Richmond Plastic Surgery Blog
Archive for March, 2010
Richmond Earlobe Reconstruction
Both men and women use jewelry to enhance their appearance. One of the most common types of jewelry is earrings. There are a few things to consider when it comes to earrings. When deciding to gauge your ears or choosing heavy jewelry, keep in mind the potential damage you could do to your ears. This damage could be torn earlobes due to weight or trauma. The easiest way to avoid torn earlobes is to simply avoid heavy jewelry and large gauge holes in your ear lobes. Virginia Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sundin can repair your earlobes should they get damaged or torn.
In earlobe repair, the skin lining the slot or tear is removed, creating a raw edge to rebuild. In most cases this is fairly straightforward, but lost tissue can complicate the reconstruction which must then center around reestablishing normal proportions in a slightly smaller ear.
During your consultation, Dr. Sundin will educate you on the entire procedure and the care involved after your ears have been repaired. Your ears can be repierced 6-8 weeks after repair. Schedule your consultation today and discuss your individual needs with Dr. Sundin.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Exceptional Skin Care in Richmond: Skin Care Products, Cosmeceuticals, Facial Peels, Skinmedica
Proper skin care is often the simplest way to look and feel young and rejuvenated. Dr. Burton Sundin offers the latest in skin care products such as SkinMedica, Kinerase, NIA24, Skin Ceuticals, and Vitaphenol. These advanced treatments can be used alone or in conjunction with cosmetic procedures such as facelift, eyelid surgery, forehead lift and more to achieve the desired results. Dr. Sundin will work with you to decide what treatments and procedures will offer the best results for your personal appearance goals.
Each patient is treated as an individual with individual appearance goals and skin type. Dr. Sundin and his team will tailor a skin care regimen that maximizes results based on your needs. Dr. Sundin can also perform a Skinmedica Vitalize Peel for you to rejuvenate your skin. At the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, our goal is always patient satisfaction. We will work closely with you to restore a youthful appearance with smooth,radiant skin.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Male Plastic Surgery in Virginia: Gynecomastia Correction; Male Facelift, Necklift, Eyelid Lift, Injectable Fillers, Botox, Liposuction
In addition to women seeking cosmetic enhancements, more and more men are seeking plastic surgery to improve their body image.
There are different considerations with regard to cosmetic surgery in men, and Dr. Sundin believes in a subtle and natural approach that does not overly feminize the male patient. Men can be good candidates for liposuction, face and neck lifts, eyelid lifts, injectable fillers, and Botox.
A common concern for men seeking plastic surgery is correction of gynecomastia, also known as a Male Breast Reduction. The Male Breast Reduction procedure involves removing excess fatty tissue and breast tissue using liposuction or direct excision. In most cases, men can return to work and normal activity within a week.
Your consultation will always be confidential as Dr. Sundin is here to answer any and all of your questions in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and get started on your way to a more youthful look and renewed body image.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Scar Revision Richmond VA
Scars are visible signs that remain after a wound has healed. A scar will develop even if a wound heals without complications. Scarring is a natural part of our body’s healing process. Dr. Burton Sundin and the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery can help minimize the effect a scar has on your appearance through a procedure called scar revision. Scars may be a different texture or color than the surrounding healthy tissue making them more noticeable. The goal of scar revision surgery is to make the scarred area more consistent with the surrounding tissue resulting in a less visible scar.
Scar revision treatment is largely determined by the type and degree of scarring. Treatments may include topical treatments, minimally invasive procedures or surgical procedures using advanced wound closure techniques. Dr. Sundin is currently recommending two new topical silicone treatments, Kelocote and Biocorneum, to his patients who have had surgery and to those patients with unfavorable scars. These products are available exclusively in Richmond at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery. A consultation with Dr. Sundin will help you determine if you are a good candidate for scar revision treatment and what options will offer the best results for your scar.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Breast Implant/Breast Augmentation Prices: Richmond, Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Petersburg-Virginia
Patients often call our office requesting prices for breast augmentation. At the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sundin can create a beautiful result for you that is more affordable than you think!
While every woman’s case is different, breast augmentation generally costs $4900 with saline filled implants and $5900 with silicone gel implants. These are all-inclusive prices.
If a breast lift or mastopexy is required, the price can be slightly more expensive.
With his expertise in breast augmentation, Dr. Sundin will help you achieve the look you want!
Consultation is free of charge. Call 290-0909 today!
Posted in Breast Augmentation, Cosmetic Enhancement
Plastic Surgery Richmond, Virginia – Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Silicone Gel Implants,
Patients often ask me “What will happen if my gel implants break?” Click on the link below and you can see video of what happens to a Memory Gel Implant when it is cut in two. Modern silicone implants have a more solid gel filling that will not rush out even when the implant is traumatized or in the event of rupture. This makes them safer than the older silicone gel implants.
Why this picture matters to you:
We have cut a MemoryGel™ breast implant in half to plainly show how the material holds together uniformly (no leaking) while still retaining the natural give of breast tissue.
It does this because of a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that acts as a solid rather than a liquid. Read more about MemoryGel™ and what you should consider before having your breast augmentation surgery.
Cutting a Memory Gel Implant in Two
Call for a consultation today!
Dr. Sundin will use his expertise to help you achieve the look you desire with silicone gel breast implants!
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
