Star Plastic Surgery and COVID-19
We are living in unprecedented times.
Right now with the spread COVID-19, people are nervous, apprehensive, and honestly, not sure what to expect.
With the steadily increasing barrage of announcements regarding closures and cancellations, it’s difficult to know whether to leave the house.
To assuage your concerns, to some extent, we feel it’s imperative to provide you with all the information about Star Plastic Surgery and COVID-19.
As of March 14th…
Star Plastic Surgery will continue to operate on its normal schedule.
As of the publication date of this post (March 14th), our office is not considered to be at risk. To our knowledge, none of our staff or patients has contracted the virus.
We are diligently following CDC guidelines for the cleaning of our facility.
It is our standard protocol to sanitize all surfaces of our patient rooms and operating room with medical-grade cleaner before and after EVERY SINGLE PATIENT TREATMENT.
We remain vigilant in wiping down and disinfecting ALL surfaces in our lobby, restrooms, and throughout the entire office suite during our hours of operation. Our operating rooms and all equipment is terminally cleaned following the standards of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
In addition, our suite is professionally cleaned and sanitized each night.
To keep patients healthy, we are also adhering to the strict CDC guidelines for social distancing in the context of healthcare.
Patient Care Provided to Healthy Patients Only
In order to maintain wellness among our staff and patients, we require that any staff member or patient who is not feeling well to remain home.
COVID-19 symptoms mimic those of the flu and other viruses.
So if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms and have or recently had a fever, please don’t take any chances. We are happy to reschedule your appointment. THERE WILL BE NO FEE TO RESCHEDULE.
By the same token, should a staff member who is scheduled to provide your service(s) experience any symptoms at all, they will be required to stay home.
In this event, we will contact you to reschedule your appointment.
Star Plastic Surgery and COVID-19
It’s important to remember that even though we may feel distanced from one another, we are all in this together.
We thank you in advance for your support in our Star Plastic Surgery and COVID-19 initiative to keep our patients and staff healthy!
Please know that during a consultation, your questions about how Star is responding to COVID-19 will be answered and thoroughly addressed.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Wishing you the best of health during these tough times.
Dr. Elan Reisin, Medical Director
Star Plastic Surgery
Novi, Michigan
The Benefits of Adding PRP to Cosmetic Procedures
When you glance in the mirror every day, are you finding an increasing number of age spots and sun spots settling in with fine lines and wrinkles?
Maybe you’ve noticed your pores have grown larger, your skin tone has become uneven, and/or acne scars are more noticeable.
Then, of course, there’s the thinning hair and the inevitable reduced elasticity of the skin.
What’s a person to do?
It’s time to consult with a plastic surgeon about a PRP facial with microneedling, PRP injections and/or PRP hair restoration.
So What Exactly Is PRP?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma.
To get a grasp of how PRP works, it’s important to understand how platelets contribute to healing.
The blood is comprised of red blood cells and plasma that contains white blood cells and platelets. When you get a cut or other wound, platelets rush to the injured site to stop bleeding and promote healing through collagen growth. They’re the first responders, as it were.
When researchers made this discovery, they theorized that extracting concentrated platelets and injecting them into damaged areas of the body might accelerate healing.
And it worked!
As a result, orthopedic doctors working with athletes have successfully used PRP to treat injuries to the tendons, muscles, and ligaments for quite some time now.
So it only makes sense that the world of plastic surgery is incorporating PRP to accelerate healing in several cosmetic procedures including facials and hair restoration.
Sometimes PRP is used simply as a filler or implanted into the skin with Halo Laser treatment. Often though, it’s used with microneedling.
How Does PRP Work with Microneedling?
Let’s start by addressing what microneedling is.
With this procedure, fine needles are stamped over the skin to create several invisible, tiny puncture wounds on the top skin layer. This is typically done on the face, but can be done on other parts of the body as well.
When the skin is pierced, the immune system is triggered for disinfection of the wounds, removal of debris, and enhancement of blood flow. It immediately begins to create new tissue.
