Dr. ANTHONY LOMBARDI

Why Sculptra?

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Sculptra is an excellent tool to combat the visible signs of aging, and many patients are discovering the many benefits of using Sculptra to give their face a more youthful, fuller appearance.

Sculptra has been used cosmetically outside the U.S. since 1999 and is a very popular procedure in Europe and Canada. In 2004 Sculptra was FDA approved for use in volume restoration from fat loss (facial lipoatrophy) for HIV patients. In July of 2009, the FDA approved Sculptra for the cosmetic indications of volume deficiency and facial wrinkles.

Benefits of Sculptra Injections:

Reduced Risk of Allergic Reaction

Sculptra is made from poly L lactic acid and is compatible with the human skin and will be absorbed in the body without causing any adverse reactions.

No Skin Damage

Since there are no incisions, scarring is not a factor of Sculptra injections. The needles used are very thin and do not cause any skin damage.

Non Surgical

The Sculptra Liquid Facelift is a procedure that won’t require surgery, just a few injections. A Liquid Facelift may be performed without any anesthesia. Sometimes topical numbing agents may be applied, but most patients report very minimal discomfort.

Delays Surgery

Getting a Liquid Facelift with Sculptra and other dermal fillers means that the face will receive a younger appearance. On average, the effects of Liquid Facelift are visible for 2 years. For those that don’t want to go under the knife, the liquid facelift is a viable solution with incredible, lasting results.

Are You a Candidate for Sculptra Injections?

If you would like to correct the following, then you may be a good candidate for Sculptra:

Heavy nasolabial folds
Sunken or hollow areas of the cheek
Facial Gauntness
Depressed Temple Areas
Under-eye hollowing (specialized)
Generalized mild to moderate sagging
Jowling

Learn more about Sculptra.

If you would like to schedule a Sculptra consultation with Dr Lombardi in NJ, please call his office at 732-460-9555.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is a Plastic Surgeon in NJ and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Are There Risks Associated With Sculptra Injections?

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The risks of Sculptra injections are similar to other injections. The most common side effects are bleeding, bruising and redness in the area injected. Asymmetry can occur but is easily corrected with follow up treatments.

In general, its safe, effective, and because its made of your own body’s material, there should be no reaction to it. The results are subtle and beautiful.

Sculptra Bumps

There is much talk about bumps or lumps forming in areas Sculptra has been injected. These small bumps may not be visible, and you may notice them only when you press on the treated skin. Bumps typically form when Sculptra is injected in areas where the skin is too thin or if the product is not diluted properly. This is why it’s very important to have the procedure performed by an experienced doctor.

If the doctor performing the procedure is expertly trained in injecting Sculptra, there should be no problems. In areas where the skin may be too thin for Sculptra, other inectables such as Restylane may be used instead. Your doctor will advise you of the best approach to treat these areas in order to achieve the best possible results.

Who Can Get Sculptra Injections?

There’s really almost no patient who couldn’t benefit from Sculptra if they are looking to replace lost facial volume. Patients who are taking prescribed blood thinners, anticoagulants or even aspirin should check with their doctor in terms of going off of those medications before having Sculptra treatment.

Sculptra is an excellent tool to combat the visible signs of aging, but it may not be the suitable solution for everyone. I recommend scheduling a consultation with your doctor so that you can discuss your desired goals and which products would yield the best results.

If you would like to schedule a Sculptra consultation with Dr Lombardi in NJ, please call his office at 732-460-9555.

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Sculptra: Latest Breakthrough In Anti Aging Skin Care

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The latest trend in anti aging skin care is called SculptraÒ Aesthetic. Unlike drastic plastic surgery proceures, Sculptra doesn’t work overnight, or even in two nights. Sculptra is the newest way to gradually restore a natural look of radiant youth, without incisions, sutures or scarring.

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and nasolabial folds, that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last up to two years (individual results and treatment sessions can vary). Results are subtle and gradual, allowing for a more natural progression of facial fullness and reduced wrinkles over time.

