Nose Surgery by Dr. Piro

Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.

When rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection, nosebleed, or a reaction to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.

In the days following surgery, when your face is bruised and swollen, it's easy to forget that you will be looking better. In fact, many patients feel depressed for a while after plastic surgery-it's quite normal and understandable.

Still, healing is a slow and gradual process. Some subtle swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip. The final results of rhinoplasty may not be apparent for a year or more.

Dr. Piro’s Liposuction techniques

Fluid Injection, a technique in which a medicated solution is injected into fatty areas before the fat is removed, is commonly used by plastic surgeons today. The fluid — a mixture of intravenous salt solution, lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels) — helps the fat be removed more easily, reduces blood loss and provides anesthesia during and after surgery. Fluid injection also helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery.

Large volumes of fluid — sometimes as much as three times the amount of fat to be removed — are injected in the tumescent technique. Tumescent liposuction, typically performed on patients who need only a local anesthetic, usually takes significantly longer than traditional liposuction (sometimes as long as 4 to 5 hours). However, because the injected fluid contains an adequate amount of anesthetic, additional anesthesia may not be necessary.

The super-wet technique is similar to the tumescent technique, except that lesser amounts of fluid are used. Usually the amount of fluid injected is equal to the amount of fat to be removed. This technique often requires IV sedation or general anesthesia and typically takes one to two hours of surgery time.

Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL). This technique requires the use of a special cannula that produces ultrasonic energy. As it passes through the areas of fat, the energy explodes the walls of the fat cells, liquefying the fat. The fat is then removed with the traditional liposuction technique.

Liposuction in California by Dr. Frank Piro

Liposuction is recommended for patients who have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to diet and exercise. If you wish to change the contours of your body. Commonly involved areas are the anterior part of the neck (under the chin), upper arms and armpits, male chest/breasts, trunk, abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, inner knees, calves, and ankles. Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes.
Liposuction provides a permanent improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas. Creating a more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis. General anesthesia is usually used for safety and comfort.

The best candidates for liposuction are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and realistic in your expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

If your expectations are realistic, you will probably be very pleased with the results of your surgery. You may find that you are more comfortable in a wide variety of clothes and more at ease with your body. And, by eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, you can help to maintain your new shape.

Feeling Stressed??? It Shows…

Did you know that the life you lead, and the lifestyle you have is without a doubt written on your face? It’s true; most people don’t realize that when you have had a lot of stress or poor habits in your life, it will show on your face. Factors like too much sun, smoking, hi-stress, anger, significant weight loss or weight gain shows up on the face with alarming results. You can reverse some of the signs of aging, or damages by having some simple procedures done, such as Botox injections, or a simple chemical peel.
With a few inexpensive procedures done, it can make you feel like a million bucks!

Additional information on plastic surgery and plastic surgeons.
Saline Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Facelift

Feeling Stressed??? It Shows…

Did you know that the life you lead, and the lifestyle you have is without a doubt written on your face? It’s true; most people don’t realize that when you have had a lot of stress or poor habits in your life, it will show on your face. Factors like too much sun, smoking, hi-stress, anger, significant weight loss or weight gain shows up on the face with alarming results. You can reverse some of the signs of aging, or damages by having some simple procedures done, such as Botox injections, or a simple chemical peel.
With a few inexpensive procedures done, it can make you feel like a million bucks!

Additional information on plastic surgery and plastic surgeons.
Saline Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Facelift

Breast Asymmetry

The decision to add breast volume or reduce breast volume to improve breast asymmetry depends on the goals of the individual. In either case, the outcome of balancing breast size between the breasts, breast surgery is enhancing and most patients are pleased with the results. The size and projection of the nipple may also add to an asymmetric appearance of the breasts. In addition, some women with breast asymmetry have breast droopiness which can further implicate the appearance of asymmetric breasts.

Additional information on plastic surgery and plastic surgeons.
Saline Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Facelift

Breast Asymmetry

The decision to add breast volume or reduce breast volume to improve breast asymmetry depends on the goals of the individual. In either case, the outcome of balancing breast size between the breasts, breast surgery is enhancing and most patients are pleased with the results. The size and projection of the nipple may also add to an asymmetric appearance of the breasts. In addition, some women with breast asymmetry have breast droopiness which can further implicate the appearance of asymmetric breasts.

Additional information on plastic surgery and plastic surgeons.
Saline Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Facelift