From there, the new granulation skin cells rebuild the wounds to form a fresh network of blood cells. Wounds are soon replaced by newly created blood vessels and tissue.
The turnover of skin cells produces an increase in elastin and collagen production. This, in turn, both prevents and reverses the signs of aging skin.
Adding PRP to Microneedling
The addition of PRP appears to make microneedling more effective, since both treatments stimulate collagen growth.
The patient is required to give a blood sample before the procedure. The sample is then placed in a spinning centrifuge that separates the PRP from the rest of the blood.
After that, the PRP collected from the patient’s blood is needled into the dermis with the microneedling device; essentially attacking the problem in two layers – beneath the skin and on top of it.
The cytokines, proteins, and growth factors in the PRP help the skin to repair itself more quickly.
What about PRP for Hair Restoration?
This is still a relatively new procedure, but the results have been positive.
There’s no microneedling involved, but the actual process is meticulous. A board-certified plastic surgeon or RN makes PRP injections across the scalp – approximately every half inch over the area where the hair is thinning.
Even so, the entire procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes.
Downtime is minimal and a warm shower afterward can help to enhance blood flow and circulation throughout the scalp.
Candidates who’ve found the most success at this point are those with early hair loss – and particularly patients with androgenic alopecia. This is when hair thins along the top of the head. In women, it usually appears as a widening part, while hair maintains its normal thickness at the back of the head.
Could PRP Be Magical for You?
If you’re troubled by looking older or have thinning hair, then PRP with microneedling or for hair restoration could be just the secret formula you’ve been seeking.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us. You’ll consult with a plastic surgeon who will guide you through the best PRP procedure for you.
Demystifying Liposuction and Liposuction 360
You may have a concept of what liposuction is. But do you really know what liposuction is?
Despite it having been around for a long time now, a lot of people are still unclear on just exactly what liposuction is or how it works.
And as the field of plastic surgery has evolved and expanded, so too have liposuction procedures. For instance, Liposuction 360 brings a whole new dimension to the procedure.
In other words, today’s liposuction is not your grandma’s liposuction.
So let’s dive in and see what’s happening in the wild world of liposuction these days…
What Is Liposuction?
When you struggle with large deposits of fat in the thighs, abdomen, chest, arms, buttocks or neck that are unresponsive to diet and exercise, it can be incredibly discouraging.
This is particularly the case if you’re continually engaged in strenuous exercise and simply seeing no results. Plus, the extra weight makes your workouts even more challenging.
Removing that fat via liposuction can help. And the procedure is fairly straightforward.
Small incisions are made in the treatment area. Then a board-certified plastic surgeon inserts a cannula, or thin hollow tube, through the incisions to expand the space where fat is deposited. The fluid infiltrated also has anesthetic properties and helps constrict blood vessels making the procedure more comfortable, while decreasing postoperative bruising and intraoperative blood loss.
From there, a surgical vacuum is used to loosen and suction that problematic fat out of the body. Reducing that excess fat results in a slimmer body contour and restored confidence.
As an additional bonus, the fat cells or adipose tissue removed during liposuction can be repurposed if needed. For example, the fat can be transferred and injected into areas of the breast to improve shape and contour.
This provides patients a natural alternative to breast augmentation. Rather than using implants, they are able to enhance breast tissue using their own tissue.
The phenomenal success rate of liposuction procedures has made it one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for Liposuction?
The most effective way to determine if you’re a candidate is through a one-on-one consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Generally speaking though, the best candidates are those with localized accumulations of fat in specific areas.
But what about if the fat you want to remove isn’t quite so localized and affects multiple areas of the body?
That’s where Liposuction 360 comes in.
What is Liposuction 360?
Liposuction 360, known more simply as Lipo 360, is a surgical procedure that’s conducted 360 degrees around the body.
Lipo 360 uses ultrasonic, laser or power-assisted technology to selectively dislodge body fat so that it’s easier to remove. By dislodging the fat, surgeons can remove it more consistently – minimizing trauma and force.