How is Sculptra Different from Traditional Fillers?

Traditional fillers diminish lines, wrinkles, and creases by filling in the space beneath these defects. The results are immediate.

Sculptra Aesthetic is made from a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body as it works to replace lost collagen. In other words, Sculptra actually replaces lost collagen and doesn’t just ‘fill in’ spaces.

Is Sculptra Right For You?

People experiencing facial hollowing either as a result of illness or aging are generally good candidates for Sculptra. As we age and collagen levels are diminished, our skin begins to lose its firmness and elasticity. Sculptra can help gradually restore collage to give you a more youthful, firmer facial appearance.

If you are considering facial fillers, speak with Dr. Lombardi to find out which is right for you.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr Lombardi in NJ, please call his office at 732-460-9555.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi has received highly specialized training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery including Breast Augmentation, Facial Rejuvenation, and Body Contouring procedures. He is trained in the latest cutting edge techniques of cosmetic surgery including laser surgery, Botox, Restylane, and all of the newest facial fillers. In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, or the non-surgical Facelift.
To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Advantages of the Liquid Facelift

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The latest trend in face-lifts is the Liquid Facelift, which is a non-invasive procedure that does not require surgery. Instead, a Liquid Face Lift uses advanced dermal fillers like Juvederm^tm, Radiesse^®, Restylane^®, Perlane^® and Sculptra^® usually in combination with BOTOX^®.

Precisely placed, the dermal fillers can be used to lift or contour any number of facial features.

Advantages of the Liquid Facelift

Reduces Wrinkles and Adds Volume

The Liquid Facelift uses a dense gel that is injected in problem areas of the face or neck. The gel works as a filler to correct saggy skin that has lost its volume and reduce deep wrinkles or fine lines.

A liquid facelift has a tightening effect on the skin so the face will have a younger appearance. The effects of the Liquid Facelift will improve in the weeks following the treatment, as collagen formation is also stimulated.

Safe

The solution used in the Liquid Facelift procedure has been tested and involves minimal risks of allergic reactions. The poly L lactic acid is compatible with the human skin and will be absorbed in the body without causing any adverse reactions.

No Scarring

The Liquid Facelift is a treatment that involves injecting a gel under the skin. The gel will not cause any skin damage and the needles used are thin and small, so there won’t be any marks left after the administration of the treatment.

No Surgery Needed

Liquid Facelift is a procedure that won’t require surgery, just a few injections. A Liquid Facelift may be performed without any anesthesia, as it causes a bit of pain that is bearable.

If you would like to schedule a consultation for a liquid facelift with Dr Lombardi in NJ, please call his office at 732-460-9555.

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To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

What is a Liquid Facelift?

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A Liquid Face Lift involves the use of advanced dermal fillers, usually in combination with BOTOX^®.

The dermal fillers used can includs Juvederm^tm Ultra, Juvederm^tm Ultra Plus, Radiesse^®, Restylane^®, Perlane^® and Sculptra^®.

Each of these dermal fillers has unique attributes that work in their own special way to contour specific areas of the face. In general, dermal fillers replace lost volume in the face or help the body regenerate its own collagen. Precisely placed, the dermal fillers can be used to lift or contour any number of facial features.

Is A Liquid Facelift Right For You?

The Liquid facelift can correct many different signs of aging including sagging skin and jowls, flattened cheeks, sagging corners of the mouth and more. For some patients, the Liquid Facelift is used to lift the entire face. For others, it may be used to correct only specific problematic areas.

For example, bags can be masked under the eyes by using Liquid Facelift techniques; eyes can be opened up and lids lifted; jowls can be lifted and diminished; natural shape can be restored to flattened cheeks or temple areas; corners of the mouth can be lifted; as well as several other facial feature benefits.

