Tag Archives: Cosmetic Surgeon

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

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Breast augmentation currently ranks as the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure after liposuction. It is important for a woman to have adequate information about the procedure and its pros and cons in order to make the best decision about going ahead with this surgery. The breast surgeon will discuss all aspects of the breast implant procedure during the pre-op consultations, and will address the patient’s questions and concerns in detail.

Dr. Bryson Richards is an experienced plastic surgeon providing breast augmentation and various other procedures of the breast, body and face. Dr. Richards will carefully assess the patient’s existing anatomical condition, medical history, and her personal aesthetic goals before recommending breast implant surgery. He provides various procedures for the breast, body, and face to patients in Las Vegas, NV and other locations.

Body Weight Aspect

Some women may like to know whether body weight or BMI (body mass index) may be one of the criteria for being a suitable candidate for breast augmentation plastic surgery. Most breast surgeons are of the opinion that body weight is not a major factor in determining the candidacy for breast implant surgery. The procedure may be applicable to women with a lower or higher than the ideal weight or ideal BMI.

The primary concern for a surgeon will be to ensure that the woman is in good general health and does not suffer from any such medical condition that may pose a risk during the procedure or create difficulties in recovery. As long as she is declared fit to undergo the surgery, the body weight issue would not generally create a major concern.

The FDA has approved saline implants for women above the age of 18, and silicone implants for women above the age of 21. Approved sizes of implants range from 120 cc to 960 cc. Therefore, women with a wide range of body and breast size can receive this procedure, as long as the cosmetic surgeon finds them fit to undergo the surgery on all counts.

Healthy BMI

While there are no particular weight limitations when a woman is considering breast implant surgery, most surgeons would agree that the body mass index (BMI) should not place the woman in the obese category. In ideal conditions, it is safer to perform any cosmetic surgery procedure such as breast implants for patients who are not obese.

Some medical professionals recommend that the BMI of 30 or below should be treated as the limit before a patient is ready to undergo an elective surgery such as breast augmentation. The risk of complications is reduced during and after the surgery when such limits are followed.

Weight Loss

If the woman exceeds the BMI limit of 30, it may be a fabulous idea to first work on weight loss, and achieve a healthier BMI. A surgeon may be able to refer the patient to a prolific weight loss and fitness program to achieve this goal. Once a safer BMI is achieved, the patient may move forward with breast augmentation. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for 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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Breast implant is currently the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the US after liposuction. The procedure can create predictable, sustainable, and highly desirable outcomes as long as it is performed by a trained breast surgeon with a proven track record of success in such procedures. Dr. Bryson Richards is a dedicated and experienced plastic surgeon providing breast implant procedure patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Customizing the Procedure

Dr. Richards believes that optimal results in breast implant surgery can be obtained when the procedure is customized according to the patient’s unique needs. Breast implant surgery involves key decisions with regard to the size and type of implants, the location of incision, and the placement position of implants in the breast tissue.

The final outcome will depend to a considerable extent on these choices. Dr. Richards engages closely with the patient to determine her innate aesthetic needs and goals and takes into account her natural breast anatomy. Based on this assessment, he will help the patient make the right choices for the breast implant plastic surgery.

Combining Art and Science

In every aesthetic procedure, including breast implant surgery, Dr. Richards will combine the best principles of science and art in order to produce great results. His first goal is to ensure that the implant procedure maintains the patient’s long-term health and well-being, and contributes to her self-esteem.

At the same time, he will approach this surgery in order to enhance the overall breast shape and appearance, and not merely increase the size of the breasts. Therefore, Dr. Richards is able to create breast implant results that are healthy, sustainable and natural looking, apart from meeting or exceeding the patient’s aesthetic goals. He is a leading cosmetic surgeon receiving patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

Awards and Honors for Dr. Richards

For his commitment and contributions to the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Richards has received a number of prestigious awards and honors during the course of his career, including the following:

• Joseph M. Serletti, MD, Resident Research Award, 2013 – for Excellence in Academic Plastic Surgery at URMC
• Senior Top Gun Award, 2012 – Overall highest score on plastic surgery in-service of plastic surgery residents at URMC.
• Junior Top Gun Award, 2011 – Highest score on plastic surgery in-service exam at junior level among plastic surgery residents at URMC.
• Phi Kappa Phi, 2004 – Undergraduate honors society
• Omicron Delta Epsilon, 2004 – International Economics Honors Society
• Resident research award for studying data to find patterns that would improve patient care

Community Involvement

Apart from offering personalized care and attention to patients through his practice, Dr. Richards also takes out time to perform community and humanitarian services whenever possible. He has volunteered time to perform cleft lip and palate repairs in Uganda, Africa.

He actively participates in meetings, seminars, and takes advantage of continuing education opportunities to update his surgical skills in order to provide cutting edge plastic surgery procedures to his patients in Las Vegas.

