To achieve optimal outcomes in a procedure such as liposuction cosmetic surgery, the patient should have a clear understanding of all aspects of the procedure and should be able to choose the right surgeon for their needs.

Experienced liposuction surgeons will encourage patients to clarify all their concerns and doubts, and make a well-considered choice about the procedure. Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing liposuction surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Questions about the Surgeon

• Are you qualified in general surgery or cosmetic and plastic surgery?
• Do you have a board certification in cosmetic surgery?
• How many years of surgical training have you completed?
• Have you performed liposuction procedures in the past?
• Where would you perform the liposuction surgery procedure?
• Are you affiliated with a local hospital for performing surgeries?
• Is your practice equipped with deal with an emergency that may occur during or after the surgery?
• Do you have a policy for revision procedures, in case the liposuction surgery does not satisfy me?
• Do you perform both surgical and non-surgical body contouring procedures?
• Do you receive patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas?

 

Questions about the Surgery

• Am I a good candidate for liposuction surgery?
• Is it possible to achieve my aesthetic goals using only non-invasive aesthetic treatments instead of liposuction?
• Would you recommend any lifestyle or diet changes that are necessary before I proceed with the surgery?
• What about my ongoing medications and herbal supplements?
• Will you perform liposuction using general or local anesthesia?
• Will I need to stay overnight at the hospital after liposuction?
• What are the potential risks and complications in case of liposuction surgery?
• What is the estimated downtime after the surgery?
• Can I review liposuction before and after photographs pertaining to your previous patients?

 

Questions about the Cost

• How much would the liposuction surgery cost in my case?
• Is the cost inclusive of anesthesia and surgical venue costs?
• How about the post-operative costs such as surgical garments, medical tests, prescription drugs, and post-op visits to your office?
• Will it be more cost-effective if I combine liposuction along with another surgical or non-surgical procedure?
• In which cases the cost of liposuction may be covered by the health insurer?
• Are there any low interest medical care financing options that you may be able to suggest?

The patient should make the final choice of a plastic surgeon for liposuction after carefully evaluating their credentials. Choosing a board certified plastic surgeon has a critical advantage because such surgeons are fully trained and updated with the latest surgical techniques and knowledge.

Patients should freely ask questions during the pre-op consultations in order to make well-informed decisions. They should also discuss the cost aspects clearly so that they can arrange finances or apply for a loan well in time.

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Liposuction is one of the top five most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the US today. The procedure is designed to reduce or remove unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body to restore enhanced contours. The procedure has been around for more than three decades and countless women and men have benefitted from it.

Liposuction involves safe, targeted, limited volume fat reduction to tone and sculpt the body in particular areas that are resistant to diet or exercise. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides liposuction and various other procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Candidacy

An idea and sensational candidate for liposuction cosmetic surgery will ideally have all or most of the following attributes:

• Unhappy with the appearance of excess fat pockets that are unresponsive to diet or exercise
• Seeking fat reduction for improved body contours, and not weight loss
• Having fairly elastic skin and suitable muscle tone
• Moderate and stable body weight
• Not having any specific medical condition that could pose risk during surgery or healing
• Willingness to quit smoking several weeks before surgery
• Realistic expectations

 

Areas of Benefit

Liposuction is typically a very successful surgery to reduce the amount of stubborn fat cells in areas such as the thighs, abdomen, flanks or love handles, hips, face and neck, back, upper arms, and knees. Patients should know that it is not a weight loss surgery but a body contouring procedure. Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for liposuction.

 

Procedure

Dr. Kim will adopt one of the following less invasive approaches to perform liposuction surgery:

 

Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction is a popular procedure to remove unwanted fat deposits in a safe, less invasive way. The surgeon will inject the targeted area with a local anesthetic and a special saline solution to constrict the blood vessels and minimize blood loss.

Very small incisions will be placed discreetly in the affected area to remove fat cells using a thin cannula and vacuum pressure. The patient will experience less bleeding and less swelling with tumescent liposuction. The recovery will be easier and faster.