Watch the Liquid Facelift Performed on the Doctors

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Advantages of Super-Wet Liposuction Surgery

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Liposuction surgery has become a way for men and women to shape their bodies into a more physically appealing form. Liposuction surgery allows a plastic surgeon to remove fat deposits from unwanted areas of the body, where diet and exercise have failed.

There are many liposuction surgery techniques a cosmetic surgeon could use to perform this procedure. The super-wet liposuction method is one technique. It has its advantages, and like all forms of liposuction, carries its own possible risks.

The Super-Wet liposuction technique is similar to Tumescent Liposuction. The tumescent technique is where a large volume of liquid is injected into the fatty deposits in order to remove the fat.

The super wet method is similar to the tumescent, however less fluid is used. The amount of fluid used is usually the same amount of fat that will be removed. However, there is more blood loss with the super-wet method than with the tumescent technique. The advantage here is that the procedure only takes one to two hours to perform, unlike the tumescent which could take four to five hours. Plus since there is less chance of too much fluid being introduced into the body, super-wet liposuction is safer than the tumescent method.

The best candidates for any Liposuction procedure are normal-weight people with firm, elastic skin who have pockets of excess fat in certain areas. You should be physically healthy, psychologically stable and have realistic expectations. Your age is not a major consideration; however, older patients may have diminished skin elasticity and may not achieve the same results as a younger patient with tighter skin.

To learn more about liposuction surgery or Super-Wet Liposuction Surgery, please visit our website: www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com

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Tumescent Liposuction

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With so many options available for liposuction surgery, it’s worth taking a closer look at the different techniques we offer at the Lombardi Plastic Surgery. If you and your plastic surgeon have decided that Liposuction is right for you, the next step is deciding which technique will help you achieve the results you desire.

Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent Liposuction or “Tumescent Liposculpting” procedure has become extremely popular because of its unique combination of safety and accuracy. The tumescent liposuction advantage is two-fold: first; it only requires local anesthesia, and second; it is minimally invasive requiring only a few tiny incisions. These factors reduce the recovery time to about 24-48 hours.

During Tumescent Liposuction, a medicated solution is injected into fatty areas before the fat is removed. The fluid, a mixture of intravenous salt solution, Lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and Epinephrine (a drug that contracts blood vessels)–helps the fat be removed more easily, reduces blood loss and provides anesthesia during and after surgery. Fluid injection also helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery.

In tumescent liposuction, the patient is usually awake, which allows the surgeon to feel the patient’s muscle tone alongside the fat layer. This is a huge advantage of tumescent liposuction and really lets an experienced plastic surgeon take more fat than tradition liposuction methods.

The Main Advantage of Tumescent Liposuction

In Tumescent liposuction there is less bleeding and this means much less post-operative swelling, reducing recovery time to as little as 24-48 hours. The other amazing fact about tumescent liposuction is that it can be combined with other liposuction techniques. Often other liposuction modalities are performed first to loosen the fat and then the surgeon removes what is left through the tumescent liposuction technique.

There are many additional liposuction techniques that I will continue to cover in future blogs. In the mean time, you can learn more about liposuction surgery by visiting www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/liposuction_surgery_nj.shtml

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Liposuction Alternatives

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While liposuction surgery is still one of the most popular procedures today for removing excess fat deposits and slimming and contouring the body, many people are still seeking less invasive solutions. Liposuction involves the use of anesthesia, and as such, surgical risks. There are other options for those looking for similar results with surgery.

Two of the most popular non surgical weight loss and slimming techniques performed at The Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center include the ZERONA Slimming System and Velasmooth.

ZERONA

ZERONA revolutionizes fat reduction in a safe, proven procedure. There are no needles, no incisions, and no recovery time needed. The ZERONA procedure involves six quick and painless treatments done over a 2 week period. You simply lie under the ZERONA slimming device for 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back.

