allow cosmetic surgeons to incorporate maximum volume without being limited by the breast base width. They offer a significant degree of fullness in the upper pole of the breasts.

Plastic surgeons generally position the breast implants under the pectoral muscle. This allows the transition in the upper breast pole to appear softer. High profile breast implants are unique to providing the maximum fullness and roundness of breasts. High profile implants are ideal for women with narrow chest walls desiring a prominent cleavage through their cosmetic surgery.

Candidates for Intermediate and Low Profile Implants

Low and moderate profile implants are best suited for women that prioritize natural looking results through their breast augmentation plastic surgery. These implants work on filling out the breast well without resulting in an overdone appearance. This is especially true for implants placed under the pectoral muscle.

Low-profile implants are particularly helpful for women that have wide chest wall base and are not looking to add significant volume to the breast size. Women with wide natural base may not find moderate and high-profile implants comfortable since the implant will be too narrow to fill out the breast base well properly. There will be better balance with low-profile implants since they have a wide base.

Choosing the Right Breast Implant Profile

Each body is unique with different characteristics. This makes it important to discuss your aesthetic goals and expected results with the cosmetic surgeon before choosing an implant. Your surgeon will explain available options and what they can do for you.

They will also discuss the pros and cons of saline versus silicone breasts and the different profile types. If required, you can ask the treatment provider to show before and after pictures of the surgery on women with similar body types. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for breast augmentation surgery.

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.

BAM

Cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation mastopexy have vastly improved with the rapid strides made in healthcare and surgical technology. The current procedures are less invasive and more effective in nature. The amount of time taken for one to bounce back depends on their capability to follow post-operative care instructions laid down by their cosmetic surgeon.

The expertise of the breast surgeon you choose plays a major role on the recovery as well. During your initial consultation, your provider will create a customized treatment plan for breast enhancement. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast augmentation mastopexy to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Expected Recovery after Breast Augmentation Mastopexy

It’s crucial that you get adequate rest for the first few days after your breast augmentation mastopexy procedure. You should consider staying at home for a minimum period of seven days for quick healing. Most cosmetic surgeons recommend light physical activity after the first three days. This helps in improving blood flow and ensuring a quicker recovery.

However, it’s pivotal that you don’t overdo any physical activity after your plastic surgery. Try avoiding strenuous activities, such as lifting heavy objects, running after a pet, playing softball or volleyball, and so on. This may put a strain on your incisions. You may undertake vigorous activities after about a month of the surgery.

The extent of surgery plays a major role in determining the time taken for recovery. Women with general good health should be able to resume their work after about 1 to 2 weeks of getting a breast augmentation mastopexy.

Special Post-operative Garments are Crucial

Your surgeon will recommend the use of a special surgical bra. You should wear this following the surgery to improve your recovery and results. Surgical bras are especially important if your implants were placed underneath the chest muscles. You should wear the bra for several weeks at all times, except when taking a bath.

Once the surgeon allows you to remove the surgical bra, you should consider wearing a sports bra to provide your breasts adequate support. A few cosmetic surgeons recommend using wrap-type bandages to make it easy for breast implants to harmonize with breast muscle and tissue. This bandage helps in providing additional support and makes sure that your breasts naturally adapt to the given new shape.

Avoid Tobacco Products

You should quit smoking and consuming tobacco products in any form after getting a breast augmentation mastopexy. This is to prevent your blood vessels from shrinking during post-operative period. Shrunken blood vessels don’t allow for regular oxygen flow. Also, nicotine interferes with red blood cell activity. These factors can significantly add to the recovery time and increase the risk of complications.

Managing Pain during Recovery

Your surgeon will prescribe painkillers for you to deal with bruising and pain following the plastic surgery. The prescription medicines will also help with swelling and mild soreness. It’s vital that you refrain from performing activities that require complete attention, such as driving while on these medications. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for breast augmentation mastopexy.

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.

Nipple Plastic Surgery 

Women often fret over the appearance of their breasts, wondering if they are the right size and shape. Sometimes, it is the appearance of the areolas and nipples that is the source of worry. While there is no right and wrong shape and size for breasts, nipples and areolas, areola reduction surgery can certainly help you achieve the look you want. 

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides nipple and areola reduction surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.  

Who is a Candidate for Areola Reduction Surgery 

The size and shape of your areolas is often determined by genetics. However, it may change with age or due to weight gain, or following pregnancy and breast feeding. In most of these situations, the change is caused by a loss of skin elasticity that makes it sag. This is not a medical issue but may be a cosmetic one. 

If you are unhappy with the shape and size of your areolas or nipples, areola reduction cosmetic surgery can help you gain the exact appearance you desire. It may also be combined with other cosmetic breast surgery techniques such as breast lift or augmentation or breast reduction surgery for best results. 

About Areola Surgery 

Areola reduction plastic surgery is a procedure used to decrease the size of the areola which is the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple. It is also useful to deal with puffy or prominent nipples. The surgery itself takes around 1 to 2 hours and the difference in shape and size of the areola is visible soon after.  

What the Procedure Involves 

Areola reduction procedure is performed at the doctor’s office or clinic or in a hospital on an outpatient basis. A tiny incision is made around the nipple, a little of the dark part of the areola is removed and the cut is then closed with dissolvable sutures. Overnight stay in the hospital is not necessary, and after the anesthetic effect wears off, you will be sent home. You have to see the surgeon after one week for a follow-up. 

