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    Liposuction for Weight Loss? Are the Results Good? Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Dallas

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    Liposuction for Weight Loss? Are the Results Good? Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Dallas

    Posted on February 15, 2011 by admindalps

    It is not uncommon to have patients come in seeking liposuction for major weight loss.  It is important to clarify with these patients, and to the general public, that liposuction is not a great option for weight loss.  Liposuction gives much better and more predictable results for patients close to their ideal body weight who are looking to sculpt their body. 

     

    If a considerable amount of weight loss is required, other surgical options are better.  Specifically, bariatric procedures, including LAP-BAND, gastric bypass, gastric switch, etc.  These procedures allow for much greater and predictable amounts of weight loss, which then can be followed by body contouring surgery to help sculpt the body. 

     

    If you have any questions about body sculpting or body contouring surgery, please contact Dr. Jejurikar at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute at 214-827-2814. 

    What are the benefits of Breast Reduction? Board-Certified Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sam Jejurikar Discusses Breast Reduction Surgery

    Posted on February 13, 2011 by admindalps

    Women with large, droopy breasts causing pain, discomfort or social embarrassment usually are great candidates for breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty). Patients oftentimes complain that they have difficulty finding appropriate-fitting bras and have difficulty exercising due to their large breast size. Although breast reduction is generally recommended for women with fully developed breasts, surgery may be performed on teenagers if their breasts are causing serious pain and physical discomfort.

    Breast reduction involves making incisions to remove breast tissue and to perform a breast lift. The incisions vary for each patient, but commonly involve an incision around the areola (pigmented skin around the nipple) and a vertical incision below this. In some cases, an incision in the crease below the breast is also needed.

    In exchange for these scars, which tend to fade considerably over 1-2 years, patients can achieve smaller, perkier breasts with relief of their back, neck and shoulder pain. Patients usually report an easier time shopping for bras after surgery and a greater ability to exercise.

    To learn more about breast reduction surgery, including its risks and recovery, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute or at Legacy Medical Village in Plano at 214-827-2814.

    What Is Capsular Contracture After Breast Implant Placement? Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Board Certified Dallas Plastic Surgeon

    Posted on February 12, 2011 by admindalps

    Capsular contracture can be a relatively common complication after placement of silicone breast implants or saline breast implants. Scar tissue normally forms around breast implants in all circumstances. In some cases, over time, it can tighten and compress the implant, making it feel firm and painful, causing what is called a capsular contracture. Capsular contracture is more common following infection, hematoma, or seroma, and the chance of it happening may increase over time. It occurs more commonly in revision breast augmentation than in primary breast augmentation.

    Capsular contracture is also a risk factor for implant rupture, and is the most common reason for re-operation after breast implant placement. Symptoms of capsular contracture can range from just mild firmness and discomfort, to severe pain, distorted appearance of the breast, and the ability to feel the implant. It is classified into 4 levels, depending on its severity:

    Baker Grade I: The breast is soft, and looks natural.

    Baker Grade II: The breast is a little bit more firm, but looks normal.

    Baker Grade III: The breast is firm and looks abnormal.

    Baker Grade IV: The breast is hard, painful, and looks abnormal.

    The data for both silicone and saline breast implants says that about 1 in 6 women will develop a severe capsular contracture, either grade III or IV, through 7 years after breast implant placement. For women receiving revision breast augmentation, this risk increased to about 1 in 5. When pain and firmness or abnormal appearance is particularly severe, additional surgery may be required. This usually requires removal of the breast implant capsule and replacement of the breast implant.

    Should you be developing firmness, hardness, or distorted appearance after your breast implant placement, you may have a capsular contracture. To learn more about this condition, please contact Dr. Jejurikar at 214-827-2814, at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.

    FDA offers new warning about breast implants and cancer – Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Discusses the Significance

    Posted on January 27, 2011 by admindalps

    Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that silicone and saline breast implants may be associated with a rare form of cancer. The cancer, known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), has been found in 34 women with breast implants. ALCL has been found in the capsule surrounding the implant, but not the breast tissue itself. The FDA concluded that there may be a link between breast implants and ALCL after examining scientific literature that described ALCL in 34 women with breast implants, as well as data from national and international regulatory agencies, scientific experts, and breast implant manufacturers.  In most cases. ALCL was found years after breast implant surgery.

    It is estimated that 5-10 million women worldwide have breast implants. With only 34 cases of ALCL described, it’s impossible to say at this time that breast implants cause ALCL. Even though the risks of getting ALCL with breast implants, if real, are exceedingly small, given that the usual incidence is around 1 in 500,000, it’s important to investigate this matter more thoroughly. To that end, the FDA and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) are establishing a registry of ALCL patients who have breast implants. FDA scientists hope the registry yields enough information to better understand what the risks for developing ALCL are for women with breast implants.

    Ultimately, what’s a patient to do? If the risk of getting ALCL from breast implants is real, it is exceedingly small.  Says Caroline Hove, spokesperson for Allergan in an article from the Wall Street Journal, “”A woman is more likely to be struck by lightning than get this condition.” That being said, ALCL has the potential to be fatal; the informed patient should be aware of this very small but possibly significant risk associated with breast implants.

    What’s the Earliest Age to Consider Having a Dallas Face Lift or Mini Face Lift? Dr. Sam Jejurikar at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

    Posted on January 16, 2011 by admindalps

    Many patients like to pose the question, “Am I ready for a facelift?”  The truth is that there is no good answer to this question.  Face lift is an elective procedure.  It is particularly good at treating hollowing of the cheeks, prominent nasolabial folds (parenthesis deformity), jowls, and general heavy facial sagging.  The invasiveness of the procedure usually correlates to the amount of deformity that a patient has.  Specifically, patients in their early 40s are oftentimes good candidates for minimally invasive face lifts, which would involve a short scar and less manipulation of the deep tissues of the face.  More advanced facial aging oftentimes requires a full face lift, with extensive treatment of the neck and more extensive reshaping of the deeper soft tissues.  The amount of swelling with both procedures can range anywhere from 10-21 days, and has much to do with a patient’s intrinsic physiology.