ZERONA targets your problem areas, and painlessly reduces fat in the tissue under your skin. ZERONA uses clinically proven low-level laser technology. This laser emulsifies the adipose tissue which is then released into the interstitial space. The excess fat is passed through the body during its normal course of detoxification. The ZERONA procedure was proven through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site, and placebo-controlled study in which patients, on average, lost 3.64 inches from their waist, hips, and thighs. This result is dramatic compared to the placebo group, which only lost an average of half an inch.

There is no use of anesthesia, and there is no pain. There is no numbing agents needed, no needles and no downtime.

Velasmooth

VelaSmooth ™ is a laser-like medical device that penetrates deep enough into the adipose tissue to effectively treat cellulite. Velasmooth can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

The combined heat energy that is delivered to the skin goes deep so fat is mobilized and allows for deposition of new collagen, and therefore, a smoother skin surface is affected. The VelaSmooth ™, in addition to reducing thigh circumference and improving the skin surface irregularities, actually helps to re-contour the areas and gives an improved appearance to the cellulite in general. Patients don’t lose weight–but look like they have lost weight because the whole area has been re-contoured.

The entire treatment is painless, and patients report that it feels like a warm, soothing and deep massage session. Most treatments last between 45 – 60 minutes, but visible results can be achieved after a series of treatment spaced over a two month period.

To learn more about non-invasive procedures for body fat reduction and weight loss, please visit our website: http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com

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What Determines the Cost of Liposuction Surgery?

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:07:15 +0000

Determining the cost of liposuction is an important factor when deciding on a liposuction surgeon. As important as prices are, I cannot stress enough the danger of price shopping when it comes to any surgery. The ultimate goal of surgery is to achieve the patient’s desired outcome with the lowest possible risk of side effects or complications. Keeping that in mind, it’s always important to remember that a surgeon’s expertise and experience are far more crucial to consider than the price of any surgery.

Your body and your well-being are worth more than any discounted price.

Liposuction Costs

There are many factors that make up the cost of liposuction surgery. Typically the price includes a non-surgical fee (cost of operating room, nurses, lab tests, supplies, etc) as well as the actual surgical fee.

The actual fee for surgery may be based on the patient’s size or size of area(s) being treated, amount of time and effort involved in the surgery and cost of anesthesiologist.

The experience of the plastic surgeon and the geographic location can also affect the price tag. In geographic areas where rents and labor costs are high, such as New York City, one can expect higher prices for liposuction.

Financing Liposuction Surgery

Since the majority of liposuction surgeries are considered cosmetic, and therefore ‘non essential’, insurance will not cover the cost. Your surgeon, however, can review with you your options for financing your surgery through private finance companies.

To learn more about liposuction costs in NJ, call the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center at 732-460-9555.

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is one of the best plastic surgeons in nj and the founding surgeon of The Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

Should You Lose Weight Before Liposuction Surgery?

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I see many people in my practice who are considering liposuction surgery for the wrong reasons. Liposuction is not a procedure to achieve dramatic weight loss, liposuction is intended to remove stubborn areas of localized fat.

For the best results from your liposuction surgery, you should receive your surgery when you have lost any excess weight (not localized fat deposits) that you would like to lose and you are at your ideal weight. This will allow your surgeon to determine which areas need to be treated.

Additionally, if you have an excess amount of weight to lose, you may no longer be a candidate for liposuction surgery after you have lost all of your weight. Individuals whose skin has lost its elasticity due to dramatic weight losses are not ideal candidates for liposuction. There are other procedures that can help you resolve loose and sagging skin. Liposuction will not address this problems and can even make it worse.

Therefore, I recommend going for your liposuction surgery when you are at your ideal weight. This will allow for the greatest results from your procedure.

Deciding whether or not to have liposuction surgery is a big decision. I recommend meeting with several plastic surgeons, and having a good understanding of what your results are likely to be.

About Dr. Lombardi:

In addition, Dr. Lombardi is the first plastic surgeon in Monmouth County to perform Thermage, the non-surgical Facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Lombardi, visit http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/