Most commonly, Lipo 360 refers to decreasing the waistline in a 360-degree fashion.
The procedure is performed in two stages around the body.
Beginning with the back, the surgeon removes excess fat in upper back rolls and the lower waist, as well as bra fat and lower back fat. Arm liposuction may also be performed.
In the second stage, the patient is turned over for the abdomen and flank liposuction. Depending on the situation and the amount of loose skin remaining, the patient may require a tummy tuck as well.
Inner and outer thighs may be contoured as well.
Those with excess fat deposits in these areas can benefit from this procedure – though the ideal candidate is in overall good health, has healthy skin with good elasticity, and is of average to moderate weight.
Enhance Your Natural Contours with Liposuction and Lipo 360
So there you have it.
Whether you’re looking to remove excess fat from one “problem” area, or think you could benefit from a more comprehensive Lipo 360 procedure – with or without additional procedures – we’re here to help.
Contact us today to consult with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. They will advise you on the best procedure(s) that will result in the best you.
Then prepare to celebrate your body this summer!
Usher in the Warmth with Star’s Spring Specials
Are you ready for spring?
Warmer weather means shedding the heavy sweaters and coats and showing the world what you’ve got.
If what you’ve got isn’t exactly leaving you feeling confident, then you may want to consider taking advantage of Star’s spring specials.
Star’s Spring Specials for 2020
If you’re feeling apprehensive about donning spring clothing that reveals more of your body, you’re not alone.
We understand.
That’s precisely why we’re offering a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical procedures as part of Star’s spring specials. Take a look at our latest offerings.
Surgical Procedures for the Abdomen
Has winter left you with a little extra weight around the middle? Then you’re the perfect candidate for abdominoplasty – the doctorly term for a tummy tuck.
This procedure reduces excessive fat and skin around the abdomen and reconstructs the abdominal wall musculature.
Come in for a tummy tuck and receive one area of liposuction free (a $1500 value).
Surgical Procedures for the Breasts
If pregnancy, injury, illness or aging have left you dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, then it could be time for breast augmenta-tion.
Envision yourself in your spring wardrobe with fuller and younger looking breasts.
With our spring specials, breast augmentation is just $4850 with saline implants. Silicone implants are just $1000 more.
Mastopexy, or a breast lift, can be performed along with breast augmen-tation.
With this procedure, a board-certified plastic surgeon manipulates exist-ing breast tissue in order to lift and tighten your breast to reduce exces-sive sagging, drooping, and minor asymmetries.
Opt for mastopexy with augmentation and receive free implants (a $1600 value).
Surgical Procedures for Body Contouring
Having a baby is a miraculous event. But it definitely takes a toll on your body. A mommy makeover could be just what you need.
This combination of body contouring procedures is custom-tailored to fit your specific needs.
Right now, save $2000 on a mommy makeover.
Non-Surgical Procedures for the Face
The HydraFacial is an extremely effective way to clean and clear out your pores while hydrating the skin.
During our spring specials, you can get six HydraFacials for just $600.
Static wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth can easily add years to your appearance. JUVÉDERM® works to fill those lines and firm up those folds.
JUVÉDERM® treatments are now only $450 per syringe.
Non-Surgical Procedures for the Abdomen and Buttocks
If you haven’t tried Emsculpt yet for toning your abs and glutes, now is the time.
This technology uses non-invasive high-intensity focused electromag-netic (HIFEM) energy to implode fat cells while simultaneously building muscle. It’s like doing 20,000 sit-ups in just 30 minutes.
Right now with our spring specials, buy two Emsculpt treatments and get two free (a $1500 value).
Non-Surgical Procedures for Hair Removal
Whatever your winter hair removal ritual entailed, spring will demand even smoother skin. Forever Bare is a broadband light treatment that targets the hair follicles to stop further hair growth without harming the skin.
Forever Bare can be used just about anywhere on the body including the legs, arms, face, underarms, bikini area, back, and shoulders.
