Palo Alto Plastic Surgery Blog

Bloomberg News; Facelifts erase years by Meg Tirrell

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-20/plastic-surgery-really-does-turn-back-the-clock-study-finds.html?loc=interstitialskip

See this wonderful article and follow Bloomberg News for Plastic Surgery. Dr George Commons

Posted in Plastic Surgery on February 22nd, 2012

Magic beauty machines that may not do much beauty.

There are machines advertised to shrink your fat, improve your wrinkles, remove your hair, make your breasts grow bigger, make your tummy flatter, make your saddle bags shrink, make your skin shrink, make your sweaty armpits not sweat, and on and on. Dozens of machines. Of course most do something, but all to often they don’t do enough to please patients. All too often patients feel cheated. The medical machines are very pricy to buy (50,000 to 250,000 dollars) and the fees for patients are high. But the results all too often are weak and certainly not as high as prices. . Hair removal works better than any of the others. Be very cautious about machine manufactured beauty promises. All too ofter their is disappointment.Always ask for the anticipated results in writing. Ask to speak to 10 patients who have had the procedure and pick 3 of the ten to call or they call you. Don’t fantasize about spectacular results. Be prepared to accept very minor improvement. My Best Dr Commons

Posted in Plastic Surgery on February 21st, 2012

Swelling and healing after a plastic surgery facelift.

Weakling after a surgical facelift is 90% gone in 2 or 3 weeks. You look okay to go back to work and life in 2 weeks. Actual healing takes one year. Numbness in your cheeks persists for a year but decreases monthly. When your feeling is 100% back you are 100% healed. This takes a year and is a great measuring point. Much anxiety can be prevented by simple patience when it come to healing. There is no way to speed up healing. Healing can be hindered by poor diet, excessive early activity, and rough treatment of your face but really nothing speeds it up beyond normal healing. Wounds heal in older people as well as in younger people. So be patient and you will be rewarded. My Best, Dr Commons

Posted in Face Procedures, Patient Safety on February 21st, 2012

Liposuction to Reduce Large Breasts

Posted in Breast Reduction, Liposuction on February 18th, 2012

Why Fat Beats Implants in Buttocks Enlargement

We often get inquiries about butt implants, a procedure Dr. Commons does not perform for a couple of reasons. What he does for patients interested in enlarging their buttocks, is fat transfers.

This is why.

Liposuction of the abdomen, thighs and flanks provides fat that can be transferred to the buttocks. It is known that only half the fat transferred will survive. The final result when done properly is femininely shaped buttocks that fill out an attractive figure.

Silicone gel implants are often uncomfortable and unnatural-looking. Patients opting to go the silicone route elsewhere should take caution, as we’ve seen implants become infected and swollen. There is nothing like the real thing – your own fat put to good use.

Posted in Fat Transplantation on February 18th, 2012

What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon

Posted in Patient Safety, Plastic Surgery on February 18th, 2012

Dangers of Cut Rate Surgical facilities.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/story/2011-09-14/risks-low-cost-cosmetic-surgery/50409740/1

Beware of dangerous surgical facilities.

Posted in Patient Safety, Plastic Surgery on February 17th, 2012

Chemical Peel- Palo Alto

A series of properly scheduled chemical peel treatments at Palo Alto Center for Plastic Surgery can help prevent signs of aging.   They can also address both the causes of acne and stubborn blackheads as well soften acne-related scars.  Also a perfect treatment for restoring radiance and removing evidence of imperfections due to sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and fine wrinkles, Chemical Peels can make a big difference in a man or woman’s appearance.

The results gained by a chemical peel will vary dependant on the type and frequency of the peel and your skin type.  So partner with our skilled professionals for trusted results.

Posted in Face Procedures on February 16th, 2012

Will Weight Stay Off After Liposuction?

Posted in Liposculpture, Liposuction on February 16th, 2012

Why Natural-Looking is Best for Implants

The best breast augmentation is the augmentation that looks completely natural and in no way like a surgical boob job. This can be attained with either saline or gel breast implants.

The size must be the right size for the person’s over all body presentation. The size can be a size larger and still fine, but huge looks like a boob job. Some people want a boob job but most do not.

• The best incision is the periareolar incision around the nipple which hides well.
• The under the breast incision is quick and easy for the surgeon, but leaves the patient with a life long obvious scar.
• The armpit incision too ofter allows lateral drift as opposed to the desired cleavage effect.

Under the muscle is almost always best. Round mid-profile implants are usually best but individual assessment must be made. General anesthesia with an M.D. anesthesiologist in attendance is always a must. Natural is best.

Posted in Breast Implants, Breast Procedures, Plastic Surgery on February 16th, 2012