Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Blog

Lipodissolve is perfectly safe.  Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) is a component of every cell in our body. As well, PPC is produced naturally by our bodies. It is highly concentrated in liver cells and fat cells and is a large part of nerve cells. PPC injected to dissolve stubborn fat deposits is derived from the soy plant. It has been used in other fields of medicine to treat fat embolism in the lung and for lowering blood cholesterol levels. When PPC is injected into fat cells, it has a detergent like effect and causes fat cells to…

Can I go to the tanning salon or sunbathe if I have implants? Tanning at salons or sun bathing will not hurt your breast implant, but it may make your scars unfavourable. You should cover your scars with sunscreen, should you choose to tan, until your scars have faded.

Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing your self-image. These techniques may be used to reduce localized fat deposits of the: Thighs Hips and buttocks Abdomen and waist Upper arms Back Inner Knee Chest area Cheeks, chin, and neck Calves and ankles Swelling will subside, and  bruising will fade. Is Liposuction right for you?

We recently received an e-mail from a patient who had a latex allergy, and wished to have breast augmentation surgery.  She was concerned the breast implants were made of latex.  I explained to her breast implants are made of a round or contour shaped silicone elastomer (rubber) shell.  She was relieved to hear the surgery would be  a safe procedure for her.

You will likely feel tired and sore for a few days after breast augmentation surgery. You will, however, be up and around the same day. Any discomfort you have will be controlled by medication prescribed by Dr. Niessen. At your first post-op visit, your bandages will be removed and you may wear a bra.  Sutures will be removed in 7-10 days after the surgery.  It may take two weeks for the swelling in your breasts to disappear. Initially, your scars may be pink and firm. They usually soften and fade and become less conspicuous. Speak…

Despite good health and a reasonable level of exercise, some people may still have a body with disproportionate contours due to localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness. Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing excess fat deposits, improving your body contours and proportion, and ultimately enhancing your self-image. Meet with Dr. Niessen and see if liposuction would be an option for you.

Many women considering breast augmentation surgery are curious about silicone gel breast implants. Silicone gel implants are made of a gel filler that acts as a solid unit rather than a liquid. The gel holds together uniformly, while retaining the natural “give” that resembles actual breast tissue. Gel-filled breast implants use gel that is cohesive, safe and aesthetically pleasing. Silicone Gel-Filled Implants are offered in either a round style gel implant or a contour (anatomic) shaped gel implant. Meet with Dr. Niessen to see if silicone breast implants are for you.

After your abdominoplasty, you will have drains in place to drain fluid from the surgical site. The drains will be removed when drainage has slowed or stopped. For the first one to two weeks, your abdomen will likely be swollen. Discomfort will be controlled by medication. You will have a gauze dressing on your abdomen, covered by an abdominal compression garment. Patients typically wear this for 6 weeks. Sutures are removed at approximately ten days.

This patient had subglandular breast augmentation with a 375cc smooth round saline breast implant.

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgery performed on the breasts to lift and reshape breasts that sag. Factors such as nursing, pregnancy and gravity over time, change the appearance of the breasts. As women age, the elasticity of the skin becomes more loose and saggy. Women will lose that firmness and shape they once had. Speak with Dr. Niessen to see if breast lift surgery is right for you.

This patient had submuscular breast augmentation with 275cc silicone gel implants.

With injection lipolysis or Lipodissolves increasing popularity, we have many patients calling the office wishing to know which areas can be treated with Lipodissolve. We tell them we are able to treat: Face:  double chins and jowls Body: saddlebags, inner thighs, lower buttocks, love handles, hips, upper and lower abdomen, upper arms, knees. Cellulite: Yes, it is also used to treat cellulite! Speak with Dr. Niessen to see if Lipodissolve is right for you.

We have many patients  in our office who are considering breast augmentation surgery, but are concerned about recovery time.  We tell them that they will probably feel somewhat tired and sore for several days following breast implant surgery, and their breasts may remain swollen and sensetive to physical contact for 2-3 weeks.  However, in almost all cases you will be up and walking the same day as your surgery.

Injection Lipolysis or Lipodissolve is a safe, effective and non-invasive treatment for stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise.  Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) is a naturally occurring chemical derived from the soy plant.  It is also known as lechithin.  Injected into fat deposits, it causes fat cells to burst and this fat is transported to the liver where it is processed and removed by the body.

Our 3d animation is complete!  When patients come for a consultation they want to know how the procedure is done.  This will allow them to see how  breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift and liposuction is performed.  It will be a great resource for them in choosing which procedure is best for them.