Forever Bare is now 20% off per area per treatment.
Get Ready to Strut Your Stuff this Spring
Feel better about your appearance this spring while saving a few bucks with Star’s spring specials.
It’s important to note that these specials cannot be combined with other offers and they expire 4/30/20.
So contact us today to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can discuss the best options for you.
Could You Benefit from an Arm or Thigh Lift?
Have you experienced substantial weight loss?
Whether this weight loss was intentional or the result of some other situation, it may have left your arms and thighs drooping with excess skin.
Regardless of how much you may exercise, it just doesn’t seem to disappear.
If that sounds like you, it could be time to look into an arm or thigh lift.
What Is an Arm Lift?
If the skin under your arms is sagging as a result of weight loss or aging, you may feel uncomfortable wearing a wide array of cute and comfortable summer clothing.
You may even opt for long sleeves during the summer – which leave you hot and uncomfortable during those days or weeks of intense heat.
And forget about donning a bathing suit.
You may be able to ditch the long sleeves this summer and show off your arms again with an arm lift. Also known as brachioplasty, this surgical procedure removes excess fat and skin from your arms.
It can be done alone or in addition to other body contouring procedures.
Are You a Candidate for Brachioplasty?
If you’re a non-smoker who has maintained a stable and healthy weight, and you don’t have any medical conditions that could impair healing, you’ll want to set up a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
The particulars of your arm lift will depend on your unique needs. The removal of excess fat with liposuction in conjunction with skin removal will allow the surgeon to tighten the sagging skin to the muscles of the arm.
The size of the incision and the amount of skin removed will depend on your specific body type. The surgeon will work closely with you to help ensure a desirable final outcome.
You’ll need to wear elastic bandages after the surgery to minimize swelling. As swelling subsides, results will continue to improve.
Whatever the case, it’s important to follow the surgeon’s specific aftercare instructions to ensure optimal recovery.
What Is a Thigh Lift?
Just as substantial weight loss and aging can leave the skin under the arms droopy, so too can they impact the thighs.
When the thighs have excess skin, cellulite, or loose tissue, it can be difficult to find clothes that fit well. It’s even more difficult to find stylish clothes.
In cases such as these, many patients opt for a thigh lift.
A consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons can help to determine which type of procedure is right for you.
Different Types of Thigh Lifts
For optimal results, thigh lift procedures are frequently performed along with liposuction.
Our surgeons perform tumescent liposuction which is more effective, safer, and less painful than traditional liposuction. It also has a quicker recovery time. The result is almost no scarring, minimal downtime, and a drastic improvement to the silhouette.
Inner Thigh Lift
If you have excess loose skin or fat in your upper thighs, your surgeon may recommend an inner thigh lift.
With this procedure, a crescent-shaped incision is made that stretches from the back of the mid-thigh to the front. The surgeon can then remove excess skin and fat to create a slimmer thigh appearance.
Scarring is minimal and can generally be hidden beneath clothing.
Extended Inner Thigh Lift
For those with extremely loose skin, muscles, and fat on their thighs, there is the extended inner thigh lift.
Just as the name implies, this procedure is an extended version of the inner thigh lift. Using a T-shaped or L-shaped incision, however, the surgeon is able to remove significantly more excess fat and skin.
While the scar in this case will also bear that T-shape or L-shape, any scarring can usually be concealed with clothing.
Whichever procedure your surgeon deems most appropriate for you, it will be important to follow your surgeon’s specific recovery instructions to ensure optimal outcomes.
The first two weeks of recovery, patients are advised to perform only light activities. Driving and walking for exercise can be resumed after those two weeks.
Bring back Defined Arms and Legs with an Arm or Thigh Lift
When diet and exercise just aren’t doing the trick, you can always turn to one of our highly trained plastic surgeons for an arm or thigh lift.
If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you should see long-lasting results.
So that means you can enjoy your summers in comfort and with a new found confidence – year after year after year.
Contact us today to get started.
February Specials Added – January Specials Extended!