 

VASER Lipo

VASER Lipo is an innovative fat reduction procedure with certain differences from tumescent liposuction. This is an ultrasonic body sculpting technique that involves the use of ultrasound energy to heat and dissolve fatty tissue in a gentle and precise manner.

The ultrasound energy will help to disintegrate the fat cells quickly. The surgeon will use a cannula to remove the liquefied fat cells in a less aggressive manner and without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue.

 

Recovery

With both these less invasive liposuction techniques, the patient will usually be able to resume their normal activities or go to work in about one week. Mild pain or soreness in the incision areas in the first few days can be managed with pain meds. Vigorous exercises should be avoided for about one month.

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The field of cosmetic surgery has grown and evolved dramatically over the last two decades. Data compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) for 2014 reveals interesting new trends in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures when compared to the figures of 2013.

Scot Glasberg, the president of ASPS, said that demand for plastic surgery procedures has risen rapidly as technological advancements are paving the way for a wider range of treatment options. Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing various aesthetic procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Rising Demand

According to the ASPS, 15.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the US in 2014. Including both surgical and minimally invasive procedures, this figure represented a growth of three percent over the previous year.

During 2014, an additional 5.8 million reconstructive procedures were performed, recording a growth of one percent over the previous year. More than 13.9 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were also performed in 2014, which was a jump of four percent over 2013.

 

Top Five Non-Surgical Procedures

The top five non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2014 included:

• Botox: 6.7 million (up 6 percent)
• Dermal Fillers: 2.3 million (up 3 percent)
• Chemical Peels: 1.2 million (up 7 percent)
• Laser Hair Removal: 1.1 million (up 3 percent)
• Microdermabrasion: 0.9 million (down 9 percent)

Dr. Kim provides cutting edge cosmetic surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedures for the breast, body and face. He receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas.

 

Top Five Surgical Procedures

In 2014, over 1.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed, registering a growth of one percent over 2013. The five most popular surgical procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2014 included:

• Breast Augmentation: 286,254 (down 1 percent)
• Rhinoplasty: 217,124 (down 2 percent)
• Liposuction: 210,552 (up 5 percent)
• Eyelid surgery: 206,509 (down 4 percent)
• Facelift: 128,266 (down 4 percent)

 

Buttock Enhancement

One of the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedures in 2014 was buttock enhancement. In comparison to 2013, the figures were as follows:

• Buttock Augmentation with Fat Grafting: 11,505 procedures (up 15 percent)
• Buttock Implants: 1,863 procedures (up 98 percent)
• Buttock Lift: 3,505 procedures (up 44 percent)

 

Growth in Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction surgery may have to be performed to restore the appearance of breasts after a mastectomy. In 2014, the number of breast reconstruction procedures stood at 102,200, representing an increase of seven percent over the previous year.

 

Rise in Male Surgeries

Breast reduction surgery turned out to be the leading plastic surgery procedure for men in 2014, with a total of 26,175 procedures performed during the year. One of the new procedures for men is pectoral implant surgery.

In 2014, a total of 1,054 pectoral implant procedures were performed, registering a growth of 208 percent over the previous year. Since 2000, male plastic surgery rates have continued to improve on a year on year basis.

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Gynecomastia is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reduce abnormally sized male breasts. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will examine the patient’s breast condition and prepare an appropriate treatment plan.

The plastic surgeon may present gynecomastia before and after photographs at this stage to explain more about the potential effectiveness of the surgery. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides gynecomastia surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

What are Gynecomastia Before and After Images?

Before and after images for male breast reduction cosmetic surgery refer to a set of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has received the same procedure with successful results. The set includes images taken before the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when swelling and bruising has disappeared and full effects of the procedure are established.

The plastic surgeon will obtain these before and after pictures with the express consent of the patient. The identity of the patient may be kept confidential as desired. The photographs will be presented in a transparent manner without any technical touch-ups in order to show an authentic picture of the results of gynecomastia.

