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Is it safe to combine plastic surgeries?

 

    

With the growing popularity of plastic surgery in Los Angeles, the number of available procedures to reshape and rejuvenate the body has increased. Many people consider having several procedures performed at once. For example, a person will take 2-3 weeks of work and undergo rhinoplasty Los Angeles and a breast augmentation Los Angeles. It definitely makes sense to do so since anesthesia will be administered only once and there will one recovery period. Furthermore, the cost of having combined surgery is likely to be less than having them done separately.
However, the most important aspect of deciding whether or not to have combined procedures is safety. There are several important factors that a Los Angeles plastic surgeon will consider when combining different procedures.
The types of plastic surgical procedures are taken into consideration when combining them. Certain procedures such as nose job Los Angeles, eyelid surgery, or enhancement with breast implants Los Angeles induce less body inflammation and are tolerated better than larger procedures such as a tummy tuck Los Angeles or large volume liposuction. So, a combination of smaller procedures or a small and a large procedure is usually well tolerated. For example, small to moderate volume liposuction and a tummy tuck Beverly Hills, rhinoplasty Beverly Hills and breast augmentation Los Angeles, eyelid and face lift surgeries are commonly performed at the same time. Revisional surgery such as revision rhinoplasty Glendale may take more time than a primary rhinoplsaty, nose job Glendale, and therefore will be performed alone.
The health status of the person undergoing plastic surgery Glendale is reviewed first. Patients who do not have significant medical problems are less likely to have complications related to surgery or anesthesia. Frequently, a plastic surgeon in Glendale will request that the patient obtains a preoperative medical clearance from his or her primary care physician.
The duration of surgery is very important. Longer procedures especially over 6 hours may result in a higher incidence of complications. When combining procedures is likely to result in a lengthy surgery, many plastic surgeons Pasadena will recommend their patients to have the procedures done at different times. Frequently with longer surgeries, patients will stay in the hospital or a certified postoperative care center for 1 -2 day

 

Surgical vs Non-surgical rhinoplasty

  Rhinoplasty (nose job) has traditionally been a surgical procedure to reshape the nose. This involves making small incisions outside and inside the nose to access the underlying bones and cartilages in order to modify their size and shape. However, as minimally invasive procedures are becoming more popular in medicine, non-surgical rhinoplasty Los Angeles has been tried for nose reshaping.

A number of injectable tissue fillers have been FDA approved in recent years such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, and Radiesse. These injectables have been used for correction of facial wrinkles. Many Los Angeles plastic surgeons have started injecting these fillers in the nose in order to alter the shape of the nose. For example, injecting the filler above and below the bump on the bridge allows to hide it achieving a straight appearing nasal bridge. The fillers can also be injected in the tip to improve the definition of the tip and give an illusion of a raised tip.

So, which rhinoplasty procedure is better? Both procedures have been highly popular. The advantage of non-surgical rhinoplasty Beverly Hills is that it takes 5-10 minutes to perform and has very minimal or no swelling associated with it. It works well for patients who have a small bump on the bridge of the nose or a mildly droopy or short tip. By making the nose bigger in certain areas, a more aesthetically pleasing shape can be achieved. The length or the width of the nose, however, cannot be reduced with these injections. The results of non-surgical nose job Beverly Hills usually last 4-7 months.

Surgical nose job Los Angeles is preferred when permanent changes in the shape of the nose are desired. Unlike the non-surgical option, with surgery the length and the width of the nose can be reduced. Furthermore, any co-existing breathing problems or nasal asymmetry can be improved. In general much better results and more significant changes in shape can be achieved with surgical nose reshaping.

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon specializing in:

Rhinoplasty Glendale

Nose Job Glendale

Rhinoplasty Pasadena

Nose Surgery Glendale

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Breast Augmentation Using Fat- Natural or Dangerous?
Breast augmentation has been widely performed throughout the world using various methods for many years. Nowadays, breast augmentation Los Angeles using silicone and saline implants remains the most commonly performed technique. Attempts have also been made to use the person’s own tissue for breast augmentation.

