In the age of ‘mommy makeovers’, breast lift surgery, or mastopexy , has become an increasingly popular option for post-baby body comebacks. A mastopexy raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening and repositioning the surrounding tissue to create a more youthful and pleasing breast contour. A breast lift can also reduce the size of areolas that can become enlarged over time.

All surgical procedures carry varying degrees of associated risks. During your initial consultation with your Doctor, you will be asked to provide a full medical history and other information that will help your surgeon determine whether you face an increased threat for any risks.

Risks and possible complications of mastopexy include: unfavorable scarring, excessive bleeding or hematoma, skin loss (tissue death), blood clots, reactions to anesthesia, skin discoloration, persistent edema (swelling), asymmetry, temporary or even permanent loss of sensation in the nipples, unsatisfactory aesthetic results, or recurrent looseness or sagging of skin.

Ensuring that you are in optimal health before your surgery can lessen some of the aesthetic risks.  You can help the health process by making sure your body is nourished and in optimum health:

• Refrain from smoking before and after surgery
• Eat a well balanced diet
• Get plenty of rest
• Avoid sun exposure before and after surgery
• Your doctor may ask you to stop or begin taking certain medications before surgery

Most doctors recommend that you have breast lift surgery after you are done having children, still, some women choose not to wait to have the corrective procedure.

As with any surgical procedure, careful thought and consideration must be placed on your lifestyle, level of activity and aesthetic preferences.  Be sure to thoroughly review all of your options with your plastic surgeon.

To learn more about breast lift surgery in NJ, visit www.DoctorsofCosmeticSurgery.com or call the Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center 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/

Like Botox Cosmetic, Dysport® is an injectable form of botulinum toxin Type A.

Dr. Lombardi injects small amounts of the toxin into specific wrinkle-causing muscles, paralyzing them and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

According to Dr. Lombardi, Dysport is said to have certain advantages over Botox.  “Dysport can take effect faster in patients than Botox, which can take up to 1 week,” explains Dr. Lombardi.  “Dysport can take effect within 2 days, so this is the perfect last minute beauty fix before a big event or party.”  Dysport may also last a few months longer than Botox.

Dysport is priced below Botox, however, Dysport typically requires 2.5 times the dosage of Botox to get the same effect, and therefore costs are roughly equivalent.  Dr. Lombardi recommends patients check with their personal plastic surgeon regarding prices and availability of Dysport in their area.

Dr. Lombardi is hosting an anti-aging skin care event at Aquamedica Spa in Long Branch on February 24^th at 6:30pm.  During the event, Dysport injections will be offered for $3.00 per unit.  Consumers can also call Dr. Lombardi’s Eatontown office at 732-960-5555 for a personal consultation or register HERE

More information about Dr. Lombardi’s NJ Plastic Surgery practice is available at http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/

About Dr. Lombardi:

Dr. Lombardi is 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.
Consumers can also follow Dr. Lombardi’s blog site at http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/

In my previous blog, I discussed the pros and cons of over the muscle breast augmentation.  Below, I will discuss under the muscle breast augmentation.

One of the determining factors in deciding where to place a breast implant is the shape desired by the patient.  The relationship of the implant to the pectoralis muscle causes varying degrees of shapes.

Advantages of placing a breast implant completely behind the muscle include a more natural breast shape (as opposed to a rounder shape achieved by placing the implant over the muscle), low interference with mammograms, little to no implant visibility, a reduced risk of capsule contracture, little to no rippling, and no visible scars on the breast (the incisions are made at the anterior axillary fold- under the breast).

Disadvantages of under the muscle breast augmentation include slightly more post-op discomfort and difficulty finding a surgeon completely competent in this procedure.  Not all cosmetic surgeons have mastered this delicate skill of placing the implant totally behind the pectoralis muscle of the chest wall.

Because of the natural shape achieved and the reduction in interference with mammograms, this is a preferred method of breast augmentation of many cosmetic surgeons.

As with any surgical procedure, careful thought and consideration must be placed on your lifestyle, level of activity and aesthetic preferences.  Be sure to thoroughly review all of your options with your plastic surgeon.

About Dr Anthony Lombardi

Dr. Lombardi, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School. He completed his General Surgery Residency locally, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey and his Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School.

Dr. Lombardi has been in practice in Monmouth County his entire career and is 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

One of the most common questions that arise for patients considering breast augmentation is whether the implant should be placed over the muscle, or under.

There is no universal answer, as each patient and their desired results vary greatly.  There are advantages, and what some would call disadvantages, for each, depending on your desired outcome.  In this blog, I will discuss over the muscle implants.

Over the Muscle Breast Implants

Advantages of placing breast implants over the muscle include the achievement of a full and round look (considered to look less natural), less complex surgery, and in cases of sagging or drooping breasts (ptosis), an implant over the muscle can help lift the breast, substituting the need for a breast lift (mastopexy).  Additional benefits may include less post-op discomfort and the ability to insert oversized implants.

Disadvantages of over the muscle breast implants may include a higher rate of movement of the implant, interference with mammograms, and slight visibility of the implants (rippling of the skin over the implant).

As with any surgical procedure, careful thought and consideration must be placed on your lifestyle, level of activity and aesthetic preferences.  Be sure to thoroughly review all of your options with your plastic surgeon.

About Dr Anthony Lombardi

Dr. Lombardi, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School. He completed his General Surgery Residency locally, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey and his Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School.

Dr. Lombardi has been in practice in Monmouth County his entire career and is 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/sub/dr-anthony-lombardi.jsp