07
Jun
What Is The Fat Transfer Procedure?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Autologous fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure that allows your surgeon to transfer your own fat from one area of your body to another. Fat transfer is often used for aesthetic a...
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Jun
What Is PRF Treatment?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) PRF is now one of the most highly sought out cosmetic non-surgical procedures. It is an all-natural solution that can treat areas in the face that show the first signs of aging, like under-ey...
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Jun
What Are The Signs You Have Capsular Contracture?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Capsular contracture develops in one or both breasts and can occur at any time, either in the weeks following breast implant surgery (this occurs most often) or, in some cases, years later...
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Jun
Before and After Look with Refresher Facelift
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) This lovely patient flew in for a total refresh in office. She underwent mini facelift with SMAS plication to rejuvenate mid face, as well as myomodulation with toxin/filler combo to optim...
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Jun
Monday Mommy Makeover
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Monday Mommy Makeover! Motherhood brings joy, but it can also take a toll on your body. In fact, pregnancy can cause unwelcomed changes that include a stubborn tummy, sagging breasts, notic...
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Jun
Facial Treatment Guide: What Are My Options?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Here is a facial treatment guide with the options that you can avail in Politis Plastic Surgery. A lot of the areas shown in the diagram can be treated...
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Jun
What Is Breast Explantation Surgery
Hi everyone, this is Dr. Effie Politis and I’d like to talk about a great article on the April edition of the PRS called contemporary strategies in breast explantation surgery. So, what is explantation surgery? It is a surgery in which someone proceeds with removing their implan...
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Jun
Do Breast Implants Make You Float?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Do breast implants make you float? Will it save you from drowning? Those are some questions that a few may have wondered about breast implants at some point. Here’s the thing, breast implants ...
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Jun
What to Consider Before You Get a Breast Augmentation
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)Considering breast augmentation? Whether your reasons are for the enhancement of your appearance, correction of uneven breasts, or following a mastectomy procedure, there are several things you h...
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Jun
How Many Units of Botox Do I Need?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Areas where toxins/neuromodulators can be injected and corresponding units that you need per area. Individual facial muscle requires different amounts of toxin in order to fully relax & ...
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Jun
Mommy Makeover with Dr. Effie Politis
Childbearing can bring significant changes to a woman’s body. After experiencing the beauty and struggles of raising a child, many women try to improve their bodies after their pregnancies. They do various workouts and try different diets to get back into shape. However, the effe...
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Jun
What Happens when Implants Too Large for Your Chest/Thorax Are Placed?
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)What happens when implants too large for your chest/thorax are placed? Implant displacement, stretched-out thin breast tissue, and asymmetry. This can only be fixed with revision, implant exchange...
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