Richmond Plastic Surgery Blog
Archive for April, 2010
Richmond Facelift Restoring Youth
As we grow older, our skin begins to show the unavoidable signs of aging. Wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin are all telltale signs of years past. With advancements in cosmetic surgery, you no longer have to be bothered by the formation of wrinkles and the gathering of fat in your face, chin and jaw. Virgina plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin can use the Virginia Facelift procedure to lessen the effects of aging.
There are a number of facial imperfections a facelift may be used to improve, including sagging skin around the eyes, deep wrinkles below the eyes and nose, droopy skin under the jaw, and uneven fat deposits. Dr. Sundin does not believe in cookie cutter procedures. Each patients individual needs are evaluated during their Richmond facelift consultation with Dr. Sundin and a custom tailored surgical plan is created.
During your consultation, Dr. Sundin will ask about the specific areas that you find troublesome and determine if you are a candidate for a full facelift, a mini facelift or a neck lift. After Dr. Sundin makes his recommendation as to which procedure will best meet your needs a surgical plan will be formulated to address your specific needs.
A consultation is the first step to restoring youth to your face with Richmond facelift procedures. We invite you to schedule your consultation with the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Virginia Breast Augmentation – Richmond Breast Implants
Breast augmentation continues to dominate the world of plastic surgery with over 300,000 thousand women undergoing breast augmentation every year. There are many reasons women consider breast augmentation from simply the desire to have larger breasts to restoring the appearance of their breasts after pregnancy or breastfeeding. No matter what your reason, Dr. Burton Sundin, one of Virginia’s premier Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, will work with you to create the breasts you desire.
Women seeking the help of the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery in creating larger, more shapely breasts often state their desire for natural looking breast augmentation. Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Sundin strives to create natural looking breast augmentation results using the latest in breast augmentation techniques.
Your Richmond breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Sundin is a critical first step in creating results you love. During your Richmond breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Sundin will discuss your expectations for ending result and allow you to try on ‘implant sizers’ to get a better idea of what you would look and feel like with larger breasts. It is important for you to share you desires for final results as well as any concerns you may have so that Dr. Sundin can be sure to address all concerns and develop the best surgical plan to meet your goals.
After your custom tailored surgical plan is in created, Dr. Sundin will follow that plan to create results that not only meet your expectations but hopefully exceed them. We invite you to schedule your Virgina breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Sundin. Click here to contact the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery.
Posted in Breast Augmentation
Virginia Brow Lift Procedures
Do you find that your expressions don’t have the same effect as they used to? Are your eye brows beginning to droop as you age? A brow lift performed by Richmond board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin may be the answer to restoring youth to your face.
Dr. Sundin can use the brow lift procedure to reduce and in some cases remove the fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, create eyes that appear more open by repairing a drooping brow. The brow lift is a popular surgery because there are minimal incisions involved. More dramatic correction of lifting a drooping brow can be made through the use of the endoscope or very small incisions in the temple or in the hairline. In addition, very small incisions can be made in the natural folds of the upper eyelids to correct what is commonly referred to as a ‘furrowed brow.’
Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Sundin will work with you to determine if you are a good candidate for a brow lift. During your consultation, he will explain how a brow lift can change your appearance and give you realistic expectations for results.
Click here to schedule your consultation with Dr. Sundin.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Rechmond Rhinoplasty – Virginia Nose Job
There are a any number of reasons a person might consider Richmond Rhinoplasty or a “Nose Job”. Our nose is the central focus of our face and if it’s out of balance then the rest of our face may appear out of balance as well. Reasons a person would consider a nose job that have nothing to do with their outwardly appearance. Our nose is the main avenue through which we breath. If our nose is not functioning correctly internally, it could cause breathing problems, snoring and sleep apnea.
Abnormalities caused by genetics or or injury may cause our nose to be misshaped and upset the balance of our facial features. An abnormality may also obstruct the flow of air into the lungs causing people to have to breath through their mouth and trouble breathing when they sleep. For these reasons the abnormality should be corrected.
Dr. Burton Sundin can use Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as the ‘Nose Job’ or nasal surgery to correct physiological abnormalities and injuries. Richmond Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. Dr Sunding uses rhinoplasty to improve one’s appearance by creating a nose that is proportionate to the rest of one’s facial features, thus complimenting one’s natural beauty. The results are often an increase in self-confidence and self-esteem.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Virginia Thigh Lift
One of the most common “problem areas” of the body is the inner and outer thighs. Hours may be spent in the gym and strict diets followed to the letter and still, the thigh area may never respond as you wish it would. The excess fat and skin accumulate and it becomes even harder to firm and tone. This “problem area” can be treated surgically, sculpting the lower body, with the thigh lift procedure.
Richmond Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin will help you decide if a thigh lift will produce the results you are looking for during your thigh lift consultation. Your medical history will be examined as well as your weight loss goals to determine if you are a proper candidate for a thigh lift. Some things to consider during your consultation are whether or not you have reached ideal body weight and your reasons for seeking cosmetic surgery. Dr. Sundin is dedicated to patient education and will cover the entire thigh lift surgical process including what to do the day of surgery, the surgery its self and what to expect during recovery.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved. Dr. Sundin will cover both the benefits and the risks associated with thigh lift surgery. While some complications are less likely when you follow the advice of your plastic surgeon, it is important to understand the potential complications associated with your cosmetic procedure. After careful consideration of both the risks and benefits of surgery, you’ll have to weigh the risks against the potential benefits to make an informed decision. Dr. Sundin will go over all potential risks of surgery and will make himself available to answer any and all of your questions.
To learn more about thigh lifts and how it can help improve your body image, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sundin today.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
