What happens when implants too large for your chest/thorax are placed?

 

 
 
 
 
 
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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, implant place change, and tissue scaffold for support.

Patients, do your homework. Implants need to be sized through tissue-based planning techniques by a board-certified plastic surgeon.

The 14-step plan is then initiated in OR to prevent contamination of implants leading to capsular contracture. Otherwise, tissue distortion and collapse as well as device malposition and capsular contracture are guaranteed down the road. This ultimately leads to more surgeries and low patient satisfaction.

Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

 
 
 
 
 
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One of our wonderful patients that underwent the upper lid blepharoplasty procedure under local anesthesia. ⁣
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Blepharoplasty rejuvenates the upper and lower eyelids through the removal or repositioning of excess skin and fat. It gets rid of loose or sagging skin folds that create a heavy eyelid, eradicates excess fatty deposits, and eliminates the puffiness around the eyelids that create bags under the eyes. The final result is a more relaxed, refreshed, and youthful appearance. When surgery is done for functional reasons, patients are usually able to see better when driving or reading at night.⁣
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For more info on this procedure, we have it posted on our website, and you can check it out. The link is in our bio.

Fillers: Before and After Look

 
 
 
 
 
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Here’s a sped-up video of another one of our lovely patients getting fillers! ⁣

Fillers not only smooth out wrinkles and fine lines but also gives the face a more defined look! ⁣

Swipe for the before and after! ⁣

Dietary Effects on Skin Aging

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According to Emmy Graber, M.D., MBA., president and founder of The Dermatology Institute of Boston, PC, Boston, there are some studies that suggest ways we can change our diet and how it impacts skin aging.
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Also, avoiding these methods of cooking may help in preventing aging skin: grilling, frying, and roasting.⁣ Poaching, boiling, or steaming foods may be safer instead.⁣
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For Dr. Graber, if patients want to alter their diet for antiaging advantages, she recommends the Mediterranean diet because it has the most evidence in this regard. “Mediterranean diets are rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, low in sugars and lower in meats and refined carbohydrates,” she says.⁣
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She also advises caution regarding nutritional supplements, unless a patient is deficient in a certain vitamin.

Panfacial Optimization Using Botox

This patient was looking for panfacial optimization and a more refreshed look! ⁣⁣
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This can be accomplished with sprinkling botox to her forehead, glabella (frown lines), crow’s feet, bunny lines, platysmal bands, and light amounts under her eyes. ⁣⁣
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She then had 1 syringe of filler (0.55cc Volbella) to restore the lid cheek junction (under eye) and 1cc Radiesse for better jaw rejuvenation.⁣⁣

How Much Botox do I Need?

 
 
 
 
 
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A common question asked by most Botox patients: “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘹 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥?” ⁣
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Understandably so, since this is an important consideration before going through the treatment, as the amount of Botox you need determines the overall cost of the procedure.⁣
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Every patient is unique in terms of both facial characteristics and desired result. ⁣
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Individual facial muscle requires different amounts of Botox in order to fully relax & prevent wrinkle formation. ⁣
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There are also other characteristics that influence how your body reacts to Botox injections: your gender, size and strength of your facial muscles, and your metabolism.⁣
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It’s important to make sure that you receive the proper amount of Botox units required for your individual needs and goals. Dr. Effie will make sure you meet your needs and desired results. ⁣
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The goal is always to achieve balance on the needs of what the patient wants, and what the plastic surgeon advises to give as the best result. ⁣⁣⁣
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Attempting to save money by undertreating an area will not create a satisfying result and could end up costing you more money if a fix is needed. An experienced Botox injector will determine the right amount of Botox needed to deliver the results you are looking for.⁣
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If you want to know more, consult with @dreffiepolitis today! ⁣
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Call us: (813) 542 – 2587⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Check our website: politisplasticsurgery.com⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Visit us: 5016 West Cypress Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607⁣⁣

“Rejawvenation” with Radiesse

 
 
 
 
 
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With CaHa biostimulator called Radiesse. ⁣
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It works by placing calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres in an organic vehicle or carrier which provides both volume replacement and collagen biostimulation creating long-lasting improvements for >18 months resulting in tighter and more elastic skin with increased skin thickness. ⁣


This is like bone putty and works really well for building up the posterior jaw given we lose skeletal support to our facial buttresses each decade. This leads to loss of soft tissue support and descent inferiorly. ⁣
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Unfortunately, many injectors are performing this on people of all ages given its popularity on social media which can also masculinize the jaw when applied to the wrong patient. ⁣
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As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I provide each patient with a customized beauty plan that best suits their needs and long term goals. This involves analyzing the face from top to bottom in thirds, and medial to lateral in fifths. ⁣
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Our customized beauty plan ensures gradual improvement so patients look natural and refreshed. ⁣

What is midface augmentation?

 
 
 
 
 
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Maintaining the golden ratio or phi in this patient by mid-face augmentation. ⁣
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This hyaluronic acid filler has inherently high lift capacity (Vycross technology) which helps maintain the inverted triangle of youth. ⁣
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This will maintain fullness by expanding the midface centrally while using the bony support of the zygoma (bony arch of the cheek) laterally as a scaffold to detract from forming deep central wrinkles like the nasolabial folds (commonly known as smile/laugh lines). ⁣
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She had 1 cc Voluma to right and left mid and lateral face for a total of 2 cc. ⁣

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A few things to know about fillers : ⁣
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–– Smooths fine lines & facial wrinkles⁣
–– Restores youthful volume to areas like the midface and jawline⁣
–– Creates balance in areas that are slightly asymmetrical⁣
–– Reverses mild skin laxity due to aging⁣
–– Fills out shallow scarring for a smoother look⁣
–– Rejuvenates the area under the eyes to produce a refreshed, awake appearance⁣
–– Requires little to no recovery time⁣
–– Results are temporary & requires repeat injections⁣
–– Results are dependent on the experience & qualifications of your injector⁣
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Always consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. ⁣

What is a butt lift?

Do you have loose, sagging skin in your buttocks? Are you uncomfortable with the excess fat? Have you just had dramatic weight loss and feel self-conscious about your gluteal area?

Well, you don’t have to let this situation hurt your self-confidence and frustrate your efforts to achieve a slimmer, more sculpted body. You can get a butt lift and have smoother, more youthful buttocks!

What is a butt lift?

A buttock lift is a procedure to remove excess fat and skin through surgical excision and liposuction. It helps with loose, sagging skin, extra fat from aging, or mobility problems. It also alleviates discomfort due to the excess skin, makes the buttock area smoother and more toned, and gives long-lasting results.

A butt lift surgery can help you to:

  • Remove the loose skin and cellulite below your waistline after pregnancy
  • Eliminate skin laxity and sagginess (ptosis) of your buttocks
  • Make your butts proportionate to the rest of your body, particularly after significant weight loss or bariatric surgery
  • Make your buttock area smoother and more toned

Continue reading about Butt lift surgery here.

Interlocking Cogwheel Suture for Mastopexy

 
 
 
 
 
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The Interlocking Gore-Tex periareolar suture technique is used for periareolar closure to avoid postoperative widening of the nipple-areola complex. ⁣

The GORE-TEX® Suture is a microporous, monofilament suture of flexible biomaterial for excellent handling, reduced hole-leakage, and minimal irritation in soft tissue approximation. ⁣

This permanent suture helps in stabilizing the nipple-areolar complex over time to prevent widening or stretch deformity.⁣

Swipe for a video of Dr. Effie using this technique and an uncensored version of this photo! ⁣

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