 

Benefits

Gynecomastia can cause severe mental distress to a patient, who will naturally be anxious to know how far the procedure can improve his appearance or meet his personal aesthetic needs. A few patients may only require liposuction to create the desired results, but most will need surgical reduction of breast tissue and skin.

The patient will be in a better position to choose the right technique and decide the extent of tissue removal in close consultation with the surgeon when he has access to gynecomastia before and after photos. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for this surgery.

 

Keeping Reasonable Expectations

While the anxiety and emotional distress of the male patient is understandable when they seek gynecomastia surgery, it should not result in the patient forming unrealistic expectations. An experienced surgeon will make sure to present before and after photos at the very outset so that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the results.

Patients with realistic expectations will typically achieve higher satisfaction levels in the end, and feel more comfortable in their own skin. It will also minimize the possibility of any disappointment or misunderstanding occurring at a later stage when it may be too late to reverse the procedure.

 

Photos on the Website

Most independent plastic surgery practitioners today have their own practice websites. This gives them an opportunity to disseminate useful information and educate potential patients about various procedures. The surgeon may create a separate section on their website called “Photo Gallery,” which can include gynecomastia before and after photos.

A new patient can simply visit the website and access these photos online. Once they have reviewed and compared various male breast reduction plastic surgery ‘before and after’ photos online, they can choose whether to visit the surgeon’s office for a personal consultation.

This is what digital technology has done. It has brought us closer together. Now a patient in the comfort of their own home can see detailed pictures of past surgeries and apply that to their own body. Now someone can almost predict the future. Now a patient can know what they are getting into before they get into it. If it is not for them, based on the pictures, they can rest easy knowing this decision is based on genuine information and not conjecture.

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A neck lift is one of the popular cosmetic surgery procedures designed to enhance the neck appearance through tightening of skin and underlying muscles. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will explain various aspects of the procedure and may also present neck lift before and after photographs.

A responsible surgeon will strive to ensure that the patient is thoroughly educated about the relevant aspects of the procedure and makes a well-considered decision. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides neck lift to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

What are Neck Lift Before and After Pictures?

Before and after pictures in case of neck lift cosmetic surgery refer to a pair or group of images pertaining to an earlier patient who has undergone the same procedure with satisfactory results. The pictures include images taken prior to the surgery and after the surgery at a stage when the post-operative swelling and bruising is eliminated and full results of neck lift are visible.

The plastic surgeon will ensure that neck lift photographs are obtained with the patient’s full consent, and presented before others in a discreet manner. The only purpose behind this exercise is to educate new patients about the pros and cons of neck lift and help them make the right choice.

 

Advantages

When a new patient is considering neck lift, they may only have a vague idea of how the procedure may impact their overall facial look, and how it will help meet their personal aesthetic goals. Some patients may need only neck liposuction, while others may need skin tightening as well as muscle restructuring.

In some cases the surgeon may recommend neck lift in combination with facelift or other invasive or non-invasive procedures. In all such situations, the patient can find it confusing to choose the best options. This is where the surgeon may make use of neck lift before and after photos to help the patient make appropriate decisions.

Digital technology has touched us all. Many times digital technology is used for pleasure and entertainment but the medical community, among so many others, knows that digital technology can be used by patients to see the results of past surgeries and to see what the surgeon will do to them and what to expect. Now patients can make poignant decisions without ever even speaking to the surgeon and if they choose to speak to the surgeon, the conversation will probably be much shorter since they already know what to expect. A digital picture speaks even more than a thousand words.

 

Having Reasonable Expectations

Patients should have a clear idea that neck lift will not make a dramatic improvement to the overall facial appearance because it is confined only to the neck. While it can give the impression of an overall slimmer profile, it is important to have reasonable expectations. This can be ensured with neck lift plastic surgery before and after photos.

The patient will know exactly what the procedure can or cannot do for them when they review these photos carefully. This will mitigate the risk of any disappointment occurring at a later stage. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.

