How to Select a Qualified Surgeon -

Plastic surgery includes both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive surgery is performed to improve physical function or to minimize disfigurement caused by accidents, disease or birth defects.

Cosmetic surgery seeks to reshape a physical feature for the purpose of improving appearance only.

A plastic surgeon, in the true sense of the word, is highly trained in both of these categories though, over time, is likely to find himself specializing in one or the other.

Unfortunately, any licensed medical doctor can hang a sign
advertising “cosmetic surgeon.”

He is often a physician who has received training in one area,
such as ophthalmology (eye) or dermatology (skin), then later
chooses to practice cosmetic surgery.

He may have obtained his training from weekend seminars or
studied briefly under someone, but lacks the proper education,
training and experience necessary to minimize risks and maximize
the likelihood of good results.

With so many doctors now performing cosmetic surgery, it is
important to consider the experience of the surgeon.

 

Dr Charles Ebert - Board Certified

Clark County Medical Society
Nevada State Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Nathan Womack Surgical Society
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Past President of The Clark County Medical Society
Past President of The Nevada State Medical Association
Honored Member of Who's Who in the Health and Medical Services

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery - The reasons for the increased popularity are clear. Much of the growth can be attibuted to greater social acceptance. Consumer magazines and newspapers are flowing with articles.

Millions of men and women just like you have undergone cosmetic surgery and experienced the extraorddinary benefits it has to offer. This year, many more will wage war against age and heredity to straighten a crooked nose, smooth out wrinkles, and firm up sagging breasts.

 

You now see reality TV shows about Cosmetic Surgery. And how many times have you also turned on the television, only to see a movie star or other high -profile figure discussing his or her latest enhancement?

The advancement of the tools, faster recovery times, and even lower costs. Have all helped to increase the popularity of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

This variation of abdominoplasty is designed for a select
number of patients with good skin tone and muscle weakness
of the lower abdomen only, and it on involves some
iposuction of the area.

If this is the case, the doctor begins by making a small
incision and inserting the appropriate suction tube. Moving
the instrument back and forth, he carefully suctions out the
fat.

Tightening of the muscles in the lower abdomen is achieved
through a single small incision at or just below the pubic
hairline. The exact length of the opening can vary between
patients, but is usually 3 to 5 inches in length.

After the muscles have been sutured into position, a small
drain tube is inserted to prevent blood and fluid from
accumulating. The incision is closed, bandages are draped
over the area, and an elastic compression garment is applied.

Removal of Skin and Fat Only
Designed for patients with excess skin and fat but no
abdominal muscle weakness, this procedure is essentially
the same as a tummy tuck, but without the tightening of
abdominal muscles.

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Resuming Normal Activities and Seeing Your Final Result…

Most patients report feeling better within seven to ten days
of their operation. Keep in mind, however, that depending on
the extent of the procedure performed and your general state
of health, it could be weeks or even months before you feel
completely back to normal.

Persons who go into surgery in good physical shape and whose
abdominal muscles are in fairly good condition will recover
quicker.

Because of the strain it could pose on the surgical area,
driving is usually not allowed for at least two weeks after
surgery. The amount of time required before returning to work
and normal social activity can vary.

Patients having less extensive surgery or whose duties are not
physically demanding may resume their schedule in two to
three weeks. Those who undergo significant muscle repair or
whose job requires a significant amount of bending, lifting
or other physical exertion may be advised to rest four to
six weeks.

In general, nonvigorous upper- and lower-body activities,
such as stretching and low-impact aerobics, can be resumed in
about three weeks.

Weight training and other forms of exercise involving the
abdominal muscles should be delayed for six to eight weeks.
Due to the length and location of incisions necessary with this
procedure,scarring is significant.

While incisions around the navel tend to heal relatively quickly,
it may take up to a year before the redness in the long scar
diminishes and it flattens out. While it will never disappear
completely, this incision rarely shows under clothing, including
two-piece swim suits.

In monitoring your progress, several brief follow-up visits
will be scheduled in the weeks and months following your surgery.
Occasionally, a small amount of liposuction is desired after six
months or so to fine tune the results.

