Richmond Plastic Surgery Blog
Richmond, Virginia – Volumizing Your Pout
Full, pouty lips are considered one of the staples of facial beauty. Some women are naturally blessed with a plump pout (Angelina, we’re looking at you) but for most of us, we need a little bit of help to achieve the fullness we desire. Walk down any cosmetic aisle in any drug store and you’ll find any number of “limp plumping” glosses and while these may be a suitable short term fix, they cannot provide the kind of lasting, noticeable change that Lip Augmentation offers.
Dr. Sundin performs Lip Augmentation in a variety of ways dependent on the patients desires and needs. Fat transfer- where fat is extracted from another part of your body, processed, purified and then re-injected into the lips- is one option. The great thing about this option is that since it’s your fat, there isn’t the risk of allergic reaction. Other patients may feel that injectable fillers are a better way to go, whatever the case, Dr. Sundin will walk you through your lip augmentations options, the pros and cons, and help you decide what’s going to be best for you.
When you’re ready to start discussing your lip augmentation options seriously, we invite you to contact our Richmond office to schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Sundin.
Posted in Lip Augmentation
Richmond Scar Revision
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 creams, minimally invasive procedures or surgical procedures using advanced wound closure techniques. 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 Face Procedures, Skin Care
Dr. Reps Sundin on Virginia this Morning discusses the cool way to lose fat and sculpt your body – Coolsculpting by Zetliq.
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The Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery is Virginia’s premier provider of Coolsculpting and body contouring services. Please visit us at www.drsundin.com or call 804-290-0909 for a free consultation.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement
Richmond Plastic Surgery Photos
Two of the biggest challenges prospective patients face on their plastic surgery journey is finding the right Plastic Surgeon for them and understanding, realistically, what kind of results may be possible. Finding the right Plastic Surgeon means researching Plastic Surgeon’s accreditation, education, experience and reputation. Finding a Plastic Surgeon with a prestigious and consistent medical record is important, but perhaps equally important is their artistic eye. Plastic Surgeon’s have the unique challenge of being both medical doctors and artists in their field. It is important to find a Plastic Surgeon who shares your aesthetic vision in order to meet your aesthetic goals.
One of the best ways to both determine a Plastic Surgeons aesthetic eye and to help you understand what kind of results may be realistically achieved is by looking at a Plastic Surgeon’s Before and After Gallery. In our Patient Photo Gallery, you will find photos of some of our past patients who underwent various face, body and breast procedures. We invite you to take a look around.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule your consultation, contact our office today. We’ll be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.
Posted in Photos and Multi-Media
COOLSCULPTING RICHMOND, WASHINGTON DC, FREDERICKSBURG, WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA BEACH, NORFOLK, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGIINIA
If you are looking to slim down in the new year , Coolsculpting is a great nonsurgical option. Coolsculpting uses cold temperature to permanently destroy unwanted fat cells in treated areas. Coolsculpting is excellent to rid yourself of bulges in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. The device is FDA approved for non-invasive fat reduction. Coolsculpting has been featured on Dr Oz, The Doctors, and Rachel Ray as well as in The Wall Street Journal, Town and Country, New Beauty, W, Allure, and Elle
Each treatment results in a 20% reduction at the treatment site. Mulptiple treatments are additive and result in increased fat reduction. The cells are destroyed, therefore the effect is permanent. There is no down time and no anesthesia or incision is necessary. You can have the procedure performed on your lunch hour.
Drs Burton and Reps Sundin are the leading providers of Coolsculpting in Virginia. We have treated over 600 patients at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery. Consultation is free. Find out more on our main website or call to schedule your consultation today. Call 290-0909.
Posted in Cosmetic Enhancement, zeltiq
Richmond Breast Lift
With age, the breasts begin to sag. Breast feeding, changes in weight, gravity and aging are all contributing factors to breasts beginning to sag. Richmond breast lift is a proven surgical procedure used to raise and reshape breasts. If the areola has become enlarged, it too can be restored to a smaller size at an appropriate place on the newly reshaped breast.
A consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin will help you better understand how you can benefit from breast lift surgery. During the consultation, Dr. Sundin will listen to your goals and expectations for results. With this information your surgeon will create a surgical plan to meet those goals. Each patient is different and therefore each surgical plan is custom tailored to the individual patient.
View our before and after breast lift photo gallery!
