Month: August 2023

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK — Yes, we agree that age is just a number, but we can’t deny that certain variations of procedures such as breast augmentation suit certain age groups best.

The reason for this is because the body and our psychological state go through certain changes as we age. Also, with breast augmentation the longevity of implants must also be considered – they don’t last forever.

“Breast implants can be a great uplifting experience for women of all ages,” says Dr. Elliot Heller, a Staten Island breast augmentation pro. “Even as women age, they still have a desire to feel feminine and beautiful.”

Young Women
Many females in their 20s come to realize that they aren’t just “late bloomers” but non-bloomers when it comes to their cup size. These young women often opt for breast augmentation to enhance an area that makes them feel self-conscious however, because of their young age they may need to replace them eventually. Saline implants have a 15-year average when it comes to longevity while the new silicone implants (released back into the market in 2006) have only been studied for six years although, they are predicted to last longer.

“I would be doing my patients a disservice if I didn’t tell them that their implants require a lifetime of maintenance,” says Dr. Heller who also performs tummy tuck and thigh lift procedures in Staten Island.

Because they may need to be replaced and these patients often have minimal breast tissue, incisions such as the inframammary (along crease under breast) and axillary incisions (in arm pit) are ideal. The inframammary incision can easily be reused for a subsequent procedure (if needed) while the axillary incision is ideal for augmentation when the patient has small breasts, which makes it difficult to predict incision placement and ensure that it’s hidden in the crease created by the addition of the implant.

Middle Aged Women
A large amount of women in their 30s and 40s seek breast augmentation for the first time because they are experiencing a dramatic change in their life. Some have just ended long-term relationships and are re-entering the dating world, about to change careers or are finished growing their family and ready to get their breasts back into pre-mommy condition.

Breast-feeding can really do a number on the body, especially the breasts. The periareolar incision is made around the nipple – just outside the dark skin of the areola – and blends seamlessly with the color gradient change. It does not affect the sensation of the nipple and also allows the surgeon to remove a little extra skin to provide a lift.

“For women reentering the dating world, the risk of scarring is their biggest concern,” says Dr. Heller.

The TUBA (transumbilical breast augmentation) incision is the least detectible incision as it is hidden inside the belly button. Although it is the least detectible, it does make it difficult for the surgeon to achieve optimal and natural placement of the implant since they are working at such a great distance from the placement site. The better choice may be the inframammary incision, which, hides the scar in the natural crease beneath the breast and is ideal for accurate sub muscular placement of implants.

Mature Women
Yes, women over the age of 40 have breast augmentation procedures. Some are having them replaced and some are just dissatisfied with what gravity has done to the girls.

“Women are women at any age,” says Dr. Heller. “Even when they are 50+, they want to look and feel feminine.”

The majority of these women will opt for a lift or augmentation with a lift. Incisions that are ideal compliments to a lift are periareolar incisions and inframammary incisions. As mentioned before, additional skin can be removed from around the areolar to provide a lift or reduce its size (another request of aging patients) and by adding a vertical incision from the center of the inframammary incision up toward the nipple, surgeon can also lift the breast with the removal of additional skin.

If you are interested in enhancing the shape or size of your breasts, a tummy tuck or thigh lift, contact Associates in Plastic Surgery for a free consultation with a top plastic surgeon in Staten Island.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — Everyone knows that when you are in Mexico, you don’t drink the water but, what they seem to forget time and time again is that you shouldn’t have plastic surgery there either if the prices seem too good to be true.

The most recent victims of a Mexican plastic surgery massacre were two Texas women; Mimi Valdez and her niece Chrissy who shared their story in an interview with San Antonia’s new station KENS 5. Both women had recently lost close to 150 lbs. and were tired of toting excess skin and looking at a body changed by pregnancy.

In their process of looking for a surgeon, they found a bargain that seemed too good to be true from a Tijuana facility called Jerusalem Hospital. The procedures would cost $5,000 and the center’s medical director, who gave them a virtual greeting upon visiting the Jerusalem Hospital website, seemed sincere when he said, “Your happiness is right around the corner.”