    The bottom line is, if you are motivated to undergo a more permanent correction of your facial aging, it may be an appropriate time to consider facial cosmetic surgery.  If you are not motivated, noninvasive treatment with products such as Botox, Dysport and facial fillers, including Juvéderm, Restylane, and Radiesse, may be a better option.

    Ultimately, if you have questions about treatment to reverse the signs of facial aging, your best bet is to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  If you would like to contact Dr. Jejurikar, please call his office at 214-827-2814.

    Botox and Dysport for an edge in the Dallas workplace – Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Dallas plastic surgeon

    Posted on January 15, 2011 by admindalps

    With the economic recession in the United States, more people are working longer and are seeking an advantage for maintaining a youthful appearance in the work place.  Although this may not improve one’s job performance, many times, particularly when looking for new employment, a competitive advantage can be obtained by looking more refreshed and more youthful.  In the last year, it has become apparent that Botox and its competitor, Dysport, are being performed with more and more frequency for precisely this purpose.  These treatments help eliminate dynamic wrinkles, particularly crow’s feet around the eyes, frown lines between the eyebrows, and lines across the forehead.  With relatively simple and quick office injection of Botox or Dysport, wrinkles can disappear within just a matter of days.

    The cost of Botox and Dysport varies, depending on the amount of product used and the areas treated.  In general, patients can expect to pay between $350-$700 per treatment. Results generally last from 3 to 6 months.

    Should you have questions about this procedure or other noninvasive procedures to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814.  Dr. Jejurikar is a board certified plastic surgeon with convenient office locations in Dallas and Plano.

    What’s a Nonsurgical Nose Job? By Dr. Sam Jejurikar

    Posted on January 13, 2011 by admindalps

    Many patients come to the office, complaining about the appearance of their nasal hump. Some of the patients want the hump to go away, but don’t necessarily want surgery to fix it.

    The great news is that dermal fillers can be used to correct this. The most commonly used filler used for this is Radiesse, which is made out of calcium hydroxylapatite.  Although the results are not permanent, they generally last 12-18 months.  Radiesse is not a great treatment for and overly long or short nose, a wide or bulbous nasal tip, or an overly wide nose.

    If you are troubled by the appearance of your nose, and you would like to learn more about nonsurgical nose jobs and surgical rhinoplasty, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814.

    Beauty sleep really is important! Dr. Jejurikar at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

    Posted on December 25, 2010 by admindalps

    My mom always told me to get my beauty rest. Now science backs her up.

    According to a recently published study from the British Medical Journal (link), sleep deprived people are perceived as less healthy, less attractive, and more tired than after a normal night’s sleep. Participants in the study were photographed after a normal night’s sleep (eight hours) and after sleep deprivation (31 hours of wakefulness after a night of reduced sleep). The photographs were randomized and rated by untrained observers. Participants were rated using a visual analog score. The findings were that sleep deprived people were perceived as less healthy, more tired, and overall, less attractive than after a normal night’s sleep.

    Plastic surgeons, including me, usually give patients advice that focus on skin care and surgery. This study is a reminder that simple, basic things, including getting a good night’s sleep, are just as important for maintaining a youthful and attractive appearance.

    To set up a consultation, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar at 214-827-2814.

    Treatment for Early Facial Aging in Dallas – Face Lift Dallas – Thermage Dallas – Ulthera Dallas

    Posted on December 7, 2010 by admindalps

    I’ve seen many patients in their late 30s and early 40s who are interested in treating early facial aging. Most are familiar with Botox and fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse, but they want to learn about options with longer lasting results.

    A facelift consists of repositioning deep facial soft tissue and tightening of the skin. Although it remains the gold standard for treating signs of facial aging, it is an invasive surgical procedure and requires 2-3 weeks of recovery. Some patients don’t have the time for this, or feel that they are too young for this option.

    There are other options for signs of early facial aging in Dallas. The first is a new treatment called Ulthera, which is offered at EpiCentre Dallas and EpiCentre Legacy (Plano). This involves deep ultrasound treatment to reposition and tighten the deeper facial fat and soft tissue. Although the results are not as dramatic as those seen with a facelift, Ulthera offers proven clinical results with minimal downtime. Another treatment, which is effective for skin tightening, is Thermage. Thermage uses radiofrequency, or heat, to tighten the skin. This can effectively tighten the skin of the lower face and neck with virtually no downtime.

    If you would like to learn more about surgery for facial aging in Dallas, as well as noninvasive treatments, including Ulthera, Thermage, Botox, Juvéderm, Restylane, and Radiesse, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at (214)827-2814.

    “Tickle” Liposuction Offered at Plano Office – Legacy Plastic Surgery Institute at Legacy Medical Village

    Posted on November 24, 2010 by admindalps

    Awake liposuction is now available for patients at the Legacy Plastic Surgery Institute, the home of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute in west Plano. Tickle liposuction involves utilizing a European system known as Vibroliposuction. This involves using a small cannula, which utilizes nutational movements to cause very little trauma and pain during the procedure, allowing for it to be performed while awake.

    While it is a misnomer to think that this is not an invasive surgical procedure, it can be performed with patients being awake quite comfortably. Patients can expect to have between 2.0-2.5 liters of fat removed from the abdomen utilizing this system. The most commonly treated areas for this include the abdomen, love handles, thighs, and arms.

    If you would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814.

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