Considering Breast Augmentation? Atlanta Surgeon Declares There Is...

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 05, 2011

Dr. Joseph Bauer, a double board certified plastic surgeon and Founder at Atlanta’s Swan Center, specializes in breast augmentation and other breast surgeries. With swimsuit season just around the corner, he reminds women that they need to consider recovery time when scheduling breast augmentation procedures. The good news for those interested in the surgery for the upcoming bathing suit season is that there is still time to recuperate.

“Swimsuit season is fast approaching,” stated Dr. Bauer, “but women who come in now to schedule their surgeries can still make a full recovery before they plan their summer trips and enjoyable vacations. However, the clock is ticking and they will want to make a decision pretty quickly.”

Part of the reason it is important for women considering breast augmentation in Atlanta to schedule their surgeries soon is because there is a there is a total of about three weeks for full recovery allowing the patient at that time to be in pools, hot tubs, beach, and look pretty amazing in their new bathing suit by then after the procedure. It can take up to a month for the swelling and bruising to completely diminish after the procedure. Most women would not be comfortable wearing a swimsuit, while still dealing with some bruising and swelling.

Even after a month the implants may not have settled into their final position as the body adjusts to their presence. Some patients do not see their final results for six to eight weeks. Giving the body sufficient time after the procedure before donning a swimsuit will improve the patient’s satisfaction with the surgery.

Women who are considering breast augmentation at Atlanta’s Swan Center also need to take sufficient time off of work or other regular activities. They need at least 3-4 days not working and many benefit from a reduced amount of activity for a week or two for recovery period while the incision site heals and body adjusts to the implants. Dr. Bauer recommends avoiding strenuous activities for around six weeks, which means no heavy lifting post surgery to avoid damaging the incision sites.

As the weather warms up, more and more patients are visiting the Swan Center for breast procedures. Those who want to be ready for their swimsuits need to schedule their surgeries before the early slots are filled.

About Dr. Bauer

Dr. Joseph Bauer is a double board certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta who practices at and is the Founder of The Swan Center. In addition, Dr. Bauer has served as a clinical investigator for the Food and Drug Administration and has worked on many of the clinical trials conducted by implant manufacturers here in the United States and abroad. He takes a personal approach with each patient he cares for, opting for procedures and surgical decisions that best fit their individual traits, body frames, and personalities. Dr. Bauer is one of the leading breast surgeons in the southeast and foremost leader in the industry. Dr. Bauer was just voted as Best of Atlanta 2011 for breast surgeries by Jezebel Magazine. At the Swan Center he embraces the latest technological advancements to provide patients with the highest level of care. To learn more visit http://www.swancenteratlanta.com.

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San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Analyzes 2010 Cosmetic Surgery...

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2011

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released its annual report today on the popularity and general state of the cosmetic surgery industry. While the overall number of surgical procedures held steady, non-surgical treatments declined for the sixth year in a row.

After reviewing this year’s report, San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Roy Kim said, “While the ASAPS headline cheers a 9% rebound in demand for plastic surgery, a closer look reveals that the Great Recession’s aftershocks continue to rattle the overall numbers.”

Surgical procedures, which account for things like breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, nose jobs, etc., were up overall from 1,471,572 in 2009 to 1,622,290 in 2010. This is still slightly lower than the 1,766,605 surgical procedures performed in 2008, but considering the general stability of the numbers despite a huge recession, not too shabby.

Given the continued high unemployment numbers and falling home prices, we see what could be considered a more expected drop in the overall number of non-surgical procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, and laser skin resurfacing with 7,714,524 treatments being performed in 2010 compared to 8,472,576 in 2009 and 8,491,861 in 2008. ASAPS has been tracking these numbers since 1997, and the biggest overall year for non-surgical procedures was 2004 with 9,735,029 treatments performed.

“Taking a closer look at some interesting nuances within the report, we find that one of the biggest movers and shakers in terms of surgical procedures was fat harvesting and transfer,” Dr. Kim said. “This procedure removes fat via liposuction from some area of a patient’s body and reinjects it into the face, hands, breasts or buttocks to enhance volume. Fat grafting procedures were way up in 2010, with a 26.6% increase over 2009.”

Breast augmentation remains the most popular surgical procedure with 318,123 procedures performed in 2010, but overall, this was only a 1.5% increase over 2009. Forehead lifts were significantly less popular with 13.9% fewer performed in 2010 than 2009. This is no surprise to Dr. Kim as the trend towards less invasive Botox treatments to eliminate forehead wrinkles continues. That being said, Botox was down slightly by 4.7% in 2010 but still immensely popular with 2,437,165 treatments performed.

Surprisingly, less invasive (and therefore less expensive) procedures were down as a whole in 2010. Skin tightening, Fraxel, IPL, laser hair removal, laser leg vein treatment and spider vein injections are down, with laser skin resurfacing being the lone hold-out with a 9.8% increase.

“In a tight economy, we might expect these less expensive options to become more popular, but instead, we see people turning to tried-and-true surgical procedures,” Dr. Kim says. “One thought could be that if a patient has a limited amount of money to spend, she will put that money in a single treatment that is known to be effective rather than in a series of less-invasive treatments that often have varying degrees of success.”

In general, it seems that aesthetic medicine is fairing about as well as any other industry, and given that it is purely elective purchase, some would say the industry is fairing much better than expected. As long as U.S. economic growth remains slow but steady, the same will be true for the cosmetic procedure industry.

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South Carolina Plastic Surgeon Helps Patients Choose Appropriate...

Columbia, SC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 08, 2011

At his South Carolina plastic surgery practice, Ram Kalus, MD, FACS, says he tirelessly pursues the latest advancements in the cosmetic enhancement industry because it further improves his ability to provide patients with optimal results. He says the latest example of this dedication is seen in the implementation of an interactive before-and-after gallery in which patients can begin to determine the appropriate implant size when considering breast augmentation, called “What Size Should I Be?”

While Dr. Kalus says the best treatment plan for each patient will ultimately be determined following the in-office consultation, this innovative gallery can provide potential patients with the necessary tools to determine the correct cosmetic enhancement plan. He adds that one of the most common questions he receives from patients concerns the best implant size for their body. By entering their current cup size, height, and weight, patients are able to search through before-and-after photos of some of Dr. Kalus’ breast augmentation patients, which he says can provide an informative glimpse at potential cosmetic surgery results.

Dr. Kalus says he constantly strives for the latest cosmetic surgery advancements because technology plays an integral role in the safety and effectiveness of each procedure performed at his Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas practice, regardless of whether he is performing a breast augmentation, tummy tuck or mommy makeover. He adds that when patients utilize the interactive software, they enter his office better educated and more confident about the procedure they are considering. And in the end, Dr. Kalus says confidence in their cosmetic enhancement decision can make all the difference.

About Dr. Kalus

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS, earned his medical degree from Boston University. He then completed his plastic surgical training at some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the U. S., and in Paris, France. Dr. Kalus is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is affiliated with several local hospitals and surgical facilities, including the Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center and the Palmetto Health-Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, and East Cooper Hospital in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Kalus is also recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a specialist with a lifelong commitment to treating children with birth defects, birthmarks, burns, and trauma, and is available for pediatric and adolescent plastic surgery consultations.

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas has two locations. The Columbia office is located at 1301 Taylor St. Suite 10A in Columbia, SC 29201, and can be reached at (803) 733-5881. The Charleston office is located at 578 Lone Tree Dr. Suite 102 in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, and can be reached at (843) 881-3881. Dr. Kalus and his team can also be found online at http://www.plasticsurgerycarolina.com, or the Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas Facebook page.

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