 

Online Image Gallery

The cosmetic surgeon has the choice to upload neck lift before and after photos to a dedicated online Image Gallery on their practice website. New patients can conveniently access the photos online in the privacy and comfort of their home or office and then make up their mind about seeking a personal neck lift consultation with the surgeon.

 

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The neck is among the first places where the aging signs begin to show. Weight fluctuations and sun damage may also contribute to the sagging neck skin. Neck lift is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure to address this condition. Dr. Eugene Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon who will apply advanced surgical techniques to provide a sculpted and tighter look to the neck.

During the initial consultation, Dr. Kim will discuss all aspects, including the costs of neck lift. He provides neck lift to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Price Variations

The monetary amount of neck lift cosmetic surgery can vary depending on the type surgical technique used, apart from other factors. While the dollar figure is not necessarily the best indicator of a surgeon’s skills, experienced and highly trained surgeons will usually charge a higher fee than a new surgeon.

 

Neck Liposuction

If the patient is bothered by the appearance of excess fat deposits in the neck or below the chin, but skin elasticity is high, the plastic surgeon may recommend only neck liposuction. The cost of this procedure may be lower than other neck lift techniques. The dollar figure will also vary here depending on the amount of fat removal and the choice of liposuction technique.

 

Cervicoplasty

Cervicoplasty procedure is designed to remove excess skin from the neck region. The remaining skin will be then be re-draped over the neck to create a smooth, taut appearance. The cost of this procedure will be at the lower end of the neck lift price or similar to that of neck liposuction. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift surgery.

 

Platysmaplasty

This technique involves the restructuring of underlying loose neck muscles, in addition to removal of excess skin or fat. A small section of the platysma muscle may be removed and the neck muscles will be tightened to produce a more refined and contoured neck. This is a more comprehensive procedure that will usually also include cervicoplasty. The cost of platysmaplasty will be at the higher end of the scale.

 

Combined Procedures

A neck lift is often performed in conjunction with facelift surgery to create more harmonious outcomes. The combined procedure becomes more cost-effective than both surgeries performed separately. The costs of anesthesia, surgical venue charges, and post-operative costs are incurred only once in case of a combined surgery. Upper face procedures such as a brow lift or eyelid lift may also be combined with a neck lift surgery.

 

Insurance and Financing

A neck lift is considered an elective surgery. Therefore, the insurance provider will not offer coverage for this procedure in most cases. However, several neck lift financing options are available to patients.

Quick approvals, low rates of interest, and no requirement of credit history are possible with loans from leading medical finance companies. These loans are often specifically designed for cosmetic surgery patients and payment plans are arranged through of the office of the plastic surgeon.

 

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Neck lift cosmetic surgery is a proven procedure designed to restore a more attractive and youthful appearance of the neck. Dr. Eugene Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon providing neck lift and various other procedures of the breast, body, and face. Dr. Kim provides neck lift to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Aesthetic Flaws Treated with Neck Lift 

Unsightly neck “bands” and loose skin and fat pockets can occur due to aging. These can be reduced or eliminated with a neck lift procedure. The surgery can also help to accentuate the jaw and mitigate a “jowly” appearance. While a neck lift cannot entirely restore facial youth, it can make a person look younger by a few years.

Neck lift cosmetic surgery can also create an impression of weight loss, but patients should have realistic expectations. Results can be more harmonious and dramatic when neck lift is combined with a facelift.

 

Candidacy

A majority of neck lift candidates will be in the age group of 40 to 70 years. Men and women suffering from one or more conditions can be ideally suited for a neck lift:

• Neck skin is damaged by sun or wind exposure
• Fat under the chin gives an appearance of double or triple chin
• Loose, slack skin in the neck gives a turkey wattle neck
• Too much fat or skin under the jaws creates jowls
• Excessive loose neck skin or fat

 

Procedure

Neck lift surgery may be performed using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. If the patient only suffers from excess fat pockets in the neck, but the skin is fairly elastic, only neck liposuction may be performed. In other cases, the plastic surgeon will remove excess skin and restructure the underlying weak neck muscles to provide a subtle lift to the neck.

