Eyelid surgery is a sensitive cosmetic surgery procedure, even though it is relatively minor. During the initial consultation, the patient should freely ask questions and learn as much as possible about the procedure and the surgeon’s practice before making a final decision.
The patient should preferably note down the list of questions beforehand and carry it to the surgeon’s office for the consultation. This means you will not forget to ask anything that is vital or at least increase the chances that you will not forget to ask anything that is vital. It will also mean the surgeon will most likely take you more serious since you came into the consultation more prepared than perhaps some others.
Well-informed patients will typically be better prepared for the eyelid surgery and will benefit in terms of overall results. The successful and board certified plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provide eyelid surgery to patients in Houston, Texas, TX, and other towns and suburbs in this part of the US.
Do you have a board certification in plastic surgery?
The surgeon who performs an eyelid lift procedure should ideally be board certified in plastic surgery. Board certified plastic surgeons would invest in high quality standards and best practices, pursue continuing education, adopt advanced surgical techniques, and follow the latest safety protocols.
How many years of training and experience do you have?
The patient should have a clear idea about how much the surgeon has invested in their medical and surgical training and what kind of actual hands-on experience they have in the field of plastic surgery. It is important to choose a surgeon with the necessary skill and expertise, particularly for a delicate procedure such as eyelid surgery.
Have you previously performed eyelid surgery or facial procedures?
Some surgeons may have extensive skill and experience in various procedures related to the body and breast, but may not be well-versed with procedures related to the face or specifically, eye related procedures. It is preferable to choose a surgeon who has a concrete understanding of the facial and eye anatomy and has performed face and eye rejuvenation procedures previously.
Which surgical venue would you recommend for eyelid surgery?
The surgeon will usually have an option to perform eyelid surgery at a hospital, an accredited surgical center or a private surgical suite. Each option presents its own costs and benefits. The surgeon should discuss these options with the patient and suggest the most appropriate one to suit the needs of a patient.
Would you use general or local anesthesia?
The surgeon may recommend general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation to perform eyelid surgery. The patient should know whether anesthesia would be performed by an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist, and would they be present in the operating room until the procedure is completed.
What will be the cost of eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery is usually performed for cosmetic purposes, and the patient will have to pay out of pocket for it. Therefore, they should clarify the cost aspects at the first appointment, and have a clear estimate of all costs, including pre- and post-operative expenses.
What are the potential risks and complications?
To make an informed and poignant choice, the patient should know in advance the typical risks and complications that may be associated with eyelid surgery. The considerate and terrific cosmetic surgeons at the ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and other neighborhoods and communities in this part of the mighty state of Texas for eyelid surgery.
The Day of Surgery
A few simple tips may be followed on the day of the surgery:
- Wash the hair and eyebrows thoroughly
- Do not wear any makeup or cosmetics
- Avoid wearing jewelry, piercings, false eyelashes, or contact lenses to the surgery center
- Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes with front buttons or a zipper
Diabetic patients should have their essential parameters checked before they are taken to the operating room. Hospitable and fantastic cosmetic surgeons at ACPS receive patients from Houston, Texas, TX, and other neighborhoods and cities in this amazing American state for eyelid surgery.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Facelift Surgery and Your Checking Account
Facelift is among the more complex cosmetic surgery procedures because of the unique facial anatomy and a variety of facial features that must be maintained in harmony to each other. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss all aspects of facelift, including its estimated costs.
The first priority of an experienced plastic surgeon is to ensure that the patient makes an informed decision about going ahead with the procedure. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is a well-known practice providing facelift and various other procedures to patients in Houston TX, and surrounding communities.
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Average Stipulated Price
According to the data collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average dollar amount of facelift plastic surgery in the US in 2014 was $6,550. However, the cost did not include key cost components such as anesthesia costs, operating facility costs, and related expenses. The overall basic price of the procedure will usually range from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on several factors.
While cost is an important factor but the face is the most prominent area of the body from an aesthetic perspective. Therefore, a patient should choose the right cosmetic surgeon for this procedure to ensure safe, sustainable, and predictable results. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery receives patients from Houston TX, and nearby areas for facelift.
Choosing the Surgeon
Broadly speaking, no two facelift surgeries are alike, and also no two facelift surgeons are likely to have identical fees. A surgeon may charge a fee according to their experience and reputation. However, the ASPS recommends that the surgeon’s fee should be a secondary consideration while selecting a cosmetic surgeon.
