Brazilian Lift for Natural Butt Augmentation

Brazilian Lift for Natural Butt AugmentationFrom the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center

If you’ve been thinking of getting a butt augmentation, you’ve probably heard of a Brazilian Butt Lift. Not only has this procedure been hugely popular with celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, but with thousands of less famous individuals across America as well.  In fact, requests for this cosmetic surgery increased by close to 30% from 2014 to 2015.

Patients wanting to augment and lift their buttocks can do so in either of two ways; implants or fat transfer (also called a Brazilian Butt Lift). The major difference between the two is in the material used to enhance the buttocks.

In a butt augmentation with implants, the buttocks is enhanced, shaped, and lifted by use of specially formed solid silicone. During a Brazilian Butt Lift the patient’s own fat is used to build and shape the butt.

The Brazilian Butt Lift offers the most natural look and feel. Here’s why:

The term Brazilian Butt Lift describes a surgical procedure technically called an “autologous fat transfer”. During this cosmetic surgery, fat is removed from parts of the body such as the belly, “love handles”, and hips with liposuction.  The fat is then purified and specially prepared for re-injection into the gluteus (butt) area.  The plastic surgeon positions this fat in a way that lifts and enlarges the butt and enhances its overall contours.

Since it’s the patients own fat that’s used in the procedure, the buttocks with look and feel natural and normal after healing.

Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure

A Brazilian Butt Lift can be done under general anesthesia or with a local anesthetic. If a local anesthetic is used, the doctor may recommend intravenous sedation or “twilight sleep” to help the patient stay relaxed and calm for the length of the surgery. Our plastic surgeon will discuss these options with the patient during consultation.

Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the plastic surgeon gently liposuctions fat from the lower back, abdominal area, thighs, or “love handles” with a device designed to remove and protect the live cells. These cells are then purified in a special machine designed for this purpose.  After the fat is correctly purified and prepared, the plastic surgeon injects it back into the muscle layers through very small incisions in the buttocks.  The surgery takes about 2 to 3 hours.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A good candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift is a healthy individual who wants to enhance the contours of their posterior. He or she should have deposits of excess fat elsewhere on their body.

Patients who are quite thin may not have enough fat to transplant. If a patient is close to having enough excess fat, they may be able to gain enough weight to make a Brazilian lift possible.  Patients who don’t have enough excess fat can always get the new shapely and enhanced look for their buttocks by opting for a traditional butt lift using silicone implants.  This is a personal and technical decision that is best made in consultation with the plastic surgeon.

Results of a Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian Butt Lift gives the patient a fuller, shapelier, lifted buttocks. Contours will be seen to be firmer and more rounded with an overall younger and sexier look.  Patients also love bonus factor of having less fat and a more slender look in the areas where the fat for the transfer was removed.  The overall change is both gorgeous and dramatic.

We frequently get asked if the results of a Brazilian Butt Lift are permanent. The short answer is, yes.

Some of the fat does get reabsorbed into the body. The amount that gets reabsorbed varies from person to person. Knowing that this phenomenon does occur, the plastic surgeon takes this into account. Any reabsorbing of fat cells the body is going to do will be over in three months.  After that, the new shape is permanent.

If you’re thinking about enhancing the contours of your butt, give a call and schedule your consultation. We can go over the possibilities and discover if a Brazilian Butt Lift is right for you.

 

Stop Feeling Bad About Your Neck!

The late queen of keepin’ it real, Nora Ephron wasn’t alone when she titled her 2006 best-seller, “I Feel Bad About My Neck.” In fact, as we age it’s a strong bet that many of us will start to feel “bad” about our necks — and for good reason. A once swanlike neck that starts to accumulate fat, wrinkles and vertical banding as we grow older is hardly the stuff of dreams. And when that tight as a baby’s bottom jawline starts to display jowls, a double chin, and/or a “turkey wattle” you’ll need that neck scarf to wipe away the tears.

The sweet bird of youth may have flown the coop, but you don’t necessarily have to cop to it. Ephron chose to address her neck issues by sporting turtlenecks and putting a pen to paper to help us commiserate, but there are other more proactive approaches one can take — like visiting your plastic surgeon to discuss the combo of procedures available, collectively referred to as a neck lift.

Not exactly a “one-size-fits-all” procedure, a neck lift is meant to improve the appearance of the neck by tightening the skin and underlying muscles and by enhancing the contour of the jawline through a combination of procedures aimed at producing a tighter and more youthful appearance. Doctors typically rely on a combination of liposuction, platysmaplasty and cervicoplasty to achieve the desired results.

For example, a patient with only a small amount of excess fat under the chin may only require liposuction while other patients, particularly those with banding or a “turkey wattle” may benefit from platysmaplasty, which adjusts the platysma muscle that crisscrosses the neck. Still other patients may require cervicoplasty to address loose sagging skin on the jawline and neck. The latter two, being more invasive and lengthy procedures, will likely result in a longer recovery time, and oftentimes are done in-tandem with other facial rejuvenation procedures.

The pros are self-evident: an improved neck, jawline and even profile.

The cons: bruising and swelling, your neck may feel tight for a few months after the procedure, and your neck will look so darn fabulous that other signs of aging may appear more prominent.

A consultation with your aesthetic surgeon will help determine which procedures will offer the most benefit for you depending on a combination of factors, including: the laxity of your skin, your own fat accumulation, your expectations, and your general health.

So if you’re feeling “bad about your neck,” don’t hide away in a turtleneck sweater and pen an essay about your endless suffering. Instead, simply make an appointment with your board-certified plastic surgeon and talk about today’s wide variety of surgical options. Your neck will thank you.

