Tummy Tuck for Men in Beverly Hills- Male Abdominoplasty July 27, 2009

Male tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is becoming more prevalent among men in Beverly Hills. While tummy tuck is a common plastic surgery procedure for women after pregnancy, the idea of a man getting cosmetic surgery, especially a tummy tuck is a taboo. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery almost 5000 men had a tummy tuck in 2008.  

Why men get a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?

Men get a tummy tuck for basically the same reason that women do- excess loose and hanging abdominal skin. The reason for men to develop excess abdominal skin and stretch marks is massive weight loss. With the advent of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, lap band) men who used to be obese are able to shed excess body weight. This leaves them with loose abdominal skin folds that are not only unsightly but also a nuisance which gets in the way of hygiene and exercise.

 What type of abdominoplasty procedures are performed on men?

Men who are candidates for a tummy tuck usually have a High tension abdominoplasty or a body lift. Body lift is different from a tummy tuck in that it not only removes loose abdominal skin, but it also removes excess skin around the lower back, while lifting the sagging buttocks. Most men are not candidates for mini-abdominoplasty which is designed to remove only minimal skin in the lower abdomen.

 At the California Center for Plastic Surgery Dr. Younai will review your treatment options for body contouring and tummy tuck, including pros and cons of each procedure, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and esthetic outcomes. There are also many before-and-after pictures and high resolution images of abdominoplasty available in our photo gallery.

 Dr. Younai receives patients from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities include Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard. 

Dr. Younai performs his surgeries at the Regency Surgery Center which is certified by Medicare, AAAHC, and AAAASF. This state-of-the-art facility is located in Encino, and near Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and thousand Oaks.

Body Lift- Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss in Los Angeles March 17, 2009

Although many people in Los Angeles know what a tummy tuck is, most people don’t know what a Body Lift is. Body Lift is a relatively new plastic surgery procedure in Beverly Hills which is used for body contouring of people who have lost massive weight after Bariatric Surgery- Gastric Bypass or Lap Band.

 

In Beverly Hills, Body Lift or Belt Lipectomy is similar to an abdominoplasty in that it also removes excess hanging skin folds of the abdomen. In addition, a Body Lift also removes excess hanging skin of the lower back and helps to lift the sagging buttocks. Beverly Hills Body Lift uses a circumferential torso incision to remove the hanging skin of the mid torso, including that of the abdomen, flanks, and the lower back, and thus lift up the lower body.

 

Body Lift is a complicated procedure that is best performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who specialize in body contouring after massive weight loss. This Body Contouring procedure needs to be performed in a Surgical Facility which is equipped for the intra-operative and post-operative necessities of a major abdominal surgery.

 

Recovery after a Body Lift takes at least 3 weeks, and during at least the first ten days the patient would need much help. Most patient can return to their routine activities after the third week and start exercising in 4-6 weeks.

 

Dr. Younai is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with formal training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, as well as General Surgery at some of the most prestigious university residencies in the United States.  As a cosmetic plastic surgeon he has had ample experience in performing post-bariatric body contouring surgeries including tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, Panniculectomy, belt Lipectomy, repair of ventral hernia, body lift, circumferential Torsoplasty, thigh lift, brachioplasty, upper body lift, breast reduction, and breast lift.

 

At the California Center for Plastic Surgery Dr. Younai will review your treatment options for massive weight loss body contouring, including pros and cons of each procedure, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and aesthetic outcomes. There are also many before-and-after pictures and high resolution images of body lift and Panniculectomy procedures available in our photo gallery.

 

Dr. Younai receives patients from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities include San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.

 

Dr. Younai performs his surgeries at the Regency Surgery Center which is certified by Medicare, Blue Cross, AAAHC, and AAAASF. This state-of-the-art surgical facility is specially equipped and staffed to care for patients with massive weight loss. This outpatient surgery center is located in Encino, and near Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Northridge.

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy December 10, 2008

In Beverly Hills tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is performed every day by plastic surgeons. The popularity of tummy tuck in Beverly Hills is flamed by the women’s desire to reverse the negative effects of pregnancy on their body.

Effect of Pregnancy on a woman’s abdomen:        The rapid enlargement of the abdomen during pregnancy produces stretch marks on the tummy, hip, and thighs. This process also stretches the abdominal muscles and weakens abdominal wall integrity and tightness. That is why Beverly Hills women cannot regain their original figure despite dieting or exercise.

