After undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure, there are certain steps that you should follow during the recovery process in order to ensure optimal results, such as wearing a compression garment. Your plastic surgeon will likely prescribe the use of a post-operative garment for compression. These devices, which help remodel tissue and minimize swelling, pain, and discomfort, are quite popular amongst patients recovering from cosmetic surgery.
In most instances, plastic surgeons utilize compression garments that cover both the buttocks and the donor sites, which have undergone liposuction. The garment works to remodel the tissue without applying significant amounts of compression, […]
Every surgery involves the creation of wounds, which leads to scarring. The extent to which the skin is scarred depends on how well the body is able to heal. The natural healing process consists of three stages: the inflammatory, proliferative and remodeling phase.INFLAMMATORY PHASEDuring the inflammatory phase your body releases agents called “mediators.” Mediators begin to bring fibroblasts — cells that help improve the skin’s structural framework — to the site of the wound. Fibroblasts are the most common cell type found in animals and are instrumental in promoting healthy wound healing.
PROLIFERATIVE PHASEDuring this phase, the fibroblasts begin to secrete […]
This year, more than two million North Americans will improve the way they look through Plastic Surgery. Men and women, young and old, people from all walks of life who want to make a change for the better.
Modern technology, using lasers and fiber-optic telescopes for example, are safer, more effective, and longer-lasting than ever before. Results are natural looking, predictable, and attractive. With increasing affordability and faster/easier recovery, patient satisfaction is very high. Studies have shown that more than 95% of Plastic Surgery patients are so pleased they would do it again. This explains why the popularity of cosmetic surgery […]
Cosmetic treatments such as Botox, or plastic surgeries like breast augmentations and Brazilian butt lifts, are all very complex and transformative procedures that involve changing our outward appearances and do carry some risks. Just as you would not want an unqualified electrician or vehicle mechanic to inspect and work on our houses and cars, you definitely do not want to undergo any procedures in the hands of an underqualified surgeon or healthcare professional.
What To Look Out For
It’s unfortunate, but caution is needed when seeking a plastic surgeon. The truth is that you should only trust your body and health with […]
As you embark on your body’s journey to improving itself through the means of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, you will see that the process requires a significant amount of planning and preparation. You probably notice that an extensive amount of research is necessary for you to understand the procedures, make the right decisions and work with the right professionals to help you reach your goals. It is important to remind yourself though, that all the hard work in researching, planning and preparing will pay off with satisfactory results from the treatment.It is not a surprise that to get Toronto’s […]
Edelstein Cosmetic is able to provide patients with natural looking anti-aging treatments tailored to their unique needs. Since everyone ages differently, it only makes sense that the most effective treatment for reversing the signs of facial aging must be customized for each patient.
The first step in ensuring successful treatment involves working to determine each patient’s individual physical state and anti-aging needs. Genetics, past tissue trauma, health and lifestyle factors all contribute to how the face ages, making it impossible for the same procedures to be used in every situation. Fat under the skin and the architecture of bone and muscle […]
You’ve finally done it – You have made the decision to undergo a plastic surgery procedure and that’s a transformative and life-changing decision, whether you are changing a small, frustrating feature or revitalizing your look completely. One of the most difficult steps throughout the process is finding the best Toronto plastic surgeon to attend to your aesthetic needs. A fantastic way to help you find the right professional is through scheduling a consultation meeting. In this article, we will highlight some qualities and indicators of a plastic surgeon who is worth your time and money.To begin, let’s quickly discuss what […]
Any cosmetic surgical procedure involves the placement of incisions, and taking care of them after surgery is a vital part of your recovery process. Proper care will improve their healing rate, until they gradually heal into a scar that’s barely noticeable.
The following are general instructions on how to care for your incisions after your sutures have been removed.
Steri-strips
if steri-strips are replaced after the sutures are removed, leave them on until they begin to peel offonce they begin to peel off on their own, you may remove themif the steri-strips stay on for a longer period than usual (e.g. three weeks), […]
When it comes to cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery it’s no surprise, you want the best results. You are investing time, effort and money into reaching your aesthetic goals – so you want to make sure that all your concerns are being addressed. The number one determinant of how well your outcomes from a cosmetic procedure is your Toronto plastic surgeon. Logically, the greater the amount of knowledge and experience a plastic surgeon has in a procedure, the better the results for the patient. For instance, a surgeon with a focus on facial procedures and little background in breast augmentation […]
Instructions
The pre-operative instruction booklet has been created to prepare you for your cosmetic surgery procedure. Following these instructions will maximize your opportunity for uncomplicated wound healing and optimize the likelihood of an excellent cosmetic outcome. It is important that you read this information from our plastic surgery clinic carefully and completely.Two Weeks Before Your SurgeryMedications:Do not take any aspirin-containing products (see the attached list), anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen, advil, motrin), blood thinners (e.g. coumadin, warfarin, anacrot), or vitamin E for 14 days prior to your operation. These medications thin the blood and greatly increase the risk of bleeding. Tylenol can be […]