At the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery we strive to provide our patients with exceptional patient care from the first phone call to the last post-op appointment. If you would like to discuss how you might benefit from Richmond breast lift procedures, contact our office to schedule an appointment.
Posted in Breast Lift
Richmond Lip Enhancement
Many people desire full, plump lips, but few are actually born with this highly desired, sensuous trait. To achieve these luscious lips, there are many options available. These options range from the more minimal, temporary glosses that line the shelves at common drug stores to the more significant, long lasting Lip Augmentation. Lip Augmentation is a procedure to create more volume in the lips and it can also help to minimize fine lines and wrinkles which may form around the lips.
Lip Augmentation can be achieved through injection by way of a dermal filler, the results of which may last for a few months, or through fat transfer, where fat is taken from another part of the body and injected into the lips, or through an implant, which is a permanent fix. To learn more about Richmond Lip Enhancement procedures and to find out if you are a good candidate, we encourage you to contact our office and schedule a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sundin.
Posted in Lip Augmentation
Richmond Line-up: BOTOX, Prevelle, Restylane, Juvederm, Evolence
There are some effects of time that we simply can not reverse. However, advancements in cosmetic surgery have added some powerful tools to our anti-aging arsenal. Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin offers his patients a wide variety of rejuvenation options. From surgical procedures such as a face lift to injectable dermal fillers such as Restylane or BOTOX, Dr. Sundin will work with you to create a rejuvenation plan to meet your needs.
Dermal fillers are among some of the most popular rejuvenation products. Dr. Sundin recognizes that there is no one dermal filler that is right for everyone. Additionally, some dermal fillers are more effective treating a particular part of the face than others. For these reasons, Dr. Sundin offers BOTOX, Restylane, Juvederm, Prevelle, and Evolence as treatment options to his cosmetic surgery patients.
Dermal fillers can be an effective alternative to more invasive procedures such as face lift or brow lift. Fine lines and wrinkles can be treated with one of the many dermal fillers available. During your consultation, Dr. Sundin will help you determine which dermal filler will best meet your needs and produce optimal results. Patients who opt for dermal fillers generally need to have followup treatments 3-6 months later to maintain the same youthful appearance.
If you would like to discuss how dermal fillers can help you achieve a young, rejuvenated appearance, contact our office to schedule an appointment. Our friendly staff is ready to provide exceptional customer service from the very first phone call.
Posted in Face Procedures
Breast Reduction – Richmond
Many woman with larger breasts who wish to have them reduced deal with people, both men and women, who can’t understand why they would want to do that. The truth is, large breasts can cause a lot of physical strain, as well as, at times even emotional pain. Dr. Burton Sundin has helped numerous women remedy this through Breast Reduction Surgery.
Women with larger breasts may find physical exercise very painful, shopping very difficult and feel like their larger breasts are causing them to appear larger than they are. In a Richmond Breast Reduction Surgery, Dr. Sundin removes excess fat and breast tissue.
Breast reduction surgery can help women feel more at ease, confident and create a better body proportion. If you feel ready to discuss your breast reduction options with a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Sundin today. We look forward to helping you along the way!
Posted in Breast Reduction
Dermal Fillers – Richmond
Many people have joined in the battle against aging. While there are some effects of time that we can not reverse, advancements in cosmetic surgery have added some powerful tools to our arsenal. Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Burton Sundin offers his Virginia cosmetic surgery patients a wide variety of rejuvenation options. From surgery such as a face lift to dermal fillers such as Restylane, Dr. Sundin will work with you to create a rejuvenation plan to meet your needs.
Richmond dermal fillers are among some of the most popular rejuvenation products. Dr. Sundin recognizes that there is no one dermal filler that is right for everyone. Additionally, some dermal fillers are more effective treating a particular part of the face than others. For these reasons, Dr. Sundin offers BOTOX, Restylane, Prevelle, Juvederm, and Evolence as treatment options to his Richmond cosmetic surgery patients.
Dermal fillers can be an effective alternative to more invasive procedures such as facelift. Fine lines and wrinkles can be treated with one of the many dermal fillers available at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Sundin will help you determine which Richmond dermal filler will best meet your needs and produce optimal results. Patients who opt for dermal fillers generally need to have followup treatments 3-6 months later to maintain the same youthful appearance.
If you would like to discuss how dermal fillers can help you achieve a young, rejuvenated appearance, contact our office to schedule an appointment. Our friendly staff is ready to provide exceptional customer service from the very first phone call.
Posted in Skin Care