Of course, if you have any unusual symptoms or questions
between visits, you should call the office at your earliest convenience so that the surgeon and medical staff may address them promptly.

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Is The Surgeon Board Certified

Because board certified is recognized these days as such an important credential, more and more doctors are using them in the Yellow Pages listings and other forms of advertising.

This goes not only for offline advertising which also includes TV but online advertising as well.

Unfortunately, “Board Certified“ doesn’t always mean the same thing.

Learn the difference between the terms or you could wind up in the hands of someone that is poorly qualified.

What You Want…Bottom Line…
You want to select a surgeon who is certified by the “American Board of Plastic Surgery”. Period, end of story!

This is not the same as the ” American Board of Cosmetic Surgery” or any number of other similar boards which, although their name sounds impressive, actually carry very little weight or no merit.

The “American Board of Plastic Surgery” is the only board recognized by the accrediting groups supported by the American Medical Association.

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What Cosmetic Surgery Can Do For You!

What Cosmetic Surgery Can Do For You…
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Physical Appearance…
Some people are born with a physical feature that is less than complimentary: a birthmark, an oversized nose, protruding ears. Others find the signs of aging unflattering: facial wrinkles, a protruding tummy, sagging breasts.Years ago, there were only two things you could do about it: try to hide it, or learn to live with it.

Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Today, imperfections can be corrected or dramatically improved through safe, affordable surgery.

Whether you want to enhance your jaw line, rejuvenate those tired-looking eyes or eliminate stubborn fatty areas, cosmetic surgery can help. The truth is, almost all of us have some physical feature we would like to change.

Psychology Today reports that 60 million Americans don’t like their nose, 30 million dislike their chin, and 6 million are unhappy with their eyes.

Women have long felt pressured to look beautiful. But in more recent years, men, too, have become aware of the growing demands in our highly youth-oriented society. Both sexes are finding the marketplace increasingly competitive.

Like it or not, the reality is, you may be passed up for a promotion if you don’t look like you’re up to the challenge, and getting a new job is often based largely on that first impression. As a result, more and more men and women are doing something about it.

Taking The First Step:

Cosmetic surgery won’t take 20 years off your life. It can, however, help you look very good for your age. Changes today are more natural looking, longer lasting, and made in such a way as to compliment your other features.The end result is not a totally new look, but rather a more youthful, refreshed, alert appearance.

Enhance your self-image:

Think about how you felt the last time you walked into a crowded room sporting a sensational new outfit or haircut. If you’re like most people, you probably felt really good inside and more sure of yourself.

Not surprisingly, studies have shown that when you look your best, you feel better about yourself. Your self-image is positive, and your self-confidence is high.

Cosmetic surgery can help you feel this way, too, and even more so. Unlike the confidence you acquire from updating your wardrobe or getting a new haircut, the boost you experience from cosmetic surgery doesn’t fade over the coming weeks. It stays with you.

Deciding to have cosmetic surgery is not prompted by vanity, but by the desire to achieve more of your potential in both your personal and your professional life through greater self-image.

Motivate you to adopt a healthier lifestyle…

If you’ve ever gone on a diet, or talked with someone who has, you probably know that the biggest problem in trying to lose weight is just getting started.

Once that first 10 pounds disappear, weight loss typically becomes easier.That’s because results no matter how slight motivate us to achieve additional results.

The same theory holds true when talking about cosmetic surgery.
Oversized breasts or excess tummy skin, for example, can make it physically difficult to move about freely, let alone run or play tennis. Mentally, they may reason that since no amount of effort is going to improve the appearance of their breasts, why bother trying to get in shape elsewhere.

Only after surgery to remove the excess skin and fat can patients go on to enjoy the physical andpsychological benefits of exercise. Similarly, persons who have a facelift or chemical peel often avoid future damaging sun exposure to preserve their healthier-looking, more youthful appearance.

Whether it’s smoking, overeating, sunbathing or not exercising, poor lifestyle habits are hard to break.

But pleasing results from cosmetic surgery can be just the motivation you need to succeed.

With Your Beauty In Mind,