One controversial technique that offers a more natural way to enhance breasts is augmentation using person’s own fat. This procedure has been performed for years by some surgeons. The fat is usually obtained from other parts of the body such as abdomen, hips, or back. Breast augmentation using fat takes longer to perform than with implants.

The fat is injected into the breast tissue whereas implants are placed behind the breast or behind the muscle.

Although, breast augmentation using fat may seem more natural and safer, there are serious complications that may result following this procedure. Some of them are cyst formation, calcifications, hard lumps, asymmetry, and breast deformity. Furthermore, there is a great concern that calcifications and cyst formation due to fat transfer may impair detection of breast cancer. There are many reports in the literature of successful as well as unfavorable outcomes of breast augmentation using fat. Many plastic surgeons Los Angeles today believe that breast augmentation using fat should not be performed for cosmetic enhancement. Breast implants Los Angeles remain a safer and more predictable method for breast enhancement.

 

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

 

Rhinoplasty Los Angeles and Breast Augmentation Los Angeles Specialist

 

 

Do You Breath Well? -Nasal Airway Obstruction

 

Nasal airway obstruction is very common. In fact many people may not know they have at least a partial nasal airway obstruction as have may have never experienced what it is like to breath well. Many patients presenting to plastic surgeons for nose reshaping or rhinoplasty Los Angeles are diagnosed with a nasal airway obstruction. The patients will typically report that they have no breathing difficulty through the nose. However, during examination a partial nasal airway obstruction is diagnosed. Furthermore on further questioning, it becomes evident that many of such patients do not sleep well at night or even experience worsening breathing during exercises.
There are several causes of nasal airway obstruction. Chronic allergies are a common cause of difficulty breathing. Allergies do not respond to surgical treatment and are treated with medications. Nasal airway obstruction due to a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates (sometimes referred to as “meat”) can be effectively treated surgically during a procedure called rhinoplasty. It poses a surgical challenge for a Los Angele plastic surgeon who is performing cosmetic rhinoplasty Beverly Hills on a patient who also has a nasal airway obstruction. As the nose is made smaller and narrower during rhinoplasty, the patency of nasal airway decreases. Unfortunately there are many patients who do not breath well following their rhinoplasty procedures. Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons will take measures to also open nasal airways to improve or at least maintain the breathing function of the nose since creating beautiful nose that is blocked is simply a useless nose. Being able to breath well is important is as the quality of sleep, ability to exercise, and the health of the heart all depend on this important function.

Dr. Vladimir Grigoryants, MD

Plastic Surgeon speicilizing in rhinoplasty
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EVOLUTION OF BREAST AUGMENTATION

Breast augmentation has become one of the most commonly performed plastic surgical procedures across the world. Many women turn to plastic surgeons to enhance the size of their breasts or restore the breast volume that may have been lost following pregnancy or weight loss. Today breast enlargement procedures are performed using silicone or saline breast implants. However, in the past other materials were tried.

First breast augmentation was performed using paraffin injection in 1890. This procedure resulted in infections and formation of lumps and thus lost its popularity. Fat transfer from the abdominal or buttock area to the breasts was attempted in 1920.

Not all of the transplanted fat survived. As some fat went away, breast asymmetry and lumps resulted. Even though this procedure did not gain a wide acceptance at that time, recently some surgeons were able to produce more predictable results with fat transplant. However, concerns remain whether cancer detection may be obscured with transplanted fat.

In 1960 silicone was introduced for breast augmentation. Initially this was done in the form of silicone injections. The injections resulted in chronic inflammatory lumps called granulomas. Silicone migrated to other parts of the body in some patients. Today silicone injections are FDA approved for breast augmentation. Some physicians or non-physicians still performed silicone injection for breast augmentation, typically outside of the US.

In the mid 1900s polyvinyl sponges were used for breast augmentation. These synthetic sponges hardened producing a hard breast. Additionally, sponge infections and possible link to cancer caused this procedure to be abandoned. Another unsuccessful material for breast augmentation was soybean oil. Soybean oil implants produced toxic and rancid byproducts and therefore were not approved.

