Recent breakthroughs in breast surgeries offer patients many options.

Imagine Breast Augmentation Without Scarring!
Now you can look great in - or out - of that great new dress!

Plastic Surgery Associates offers a full range of breast procedures to meet the needs and desires of every woman. Breast surgeries can be performed to enlarge (or augment), reduce, lift or reconstruct the natural curves of a woman's breasts. When performing breast procedures, doctors typically make tiny incisions just beneath the nipple, in the fold beneath the breast, or under the arm as an entry to perform the surgery. Although these incisions are kept as small as possible, they often leave tiny, but visible scars. A recent surgical breakthrough called TUBA (Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation) allows the surgery to be performed through the belly button eliminating scars altogether! An improved variation of this technique uses an endoscope to precisely position each implant thus improving symmetry, balance and natural look of the newly augmented breasts.

New Fillers Provide Safe Alternatives!

Safety is a primary concern for doctors and patients alike when it comes to breast augmentation. There are basically four types of implants that currently merit use as an implant filler - saline, "saline gel", silicone and triglycerides. With the use of silicone still limited by the FDA and triglyceride implants currently in the experimental stage, Plastic Surgery Associates predominantly uses saline and "saline gel" implants. Saline, simply put, is another word for salt water - a safe, natural filler, that can be used in most all patient cases. Occasionally, silicone is used when a patient's indications dictate. With recent findings revealing no link between silicone implants and systemic disease, patients can now feel more confident in their implant decisions.

IMPORTANT FINDING: Independent National Science Panel Finds No Link Between Silicone Breast Implants and Systemic Disease Intensive 2-year review by independent panel consisting of experts in the fields of immunology, rheumatology, epidemiology and toxicology reveals:

Toxicology:
Silicone implants do not alter incidence of severity of auto-immune disease and no evidence that they precipitate novel immune responses.
Immunology:
No silicone induced systemic abnormality in the type/fxn of cells of immune system.
Epidemiology:
No connection between implants and any connective tissue disease or auto-immune system.
Rheumatology:
No features relating to implants could be identified.

SOURCE: Plastic Surgery News - A Publication of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc., January 1999.

Let's Face It.
Given the opportunity, most people would like to change something about their face. With an average of 30 minutes spent daily in front of a mirror, the average American has more than enough time to carefully scrutinize every inch of his or her face. Some of us wish for better skin, clearer complexions, fewer scars, or diminished fine lines and wrinkles. Others wish for structural changes like fuller lips, smaller noses, chiseled cheeks, and pronounced jawlines.

That's why Plastic Surgery Associates offers a full range of facial surgeries and skin care procedures. From Power Peels to facial surgeries, Plastic Surgery Associates can help you put your best face forward. Call today to schedule your private consultation.

What's new in Skin Care?

The NEW Ultimate Power Peel
Discover the newest skin care procedure that has Hollywood in a rage!

The Power Peel™ is a gentle, non-surgical skin conditioning technique that truly delivers softer, smoother, younger-looking skin. Using a delicate handpiece and micro-crystals to remove damaged cells from the skin's surface, the Power Peel stimulates the production of new skin cells and collagen leaving a noticeable difference in the appearance of your skin. This amazing micro-dermabrasion treatment is a true breakthrough in skin resurfacing. Stretch marks, acne scars, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles become less obvious with each treatment. The results can be seen, and felt, immediately!

And with recovery time kept to a minimal (usually within an hour), the Power Peel can become a part of your regular skin care routine without disruption to your work and other daily activities.

OFFER: Schedule your first Power Peel treatment today and receive a $50 Gift Certificate towards your next Power Peel and a 1oz. jar of Post Peel Nutricream FREE.

Facial Surgeries Redefined

New Face Lift Procedure Improves Recovery
A new, simplified facelift technique produces more natural results with less noticeable incisions and faster recovery. The technique uses a series of sutures strategically placed under the skin to re-suspend the tissues of the check, midface, jowls and neck that have dropped over time. By repositioning the internal support layer rather than lifting the outer layers, the results are much improved. Surgeries including laser removal of fine lines and wrinkles, fat replacement and new eyelid techniques are often recommended in conjunction with this facelift to produce a balanced, natural, youthful appearance.

New Advances in Eye Surgery Improve Tired Eyes.
Rather than removing bulging fat from lower eyelids which can make the eye look even older with age, a new lower eyelid technique called Arcus Marginalis Release repositions this fat onto the orbital rim and smoothly tapers it into the cheek creating a youthful contour that lasts. This technique is primarily used to eliminate undereye "bags", but also can improve chronic dark circles.

