Plastic Surgery Blog
Different Doctors Have Suggested Benelli or Full Anchor Lift, Which Would be Best?
Question for Denver Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Squires about Breast Lift:
Different Doctors Have Suggested Benelli or Full Anchor Lift, Which Would be Best?
I have consulted with two board certified plastic surgeons in regards to having full abdominoplasty and breast lift. One surgeon said all I would need is a Benelli lift, the other said I need a full “anchor” lift. Why is there such a discrepancy? And why not a lollipop? After having 6 kids,and breastfeeding all of them, I just want my breasts to be back where they once were, and to stay in my bra when I lean over!! All of this just seems to get more confusing… Please help!
Answer from Dr. John Squires:
Customize Your Breast Lift Depending on the Results You Want.
Breasts with minimal to moderate ptosis often can be treated with several different types of breast lift, depending on what you want your results to be. If you are happy with a conservative amount of lifting that will leave you with a natural but still not extremely perky result, a well done Benelli lift will give you a good result. Since the Benelli lift is not an extremely powerful one, I commonly use an implant to help fill out the breast volume and lift the breasts. If you want a very perky appearing result, a vertical mastopexy with the lollipop incision would be more appropriate.
Mommy Makeover Planning with Twins
Question For Denver Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Squires about Mommy Makeovers:
Planning for my Mommy Makeover, How Much Time Should I Prepare to Not Lift my Twins?
“I’m planning on having breast augment & tummy tuck in one procedure (like a ‘mommy makeover’). My twins are 10months (my boy is quite a big guy, weighs 25 lbs or more, I weigh 106, plus, I have an older child). I was thinking of hiring help for the first 2 weeks after the surgery (lifting kids etc). Do you think 2 weeks will be sufficient? Will I be able to lift my kids & take care of them after 2 wks again? Not worried about the pain, but will it affect how the scars develop?? Thanks!”
Answer from Dr. John Squires:
“Traditional plastic surgeons were taught to not have patients lift more than 10-15 lbs. for 6 weeks after abdominoplasty. This was to prevent the muscle sutures from pulling out and spoiling the result. I repair the muscle in two layers, which makes a very strong repair. I caution people to tighten their abdominal muscles before lifting, use mostly their legs and go by what their body is telling them. For the past 10 years I have allowed patients to lift their kids at 1 week and have not had any repairs fail. This makes sense to me considering that coughing or sneezing puts way more stress on the repair than reasonable lifting.”
Eyelid Surgery- Denver
Rejuvenating the eyelids can make a person look years younger and more rested! At our Denver practice, a blepharoplasty consists of removing loose skin of the upper and lower eyelids along with fatty tissue leaving no visible scars. Dr. Squires hides the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or on the lash line of the lower eyelid. With approximately one to two weeks of downtime, this in-office procedure can provide natural and lasting results! Contact our office today for more information or to schedule a consultation.
What Are the Risks with Flying with Saline Breast Implants?
Question for Denver Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Squires:
What Are the Risk with Flying with Saline Breast Implants?
“I am a black female in Germany due to military reasons. I will be returning to the states in about 10 months. I am having a tummy tuck and breast implants done in May. I have not decided which type implant im going to go with because I am afraid of silicone and the horrors stories Ive heard of people’s immune systems being compromised.My doctor prefers I use silicone but he says it up to me. He said something I never heard, he said that the valve in the implant can open while flying.”
Answer from Dr. John Squires:
Both Saline and Silicone Implants are Safe.
Both saline and silicone implants have been thoroughly studied and demonstrated in multiple studies to be safe. Despite the scares or a few years ago, they have not been linked to any diseases. The valve on a saline implant will not open up in flight and is not something to worry about. Saline implants have air dissolved in the saline and I have seen a few patients who have had some of the air come out of solution causing temporary sloshing when traveling from sea level to the mountains. This resolves with time and does not cause any long lasting problems. That said, I far prefer silicone to saline implants for their more natural feel, lower chance of rippling and lower rupture rate.
Will Fat Show Up in Weird Places after Brazilian Butt Lift?