In the 1960s silicone breast implants gained a wide popularity for breast augmentation as they resulted in soft feeling augmented breasts. Due to concerns that silicone implants may cause cancer, FDA banned the use of silicone implants for cosmetic breast augmentation but permitted their use for reconstructive purposes through clinical trials. Recently, silicone implants became FDA approved for cosmetic breast enhancement as studies have confirmed their safety.

Today saline filled and silicone gel breast implants are FDA approved for breast augmentation. Recent studies in the US show that the new silicone breast implants have similar complication rate to saline filled breast implants. The new generation of silicone implants are less likely to leak and form capsular contracture than the first generation. Gummy bear breast implants are currently under investigation and will likely gain FDA approval in the near future.  Visit a Los Angeles plastic surgeon website for additional information.

 

 

RHINOPLASTY AMONG ASIANS

Nose job or rhinoplasty Los Angeles for years has been a popular plastic surgery procedure among various ethnics groups. While many groups tend to request a smaller and shorter nose, many Asian patients seek to have a larger and narrower nose. There are several characteristics common to Asian nose surgery Los Angeles.
First, a number Asian patients request to augment the bridge the area to reduce the flattened appearance of the nose. Augmenting the bridge area makes the nose look bigger and narrower. Various materials are available to augment the bridge of the nose including synthetic implants, processed tissue, or patient’s own tissue such
cartilage or fascia. Most surgeons prefer to use synthetic materials, particularly silicone implants. A silicone implant is easy to place and produces a smooth bridge with a predictable amount of augmentation.
Another step performed in Asian rhinoplasty is tip refinement. Many Asian patients complain of a wide and flat nasal tip. Reshaping of nasal tip usually involves narrowing the tip and augmenting the tip using the patients own cartilage. Augmenting the tip effectively balances the tip with the augmented bridge. Synthetic implants have also been used for tip augmentation but have a higher risk of complications.
Nostril width reduction is also frequently performed as part of Asian rhinoplasty. When reducing the width of the nostrils, a plastic surgeon will balance the nostrils not only relative to the rest of the nose but also relative to distance between the inner corners of the eyes. Any Los Angeles plastic surgeon performing rhinoplasty in Asian patients should aim to produce a natural appearing shape while preserving some ethnic nasal features in those patients desire so. Click on the hyperlink to learn more information on rhinoplasty Los Angeles .   Visit  Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon website for additional information.
 

 

A SCARLESS NOSE JOB

 

The nose is the central part of a person’s face. How the person’s face is perceived to a large extent depends on the size and shape of the nose as well as the balance of the nose with the rest of the face. It is not surprising that a large number of people turn to plastic surgeons to improve the shape of the nose. The beauty and movie icon city is no exception – in Los Angeles Rhinoplasty procedures are among the most popular.
Nose reshaping surgery or nose job is called rhinoplasty. Most Beverly Hills rhinoplasty experts will agree that rhinoplasty is the most difficult plastic surgical procedure. The two common techniques to peform rhinoplasty are close and open approaches. Increasingly, in high awareness Beverly Hills Closed rhinoplasty (also referred to as endonasal rhinoplasty) is gaining prominence.
In open rhinoplasty, an incision is made across the bottom portion of the nose the skin is elevated exposing the underlying cartilages and bony structures. Even though in most patients the scar is may not be noticeable, there are many patients who complain of the visible or notched scar following an open rhinoplasty. Certain groups of patients are more prone to developing unfavorable scars including patients that have thick skin and patients with olive and darker color skin. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to remove the scar.
Closed rhinopasty (endonasal rhinoplasty) is performed through incisions inside the nose which avoids external scars. Using a closed rhinoplasty approach the nose can be effectively reshaped and breathing can be improved. Recovery after closed rhinoplasty is usually faster than after open rhinoplasty. Sutures are placed and inside and do not need to be removed as they are absorbable. Closed rhinoplasty requires a higher level of surgical experience. Regardless of the approach used, outcomes following rhinoplasty largely depends on the surgeon’s experience with this procedure. There are far fewer Los Angeles Closed Rhinoplasty specialists, as it is a different skill set. To learn more about closed rhinoplasty visit http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com .