January is over.
But the Star Plastic Surgery “New Year, New You” specials offered in January will continue all the way through February.
That means you still have time to take advantage of these great offerings.
Plus, we’re packing on even more specials for February.
So get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with the renewed confidence that comes with a restored look of youthfulness.
February Specials
Before we jump into our procedural specials, you’ll want to know about the amazing deal on gift certificates this month.
Right now through February 29th, 2020, if you buy a gift certificate, you’ll receive 25% off surgical and non-surgical procedures – with a maximum allowance is $7000. And it’s good for one year!
It’s the perfect Valentine’s gift for your cherished loved one.
But for February, we’re serving up more than unbelievable deals on gift certificates.
Rejuvenate Your Aging Face
Did you know there are several kinds of wrinkles? Two of the better known types on the face are static and dynamic.
Static wrinkles are the lines and folds that are etched into your face at all times. Meanwhile, dynamic wrinkles are those that show up with you use your muscles to form facial expressions.
Either way, you don’t want them.
BOTOX®
BOTOX® is used specifically to smooth out dynamic wrinkles. It’s a prescription medication that’s injected into your face to block signals from your nerves to your muscles.
It keeps the targeted muscles from contracting; the very action that produces fine lines and wrinkles. In the end, you’re left with a smooth and wrinkle-free appearance.
Right now, get BOTOX® for just $10 per unit.
JUVÉDERM®
Meanwhile, static wrinkles are the lines that develop around the nose and mouth from years of smiling, laughing, eating, yawing, talking, etc. and can add years to your appearance.
JUVÉDERM® tackles static wrinkles and works to fill the lines and firm up the folds in the parenthesis area around your nose and mouth.
The procedure only lasts around 15 minutes. There is little to no discomfort during injections, and minimal tone downtime .
During the month of February, a JUVÉDERM® syringe is only $525!
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA®
Sometimes, the issue isn’t wrinkles.
As we age, the body slows the production of hyaluronic acid (HA). This naturally occurring substance helps your skin retain water to keep it lubricated and moist.
With decreased HA production, the actual structure and volume of your face becomes less as you age.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® is a filler that uses hyaluronic acid (HA) to replenish missing volume – particularly in the upper cheek area, also known as the hollow, the apple, or the apex.
Get a VOLUMA® syringe for only $700 this month!
Recap on January Specials
Along with the above February specials, the following specials will continue through the entire month:
- Facelift
A facelift can reverse these signs of aging. So come on in and take advantage of $2000 off a Facelift at Star Plastic Surgery.
- Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can take a real toll on your body. Restore your pre-pregnancy body in February and save $2000 on a Mommy Makeover!
- Liposuction of the Neck
Shed the scarf or shawl and add contour and definition to the neck while providing long-lasting results with very little downtime. Liposuction of the Neck is just $3950!
- Breast Augmentation
Your board-certified plastic surgeon places either saline or silicone implants to increase fullness and projection of the breasts. During February, Breast Augmentation is only $4750 with saline implants, or $5750 with silicone implants.
- Emsculpt
Keeping your abs toned and firmed with just 30 minutes of Emsculpt. You need only lay back and relax. Right now, get 25% off Emsculpt during the month of February.
- Halo Laser Treatment
Laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And the latest technology – Halo Laser Treatment – is second-to-none.
Smooth out wrinkles and prevent future ones this February and enjoy 20% off Halo Laser Treatment.
- BBL Therapies
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures initiate the body’s natural healing process to creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin. During the month of February, enjoy 20% off select BBL procedures.
Feel the Love with February Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Don’t let the month slip away without taking advantage of the February specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
Schedule a consultation with us today!
And get ready for a voluminous Valentine’s Day and a fantastic February.
Improve Your Appearance with a Facial Implant or Fat Transfer
When you glance in the mirror at your face, does it look like a stranger is glancing back at you?
If insufficient bone structure over time has left you with flat cheeks, a recessed chin or an under-defined jawline, it can be really disheartening. And it only seems to get worse over time.
