Vegas Angel: “It’s going to be me up there on stage!”
November 4th, 2009
My name is Angel. My decision to have cosmetic surgery was one that I had contemplated for quite some time. Beginning with the birth of my daughter, (now 6) I began to feel my post-pregnant body, was not where it used to be. I couldn’t wear bikinis, low-cut tops, or anything somewhat revealing. It bothered me. Everyone would say, “you look great,†but I didn’t feel great. I waited until I lost all my baby weight and maintained it for 1 year. I took things slow, researching what I wanted to achieve with my potential new look. Since having a tummy tuck and a year after that, having breast augmentation, I feel like me again! It is amazing to look in a mirror and be able to smile back at myself again.
My final decision to choose Dr. Bashioum was based upon multiple referrals from friends and from family. I also visited with another plastic surgeon, but felt that a natural look was not at all what he had in mind. Dr. Bashioum always puts patient safety at the forefront. When I approached him to do both a tummy tuck and implants at the same time, he said that it is NOT in your best interest to do multiple cosmetic procedures of that nature. I felt so comfortable when I arrived in his office, as other patients have mentioned. His staff is discreet, courteous and put me at ease. Each time I have had a procedure, I have felt no nervousness. Dr. Bashioum is a perfectionist, and thoroughly goes over each procedure in detail. From pre-op to post-op, I felt that my decision to choose Dr. Bashioum was a great choice.
I can’t wait to be in Vegas with Dr. B and the KQRS Morning Show! It’s going to be a blast. I have no idea what to expect, but I’m ready for anything. I have listened in the past, and can’t stop laughing! Now the tables have turned, and it’s going to be me up there on stage! I’m counting the days, until we leave. So according to Elvis, “Viva Las Vegas!â€
Mommy Makeover
March 16th, 2009
Many plastic surgeons are advertising the “mommy makeover.” This is a marketing combination of breast surgery (enlargement, reduction,lift) and body sculpting (tummy tuck, liposuction). The goal of the surgery is to restore the natural feminine shape after a pregnancy. Often women will tell me that they are disappointed that their breasts have changed with pregnancy. This may include changes in size as well as shape. The most frequent complaint I hear is, “My breasts are smaller than they were.” However, some women will experience an increase in breast size.
Changes in breast shape are frequently interpreted as breast sagging or loss of perkiness. If your nipples are above the cease below your breast, the loss of fullness above your nipples is the problem. This is best corrected with breast enlargement, provided you are comfortable with larger breasts. Breast lift surgery is necessary if nipples are below the crease. Breast enlargement or reduction can be combined with breast lift surgery.
The other area of a woman’s body which changes is her abdomen. The skin and muscles are stretched by the growing baby. The extra skin can sag while the stretched muscles can reveal a protruding tummy. Tummy tuck surgery is perfect to correct these changes. Liposuction may be considered if localized fat collections persist afer weight loss. The timing of a “mommy makeover” is critical. I recommend waiting six months to a year after delivery before considering surgery. This allows your body to recover from the pregnancy. If breast-feeding, three months must pass before breast surgery. Recovery is also easier when the baby is older. I do not recommend combining tummy tuck or liposuction with breast surgery. I believe it increases the severity of the recovery, because when combining surgeries, the risk of problems after surgery is increased.
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