October 6th, 2009 Dr. Ward
Breast augmentation procedure is a highly patient specific procedure and in my practice we spend a great deal of time discussing the difference
between saline and silicone breast implants. I believe that each client has their own anatomical differences and the implants need to be tailored to the patient. Patients have a number of questions and my main concern is their health and safety. I have both saline and silicone breast implants in my office and if you have some breast tissue and both of your breast are the same size you are a good candidate for the cohesive gel implant or referred to as the silicone gel style. Many patients have slightly different breast tissue from one side to the other wanting a different fill volume to look more even and want to know if the implant is broken. These patients usually choose to have saline breast implants. The” gummy bear” implant goes by many names but is basically the cohesive gel breast implants. These state of the art implants have been on the market for six years. I primarily use breast implants manufactured by the Mentor Corporation and I have implanted thousands of them and I am extremely happy with the more natural looking result.
Breast augmentation surgery Phoenix is on the rise and I am seeing an increasing number of Baby boomers who have had previous implants and want them then exchanged for the updated cohesive gel implant. Many women have had their children and now wish to have a breast lift with an breast enlargement. Many of these women are also choosing to have a “mommy makeover” in which breast and the tummy are operated on at the same time. The overall recovery time is a little longer but the baby boomer have many years to enjoy the benefits of both surgeries. Most often the financial savings for having two surgeries makes sense.
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October 4th, 2009 Dr. Ward
The FDA in April 2009 approved the use of Dysport as an alternative solution to the use of Botox. Dr Ward offers Dysport in Phoenix to his patients to treat and improve frown lines. Dysport is a prescription medicine injected into the muscles to improve moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabbler lines). It is also often used to improve forehead lines and crows feet. Frown lines occur because the muscles that control facial expression are used often over and over. After Dysport is injected, the muscles are weakened becoming less noticeable lasting up to 12 to 14 weeks or longer. Injectables that help facial muscles fade are the number #1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the US according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dysport is a (abotulinumtoxinA) release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for temporary improvement of moderate to severe glabellar lines(frown lines). All injectables in my Phoenix Arizona practice are seen for a consultation with me informing them of the risk and benefits of using Dysport. A consent explaining the drug is explained and signed before the procedure. All my clients are marked where the frown lines will be improved and are injected by me. I believe injectables require an experienced professional and caution should be execised in using this drug with anyone other than a board certified plastic surgeon. Combining Dysport and injectable fillers are very popular with my clients and can be done successfully at the same time. Many clients choose to have them during their lunch break then return to work. The downtime is very minimal and majority of clients are returning to their normal schedule within the day or next day after receiving injections. This cosmetic enhancement can last 3-4 months and many clients go longer once they begin using the drug on a consistent schedule. Please contact us to learn more about Dysport in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona
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