Perhaps your issue is more with facial creases, laugh lines, smile lines, and/or hollowing of the temples. These also get deeper and more defined as the years pass.
You can virtually turn back the hands of time with a facial implant or fat transfer to the face though.
So Is a Facial Implant or Fat Transfer Better?
Well, that depends on your situation.
If you’re affected by problems such as a small chin, weak jaws, or imperfect contours, facial implants are recommended to give your face a symmetrical and balanced appearance.
Fat transfer, on the other hand, is a very versatile technique where fat is taken from areas of your body with excess fat and injected into your face to restore youthful volume. It can also help with jaw definition as well as a wide range of other conditions.
A highly-skilled plastic surgeon is able to use fat transfer to expertly sculpt your face for a beautiful, natural enhancement.
We’ll take a look at each procedure in more detail.
Facial Implants
Along with restoring facial proportions that have changed with age, facial implants can also correct facial deformities as a result of injury or congenital conditions.
Facial implants are placed on top of the bones in targeted problem areas. They provide optimal contour and shape to three primary areas on the face:
1. Cheeks
If you suffer from uneven or unattractive cheeks and are seeking a more defined and higher cheekbone profile, this implant option can greatly improve the overall appearance of your face.
2. Chin
In the case of a recessed or small chin, these implants accentuate the entire lower half of your face by bringing shape and definition to your chin for a more contoured appearance.
3. Jaw
To enhance the definition of your profile, jaw implants are inserted along your jawline to bring your jaw into ideal proportion with the rest of your face.
If you’re looking for a profound and dramatic change to the shape and size of your face, your plastic surgeon may also recommend you combine facial implants with other procedures such as rhinoplasty.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer is a good option for patients who have lost facial fat over the years. It’s also ideal for those who’ve had a facelift and wish to increase lost volume in the face.
This procedure delivers natural-looking results with quick results and no scarring.
There are three main steps in the fat transfer procedure:
• harvesting
• purification
• transfer
First, the area selected for fat removal is injected with a local anesthetic. A small incision is created and liposuction is used to remove the excess fat.
Once the needed amount of fat is extracted, it’s processed and prepared to be transferred. It is also purified and then transferred into small syringes.
Finally, the area to be treated will then be prepared, and the harvested fat is injected to create the desired facial appearance.
Within three to five days, most patients can return to their daily lives with a fuller, softer, and rejuvenated facial appearance. It’s that easy.
Could Your Face Use a Pick-Me-up?
A consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons can help you determine if a facial implant or fat transfer is the best solution for you.
And with the quality patient care you’ll receive as part of the Star Plastic Surgery Advantage, you can rest assured that we’ll help you determine which procedure will provide you with the most appealing results.
So don’t hesitate. Contact us today.
Breast Lifts with Implants or Auto-Augmentation?
Are you less than satisfied with the appearance of your breasts?
Have weight gain and/or loss, pregnancy, age, or even genetics left your breasts sagging and lacking firmness? Perhaps you’ve noticed that your nipples point downward.
These are not uncommon – especially as women grow older. This is precisely why the breast lift procedure was created.
It restores self-confidence while leaving women feeling more comfortable and appealing. Plus, it expands their clothing options!
What Is a Breast Lift?
With a breast lift, your board-certified plastic surgeon will manipulate existing breast tissue in order to lift and tighten your breast.
The result is a more contoured breast that reduces excessive sagging, drooping, and minor assymetries.
There are several incision options when it comes to a breast lift.
A circumareolar incision is made around the border of the nipple. It is the least invasive and best for women with a small amount of sagging.
For patients with a moderate degree of drooping, the lollipop incision is often the best option. This incision is made around the areolar border and down to the breast crease.
Finally, the anchor incision is the most common. Made around the areola, down to the breast fold, and along the crease of the breast, it’s the top choice for women with significantly drooping breasts.
The incision required for your breast lift will depend on what technique is necessary. Your plastic surgeon will discuss with you which incision will provide optimal aesthetic results.
