| What
is plastic surgery?
Is plastic surgery painful?
How long will my results last?
What kind of anesthesia is used?
Will
I be able to breast feed after breast enlargement surgery?
Are there risks involved in breast augmentation surgery?
What type of implants do you use for breast augmentation?
My breasts sag but are not large. What can be done?
I don't like the tip of my nose.
What can I do?
Am I ready for a face-lift?
Will I look natural after my surgery?
When can I go back to work?
When can I begin to exercise?
Is there a right age for cosmetic surgery?
Q.
What is plastic surgery?
A. Plastic
surgery is a specialty dedicated to the enhancement of the
face and body. For those who wish to improve their appearance,
cosmetic surgical procedures offer patients the opportunity
to reshape physical features and improve their self-esteem.
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Is plastic surgery painful?
A. Patients
tolerate postoperative pain in ways that are different from
each other. Appropriate pain medications, which minimize
discomfort, are prescribed for postoperative patients.
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Q. How
long will my results last?
A. There
is no precise answer to this question. Surgery does not
affect the ongoing aging process which is largely dependent
upon genetics. What cosmetic plastic surgery does is turn
back the clock. Unfortunately, aging is inevitable. Although
with cosmetic surgery, you are able to continue to look
more youthful and in shape.
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What kind of anesthesia is used?
A. Dr. DiBello
performs surgery under most types of anesthesia: local anesthesia,
intravenous sedation ("twilight"), general anesthesia
and regional anesthesia (nerve blocks). The method of anesthesia
used is based on the patient and surgeon's preference.
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Will I be able to breast feed after breast enlargement
surgery?
A. Yes. Breast
augmentation should not affect your ability to breast feed.
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Are there risks involved in breast augmentation
surgery?
A. Every
surgical procedure entails some risk. Those associated with
this type of surgery are infection, changes in the sensitivity
of the breast, and scar contracture. These and other complications
rarely occur and can usually be avoided. Thousands of women
undergo breast augmentation successfully each year and are
very satisfied with their outcome.
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What type of implants do you use for breast augmentation?
A. Dr. DiBello
will discuss which implant type would best give you the
results you are seeking. The saline implants (filled with
sterile saline solution) that are used for breast augmentation
surgery are available in both round and teardrop shapes.
They also come in both smooth and textured styles. The size
and type of implant will be selected based on your personal
goals and physical appearance after your consultation with
Dr. DiBello.
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My breasts sag but are not large. What can be done?
A. If the
sagging is not severe, a "nipple lift" can be
performed. The excess skin is removed after making an incision
around the outside of the areola (the pigmented skin around
the nipple). The resulting scar is confined to the area
where the pigmented skin meets the normal skin at the edge
of the areola.
In cases of more severe sagging, a procedure similar to
breast reduction may be performed by removing skin only
- not breast tissue - to result in a more youthful shape.
Breast lifting is an excellent alternative to breast implants
for many patients.
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I don't like the tip of my nose. What can I do?
A. If you
like your profile and the tip of your nose is too wide,
prominent, projects too much or droops, it can be corrected.
Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure for the nasal tip
when it droops with age.
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Am I ready for a face-lift?
A. Skin and
facial tissue that sag along with aging can give you an
appearance of tiredness or anger even when you are feeling
happy and energetic. Jowls and drooping skin around the
neck cause you to appear heavy. With facial rejuvenation,
you appear rested, healthy and more youthful. The idea is
to look better, not different.
Often a mini-lift can be performed instead of a full face-lift.
The mini-lift is limited to the lower portion of the face,
correcting jowl and neck problems, while the traditional
face-lift includes the upper part of the face as well. Some
patients opt to combine a face-lift with other procedures,
such as eyelid surgery, or skin resurfacing to achieve a
full effect.
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Will I look natural after my surgery?
A. The techniques
used by Dr. DiBello help to provide a natural, non-surgical
appearance. Every effort is made to improve your appearance
in the most natural way.
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When can I go back to work?
A. The length
of time for recuperation after plastic surgery varies depending
on the procedure. Most patients will require assistance
for a day or so, and then will be able to care for themselves.
We will discuss with you in detail your postoperative care
and recovery instructions. The techniques offered today
allow patients to return to work fairly soon following surgery.
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When can I begin to exercise?
A. Depending
on the procedure performed determines when a patient may
resume physical exercise. All patients are encouraged to
start a slow walking routine and hold off on anything more
strenuous until after consulting with Dr. DiBello.
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Is there a right age for cosmetic surgery?
A. There
is no ideal age to have cosmetic surgery. The time to have
an elective procedure is when the desired change will justify
the time, effort and the cost involved. Another factor to
take into consideration is the potential length of time
to enjoy the benefits. For example, if an individual has
a facelift earlier in life, the rewards of this surgery
can be enjoyed for a greater period of time.
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