 

WHAT PLASTIC SURGERY  IS POPULAR IN LOS ANGELES

Plastic surgery is not just for celebrities any more. There is great variety of plastic surgery procedures that a plastic surgeon in Los Angeles can offer. Certain procedures are clearly in a greater demand than others. For example, procedures like Los Angeles Breast Implants using silicone implants or saline implants is probably the most popular procedure. This relatively short procedure has proven to be a reliable and predictable method of breast enhancement. Silicone breast implants recently became FDA approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in the United States.Silicone breast implants offer the advantage of a more natural feel and less risk in implant rippling.

Tummy tuck in Los Angeles is another commonly performed procedure by Los Angeles plastic surgeons. Having a flat stomach with a defined waist has been the goal of many women seeking this procedure. Exercise and diet do not always allow to flatten the stomach especially in people who lost weight or in women following pregnancy. Stretched abdominal skin in these cases can only be removed with surgery. During a tummy tuck loose abdominal muscles are also tightened which further flattens the stomach.

Rhinoplasty in Los Angeles (also referred to as nose surgery) is typically the third most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. Common among men and women this procedure allow to reshape the nose removing the features that may be viewed as unattractive. Most commonly patients complain of a bony hump, wide nose, or droopy tip. A number of patient also request to improve nasal airway obstruction in addition to nose reshaping. As plastic surgery is becoming more acceptable in our society, it becomes more important for people considering undergoing plastic surgery to become very familiar with the procedure, including its alternatives, risks and benefits as well as ensure that the procedure is performed by someone who has appropriate expertise.
Economic Changes and Plastic Surgery

For the past few years, plastic surgery has no longer been a luxury only for the rich and famous. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a study in 2005 found that only 10% of people who recently had or considered plastic surgery had a total household income of $90,000 or more. Most people in that study had a household income of $30,000 - $60,000. Since the majority of plastic surgery patients are comprised of middle class, it is not surprising that in a slow economy, people will cut back on their discretionary spending. Furthermore, the current credit crisis has made it more difficult for many people to finance their plastic surgery.

As a result, the plastic surgery business in the U.S. has dropped significantly. Today almost every Los Angeles plastic surgeon and Beverly Hills plastic surgeon has experienced a decline in the core procedures including Los Angeles breast augmentation, Los Angeles tummy tuck, Los Angeles nose surgery or rhinoplasty, and liposuction. Many people turn to less expensive (though less effective) procedures such as injectables and laser treatments. Another recent study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicted that the volume of plastic surgery procedures will quadruple by 2015 where almost one in five of all Americans will be having plastic surgery. Whether this prediction comes to be true given the current financial crisis remains to be seen.

 

History of Rhinoplasty

Nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) is not a recent procedure. It was first performed in ancient India by Sushruta , 500 BC. Amputation of noses was one way to punish for crime in India at that time. An Indian physician, Sushruta, was the first to perform rhinoplasty to restore the shape of the nose. Sushruta later described his rhinoplasty techniques in his text Sushruta Samhita. Today nose surgery in Los Angeles ranks among the most frequently performed procedures. Despite the fact this procedure has existed for centuries, any plastic surgeon in Los Angeles would agree that rhinoplasty remains the most challenging procedure in plastic surgery. Every person has a different nose and requires a unique approach. In addition to changing the shape of the nose, the breathing function of the nose needs to be improved in many patients. The goal of rhinoplasty is to produce an attractive naturaly appearing nose with patent nasal airways.

ECONOMY AND PLASTIC SURGERY
As our American economic crisis continues, foreigners from Russia, the MiddleE ast, South America, Europe and Asia are capitalizing on the weak dollar in order to partake in what many are calling “reverse medical tourism.” Los Angeles cosmetic surgery practices alone have seen a large increase in patients from overseas – upwards of 20% since last year. For procedures like facelift, liposuction, breast augmentation, and Los Angeles rhinoplasty (nose surgery), foreign plastic surgery patients can get a great deal and a great vacation at the same time.

For some foreign breast augmentation Los Angeles patients, the whole trip, including the procedure, airfare, and accommodations can cost less than the procedure alone in countries like Great Britain. Some L.A. plastic surgery practices have become almost like genuine travel agencies, helping overseas and out of town patients with all their travel arrangements, even hiring multilingual office staff and advertising in international flight magazines.