Should You Add Breast Augmentation?
While a breast lift is relatively effective on its own, many women opt to add breast augmentation to a breast lift to add even more volume and firmness to their breasts.
The two procedures complement one another. And having them done simultaneously lessens the amount of time a patient has to be under the knife and then in recovery.
This does not mean, of course, that you would be required to add augmentation. You’re more than welcome to get just a breast lift.
It’s just that many women find it more beneficial to include augmentation.
Should you choose to go that route, there are two different offerings for breast augmentation.
1. Breast Augmentation with Implants
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure where a plastic surgeon places silicone or saline implants into the breast in order to enhance size, shape, and volume.
Though it’s often for women who hope to increase the size of their breasts, it can also benefit women who want volume or shape enhancements.
Women whose breasts are sagging after pregnancy or significant weight loss may also choose this surgery to restore the perkiness and fullness of the breasts.
Results from this procedure will vary depending on a number of factors including your body shape and size, as well as the material you choose for your implants. These are all issues that will be discussed with the surgeon ahead of time.
2. Auto-Augmentation Breast Lift
This procedure is similar to a traditional breast lift.
The surgeon typically starts with an anchor incision on the lower part of the breast.
What makes this procedure different is that after the excess skin’s outer layer is removed, the breast tissue is adjusted. It’s then tightened to create a firmer, perkier mound.
From there the skin is closed around the newly tightened gland to deliver more youthful-looking breasts.
Within two weeks, most women are back to their regular activities with restored confidence and vigor.
Wondering If a Breast Lift is Right for You?
If you’re tired of feeling down about sagging or drooping breasts, then it’s time to explore what a breast lift could do for you.
The best way to determine candidacy for a breast lift – either with or with-out augmentation – is through a one-on-one consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.
So contact us today. And rest assured in knowing that our surgeons use only proven surgical techniques and take the time necessary to ensure you’re comfortable and satisfied with your results.
Dr. Elan Reisin Invited to Join Esteemed ISAPS
Exciting news at Star Plastic Surgery!
Dr. Elan Reisin was recently invited to join the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
This is big.
ISAPS is the world’s leading professional body for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons and Dr. Reisin joins an international family of over 4,000 of the world’s best-known and respected reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeons in 103 countries.
It is a true honor and privilege to be an esteemed member of this international organization.
More about ISAPS
ISAPS was founded to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge to advance the field of aesthetic plastic surgery.
The Society has become the gold standard for providing continuing education to its members in the latest procedures, techniques, and options in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Every ISAPS surgeon is a member of his or her national society of plastic surgery. In this regard, ISAPS serves as a crucial bridge between many different professional societies and organizations.
To be considered for membership, Dr. Reisin had to be sponsored by two active or life ISAPS members. In addition, he had to adhere to a rigorous review process.
Being a member of ISAPS means that Dr. Reisin will receive the most up-to-date training in a continuing education program.
The Society also sponsors and endorses numerous scientific meetings throughout the world where the latest information, research, and procedural and technical advances are discussed and demonstrated.
This ensures that Dr. Reisin will remain knowledgeable in rapidly changing and improving surgical techniques, equipment and medical supplies that are vital to his field.
About Dr. Elan Reisin
In addition to this esteemed membership, Dr. Reisin is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is on the Medical Advisory Board of the Tigerlilly Foundation.
Dr. Reisin enjoys teaching his colleagues. As an injector specialist and physician trainer, he is often a featured speaker in the art of achieving the maximum results for patients who have opted for temporary injectable treatment instead of facial plastic surgery.
Having received the most votes in the category of plastic surgery by a selection of his peers, he was voted Top Doc in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2015, 2017, and 2018 by Hour Magazine.
Dr. Reisin is also a published medical authority on breast surgery.
The published textbook, Surgery of the Breast, authored by Dr. Reisin’s mentor, Scott L. Spear, M.D., includes Dr. Reisin’s co-authored chapter on breast augmentation through the periareolar approach.