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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Inverted nipple condition is more common than most women would like to believe. This condition is caused due to a variety of factors, and the corrective procedure or cosmetic surgery will be decided according to the grade of inversion and the cause. The goal of a breast surgeon should be to achieve correction in a minimally invasive manner or through non-surgical methods.

Dr. Bryson Richards is an experienced plastic surgeon providing cutting-edge procedures for the breast, body and face. Dr. Richards will offer a customized treatment plan and recommend the most appropriate surgical or non-surgical procedures to achieve desirable results. He provides correction for inverted nipples to patients in Las Vegas, NV and other areas.

Breast Augmentation and Inverted Nipples

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures today. If a woman has one or both inverted nipples and she wants to undergo breast implant surgery, naturally she may want to know if this surgery will also correct the appearance of her nipples. A dedicated surgeon will note this concern of the patient and provide her an accurate answer after a detailed examination.

If the cosmetic surgeon determines that a minor level of inversion in the nipples has occurred due to a loss of breast volume, this condition may be corrected simply with breast implant surgery. Loss of volume will cause the skin to sag, and the skin around the nipples may also become loose. This can create slight inversion in the nipples. Breast implant placement may restore the firmness of skin and breast volume, resulting in natural improvement in the appearance of the nipples.

Causes of Breast Volume Loss

A woman may experience breast volume loss due to the following reasons:

• Aging – Breasts may tend to lose volume due to the effects of aging, causing the breasts to appear smaller and droopy.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding – A number of women may experience loss of breast volume following pregnancy and breastfeeding, which can be restored with breast implants.
• Weight loss – If the woman has undergone a major weight loss program, it may result in reduction of breast volume.

If nipple inversion has occurred due to any of these reasons, it may be possible to achieve correction simply with breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Richards is a leading cosmetic surgeon providing breast implant surgery to patients in Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

Corrective Surgery

In many cases, inverted nipples may have occurred due to the tissue underneath, which does not allow them to release. These are often classified as Grade 2 or Grade 3 inverted nipples. It may be necessary to perform corrective surgery specifically to address this condition, and breast implant procedure alone will not improve it.

The magnificent thing is that a breast surgeon can perform nipple inversion corrective surgery at the same time along with breast augmentation procedure. Alternatively, the inversion correction alone can be performed. For inverted nipple correction surgery, the woman should be at least 18 years old, and should not be pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of 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

What is Liposonix

Liposonix fat reduction is a treatment option for people who are struggling to reduce stubborn fat pockets, but do not want to undergo cosmetic surgery. One of the key concerns, particularly for working individuals and busy mothers is that a surgery typically involves a longer recovery period and may have a higher risk of post-operative complications.

This is where a procedure such as Liposonix becomes highly useful for such patients because it involves a much faster and simpler recovery process as compared to a surgery. Dr. Bryson Richards is a dedicated plastic surgeon providing Liposonix and various other surgical and non-surgical procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities.

Almost No Downtime

Unlike a plastic surgery procedure such as liposuction, Liposonix does not involve any cuts or incisions. This ensures that the patient does not go through a period of post-op pain and discomfort, and requires no pain medications during recovery. The process of recovery in Liposonix is quite simple and causes no hindrance in the patient’s everyday life or roles and responsibilities at the workplace.

Busy people prefer such a procedure because it can easily fit into their busy schedule, and they can simply return to their normal activities or go back to work right after the Liposonix procedure. The procedure does not interfere their life because it does not involve almost any downtime in most of the cases. The treatment session will last for just one hour, and a working individual may simply receive the treatment during lunch hour, and return to work immediately after that.

Mild Post-op Symptoms

While Liposonix does not involve any scalpel, needles or even lasers, the ultrasound energy will generate some degree of heat in the targeted areas to disintegrate fat cells. This can create a mild tingling sensation during the treatment, which may linger afterwards for some time. Some patients may feel slightly uncomfortable for a few hours after the treatment, but it will not be painful.

Very mild bruising, swelling, and redness may be experienced after Liposonix treatment, which will dissipate quickly. Particularly where the cosmetic surgeon or another treatment provider makes use of the latest Liposonix technology, mild or no discomfort may be experienced. Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for Liposonix.

Pain and Swelling

Each individual may have a different degree of pain and anxiety tolerance. The treatment expert may provide some medications about 30 minutes prior to the procedure. If the patient wants to avoid the medications, they should have someone to drive them back home and preferably stay overnight. The treatment provider’s office may also arrange a cab for the patient, if necessary.

While redness will resolve in a few hours after Liposonix procedure, swelling can take a few days in some cases. The patient may have to wear a compression garment in the treated area during this period to minimize swelling and improve comfort. The treatment provider may recommend wearing compression garment for two to three days after the Liposonix treatment.

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