Rhinoplasty Beverly Hills is one of the most popular procedures among foreign, ethic patients, who want the noses of the celebrities who glitter the streets of Hollywood and Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Driven by the weaker dollar, overseas patients are expected to continue to make their travel and plastic surgery arrangements in the U.S.
 

PREPARING FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
An important aspect of having a successful outcome following plastic surgery is preoperative preparation. As part of a preoperative visit, a surgeon will discuss instructions as to what to do and not to do before surgery.

Thirty days before surgery Depending on the patient’s age and presence of medical problems, some patients may need to undergo a preoperative medical clearance which is performed by the patient’s primary care physician or cardiologist. It is important not to smoke before surgery and during the healing period after surgery. For Los Angeles Facelift, tummy tuck, and other plastic surgery procedures, smoking  decelerates the healing and increases the risk of complications. There is no clear evidence as to how long the patient should not smoke prior to surgery. However, many physicians recommend avoiding smoking for at least a month prior to surgery.

Two to three weeks before surgery The surgeon will review patient’s medications and instruct which medication should be continued and stopped. Blood thinners such as aspirin, plavix, coumadin, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications would need to be stopped at least 10-14 days before surgery. In most patients, medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems can be continued. Many dietary and herbal supplement need to be stopped 2-3 weeks prior to surgery as they may increase bleeding and bruising. Some these common supplements include Ginkgo, Ginseng, Garlic, Vitamin E, Fish oil (Omega 3 Fatty acids). Alcohol should also be avoided at least 2 weeks prior to surgery as it may also increase bleeding. Many weight loss medications may interfere with anesthesia and should also be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Birth control pills may increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) especially in longer operations such as Los Angeles tummy tuck, large volume liposuction, and other Los Angeles body contouring procedures. Many Los Angeles Plastic surgeons may recommend stopping births control pills two weeks prior to surgery. For shorter procedures such as Los Angeles rhinoplasty or breast augmentation, birth control pills can be continued.

Day before surgery The day before surgery, the patient should review all preoperative and postoperative instruction sheets, including the directions to the hospital/surgical facility and the time of arrival. For same day surgery, the patient needs to have an adult person take the patient home and have someone take care of the patient at home during the initial postoperative period. Eight hour prior to surgery, the patient needs to stop eating or drinking. The morning of surgery, the patient can brush his/her teeth and take a shower while avoiding using body lotions or deodorants.

 

THE STUBBORN TUMMY POOCH

 

Exercise and diet are the healthiest methods of staying in shape. However, there are many men and women who are bothered by the persistent tummy pooch despite diet and exercise. A number of women complain that after pregnancy they developed an abdominal bulge that would not go away no matter how much they diet or exercise. What causes this stubborn tummy pooch? Three basic changes may be observed in people with abdominal bulges:
- Stretched Skin
- Excess Fat
- Weakened Abdominal Wall

Stretched skin occurs in people who gained or lost weight or more commonly following pregnancy. Today there is no effective way to tighten the sagging abdominal skin other than having it surgically removed. This procedure is known as a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The incision for a tummy tuck is placed low so that the scar can be hidden behind underwear. Fat accumulation in the abdominal area can also be resistant to diet and exercise. In such cases, unwanted fat can be removed with liposuction or a tummy tuck.
The abdominal wall consists of abdominal muscles and a membrane between these muscles called a fascia. With age or following pregnancy the fascia stretches causing the abdomen to bulge. Abdominal exercises frequently fail to tighten the stretched fascia. This fascia can be effectively tightened using sutures during a tummy tuck to improve the contour of the abdomen.
Most people go home the same day after a tummy tuck and return to work in about 10-14 days. The new shape of the abdomen is evident immediately after the procedure and continues to improve over the next several months.

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgeon , CA



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Top Four most popular plastic surgery procedures in Los Angeles.