When he’s not at Star Plastic Surgery improving the quality of life for his patients, Dr. Reisin likes to read, work out, and practice martial arts.
Experience the Expertise of an ISAPS Member
Are you ready to see what a truly experienced and skilled plastic surgeon can do for you?
Contact Star Surgery today to arrange a consultation with Dr. Elan Reisin.
And prepare to discover everything you never dreamed possible.
New Year Means New January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
The holidays are over and now it’s time to shift your focus to your goals for this new year.
If one of those goals is to spruce up your tired or sagging appearance, then there’s no time like the present.
Let the new January specials at Star Plastic Surgery be just the motivation you need.
We’re offering a variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures to kick off the new year.
Surgical Procedures
If you’re committed to going the whole nine yards to get a new you this new year, then you’ll want to take a look at the specials we’re offering this month on the following surgical procedures:
- Facelift
Did you know that your facial skin loses elasticity as you age?
The skin’s inability to bounce back can cause the cheeks to sag alone the jaw bone and create fleshy jowls or even a double chin.
As time goes on, the cheek fat might sag further forward and increase the appearance of the nasolabial folds in that parenthesis area between the nose and corners of the mouth.
It’s a sure sign of aging. But a facelift can reverse these signs of aging. So come on in and take advantage of $2000 off a Facelift at Star Plastic Surgery.
- Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can take a real toll on your body. It can result in loss of breast volume, separated abdominal muscles, stretch marks, and weight gain.
And all of this can leave you feeling less confident about your appearance. So go ahead and restore your pre-pregnancy body in January and save $2000 on a Mommy Makeover!
- Liposuction of the Neck
Do you find yourself using scarves, shawls, turtlenecks, or anything you can find to hide a droopy or wrinkled neck?
Then you’re the perfect candidate for neck liposuction. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to eliminate excess fatty tissue under the chin and along the neck.
It will add contour and definition to the neck while providing long-lasting results with very little downtime.
And right now, Liposuction of the Neck is just $3950!
- Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation places either saline or silicone implants to increase fullness and projection of the breasts.
It can be done for reconstructive purposes, such as after an injury or mastectomy for breast cancer, or for cosmetic reasons to enhance self-image and self-confidence.
Both silicone and saline implants involve a silicone shell with a smooth surface. But you can discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon which option is right for you.
Our January special allows you to restore the fullness of your breasts with Breast Augmentation for only $4750 with saline implants, or $5750 with silicone implants.
Non-Surgical Procedures
If you’re not yet ready to commit to a full surgical procedure, we’re offering plenty of non-surgical procedures at a discounted rate to welcome in the new year:
- Emsculpt
Keeping your abs toned and firmed can feel next to impossible.
And who has the time or the energy to do 20,000 sit-ups and crunches each day?
It turns out, you do. Because that’s exactly what 30 minutes of Emsculpt can do for you.
And all you need to do is lay back and relax. Right now, get 25% off Emsculpt during the month of January.
- Halo Laser Treatment
Laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And the latest technology – Halo Laser Treatment – is second-to-none.
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses ablative and non-ablative technology simultaneously to trigger collagen and elastin production. These are key in minimizing the formation of wrinkles.
So Halo not only smooths out wrinkles, but it prevents future wrinkles and skin tension lines too. So smooth things out this January and enjoy 20% off Halo Laser Treatment.
- BBL Therapies
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures and energy can be utilized to deeply heat dermal collagen. This, in turn, initiates the body’s natural healing process and creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin.
Plus, the skin will be clearer and more free of blemishes.
These therapies include Forever Young, Forever Clear, SkinTyte, and Forever Bare. During the month of January, enjoy 20% off any of these BBL procedures.
Welcome a New You with January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Don’t let the new year get away without taking advantage of the January specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
And get ready to ring in a brand new you!
For more information and to schedule a consultation, contact us today. We look forward to sitting down with you and seeing how we can make this year the best one yet.