Post-Surgical Care 

Your surgeon will advise the following after areola reduction surgery for a safe and quick recovery: 

  • Use an ice compress to reduce swelling of the breast. 
  • Avoid reaching above your head and bending over for the first few days after surgery. 
  • Do not lift things weighing more than 1 kg during this recovery period. 
  • Wear a support bra for at least 3 weeks after the surgery to support the breasts and avoid discomfort or soreness. 

Within a few days of the surgery, you can have a shower and get back to your routine level of activity. Changes in the size and shape of the areola will be visible soon after the surgery.  

Over time, the minor scar left at the site of the incision will also fade away, leaving you with the perfect breast appearance you desire. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for nipple and areola reduction surgery.  

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.

Surgical and Non-surgical Options to Build a Strong Jaw Line 

Attractiveness in both men and women depends to a large extent on the harmony in their facial features. A defined jaw line structure contributes significantly to the overall impression of the face. If you have a chin that is weak or recessed, an expert plastic surgeon can fit you with a customized chin implant to improve your appearance. 

Genioplasty is the technique in which surgery is performed on the chin to improve neck, chin and jawline contours. This chin enhancement surgery involves placing an implant around your present chin bone to change the size and shape of the chin. When a skilled cosmetic surgeon performs this procedure, it lends a well-defined structure to a weak or recessed chin to make the face more attractive. 

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides chin and jawline enhancement procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations. 

Why Get a Chin Implant? 

Chin implant plastic surgery that corrects a weak or recessed chin can make you more confident about your looks. Chin augmentation helps to: 

  • Correct weakness in the chin 
  • Enhance facial harmony by making the chin proportionate to your other facial features 
  • Change the appearance of a “double” chin that is caused when your chin bone is very small 
  • Lend greater definition to the jawline and neck 

How Does a Chin Implant Look? 

Chin implants are small devices made out of a biocompatible solid material such as silicone. They are designed to fit snug around your chin bone. The implants come in different sizes and contours to give your plastic surgeon a good choice of finding the one that will give you the most natural looking chin. 

If the chin implant surgery is done by a skilled surgeon, the results will be most natural, and no one can tell that you have undergone the procedure. 

What You Must Know About Chin Implant Surgery 

Chin implant surgery is generally performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The surgeon first makes a tiny cut below the chin or within the mouth. Then, he fits the chin implant through this incision and places it around the chin bone. 

After the surgery, sutures are used to close the cut, and the chin is bandaged. Chin implant surgery generally requires less than an hour to complete. The time may be greater if you are simultaneously undergoing other cosmetic procedures.  

Recovering From Chin Implant Surgery 

The little discomfort following the chin implant surgery is easy to control using a cold compress or pain medication. For the first two weeks after surgery, you must sleep only face-up and with your head elevated. This will help protect the incisions made during the surgery and also prevent post-operative swelling.  

Most persons who undergo chin augmentation surgery experience very less downtime and can get back to their daily routine within a week’s time. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for chin and jawline augmentation.  

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.

Breast Implant Replacement

Most women will have their breast implants last for a very long time without any complications. New implant qualities are highly resilient and manufacturers usually offer a lifetime warranty on the implants. However, patients should know that despite the warranty, their breast augmentation results may not last a lifetime.  

You should expect that you may have to remove or replace your breast implants at least once in your lifetime. About a decade ago, an FDA report estimated that about 20 percent of women with implants would have to undergo a revision cosmetic surgery within 10 years of their initial implantation.  

This number is likely to have gone down further in the last decade, considering the rapid improvements in surgical techniques and breast implant qualities. As long as your primary breast augmentation procedure has been performed correctly, chances are that you can enjoy the results for at least 10 to 20 years without any trouble.  

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.  

When Do You Need Breast Implant Removal or Replacement? 

Here are a few possible reasons why you may need to undergo a breast implant removal or replacement plastic surgery at some future date.  

You are Unhappy with the Implant Size  

After your breast implant surgery, you might realize at some point in the future that you are dissatisfied with your overall breast appearance because the implants are either too small or too large for your liking. If you have a change of aesthetic preferences, you may choose to have your implants removed or replaced any time.  

Capsular Contracture  

The natural healing reaction of your body following the insertion of implants at the time of breast augmentation will result in the formation of a protective scar tissue or capsule around the implants. In a few cases, this scar tissue may thicken or harden, causing tightness or pain in your breasts. 

In some patients, this condition may also lead to the implant losing its shape or moving from its position. You may require breast implant removal or breast implant replacement surgery to correct this condition.  

Implant Rupture  

If your saline implants get damaged or puncture, it will cause the implant to deflate. The saline solution will exit the implant, but it will not harm your health because it is a fully biocompatible fluid. Silicone implants may also get ruptured in rare cases, but the viscous silicone gel may not move out of the implant shell.  

In fact, the silicone implant rupture may be a silent one, and may only get detected during an MRI. In any case, an implant rupture will make it necessary to have your breast implants removed or replaced. 

Implant Revision Procedure  

You will usually have the choice to opt for breast implant removal without replacement or with implant replacement. If you want to avoid a replacement, you need to combine implant removal surgery with a breast lift to restore a firm and youthful natural breast appearance.  

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for safe and proven plastic surgery procedures.  

Contact Us 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.