Practice Location
The average basic cost of products and services in major metropolitan areas will typically be higher than those in less populated areas. Demand for plastic surgery, median household income, real estate values, and other factors will also impact the costs according to location.
Extent of Surgery
The patient may choose among full facelift, mid facelift, lower facelift, or brow lift, and each type of facelift will affect you financially differently. The choice of facelift surgical technique and technology will also make a difference to the cost. If a non-surgical procedure such as Botox is combined, the price will increase proportionately.
Anesthesia Cost
If the facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia, the fee of the anesthesiologist may cost as much as $400 to $600 per hour. The charges of a certified nurse could be lesser at about $300 per hour.
Operating Venue Financial Factors
Facelift surgery may be performed at a hospital, an ambulatory surgical center or at a private surgical suite of the surgeon. The dollar figure will be the highest at the hospital, and will usually be charged by the hour. Ambulatory surgical centers are more affordable, while a surgical suite may cost the lowest among all options.
Financing
Most patients will be eligible to receive financial credit from a variety of sources such as bank loans, credit cards, medical financing firms, and personal friends and family. Medical loans are usually available at low rates of interest and can be paid back in convenient monthly installments.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Facelift, clinically called rhytidectomy, is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce lines, wrinkles, and other telltale signs of aging from the face. The procedure can help to restore a more youthful appearance of the face and jaw. The facelift surgeon will remove excess fat and skin from the face, and lift and tighten the underlying facial muscles.
The patient should choose an experienced plastic surgeon who will combine the principles of art and science to produce safe, sustainable and aesthetically desirable results. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is a leading practice providing facelift and various other procedures to patients in Houston, TX, and surrounding communities.
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Who is a Suitable Candidate?
Women and men who are unhappy with the loose skin and sagging facial muscles or have a conspicuous appearance of lines and wrinkles that make the face look older or tired may consider facelift plastic surgery.
Optimal results with this procedure can be achieved for candidates who have some amount of elasticity and suppleness still left in the skin. Furthermore, the candidate should have a strong underlying facial bone structure to provide support and contribute to desirable outcomes.
Surgical Techniques
Depending on the patient’s needs and the extent of surgery involved, the cosmetic surgeon may choose an appropriate surgical technique to perform facelift. Patients in Houston, TX, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive this procedure at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery.
Endoscopic Facelift
The endoscopic facelift technique will involve the insertion of a microscopic camera through the incisions. This will allow the surgeon to view the underlying facial structure on a monitor, and perform more precise surgery in a less invasive manner. The procedure typically involves three small incisions, and excess tissue will be removed and muscles will be lifted through the incisions.
Cutaneous Facelift
This is an old technique that confines itself only to the removal of excess facial skin. A long incision can be made discreetly along the hairline, and the surgeon will gently lift the skin and suture it tightly at a higher position. Risks are reduced because the procedure does not involve changes to the muscular structure.
SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) Facelift
SMAS facelift is more popular today because it produces more comprehensive results. The procedure will involve removal of excess skin as well as lifting and tightening of the underlying muscle structure to enhance facial contours. Results are more permanent and natural looking with SMAS technique.
Average Price Tag
The monetary amount of a facelift surgery will vary depending on the extent of surgery involved, the type of technique used, and several other factors. On average, the dollar number of a facelift procedure in the US at present is about $7,000, without accounting for the costs of anesthesia, surgical room costs, prescriptions, and medical tests.
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Recovery
Facelift surgery will typically involve a downtime of about one week, but the patient should perform light movements at home to maintain blood flow. Strenuous activities should be avoided for about a month. Most patients can go back to work or resume their everyday routine in about a week to 10 days.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Breast enhancement is the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the US at present, just behind liposuction. Very high success rates with both saline and silicone gel breast implants have led to a growing number of women seeking this procedure every year. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss all aspects of the breast enhancement surgery.
An experienced plastic surgeon will usually provide breast enhancement before and after photographs to the patient to let them know about the potential effectiveness of the surgery and help them make an informed decision. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is a premier practice offer breast enhancement and various other procedures to patients in Houston TX, and surrounding communities.
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What are Breast Enhancement Before and After Images?
Before and after images in case of breast enhancement plastic surgery refer to a set of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has undergone the same surgery with successful results. The set includes images taken prior to the procedure and after the procedure at a stage when swelling and bruising has subsided and full effects of breast augmentation are visible.
