Society appears to be less judgmental about aesthetic procedures and in particular, Cosmetic Surgery.  Botox has become a household name and thanks to Baby Boomers, Cosmetic Surgery is on the rise. According to 2 recent surveys by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), Facelift and Blepharoplasty (eyes) surgeries have become the new most popular requested cosmetic surgeries:

Facelift surgeries rose 44% from 2008 to 2009
Blepharoplasty surgeries rose 42 % from 2008 to 2009

Also, 71% of respondents think society is less judgmental about Cosmetic Surgery than it was 5 years ago and 62 percent said society’s attitude toward Cosmetic Surgery made them feel more comfortable about getting a procedure. Having work done is not “TABOO’ anymore and refreshing your facial appearance can be done in less that 2 hours.

A: “In our OC Plastic Surgery office, one of our popular cosmetic request, (and a noticeable beauty fad within the last 3 years), is full lips-like Angelina Jolie’s.  We have often had women bring in photos of  Bay Watch star,  Pamela Anderson using her photos as an example of their desired Breast Augmentation.  This year, the requests for Post Bariatric Cosmetic Surgery has increased tremendously. I believe due in part by the innovative “Lap Band” Bariatric Surgery and the various popular entertainment personalities that have received the Lap Band Surgery. I’m proud to say that our office provides you with movie star wishes and scientific know hows.”

Board Certified OC Plastic Surgeon Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Yes, it’s true- visit our OC Plastic Surgery office and ask our OC staff for your “BVM FREEBEE”. We’ll hand you a FREE- Jane Iredale lip pencil, or lipstick, or eye shadow, or foundation, or blush, or powder.

(One per patient-all Freebees are pre-packaged and choices are not available. No purchase necessary. P.S.These are NOT sample sizes! The average cost is $25.00)

Facial Surgery by Board Certified OC Plastic Surgeon Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Most patients are “resturant –ready” in about 3 weeks after a Facelift Surgery. As the swelling and bruising subside and the sutures are removed, you will notice progressive improvement in your appearance as self confidence improves. Time is your best friend when it comes to Facial Rejuvenation Surgery.

“Father Time” may offer us all opportunities, but demands and captures our exuberant youthful appearance.  Although culture plays a significant role in our description of a Beautiful Butt, the butts aging process crosses all ethnic back grounds.  The gluteal muscles begin to atrophy, diminished collagen and elastin help the sagging process, hormones and lack of circulation help cellulite to appear, loss of volume creates a flat butt. Plastic Surgery of the buttocks (liposuction) would permanently restore and create harmonious natural balance and is often synchronized with fat grafting.

But what is FAT GRAFTING?

Body Liposculpture with Fat Grafting for a Voluminous Butt.

Micro-fat grafting, or autologous transfer, involves harvesting fat from one part of the body (usually the flanks, hips, abdomen, thighs or lower back), and then re-injected into the needed areas. Fat grafting may have to be done more than once since fat survival varies with location: it is is best in areas which exhibit the least movement. For example,  fat  grafts in the cheeks survive better than in the lips or Buttocks. Furthermore, graft survival is variable from one patient to the other. Fat grafting carries a very low risk of complications which may include infection, asymmetry, or lumpiness.  These occurrences are rarely seen. The advantage is that it is your own natural tissue, it is soft and it is permanent.

Full Facelift…

When Full Facial Rejuvenation is completed (Lower Facelift, Mid Facelift, Brow Lift, and Blephoraplasty), the completed result can be dramatic!

Mini Facelift by OC Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Mini Facelift

With a Mini-Lift the scars are shorter, less conspicuous and recovery is faster. This patients’ rejuvenated appearance was accomplished with a Mini Facelift and some fat grafting of the cheeks. Her cheeks are fuller and her jaw line is smoothened.

“Full Face-Lift” usually includes a complete harmonious combination of Lower Facelift, Mid Facelift, Brow lift, and sometimes, eye lid improvement. This patient demonstrates the importance of including all elements of composite rejuvenation.

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“Sedative local anesthesia (twilight sleep)  can be done for face lift procedures as long as the sedative medications are administered by a trained M.D., Anesthesiologist and you are fully monitored with cardiac telemetry,pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring,etc. However, most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons prefer to use general anesthesia because they (and the Anesthesiologist) believe that with general  anesthesia,the airway can be controlled and less sedative medications are necessary. General anesthesia is definitely safer and more controllable.”

Health before Beauty,      Burr von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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As people age the effects of stress, sun exposure, gravity, and genetics all affect the way the skin drapes along the cheeks, jaw line, and neck.  Some people age more rapidly than others and begin aging at an earlier age regardless of their lifestyle or exposure to the elements.  The mini facelift is designed specifically for patient who want to look more refreshed but do not have excessive laxity in the neck.  These are patients who began to notice early cheek and jaw laxity but are basically otherwise quite youthful. 

The mini facelift is an operation which leaves the scar well hidden within the ear and hairline and recovery is usually within ten days.  The best candidates for the mini-lift are women or men who have noticed early sagging or laxity or have noticed some loss of elasticity and wish to look more youthful without undergoing the a major facelift surgery that is required for more extensive facial laxity and aging.  Before you decide to have a mini facelift you should consult a qualified Plastic Surgeon who has experience and can show you before and after photographs of his own work.  Facelifts are tailored to the individual. 

During your consultation your surgeon will recommend what he feels is the best procedure for you, given your expectations as you expressed them.  Your general health needs to be evaluated to be sure that you do not smoke and if you have high blood pressure it is under control.  If you do smoke, you need to discontinue smoking at least two weeks before surgery.  The mini facelift is generally done under local anesthesia with a certified anesthesiologist providing sedation and monitoring.  Sometimes it is done with general anesthesia.  Before the surgery you should be in optimal health with a healthy diet and no smoking.  If your hair is very short, you should allow your hair to grow somewhat.  The mini facelift is generally performed in a certified outpatient facility with full monitoring of all your vital signs.  Again, local anesthesia with sedation is preferred by some patients and other patients and physicians prefer general anesthesia.  The mini facelift usually takes about two hours to perform and the incisions are placed in the temporal hair and extend to within the ear, beneath the earlobe, and into the crease behind the ear.  The looser tissues beneath the skin are tightened as well as the skin to ensure that the jowls smoothen and remain so and also to ensure that the look is natural. 

After surgery there is not significant discomfort.  Standard oral pain medication is sufficient.  There may be some numbness in the cheek areas which disappears in several weeks.  Patients are asked to keep their head elevated with cool packs early on.  Most of the stitches will be removed within a week or so.  You should be up and around in a few days and restaurant-ready within about ten days.  You can gradually return to your normal activities but should avoid strenuous or vigorous impact activities for about a month.  You may rinse and wash your hair with baby shampoo after a few days and it is a good idea to avoid sauna baths and steam baths for a couple months.  Initially your face will look puffy but this resolves fairly rapidly.  The scars are placed in well-hidden normal skin lines.  By the third week you will look and feel significantly better and chances are that you will be extremely happy with your results.  The mini facelift is a very satisfying procedure for both the patient and the Plastic Surgeon because it basically creates rejuvenation with minimal downtime and back-to-normal activities quite soon.  The mini lift, just like a standard lift, does not stop the clock but rather it sets the clock back.  Your face, of course, will continue to age as it normally would.  The mini facelift improves self-confidence and self-esteem and is highly recommended for specific patients.  It should be performed by Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Dr. Burr von Maur