The trip wasn’t nearly as peaceful or glorious as the name and spokesman suggested.

Mimi, who was opting for a tummy tuck, documented her trip to the facility, which she claimed was in a strip center and looked nothing like the images on the website. What also wasn’t appealing was their results.

Chrissy claimed that there was skin protruding from her breast augmentation incisions – one of the several procedures included in her “mommy makeover.” Mimi also claimed that she was left disfigured and that upon returning to the states was told by a doctor that complications from her surgery had put her life in jeopardy.

“I admit that I made a wrong decision to go through with surgery,” says Chrissy. “I knew I wasn’t going to get my money back and I was already there which caused me to, unfortunately, ignore my intuition.”

But, there were more red flags aside from the appearance of the facility that Chrissy and Mimi missed before committing to their procedures.

According to Patients Beyond Borders, a resource for safe medical travel, there could have been more than 1 million people who traveled to Mexico for prices that are lower than those in the states. And facilities across “the border” are campaigning hard to lure more in – especially Jerusalem Hospital. On their website, there are several odd findings like “Tijuana, health without borders” – a link where they show off their not-so-credible accreditation. They also make sure that potential patients who visit their home page know that: “Your patient liaison will schedule your surgery and assist you with flight and hotel booking.” Now if that doesn’t scream, “We are trying to lure U.S. citizens to our clinic” we don’t know what does.

Oh, and patient liaisons and procedures are available 24 hours per day in case you want to have surgery on a whim because that’s always a good idea – a recommendation no moral/experienced surgeon would ever make.

“While there are certainly some quality plastic surgeons in Mexico, it is extremely important not to be lured by ‘bargains’ that seem too good to be true,” says Dr. Elliot Heller, a NY facelift and liposuction specialist. “There is a strong correlation between the price and experience/skill of a surgeon. A procedure isn’t really a bargain when you have to return to the states for ‘reconstructive’ work to fix the damage that was done.”

Call today for a free initial consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon in NY or to learn more about procedures such as a mommy makeover, breast augmentation, or fat transfer.

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK – There is nothing rare about stars having cosmetic surgery, but it is rare when one actually admits to it.

That’s just what Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards did as revealed in a recent article by Life & Style weekly.

In a candid interview, Kyle disclosed that she had both rhinoplasty and liposuction procedures to improve areas that had become sources of insecurity.

After bringing four children into the world, Kyle felt that her body was in less than desirable condition and found herself getting frustrated as she was unable to get rid of her love handles – no matter what she tried.

“Even a single pregnancy can leave women insecure about their bodies when they are unprepared for the way their breasts, waist, thighs, and skin change,” says Dr. Elliot Heller, a Staten Island tummy tuck pro. “I would say that Ms. Richards fared pretty well if the only area that didn’t ‘bounce back’ was her flanks.”

The procedure not only gave Kyle a confidence boost, it made her “feel better!”

Kyle’s second surgery was to address a feature that had been a source of insecurity for her whole life; her large nose. Reluctant to make a move as drastic as having facial plastic surgery, Kyle was comforted by her plastic surgeon who assured her that, “it would be such a minute, natural change that not even her mom would notice.”

Kyle has managed to come out of her multiple plastic surgeries on top, unlike many stars in the media today.

“I believe the success of Kyle’s procedures lies heavily in her reasons behind opting for surgery and using an experienced surgeon,” says Dr. Heller, who regularly performs breast enlargement and liposuction procedures. “When you have an area or feature that is reducing your quality of life, cosmetic surgery can be a game changer. It’s when patients attempt to ‘fill a void’ with the temporary high of surgery that things get dangerous.”

Kyle doesn’t seem willing to cross that line as she jokingly claims she can still move her eyebrows, “a trick in Beverly Hills.”

If you are interested in post-pregnancy body contouring or facial plastic surgery with a best Staten Island plastic surgeon, call us today for a free, initial consultation.

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