Posts by John Ferguson
Liposuction: Find The Best Body Sculpting For You!
Struggling to shed stubborn fat despite diet and exercise? Liposuction might be the solution you’re looking for! With various types available, it’s essential to understand the differences to make the best choice for your body. Thanks to advancements in technology, there are now more options than ever to achieve your dream body. Ready to take…
Read MoreHow To Handle Your Skin Hangover
What is a Skin Hangover? Eat, drink and be merry….but did you know that your skin suffers from a skin hangover for up to 4 weeks after alcohol consumption! Alcohol not only dehydrates your skin making fine lines and wrinkles more prominent, the toxins and sugars contained in alcoholic beverages make skin appear puffy and dull whilst accelerating the aging process. Dark circles appear…
Read MoreWhich is better? Erbium YAG Laser vs CO2 Laser
With each passing year, as age begins to catch up, it is perfectly normal to begin taking an interest in skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing treatment options. Laser resurfacing technologies represent an exciting development to improve the tone, texture, and pigmentation of the skin. Of these, the Fractional Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and the Fractional…
Read MoreShopping List Pre-Surgery
Please use this shopping list as a guide to help you prepare for surgery. Perhaps the most important thing on this list is your support person, especially if you have young children. Many procedures have a downtime of at least a week where you will be unable to raise your arms, bend, or move certain…
Read MoreNATRELLE Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
Allergan offers two lines of round silicone-filled breast implants: NATRELLE ® Silicone-Filled Breast Implants and NATRELLE INSPIRA® Breast Implants. NATRELLE ® Silicone-Filled Breast Implants are filled with Responsive silicone gel. NATRELLE INSPIRA® Breast Implants are filled with Responsive silicone gel (NATRELLE INSPIRA® Responsive Breast Implants), SoftTouch silicone gel (NATRELLE INSPIRA® SoftTouch Breast Implants), and Highly…
Read MoreBenefits & Risks of Breast Implants
A breast implant is NOT a lifetime device. The longer you have your implants, the more likely you’ll experience a complication and need a reoperation requiring the replacement or removal of the breast implant. As many as 32.4% of women who received breast implants for augmentation had their implants removed within 10 years, but your…
Read MoreLower Face & Neck Lift/SMAS: Patient #1545898
What is a lower face & neck lift? A lower face lift is a surgical procedure that targets the lower face and neck to address signs of aging, such as sagging skin, jowls, double chin, and deepening facial folds. SMAS stands for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System, which is a layer of connective tissue and muscle beneath…
Read MoreAbdominoplasty & Lower Body Lift: Patient #1019694
What is A Lower Body Lift? A lower body lift, also known as a belt lipectomy or circumferential body lift, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to address loose, sagging skin and excess fat around the lower body. This procedure is commonly sought by individuals who have undergone significant weight loss, either through bariatric surgery…
Read MoreSmart Lipo Abdomen & Flanks: Patient #1811657
When can I expect to see results from smartlipo to the abdomen & flanks? While you are on the table approximately 75-85% of the fat cells that are going to die will actually liquefy immediately. We will remove this with a small cannula, so patients will see results equivalent to regular liposuction immediately. Some swelling…
Read MoreCrescent Lift w/ Breast Aug: Patient #1989220
What is a crescent lift? A crescent lift, also known as a crescent mastopexy, is a type of breast lift procedure used to address minor breast ptosis (sagging) and asymmetry. Unlike a full breast lift, which involves more extensive incisions and reshaping of breast tissue, a crescent lift is a less invasive option suitable for…
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