The cosmetic surgeon will obtain these photos with the patient’s consent and present them before new patients in an appropriate and discreet manner. The only intent behind these photos is to use them as a visual aid to educate new patients about various aspects of breast enhancement. With these pictures, the new patient will know what the procedure can or cannot do for her.
The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is a leading practice offering breast enhancement and various other procedures for the breast, body and face. The practice receives patients from Houston TX, and nearby areas.
Advantages
When a woman is considering a primary breast enhancement procedure, she may not have a very clear understanding of how the surgery may improve her overall appearance or how it may help to meet her personal aesthetic goals. Some women may have excessively sagging skin requiring a combination of breast enhancement and breast lift.
The candidate will also have to consider choices such as the type, size, and shape of breast implants, the location of incisions, and the placement position of implants in the breast tissue. For a new patient, it can be a difficult proposition to make the right choices. This is where the surgeon may use breast enhancement before and after photos to help the patient to have a clearer view.
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Realistic Expectations
Patients with realistic expectations will usually achieve a higher level of satisfaction from the final results. Therefore, an experienced surgeon will show breast enhancement before and after photos at the very outset to enable the patient to make a well-considered decision. This will mitigate the risk of any disappointment or misunderstanding occurring at a later stage.
Website Photos
The surgeon may choose to provide breast enhancement before and after photos on their practice website. Potential patients can simply view the photos online and obtain a fair idea about the effectiveness of the surgery prior to visiting the surgeon’s office for a breast enhancement consultation. This can reduce the chances of any surprises that a patient could have during the consultation or certainly after the surgery itself. This makes the entire process more amicable for everyone involved.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
Your Houston Medical Spa
Some patients may be keen to avoid cosmetic surgery, and yet wish to achieve aesthetic enhancement through non-surgical solutions. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) provides innovative and advanced non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments for such patients through its state of the art medical spa called The Added Touch.
In many cases, it is possible to achieve similar results as plastic surgery, using advanced non-invasive technologies. The Added Touch medical spa is recognized as a premier facility for a variety of anti-aging, skin care, body contouring and other aesthetic treatments without surgery. The med spa receives patients from Houston TX, and surrounding areas.
Skin Care Solutions
The Added Touch medical spa specializes in a wide range of treatments to provide radiant, youthful looking skin at every age. The skin care specialists at the facility work under the direct guidance and supervision of experience plastic surgeons for best results. Some of the key skin concerns that can be addressed at the med spa include the following:
- Fine lines, wrinkles and sagging
- Sun-damaged Skin
- Skin Discolorations, such as brown spots or birthmarks
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Spider veins or Varicose veins
- Scars
Laser Skin Treatments
The Added Touch med spa is equipped with state of the art laser technologies, including Fraxel DUAL, Clear + Brilliant and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). These treatments are designed to help patients achieve smoother, softer, and younger looking skin. Conditions that are commonly addressed with laser treatments include:
- Fine lines
- Brown spots such as freckles and melasma
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Scars
- Facial spider veins
- Birthmarks and port wine stains
Patients in Houston TX, and other areas, who are seeking treatments from a cosmetic surgeon at ACPS, also have an advantage to combine the treatments with non-invasive solutions for more comprehensive outcomes.
Laser Hair Reduction
Laser based treatments to remove unwanted hair can produce more effective and longer lasting results. The laser equipment provided at the medical spa for this purpose includes GentleYAG and IPL lasers that are designed to reduce or eliminate unwanted body hair, and are suitable for all skin tones. Common areas where laser hair reduction treatment can be performed include:
- Underarms and arms
- Bikini area
- Upper lip and chin
- Legs
- Back
- Chest
SkinMedica Chemical Peel Systems
The Added Touch med spa provides advanced peel systems from SkinMedica, the leader in skin care. Customized exfoliation processes can be performed using the following three levels of peels:
- Illuminize Peel
- Vitalize Peel
- Rejuvenize Peel
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion technique involves the gentle massaging action of tiny crystals that will remove the dead outermost layer of the skin. This will allow the restoration of a smoother skin texture and a healthier glow on the skin.
The procedure promotes skin oxygenation, improves blood circulation, and enables thickening of collagen to help maintain the youthful appearance of the skin. The Added Touch medical spa will provide this treatment to suitable candidates with highly desirable results.
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.