 

Plastic surgery in Los Angeles is not just for celebrities any more. There is great variety of plastic surgery procedures that a Los Angeles plastic surgeon can offer. When looking at the trends of Los Angeles plastic surgery based on my own and my colleagues’ practices, it becomes clear that certain procedures are much more popular than other ones.
Breast augmentation using silicone implants or saline implants is one the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Women who are unhappy with the size of their breasts or those who would like to restore the breast volume which was lost following pregnancy turn to a plastic surgeon for breast enhancement. In some women with droopy breasts, in addition to breast augmentation, breast lift would need to be performed in order to achieve a better breast shape. Silicone breast implants recently became FDA approved for cosmetic breast augmentation in the United States. Silicone breast implants
offer the advantage of a more natural feel and less risk in implant rippling.
Tummy tuck is another most commonly performed procedure by Los Angeles plastic surgeons. Staying in shape and in particular having a flat stomach has been promoted in today’s society. Exercise and diet do not always allow to flatten the stomach especially in people who lost weight or in women following pregnancy. These people typically have stretched abdominal skin which can only be removed with surgery. During a tummy tuck loose abdominal muscles are also tightened which further flattens the stomach.
Liposuction similar to tummy tucks is a frequently requested procedure. It can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as a tummy tuck. Liposuction will remove areas of fat accumulation such as in flanks, thighs, neck, back, and abdomen.
Rhinoplasty (also referred to as nose reshaping or nose job) concludes the list of most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. Both men and women turn to plastic surgeon requesting to improve the shape of the nose. Most commonly patients complain of a bony hump, wide nose, or droopy tip. Some pateint request to improve their breathing. In many patients, rhinoplasty is combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation or liposuction. As the popularity of plastic surgery is increasing, it becomes very important for any person considering plastic surgery to do research to ensure that your plastic surgeon is skilled and safe.

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgery Glendale, CA

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A Five Minute Nose Job.

 
Most people are not completely satisfied with their noses. For many people changing the shape of the nose involves having nose surgery, also known as rhinoplasty.
A relatively new procedure performed by many Los Angeles plastic surgeons is non-surgical rhinoplasty. This is a minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 5 minutes to perform. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is performed in the office using no anesthesia. Using a small needle, a tissue filler such as Restylane is injection in two areas of the nose. The result is that hump is hidden and appears to be rotated and better defined. The improved shape of the nose is obvious immediately. Visit our website to view before and after photographs of rhinoplasty patients. The results of injections may last as long as 6-8 months. Bruising is rare and swelling is minimal. Patients may return to work the same day. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a great option for patients who do not want surgery and wish immediate results with almost no recovery.
This procedure is frequently combined with injection of the tissue filler in the face to decrease the appearance of smile lines and wrinkles.

Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgeon, Glendale CA

(800)540-0508
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Will I lose weight after a tummy tuck?

 
As a Los Angeles plastic surgeon, I am frequently asked this questions by patients who see me for a tummy tuck. The answer is that many of patients start losing weight after undergoing abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). There are several factors that contribute to that.
First, many patients report that after a tummy tuck they feel full faster when they eat than before surgery. This results from the fact that during abdominoplasty, the abdominal wall muscles are tightened with sutures. Tightening of the muscles reduces the intraabdominal capacity. Therefore, smaller amount of food in the stomach will cause the patients to feel full.
Many patients who underwent abdominoplasty find it easier to exercise after undergoing abdominoplasty as there is no excess skin hanging in the lower abdomen.
The redundant abdominal skin and fat in some patients can be quite heavy. It has also been my observation that patients feel more motivated to exercise and follow a diet after surgery which is also very important for weight loss.
A tummy tuck in Los Angeles is frequently performed procedure. This procedure allows to remove excess abdominal fat and skin as well as tighten abdominal muscles.
A tummy tuck allow to achieve a more flat appearing abdomen. It is common for a Los Angeles plastic surgeon to combine tummy tuck procedures with liposuction of flanks or other areas. Liposuction of flanks with a tummy tuck allows to better define the waist area. Visit my tummy tuck before and after pictures section to view pictures of patients who underwent these procedures.
To learn more about these procedures visit http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com/


Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgery Glendale, CA
(800)540-0508
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Los Angeles rhinoplasty

 
What is a perfect nose?