Surgeons who use the latest surgical techniques will be able to perform neck lift using very small incisions, which are generally placed in discreet locations behind the ears and below the chin. Excess fat will be removed through the incisions via surgical excision or liposuction. Slack muscles will also be tightened and repositioned. In a few cases, the surgeon may also remove a portion of the platysma muscle.

Once the work involving the tightening and lifting of underlying tissue is over, the surgeon will re-drape the skin and pull it taut. Any excess skin will be removed at this point, and the incisions will be closed carefully with sutures. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for neck lift.

 

Recovery

Neck lift may involve a downtime ranging from a week to 10 days. Prescription pain medications will be provided for the first few days. Loose fitting clothes that button up the front should be worn until the healing is completed. Even after the patient returns to work, they should continue to avoid vigorous activity and heavy lifting for a few more weeks.

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Gynecomastia, commonly known as male breast reduction, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to remove excess breast tissue in men to create natural looking, masculine contours. While the procedure can be very important for a patient from a physiological as well as emotional perspective, cost still remains a key consideration for many patients.

An experienced gynecomastia surgeon will explain all aspects of the procedure during the initial consultation, and also discuss the estimated costs. The goal is to enable the patient to make a well-considered decision. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides male breast reduction surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Factors Affecting the Cost

The price tag of male breast reduction cosmetic surgery can vary from one practice to another. In fact, the sticker price may also vary between two patients at the same practice. A number of factors will influence the dollar amount:

 

Practice Location

Where the practice is located typically makes an important difference to the overall cost of gynecomastia surgery. Major urban centers and prime cities along the coasts will usually have a higher cost of living, impacting the costs of all types of goods and services, including surgical treatments. For instance, the cost of gynecomastia in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding areas may not be the same as the dollar figure in, say, New Jersey.

 

Surgeon’s Fee

A plastic surgeon will normally charge a fee according to their skills, experience and certifications. Ideally, a patient should choose a board certified plastic surgeon with adequate experience and hospital privileges. These surgeons typically invest in cutting edge technologies, ongoing education and training, and adhere to the highest quality standards and best surgical practices. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends that patients should choose the most appropriate surgeon for their needs.

 

Anesthesia and Operating Facility Costs

Male breast reduction procedure may be performed using general anesthesia. This will involve the services of an anesthesiologist or a registered anesthetist nurse. Their fee will differ according to their qualifications, and must be added to the dollar amount of the procedure. The procedure may be performed at a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or a surgical suite. The costs and benefits associated with each of these options will vary.

 

Extent of Surgery

In many cases, male breast reduction surgery will involve a combination of liposuction and surgical excision to remove excess breast fat as well as excess breast glandular tissue. But in a few cases, only excess breast fat removal may be required, which will only involve liposuction. Therefore, the monetary amount of the procedure may vary slightly depending on the extent of surgery performed.

 

Insurance

Most insurance providers may treat a mild form of gynecomastia as a cosmetic issue, and may not cover the sticker price. However, if the condition is pronounced, and is causing physiological and emotional problems to the patient, it may be treated as a medically necessary procedure and insurance may fully or partially cover the dollar amount of this procedure.

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People in their 50’s now have access to an extensive range of cosmetic surgery as well as non-invasive procedures to rejuvenate their appearance and feel younger and more confident. Innovations and advancements in surgical techniques have made the procedures safer and less invasive. Customization of surgery ensures that the results can tailored to meet the unique needs of the patient.

A growing number of people in their 50’s are now able to transform their lives through successful plastic surgery procedures. Results are now more natural looking than what could be achieved earlier with these procedures. Patients can expect to remove at least five to 10 years off their appearance with appropriate surgeries.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing both invasive and non-invasive procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Suitability of Cosmetic Surgery in 50’s

While individual needs will vary, perhaps the most suitable time to receive a cosmetic surgery procedure would be when a person is in their 50’s. At this age, the signs are aging are visible quite obviously. But at the same time, the elasticity of the skin in most cases is still enough to conform to new contours after surgery. The general health and fitness of the patient in this age group is usually good enough for sustaining a surgical procedure.

