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How to Fix C-Section Scars, Stretch Marks and Other Annoying Issues

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Do you or somebody you know have scarring or an area on the body that feels like a lost cause? If so, know that you are not alone. One of the most popular procedures at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is for c-section scarring. Due to the way scars form, it can be years before we feel as if a procedure is, but when the time comes, there are a number of treatment choices available.

On today’s podcast, Dr. Steven Davis goes over how to fix c-section scars, stretch marks, and other annoying issues. He talks about the wide variety of treatments available for those annoying scars you never thought would go away. For more information on any of the mentioned services, please don’t hesitate to contact our office and schedule a consultation.

Thank you for listening to The Plastic Surgery Revolution by Dr. Steven Davis on how to fix c-section scars, stretch marks, and other annoying issues.

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How Do I Get Rid of These Sagging Upper Arms?

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It’s bathing suit and sleeveless top season—which may not be welcome news if you’re particularly sensitive about your upper arms.

Rest assured, you’re hardly alone. Sagging upper arms can occur not just as a result of having lost some weight but also simply from aging and heredity. So it’s a concern that plagues millions of women.

More positively, there’s a pretty straightforward solution for it. It’s a cosmetic procedure known as brachioplasty, or an arm lift. An arm lift is a surgical procedure that:

  • Reduces the excess skin from the underarm between the elbow and the armpit
  • Tightens and smoothes the supportive tissue that defines the upper arm
  • Reduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm

So, what’s the procedure like?

Once you’re sedated with a general anesthesia, the plastic surgeon will remove an elliptical segment of skin from the inner backside of your arm. Depending on the extent of the excess skin, the surgeon may also take some from the very top of the arm, into the armpit.

In the process, some of the fat is also removed either surgically, with the aid of liposuction, or through a combination of both. Liposuction alone may seem like the preferred treatment for sagging upper arms because there’s no scarring, but liposuction doesn’t address the excess skin.

From there, the muscles are tightened and the incision is sutured. In all, an arm lift generally takes two to three hours.

And, how long do the results last?

The results of an arm lift are permanent—and dramatic. Most describe a significant improvement in their upper-body appearance as a result of the surgery.

The smoother, tighter contours should be apparent almost immediately after the procedure, even with some initial swelling and bruising. (A compression garment will help control the swelling.) And the scar will fade with time.

You should be able to resume most of your normal activities within just a few days. And you could likely go back to more strenuous activities within three to four weeks, which is important because your upper arms will maintain those sinewy contours for years to come as long as you stick to a nutritious diet and a challenging exercise regimen.

Aging may eventually diminish a bit of the firmness, but you’ll still be much better off than you were before the procedure.

Dr. Davis Travels to Boca Raton, Florida for Advanced Halo Laser Training

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Dr. Steven Davis of Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery had a fantastic time learning from all the different Halo Laser specialists while in Boca Raton, Florida.

He is excited about all of the various techniques that were introduced and is looking forward to bringing them back home to the North-East. Tune in to get a sneak peek of Dr. Davis on scene (and in the Flordia sun) and as he shares his experience on his way back home.

If you have interested in the Halo Laser or want to learn more, please click here.

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How to Tailor Your ‘Mommy Makeover’ to Your Needs and Wants

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A “mommy makeover” is kind of an umbrella term that’s used to describe a combination of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, that are meant to address a woman’s aesthetic concerns following pregnancy.

This isn’t exactly newsfeed material, but pregnancy and the early months of motherhood can have a pretty dramatic effect on a woman’s body, leaving breasts sagging and abdominal muscles stretched out. Not to mention the excess skin and host of subtler concerns.

But every woman is affected differently, and so a mommy makeover is meant to be adapted to a woman’s particular needs and wants. An experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon will guide you in those directions, but it always helps to arrive for your consultation with at least a basic idea of what you want. These are a few tips to help you with that.

Consider the big picture

There’s a tendency to enter these consultations focused on one or two especially-concerning areas. Say you’re just a few weeks removed from breastfeeding, and you’re having a hard time seeing anything other than smaller, drooping breasts. Or, you stand in front of a mirror most nights and wonder why your tummy isn’t as flat as it was after your first child.

We can be so focused on these things that our entire self-esteem becomes tied to them. But we are not a single feature. In fact, enhancing one or two without regard for the whole body can trigger a cascade of effects that can distort the silhouette.

So, instead of beginning the consultation with your concerns, start with your goals for your mommy makeover. Who is the woman you see six months or a couple of years from now looking back at you in the mirror? Rather than simply troubleshooting, you’re then preparing yourself mentally for a complete transformation.

Be open to interpretation

The majority of mommy makeovers have at least one surgical procedure, and it usually involves the breasts. Breasts are one of the most common areas of concern women have after pregnancy and early motherhood.

There are a number of available procedures to help enhance the size, shape, and position of your breasts, though, typically, a combination of procedures yields the most comprehensive results. In other words, breast augmentation can help create larger, more-shapely breasts, but it may be necessary to pair it with a breast lift in order to fully achieve the youthful silhouette you’re after.

I like to say that plastic surgery is equal parts science and art. The science addresses the concern, but it’s the art from which the satisfaction is derived. Which is why knowing what you want, entering the consultation, is even more important than knowing which procedures you think you need.

Try subtle enhancements, too

Non-surgical and less invasive treatments are becoming much more common in mommy makeovers. While the results of a tummy tuck may be long-lasting, it’s also most effective once you’re done having kids. Non-surgical procedures, such as HALO laser, or injectables by comparison, afford much more flexibility. So they become a good option for women who are planning to get pregnant again, as well as those who simply can’t afford to spend a few weeks recovering from surgery.

The results aren’t quite as dramatic as they are with surgical procedures, but non-surgical treatments can still provide noticeable improvements in reducing fat and cellulite, tightening loose skin, and clearing up fine lines and wrinkles, among other issues.

At the heart of every rejuvenating mommy makeover is an open and honest dialogue between doctor and patient. So, it’s great if you arrive for your consultation with an understanding of what procedures you want, but it’s even better if you come with a clear idea of what you want for yourself.