Beverly Hills tummy tuck technique:                      Beverly Hills abdominoplasty tightens the abdominal muscles, removes the excess hanging skin folds and stretch marks; rejuvenates the belly button; and even at times, tones the upper thighs and buttocks. The High Tension Abdominoplasty™ performed by Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Younai accomplishes all of this, and more. It combines liposuction, tummy tuck, and to some extent body lift, to shape and form a women’s torso to that of an hourglass.

When to undergo a Tummy tuck in Beverly Hills? Many Southern California women who had just delivered are shocked to see the dramatic toll that pregnancy has put on their body. Therefore, they are often very anxious to quickly “fix” their body. Most Beverly Hills plastic surgeons recommend that you delay getting a tummy tuck until at least your weight has reached a plateau. You should also wait until you are done with breast feeding for at least two months. And finally, you should wait until your newborn baby is big enough that can do without your direct attention for at least several days. You do need an adult to help care for you and your baby for at least 10 days.

When can you expect to get back to normal after having had a tummy tuck in Beverly Hills?                       You can do gentle walking in two weeks, and increase your pace to jogging by 4 weeks. Do not lift anything heavier than a bag of groceries for at least three months. You should not do any sit-ups for at least three months but you can have sex in 3 weeks!

To learn more about Tummy tuck after pregnancy in Beverly Hill visit California Center for Plastic Surgery. Here you can also view many before-and-after pictures of tummy tucks and learn about tummy tuck techniques, risks, and expected recovery course.

Stretch mark removal in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles December 8, 2008

Stretch marks removal in Beverly Hills is women’s top priority after pregnancy. Beverly Hills women are shocked to have developed ugly stretch marks after pregnancy or with weight gain and loss. In Beverly Hills stretch mark removal techniques include different types of lasers and creams. Do these really work?   

What causes stretch marks? Stretch marks develop as a result of loss of dermal integrity which occurs after rapid stretching of the skin during pregnancy, growth spurt, or with weight loss and gain. Most of the stretch marks concentrate over the lower abdomen and around the umbilicus. While some believe that stretch marks only occur in darker skin women, I have seen it in all skin types.

Treatment of Stretch marks by Laser in Beverly Hills: Pulsed dye and vascular lasers can be used to treat stretch marks. Newer fractional resurfacing lasers appear to have a favorable effect as well. These lasers help by blending in the color of the stretch marks, while helping to “shrink” them. Some claim that lasers increase collagen production and help heal stretch marks. The fact is none of these laser modalities have been shown in scientific studies to have removed stretch marks. Lasers might alter the appearance of stretch marks but lasers don’t remove stretch marks.

Treatment of stretch marks by creams in Beverly Hills: Retin-A and chemical peels stimulate collagen production in the skin, which is claimed to help heal stretch marks. Hydroquinone which is a bleaching cream does lighten the appearance of the dark stretch marks but this is only temporary.

Surgical Treatment of Stretch marks by tummy tuck in Beverly Hills: A tummy tuck removes the majority of the loose skin of the lower abdomen, thus removing the part of the abdominal skin which bears almost all of the stretch marks caused by pregnancy. Tummy tuck in Los Angeles is not designed for only the removal of stretch marks but also to tighten the abdominal wall.

 

Before Tummy tuckAfter Tummy Tuck

Before Tummy tuck

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck Pictures and Photos September 7, 2008

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuckor Los Angeles Abdominoplasty picutres are shown here and at the before-and-after photo gallary of Los Angles Plastic Surgeon who is an expert in tummy tuck and abdominoplasty. These are photos of average size women of Los Angeles and Beverly hills after tummy tuck.

 

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck Before Picutre

 

After tummy tuck in Beverly Hills

High Tension Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck in Beverly Hills is a combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, and body lift. The before and after pictures of abdominoplasty shown here demonstrate thightening of the abdomen, improved waist line, and a curvy figure.

Tummy Tuck Revision in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles August 30, 2008

Why people might not be happy with their tummy tuck in Beverly Hills?

 

A person might be disappointed with the results of their tummy tuck or abdominoplasty in Beverly Hills due to asymmetry, highly visible surgical scar or their location, unacceptable visible deformities, bunching and rippling. The skin near or at the incisions may heal poorly, wounds may disrupt, and sensation can be altered in the areas of surgery or adjacent to it.

