Richmond Plastic Surgery Blog
Archive for August, 2010
Repairing Torn Earlobes with Richmond Earlobe Reconstruction
The fashion world of today has led some to create large holes in their earlobes that they fill with heavy jewelry. This excess weight and massive holes put the earlobes at high risk of tearing. Even small jewelry can be torn from the ears creating unattractive flaps of skin. Dr. Sundin offers earlobe reconstruction to repair torn earlobes restoring them to a more normal appearance.
Torn earlobes happen to men and women with large heavy jewelry but also to those who wear smaller, lighter earrings. There are three ways to repair a torn earlobe. A “jelly roll” flap, a layered closure, or “Z-plasty” flap are all effective surgical techniques used to repair the earlobes. The cause of your injury and the damage done to the tissue will determine which procedure is right for you. In many cases, a small hole can be left to allow the patient to wear earrings after the procedure.
The best way to avoid earlobe injuries is to limit the use of heavy jewelry and remember to take out your jewelry when playing sports or dealing with small children that like to tug and pull on earrings. If your ears have been injured or torn, contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation. Dr. Sundin will explain your repair options and work with you to create a surgical plan to restore your ears to a more normal appearance. In many cases, the ears can be re-pierced after they have been repaired if needed.
Posted in Earlobe Reconstruction
Richmond Skin Care Options
In the battle against aging, there are a number of effective weapons some more invasive than others. Understanding that not all rejuvenation procedures are right for everyone, Virgina board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin offers his Richmond area patients a wide variety of skin care options designed to turn back the hands of time and restore youth to the face.
Skin care is often the first step in creating an exciting new look and improving your overall appearance. Using procedures such as SkinMedica, Kinerase, NIA24, and Skin Ceuticals Dr. Sundin is able to custom tailor a skin care treatments to meet your individual needs. These procedures or a combination of them can treat a variety of skin imperfections including fine lines, sun damage, rosacea even some acne.
If you suffer from a skin condition or are unhappy with the way your skin has aged contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Sundin. He will help you explore the skin care options available and help you create a treatment plan so that you are putting your best face forward.
Posted in Skin Care
Richmond Liposuction Helping You Get Rid of Excess Pockets of Fat
There are various parts of our body that fat likes to collect. The midsection, upper arms, thighs, hips, and buttocks are among the most common areas people struggle to get rid of pockets of fat that have made themselves at home. Poor diet, lack of exercise and genetics are among some of the most common reasons pockets of fat begin to form. Richmond board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin is able to remove stubborn pockets of fat using the latest in liposuction techniques.
Diet and exercise is the preferred method of weight loss and should be attempted before considering cosmetic surgery. Unfortunately, the above mentioned trouble areas don’t always respond well to diet and exercise often leaving people feeling defeated. While liposuction is not a form of weight loss, it is a good alternative for some after hours in the gym and a healthy diet do not produce the results they are looking for. A consultation with Dr. Sundin is the first step to determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction.
If you have tried your hand at the gym and a healthy diet and are still feeling like you need to get rid of excess fat, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Dr. Sundin will help you determine if liposuction is right for you.
Posted in Liposuction
