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3 Reasons Winter is a Perfect Time for Cosmetic Surgery

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I often hear from prospective patients who are curious to know when the best time is to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure. The truth is that every patient is different and what is best for some may not be for others. The correct answer to the question is “whenever works best for your schedule and needs.” However, the winter season does provide some unique advantages for plastic surgery patients. Allow me to explain why this winter can be the perfect time to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure.

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Regardless of the cosmetic procedure you are considering, there will be some downtime necessary for recovery. The winter holidays can provide additional time off that other seasons simply cannot match. For professionals who are concerned about missing work after their surgery, the additional vacation days around winter holidays can provide the recovery days you need to recover without the need to take too many additional days off.

A Chance to Shed Extra Holiday Weight

Everyone loves holiday dinners, but it can be difficult to keep extra weight off this time of year. Body contouring procedures like liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, and arm lift surgery can be ideal for patients who want to shed this excess fat and look their very best for the start of the new year.

Great Recovery Conditions

The cooler winter months also offer the ideal conditions to promote a smooth, healthy recovery from cosmetic surgery. Discretion is a top priority among many patients that I work with. The colder temperatures allow for looser, bulkier clothing that can effectively conceal swelling and bruising that occurs during your recovery period. Additionally, it’s best for patients to avoid strong, direct sunlight after plastic surgery and the winter can certainly help in this regard.

This winter can be the perfect time to rejuvenate your appearance with the help of cosmetic surgery. If you’re considering plastic surgery and think you might be ready, I advise beginning your process by consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon like myself. For more information or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

Liposuction is Popular Body Contouring Procedure for Men and Women

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It’s important for all individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise for their overall wellness.  Even with regular physical activity and a healthy diet, stubborn fat may not respond in areas such as the abdomen, arms, thighs, and waist.  Liposuction is a body contouring surgery that can remove localized fat deposits. According to the most recent report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction is the third most popular cosmetic procedure for both men and women.liposuction in atlanta ga

Dr. Franklyn Elliott has been performing liposuction since its invention in the 1980s and has found that the best results are with healthy patients wanting to remove smaller, non-responsive fat pockets. Dr. Elliott removes the unwanted fat by making small incisions to suction fat through cannulas (tiny metal tubes) to contour and rejuvenate a patient’s profile.

Dr. Elliott emphasizes to all of his patients that liposuction is not a weight loss treatment and does not replace a healthy lifestyle. During a liposuction consultation, Dr. Elliott will discuss your aesthetic goals and realistic results.  Patients who have lost an extreme amount of weight or had post-bariatric surgery may benefit from another body contouring procedure like a tummy tuck or body lift surgery to remove and tighten excessive skin and tissue, which liposuction does not do.

If you are interested in liposuction or other body contouring services, please contact our office today to schedule a consultation. Connect with Dr Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery news and information.

Study Supports Permanent Fat Reduction Results from Liposuction

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Many people have stubborn fat that won’t budge despite hitting the gym each week and following a healthy diet.  Common bothersome areas include hips, legs, buttocks and abdomen. Liposuction (body contouring surgery) can help remove excess fat that does not respond well to diet and exercise.  With over 25 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, Dr. Franklyn Elliott knows many patients are frequently frustrated by these localized fat deposits.

There may be more benefits of liposuction than people previously suspected. This surgical procedure has been used to remove excess fat for many years, with promises of permanent results. New research further supports this theory according to a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, fat cells do not return to areas treated with liposuction nor are they redistributed to other areas of the body after liposuction. Previous reports suggested that fat returns to untreated areas, specifically the abdomen, shoulders, and arms within a year of the procedure.

The study evaluated 301 patients who had liposuction, either alone or with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). The study showed no evidence of fat returning to treated areas or migrating to untreated areas. Liposuction remains one of the top five cosmetic procedures performed each year according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons with men accounting for 23,000 of 205,000 total liposuction procedures in 2011.

Although liposuction can help reduce areas of concern, it is not a cure all for excess weight and is not a replacement for exercise and a healthy lifestyle.  This body contouring surgery improves the body’s silhouette and can even improve the results of other plastic surgery procedures like breast reduction or a tummy tuck.  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle prior to and after surgery is key for an optimal outcome.

If you are interested in cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery for the body, breasts or face please contact our office today to set up a consultation. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest plastic surgery news and information.