 

Tummy Tuck Complications or Unsatisfactory Results in Beverly Hills

ÿ    Tummy tuck scars can sometimes be revised or at least relocated to a less visible location. It is not uncommon to find patients who have had their tummy tuck incision placed too high, just under their belly button. These women are often unable to hide these scars under a bikini. This scar can often be lowered to where it can be hidden under a bikini.

ÿ    Another common complaint is the appearance and the size of belly buttons or the umbilicus after an abdominoplasty in Beverly Hills. The belly button scar and shape can be optimized with minor revision tummy tuck surgery.

ÿ    Unwanted bulging and protrusion of the abdomen after a tummy tuck can be caused by several things. First, it is not common for some women to gain weight after a tummy tuck which can cause accumulation of fat in certain areas of the abdomen and flanks. Second, tightening of the abdominal wall muscles can become undone with either heavy lifting, or weight gain. There are even times when the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon might not have performed a complete tightening of the abdominal Rectus Muscles along its entire length. This can also be revised similar to repair of a ventral hernia or incisional hernia.  

ÿ    Smoking or use of Nicotine products can be detrimental to the results of a tummy tuck.  Nicotine causes severe chocking of the small and delicate blood vessels that supply blood to the umbilicus and the other areas of the abdominal skin. Therefore, smoking can cause death of the umbilicus or the abdominal wall skin and opening or dehiscence of the incision line. If this happens, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon can possibly revise your abdominoplasty and repair or reconstruct these wounds.

 

Having said this, it may not be possible to fully correct, revise, or improve upon the result of your tummy tuck. Following the instructions of your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before and after surgery can minimize your chance of developing complications or unsatisfactory results.

Beverly Hills Tummy Tuck Pictures February 22, 2008

Before and after Plastic Surgery Pictures of 55 years old Hispanic woman who after several pregnancies had developed hanging abdominal skin folds with stretch marks and weakness of the abdominal wall and bulging. Patient underwent Tummy Tuck/ High Tension Abdominoplasty which includes liposuction, tightening of the abdominal wall, and pulling up of the hips and upper thighs. Procedure was performed by Dr. Sean Younai who is a Board Certified Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon offering services of body contouring for women, including liposuction, liposculpture, large-volume-liposuction, tummy tuck, High Tension Abdominoplasty, body lift, male breast reduction, and thigh lift. Dr. Younai receives patients from Northern and Southern California including cities of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery- The lastes Cosmetic Surgery Procedures February 11, 2008

In today’s society, as people live longer and healthier lives, an increasing emphasis is being placed on preserving ones youthful appearance.  In Beverly Hills Cosmetic surgery enables men and women to look as young, healthy, and energetic as they feel! With Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills men and women try to live their lives to its fullest and to look as healthy as they feel. People want their looks to reflect their good health and stamina. Just glance at any magazine such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, or Self; and there is often an article related to the topic of cosmetic surgery in Beverly Hills or Los Angeles.

As a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, doctor Sean Younai come across many men and women of all ages, social, and ethnic backgrounds who seek cosmetic plastic surgery for personal as well as and professional reasons. Contrary the popular perception that people seek cosmetic enhancements to please their spouses or friends, we find that most just want to feel better about themselves, and for themselves. For instance, many women in Beverly Hills tell me that from an early age they wanted to have fuller breasts in order to look more proportional in cloths! While others who were born with congenital deformities seek plastic surgery just to look normal. Or have you ever heard of a friend saying that he/she hates having pictures taken because they hate their nose.While many seek cosmetic plastic surgery because of self-fulfillment, a growing number of others resort to plastic surgery in Beverly Hills for their profession. There is a growing pressure in the workforce not to look too old and rusty. Some fear being pushed out of their jobs, only to be replaced by younger workers.  They wish to take steps to correct some of the physical signs of aging in order to remain competitive.  This does not only pertain to the entertainment industry but to all professions. The most popular plastic surgery procedures in Beverly Hills are- Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Rhinoplasty, and Eyelid Surgery.  While most Beverly Hills women seek breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants in order to increase their bust size, there are many others who seek to correct their breast asymmetry, tubular breast deformity, or to revise their previous breast enlargement surgery with implant exchange or capsulectomy. Also, there are women who undergo a breast lift or mastopexy along with breast augmentation in order to lift their sagging breasts which developed as a result of pregnancy, aging, or weight loss. To achieve a more proportional figure or to restore their bodies shape men and women of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles undergo body contouring procedures such as- liposuction, liposculpture, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, body lift, brachioplasty or arm tuck, buttock augmentation, and thigh lift. Body contouring procedures such as these have become almost a necessity, especially for those who have lost massive weight after undergoing Bariatric surgery or Gastric Bypass surgery.  