Simplified Necklift Has Own Merit.
New neck contouring technique is proven effective as a stand-alone procedure. Typically performed with the face lift, the necklift is now indicated on its own merit for a wider range of patients. The procedure uses a modified liposuction technique and carefully positioned sutures to provide a more youthful appearance to the neck. The new necklift is a safe, quick and easy way for those burdened with excess folds and sagging skin in the neck area.

Filler Treatments

Subtle changes can make big differences. Whether erasing lines from brows and foreheads using Botox, or adding fullness to cheeks, chins and lips using Collagen, today's injection therapies can make a big difference in the way you look and feel.

COLLAGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Collagen Replacement Therapy is a medically-supervised, non-surgical procedure that smooths facial lines by replenishing the skin's natural collagen. Over time the skin's underlying support structure weakens causing the skin to lose its elasticity and facial lines to surface. By refilling or injecting these areas with collagen, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can dramatically be reduced.

ALLODERM IMPLANTS
AlloDerm™ is preserved human skin that can be implanted into patients needing reconstructive skin treatments. Originally processed for burn surgery patients, AlloDerm is also commonly used in cosmetic surgery practices. Most frequently used to soften facial scars or add that "pouty" fullness to lips, AlloDerm is a highly effective and "natural" filler.

SOFTFORM IMPLANTS
SoftForm™ is the recommended filler to correct deep furrow, frown and lip lines. A tubular implant inserted beneath the skin's surface to fill-in deep facial lines or add fullness to lips, SoftForm is a permanent alternative to temporary fillers.

BOTOX INJECTIONS
Botox™ is used to improve facial wrinkles in areas where other fillers are not effective including the forehead, between the eyes, brows, in the "crows feet" areas of the face, and the neck area. This medication is injected into the targeted area to weaken the muscles of facial expression. In doing so, wrinkles are softened naturally.

FAT GRAFTING
Perhaps the most exciting filler material is the body's own collagen and fat. By utilizing a specialized harvesting treatment and injection process, fat grafting uses the body's own collagen and fat to insure safe, natural and long lasting results. Fat grafting is fast becoming the most popular filler treatment used in cosmetic surgery today.

New Laser. New Results.

With a current waiting list of many of our patients, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our new and improved laser hair removal system. We thank those of you who have been so patient as we have spent the past six months researching and testing the hottest new lasers on the market today. With better results than ever before and a "no mess" application that eliminates the black lotion and pre-waxing, the new laser is remarkably improved. We truly believe there is no better way to remove unwanted hair from faces, legs, bikini lines, backs and underarms. Once you complete your initial treatment program, most patients can enjoy minimal, if any, hair regrowth. Appointments book quickly. Call 770-667-0904 today.

OFFER: Receive $150 OFF your third laser treatment by asking for the InForms Special! Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Liposuction & Endermologie -
A Winning Proposition

Regain that shapely figure! Liposuction, or surgical body contouring, gently removes excess fat in the layers between the skin and muscle. Liposuction is a contouring process that resculpts targeted areas of the body. While liposuction is ideal for eliminating localized fat deposits and may result in the appearance of weight loss (and the envy of onlookers), it is important to note that it is typically not used for weight reduction.

Tumescent and Ultrasonic are the two most frequently used liposuction methods. Traditional, or Tumescent, liposuction is best known for its superior results. The ideal Tumescent patient is close to their ideal weight, has youthful skin tone and texture, and is primarily looking to regain tighter tummies, firmer abs, and trimmer, slimmer buttocks, hips and thighs.

Adding Ultrasound to the procedures broadens the liposuction patient type to include patients who are slightly overweight. Ultrasound "melts" the fat cells as the Cannula (instrument) comes in contact with them and is often indicated for hard to treat areas like male gynocomastia (excessive breast tissue), previously treated liposuction areas, and fibrous or fatty areas such as the male back. Both liposuction techniques produce superior results, yet offer different advantages to varying circumstances.

Endermologie™ is the only revolutionary, non-surgical treatment approved by the FDA to reduce cellulite. While it is primarily used to reduce dimpling, Endermologie is often recommended after liposuction to accelerate the recovery period. Endermologie is a painless, non-invasive and non-surgical procedure, similar in nature to a deep lymphatic massage, that pushes edema out of the tissues allowing them to recover faster. Small contour irregularities can also be corrected using Endermologie.

OFFER: Ask about our 2-for-1 Liposuction Special! Bring a friend and get two consultations for the price of one!

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All photographs are for illustrative purposes only. The photographs are not intended to suggest that the individuals shown are actual plastic surgery patients, nor are they intended to represent surgical results obtained by the average patient.

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