As Los Angeles plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty, I am frequently asked by my patients to give them a perfect nose. Well, there not one perfect nose that can work for everyone. When looking at pictures of models or celebrities who are considered to have beautiful noses, one can clearly see they all have different noses. It is not necessarily a certain size or shape of the nose that makes it beautiful but rather how well the nose fits with the rest of the face.
However, there are general characteristics of a male and female know that people find attractive. For example, in most women raised tips with a gently (concave) curve of the dorsum results in a feminine and natural appearing nose. The dorsum is the top edge of the nose. Visit my our rhinoplasty before and after section to view such pictures. During nose surgery (rhinoplasty), the hump on the dorsum is gently shaved until a natural appearing curve is achieved. The next step in rhinoplasty is to raise the tip. In women the tip is raised such that the angle between the bottom portion of the nose and upper lip is about 95-100 degrees.
The goals for rhinoplasty in men are slightly different that those in women. In most men a straight (not curved) dorsum is more appropriate. The tip is typically raised less maintaining the angle between the bottom of the nose and upper lip of about 90 degrees.
Some men, however, will prefer to have a gently curve and the tip raised higher.
So it is important for any rhinoplasty surgeon, to spend enough time with the patient discussing his or her goal of nose surgery, as well as likely outcomes and limitations.
In my practice, I meet with patients at least twice before the day of surgery to have these discussions. More information about rhinoplasty and before and after pictures of nose reshaping surgery can be found on our website http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com/


Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Glendale Plastic Surgeon, CA(800)540-0508
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What is Safe Plastic Surgery in Pasadena?

 
The popularity of plastic surgery in Los Angeles is increasing. As a Pasadena plastic surgeon, I am frequently asked by my patients whether plastic surgery is 100 % safe.
No pasadena plastic surgeon or any other type of surgeon can guarantee 100% safety. Many things that we do in life carry a possible risk of complications. For example, there is a risk of injury when driving cars, flying on airplanes, skiing etc. However, there are effective ways to minimize the risk of plastic surgery complications.
First of all, it is important to know that your plastic surgeon in Pasadena is a true plastic surgeon. Not every surgeon who performs plastic surgery completed a plastic surgery residency. Your Pasadena plastic surgeon should perform the procedure you desire on at least a weekly basis. You surgeon should be willing to show you before and after pictures of his patients. The more plastic surgery pictures you can see the better. You should have an opportunity to talk to other patients of your surgeon.
Where you surgeon performs plastic surgery is a very important safety factor. Of course, having surgery in a hospital provides the safest possible environment. For this reason, I perform most of my surgeries at the hospital where my office is located. In addition, many of our plastic surgery patients have an opportunity to spend the night after surgery in the hospital. This is a particularly good option for patient who live further away or undergo combined surgical procedures. These patients typically stay in a private room where they are cared for by experience nurses. The next day I visit my patients in their room before they are discharged home. Many Pasadena plastic surgeons perform surgery at surgical centers. Surgical centers that have proper state or national accreditation also provide safe environment to perform outpatient plastic surgery.
It is important to assure that patients do not have any serious medical conditions prior to undergoing plastic surgery. In my practice, any patient who is over 45 years of age or has medical problems will need to be evaluated by a primary care physician or a cardiologist prior to surgery. My goal is to provide every patient with a plastic surgery procedure that is effective and safe. To learn more about our practice and view before and after pictures of our patients, visit http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com/


Vladimir Grigoryants, MD
Plastic Surgery Glendale , CA 91208
(800)540-0508
http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com/

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www.vgplasticsurgery.com    Vladimir Grigoryants, MD  Glendale and Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon performing tummy tuck, liposuction, breast implants, breast enlargement, breast enhancement, nose surgery, face lift, Botox, Restylane, eyelid lift surgery, brow lift, and breast augmentation. Dr. Grigoryants is based at the Verdugo hill hosptital. Visit http://www.vgplasticsurgery.com/Glendale%20Plastic%20Surgeon.htm  Los angeles tummy tuck, Liposuction los angeles, plastic surgeon glendale, pasadena plastic surgeon, los angeles rhinoplasty, nose surgeon los angeles. 

 

 

 

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