Question For Denver Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Squires about Brazilian Butt Lift:
I heard that fat shows up in weird places after lipo. Will this also happen after the Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery?
Answer from Dr. John Squires:
Fat does not “Just show up” in other areas after liposuction.
Liposuction removes some of the fat cells in problem areas. Your body does not make more fat cells. However, after liposuction, you must maintain a healthy balance of diet and exercise or your body can and will add fat to existing fat cells. If you do put on pounds, the fat will tend to be more evenly distributed than before liposuction since some of the problem area fat cells have been removed. Fat won’t show up in weird places.
How Do I Best Prepare for a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Question:
“Hi, i need help on how to prepare for a Brazilian Butt Lift. I dont want to have super saggy skin as i also am getting lipo.. should i be on a diet?.. and what vitamins.. etc do i take.. please help…”
Dr. Squires Response:
“Proper preparation for surgery is key to healing well, mazimizing your results and minimizing complications. First and foremost is not smoking. Smoking increases your risk of complications and decreases the take of the injected fat. As far as diet, a normal healthy diet with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is sufficient. Be sure to disclose all your medications and supplements to your doctor and stop taking aspirin at least 10 days before surgery.”
Liposuction- Denver
For our patients in the Denver area, liposuction can be an excellent body-contouring tool to rid you of persistent fat deposits in many troublesome locations. Dr. Squires can remove stubborn love handles and saddlebags, in a relatively uncomplicated outpatient procedure. Patients at Squires Plastic Surgery choose liposuction for the same reason people do nationwide – to improve body shape and feel more fit. Contact us at Squires Plastic Surgery today for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Breast Augmentation- Denver
Studies show that body confidence can radiate outwards affecting all areas of a person’s life! Dr. Squires knows looking your best means feeling your best and that now more than ever before women can feel better about their shape. Breast Augmentation is a procedure done to increase the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts with a silicone or saline implant. Patients in Denver may choose to undergo Breast Augmentation Surgery for a variety of reasons: the desire to make the body more proportional, restoring volume and firmness to breasts that have lost their shape due to age or breast feeding, and creating symmetry for breasts that differ in size or shape. Contact our office today for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Tummy Tuck Denver – Get rid of that extra bulge this new year
Tummy Tuck at The Squires Clinic for Plastic Surgery in Denver, Colorado
As we approach the new year with our resolutions and reflect on our lifestyle habits over the past several months, it isn’t unusual to look at our bodies with a desire to make a changes to the way we eat, the way we look and the way we feel.
There are many factors which can lead to a person becoming dissatisfied with their mid-section. For example, the effects of weight loss, pregnancy, genetics, and aging can all wreak their havoc on the abdominal region, even the abdominal muscles themselves. Having loose or separated abdominal muscles creates a distended abdomen that can not be improved through diet or exercise alone. The same thing applies to having loose, hanging skin due to the after effects of dramatic weight loss or pregnancies. Dr. Squires is Board Certified and the owner of The Squires Clinic for plastic surgery and has helped countless people improve their mid-section through Denver Tummy Tuck.
Abdominoplasty, also known as a Tummy Tuck, is a procedure which removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles. There are a few different types of Tummy Tucks, including a Mini-Tummy Tuck, depending on the amount of correction that needs to be done, all unique to your individual needs. In some cases, Liposuction may be performed in conjunction with an Abdominoplasty for optimum results.
To find out if Abdominoplasty is right for you, contact our office today to schedule your personal consultation with The Squires Clinic for Plastic Surgery – Dr. John Squires Director. Plastic Surgery Financing is available, see if you qualify today.
Financing Your Procedure- Denver
At our Denver area practice we understand that your well-being may be transformed by a procedure at our office. However financing your procedure can sometimes present challenges. Some patients may choose to save up for a procedure, postponing an improvement in the quality of their life and self esteem. To make the financing process as easy as possible we work with Care Credit. This company specializes in medical financing with low monthly payments, no penalties for prepayment and no interest if paid within their promotional period. For more information visit their website or contact us today.