Finally, a variety of surgical and non-surgical facial cosmetic surgery procedures which combat facial aging have become accepted in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. While the clock doesn’t ever stop ticking, youthful appearance can be preserved by the latest cosmetic facial surgeries such as eyelid surgery or blephaorplasty, facelift, neck lift, forehead lift, and rhinoplasty.

 During your consultation with the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Doctor Sean Younai will review your treatment options, including pros and cons, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and esthetic outcomes. There are also many before-and-after pictures, high resolution images of all plastic surgery procedures available in our photo gallery.  Dr. Younai is a Board Certified plastic surgeon who receives patients at the California Center for Plastic Surgery from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities are Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.

Tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck- What’s the difference? February 5, 2008

Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills has continued to evolve. Beverly Hills women want their tight and curvy abdomen but don’t want the big scars! Should they opt for a min-tummy tuck instead of a full abdominoplasty? What do most Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons think about these two cosmetic surgery procedures? Dr. Younai is a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon who is an expert in all aspects of body contouring, including liposuction, tummy tuck, body lift, thigh lift, and arm tuck or brachioplasty. In order to help you with your cosmetic surgery decision about tummy tuck surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Younai would first want to know how many pregnancies have you had, and if you are planning to have more children in the future? Most Beverly Hills plastic surgeons recommend that you have your full tummy tuck after being done with all your pregnancies. The reason is that a high tension abdominoplasty or tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles which were stretched with pregnancies. To the contrary a mini-tummy tuck does not tighten the abdominal muscles; therefore it is most suited for people who have either not been pregnant or who want to postpone their full surgery until there are done with all their pregnancies. The scar of a mini-tummy tuck is much shorter than that of a tummy tuck and it usually extends no more that the width of the pubic area. Therefore, this scar can be very well hidden under a small bikini. On the other hand, most full tummy tucks carry an incision that extends to either hip. If you have had several children and do have a hanging abdominal pannus, the chances are that you will need to have a full tummy tuck. This procedure will also remove the loose skin around the belly button- something that is very unsightly in those with multiple pregnancies. Finally, while in Beverly Hills liposuction is usually performed along with a mini-tummy tuck, a full tummy tuck is not combined with any significant amount of abdominal liposuction. Therefore, those Beverly Hills women who predominantly have excess abdominal fat with only minimal or no skin folds and very little stretch marks can get away with a mini-tummy tuck. On the other hand those Beverly Hills women who are seeking a mommy make-over in order to re-tighten their abdominal muscles, get rid of stretch marks, and remove hanging tummy skin are better suited for a full tummy tuck; over even better, a “High Tension Abdominoplasty”.

Affording cosmetic plastic surgery in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles January 8, 2008

Plastic surgery in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills is no longer exclusive to the rich and famous or the Hollywood celebrities, such as Britney Spears, Anna Nichole Smith, Ashlee Simpson, etc. Today, men and women of every walk of life are having cosmetic surgery in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and all over Southern California. The reason for this upsurge in cosmetic plastic surgery is its affordability. Most people can now afford plastic surgery in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles. There are several reasons for this including:

1. Availability of Financing for Cosmetic Surgery. In the old days no financial company would loan money without collateral, especially if it was for cosmetic surgery. Now, some of the major financial institutions are marketing primarily to the plastic surgery crowd. Realizing that those with a steady income can make payments for cosmetic surgery, just as if they were making it for a new car. In fact, some loan companies are becoming even more creative. They are willing to give patients a cosmetic surgery home equity loan, with the payments added to patient’s monthly mortgage payment.
2. Cost of Cosmetic Surgery. Whether the relative cost of cosmetic surgery procedures has come down, or the price of most things has gone up, the prices of plastic surgery procedures is now within people’s spending budget.
3.  Plastic Surgeons offer financing. While it used to be that one had to pay cash for plastic surgery, now plastic surgeons accept credit card payments, financing, or even offer cosmetic surgery savings plans.

 Therefore, Plastic Surgery in no longer exclusive to Beverly Hills & Los Angles but women from the suburbs of Los Angeles can afford plastic surgery even if they live in cities such as Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.