You are in experienced hands. Prior to moving to Seattle WA, Dr. Windle spent 10 years at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he gained extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and was Chief of Plastic Surgery. He then spent 6 years in private practice where he was acclaimed as one of the country’s top physicians before relocating to Seattle Washington.
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures, breast augmentation can produce a more desirable breast size and shape with a natural-looking appearance. Inflatable implants are inserted beneath each breast during the surgery. The type, size, and shape of the implant as well as the location of the initial incisions will be determined during your initial consultation. Although a number of different implant options are available at the present time, the implant that is used nearly universally is made of a silicone rubber shell, filled with a saline (salt-water) solution. The two options for implant shape are anatomical and round. The anatomical implant is narrower and taller, and projects further away from the body. Round implants are wider and less projecting.
Breast augmentation is a “same-day” procedure and generally takes 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours. Generally, our patients return to work within a few days. Physical contact with the breasts can occur 3-4 weeks after the procedure. Complete healing of the scars will depend upon the individual.
Although the results of a tummy tuck are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies may be advised to postpone a tummy tuck. Also, a tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally those treated areas below the belly button.
The success and safety of your tummy tuck procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle. The decision to have tummy tuck surgery is extremely personal and you’ll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable.
Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications. If your abdominoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
When choosing a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck, remember that the
surgeon’s experience and your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the surgery.
Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, breast augmentation involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted due to sagging, a breast lift may be required in conjunction with breast augmentation. Breast lifting can often be done at the same time as your augmentation or may require a separate operation. Your plastic surgeon will assist you in making this decision.
The success and safety of your breast augmentation procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle. Your plastic surgeon will also discuss where your procedure will be performed. Breast augmentation surgery may be performed in an accredited office-based surgical center, outpatient ambulatory surgical center or a hospital.
If your breast augmentation is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
The decision to have breast augmentation surgery is extremely personal and you’ll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable.
Dr. Bazzi is a double board certified plastic surgeon with certifications by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Bazzi and his staff want to take all precautions to ensure your wellbeing and comfort. For your safety all surgical procedures are done at full accredited hospitals and medical centers. Dr. Bazzi has privileges at multiple hospitals in the Detroit area. The Celestial Institute of Plastic Surgery does everything it can to help you and the world; a portion of their proceeds go directly to charitable organizations around the world. Dr. Bazzi is a plastic surgeon in Canton, Michigan serving the Detroit Metropolitan area.
Please contact his office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Bazzi, our board certified physician, or to ask questions about any of our services.
When choosing a plastic surgeon for any surgery, remember that the surgeon’s experience and your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the surgery. Once your procedure is scheduled, a 15% deposit is required to secure your date and to make any special arrangements. The remaining balance should be received two full weeks before your procedure date.
A face lift procedure will generally take several hours, although all surgeons will perform the procedure in his/her own way. The incisions will begin at the temples above the hairline, continue down in front of the ear, and continue behind the ear lobe and extend to the lower scalp. If the neck is part of the procedure, a small incision will be made under the chin.
Pain and discomfort may be a part of the recovery, but can be minimized through use of pain medication. It is normal for the skin to be numb for a few weeks to a month after the operation. Elevating your head and keeping it still for a few days after the procedure will help minimize swelling. The drain tube and bandages will generally be removed in one to five days, depending on recovery progress, and stitches will be removed after five days.
After the removal of the bandages, your face may still appear bruised and puffy; however, you will look normal within a few weeks. The scalp may take longer to heal, although most patients are back to work within about ten days of the surgery. After the third week after the procedure, you will look and feel much better.
While a face lift cannot stop or even slow down the aging process, it can set back the clock by cosmetically altering and adjusting the placement of the skin on your face and neck, as well as removing excess fat and tightening the muscles underneath the skin. If a face lift is performed, it may be accompanied by a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping, or other procedures.
Breast augmentation for women over thirty is quite popular. During the thirties, some women may notice stretching of the skin surrounding the breasts. Women in their thirties may notice breast droopiness. They may also notice other breast changes following pregnancy, weight gain or weight loss. The breast-to-under the breast ratio and breast-to-waist ratio becomes more important as well. As the first signs of age appear on the breasts, thirty something women may become more concerned about limiting the effects of aging on the breasts. The thirty something time frame tends to be one when women are also more dedicated to physical fitness and diet. So, why not consider breast augmentation to complement body contours? Contact your surgeon today for a consultation.
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The breast reconstruction process may begin at the time of your mastectomy or weeks to years after-wards. Immediate reconstruction means that the procedure begins at the same time as the mastectomy. It is important to know that any type of surgical breast reconstruction may take several steps to complete. Delayed reconstruction may be advisable if your surgeon anticipates healing problems with your mastectomy, or if you just need more time to consider your options. There are medical, financial and emotional considerations to choosing immediate versus delayed reconstruction. I didn’t realize there was so much to consider when having your breasts reconstructed… Looking for information and doing your homework on such surgeries is so important. Call for a consultation. Meeting with your prospective surgeon will help put your mind at ease.
Dr. Thomas offers consultations on Tuesdays and Fridays and is in surgery on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are happy to make special arrangements to accommodate your needs. Patients coming from out of town may make prior arrangements, by phone or email, for combined consultation and surgery in one visit.
Dr. Thomas feels that plastic surgery is about harmony — the balance between appearance and self-perception – and a truly successful treatment is achieved when a patient experiences a sense of renewed self-confidence. There are many paths that bring patients to his door, be it facial and body disproportion or the wish to turn back the hands of time, but they all have something in common: the desire to improve their state of being.
Dr. Thomas and his staff recognize that the process is a bit scary and we’ll work with you to ease any fears and answer any questions you may have. They understand that the decision to select a physician is a very personal and important one. They want you to know that they are there for you every step of the way.