A majority of people in their 50’s would have quite similar aesthetic concerns, but their personal aesthetic needs would still differ from each other. When they receive treatment from a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon, they can expect to achieve more predictable and effective results according to their expectations. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for a wide range of aesthetic procedures.

 

Major Procedures

Some of the key procedures that are popular among patients in their 50’s include the following:

 

Facelift

A facelift or rhytidectomy is an advanced cosmetic surgery procedure to provide a lift to the sagging facial skin and restore a more youthful facial appearance. The surgeon will remove excess skin and fat tissue from the face and reposition underlying loose facial muscles. Smoother and tighter skin will be re-draped over the face to produce a natural looking, rejuvenated face.

 

Neck Lift

Many people in their 50’s complain of a turkey wattle neck, or neck bands and loose skin below the chin. A neck lift surgery is a proven plastic surgery procedure to remove excess skin and create a more youthful looking neck. A neck lift may be performed in conjunction with a facelift to create more comprehensive results.

 

Brow Lift

Facial expressions, aging effects, and sun exposure can cause the eyebrows to droop over the years. Wrinkles between the brows or deeply furrowed brows can make a person look old or tired. This condition can be corrected with brow lift surgery to produce more lifted brows. The procedure may be combined with eyelid lift sometimes to produce more harmonious results.

 

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Innovations in cosmetic surgery as well as emergence of a wide range of non-surgical aesthetic procedures have made it possible to customize treatments suiting to different age groups as well as tailoring them individually to meet the unique needs of a patient. Women and men in their 40’s can normally benefit from a variety of aesthetic procedures appropriate for their age.

Women in their 40’s usually start experiencing hormonal and age-related changes. These will have a cumulative impact on their skin appearance and other physical aspects. It is easy to correct such conditions with a number of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides these procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and other area locations.

 

Changes in Aesthetic Appearance in the 40’s

For a lot of women, 40’s is the time when they will undergo perimenopause, which is a period of transitioning to menopause. Hormonal changes commonly occur at this stage, and at the same time, the body tends to produce lesser amount of collagen and elastin, which are natural elements to hold the skin tightly. The combined effect of these changes gradually begins to reflect in the skin appearance.

Loss of facial volume, wrinkles and fine lines around the brows and eyelids, and skin laxity in the face, neck and body will commonly take place in the 40’s. The skin’s cell renewal turnover will reduce, causing a duller skin appearance and partial loss of the natural skin glow. The metabolism slows down, making it more difficult to lose weight or burn off excess fat tissue with diet or exercise.

Varicose and spider veins, broken capillaries and brown spots are more common in the 40’s. Safe and proven cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures are available today to address these conditions.

 

Common Aesthetic Treatments in the 40’s

Ultherapy

Ultherapy is a unique, ultrasound based procedure to tighten the skin and enhance its texture and tone without involving any cuts, incisions, or needles. Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for Ultherapy and various other procedures.

 

Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Fractional laser resurfacing is a widely popular and proven technique to improve the appearance of skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles with a gentle, controlled laser heat exposure for people in their 40’s.

 

Neurotoxin Injections

Botox is one of the most popular FDA approved facial non-surgical procedures to rejuvenate the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines. Alternatives to Botox include Dysport and Xeomin.

 

Cosmetic Fillers

A large number of people in their 40’s choose dermal cosmetic fillers today to minimize facial wrinkles and folds, volumize the depleted areas of the face, and build improved facial contours.

 

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is an FDA cleared fat reduction technique, which is completely non-invasive. It can be recommend for people in their 40’s who want to avoid liposuction.

 

Vein Treatments

Sclerotherapy and laser treatments are commonly used to eliminate spider and varicose veins, and restore a smoother, more attractive skin in the affected areas.

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