How To Treat Acne Scars

During our teen years, we accepted acne as a right of passage.  We viewed those dreadful breakouts as something we would outgrow and move into our blemish free adult years.  Now that we’re adults, we must endure a reminder of those dreadful years every time we look in the mirror…permanent acne scars.  

Studies have shown those with acne scars are less likely to be considered attractive, happy, confident and successful.  Anyone with acne scars has done their own research on what is the best solution to hide or minimize the appearance of acne scars.  Cover-up cosmetics, chemical peels, laser treatments…all to no avail.  Minimal improvement may be noticed but nothing that truly made one happy.

Enter the Infini RF, which was FDA approved and introduced to the United States in 2013. Although radio frequency technology has been around for years, it has finally been acclimated into the Aesthetic Industry.  The Infini RF treats a variety of conditions, including fine lines, loose skin and acne scars.

The Infini RF is safer than a laser, with less downtime and no risk to the eyes.  Lasers have the risk of causing hyperpigmentation because it treats the epidermis, the upper layer of the skin.  The Infini RF has insulated needles keeping the heat localized at the tips of the needles and protecting the epidermis.  This novel technology makes the treatment safe for all skin types.

For optimal results, we recommend 3 treatments and full results take the standard 4-6 months to fully achieve.

What You Should Know about Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery in San Francisco Bay Area

Disproportionate breasts may look awkward or cause immense discomfort. Breast reduction surgery helps to correct these problems by removing excess skin and breast tissue, so they are more proportionate to your frame and body shape.

Will there be scarring after breast reduction?

A lot of women are concerned about scars after surgery. While you shouldn’t expect zero scarring, our doctors are highly skilled to ensure scarring is minimal. Scarring may be contained  in the armpit, around the nipple or straight down to the fold beneath the breast and in the fold itself. Scars are minuscule in size and inconspicuous. Moreover, using special creams and lotions or laser treatments can help to fade surgical scarring.

What is the minimum age for breast reduction surgery?

Breast development can continue into the early twenties. It is advisable not to opt for this procedure before development has stopped.  Continuing to develop after a breast reduction procedure,  may leave you with unsatisfactory results and / or the surgery being repeated.  Adjusting to this surgery during teen years may also be emotionally difficult. Insurance providers will not cover the cost of a breast reduction if a woman is younger than eighteen years of age.

Breast Reduction by Dr. Usha Rajagopal

Breast Reduction by Dr. Usha Rajagopal

Breast Reduction by Dr. Usha Rajagopal

Breast Reduction by Dr. Usha Rajagopal

Do I need breast reduction surgery?

  • Women with overly large breasts may find simple tasks to be uncomfortable. especially when it comes to resting or sleeping.
  • Some women feel embarrassed due to large breasts. This isn’t a superficial reason but a logical one.
  • Many women are unable to perform certain activities ranging from running to playing sports. Reduced breast size can help with these problems.
  • Large breasts cause strain on the shoulders and back, which causes tingling, aches and pains. This is one of the most common reasons why women opt for surgery, apart from aesthetic grounds.

We have one of the leading surgeons in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Usha Rajagopal. Dr Rajagopal has been regarded as one of the top plastic surgeons in the Bay Area and is a platinum injector and trainer for Allergen. (The makers of Botox and most commonly used breast implants)

Interested in learning more? Click the following link: Breast Reduction Surgery in San Francisco. Give us a call: ( 415) 392-3333

Inspira Breast Implants | Latest generation of implants from Allergen.

Inspira Breast Implants - San Francisco

Breast implants can help to accentuate your figure and boost confidence at the same time. However, you want to be 100% sure that the surgery is done by a competent doctor using the best products available. The leading name breast implants is undoubtedly Allergen.

Why choose Inspira Breast Implants from Allergen?

Allergen is the front runner in saline and silicone products, and its recent Inspira line of silicone breast implants have taken the world by storm due to their unparalleled quality of decreasing risks of rippling and rupture, which were two of the biggest concerns after a procedure. Allergen has been operating for more than 3 decades and produce top quality breast implants which have met with tremendous success. They are also in compliance with the highest safety and quality standards for Breast Augmentation at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute.

How are Inspira breast implants different from the rest?

As previously mentioned, the Inspira breast implants collection is the most advanced and latest generation of implants from Allergen. They are equipped with a highly durable silicone shell, which significantly lowers the chances of leakage or bursting, for silicone-filled implants, to limit the amount of silicone released across the shell during gel bleeds. The gel is available in two forms – a softer cohesive silicone gel for a more natural feel and an ultra cohesive silicone gel for decreased rippling. These robust implants provide a wide range of sizes and shapes for breast augmentation patients – you have over 300 varieties of smooth round and textured types to select from. This way you don’t have to settle for generic implants, as Inspira caters to all kinds of requirements.

Smooth or Textured - Take your pick

The smooth round variety of the Inspira line has five projection levels starting from low to extra-full profile in various sizes and widths, while textured implants comprise a round silicone-filled implant with a Biocell shell texturing in numerous sizes, projections and base widths.

The softer optoon of the two is known as TruForm1.  However, if less rippling is a concern, you may want to opt for TruForm2. Most patients opt for TruForm2 with moderate or full projection.

In addition to Inspira breast implants, The San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center offers various options for breast augmentation. Including Natrelle and Sientra.

Click the following link for more information: Breast Augmentation in San Francisco. Call for a free consultation. (415) 392-3333

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