A: Facial flushing is a not so uncommon problem for many fair skinned individuals.. Up till now I have treated this problem with the pulse dye laser that is specific for red color and red vessels.  The treatment of facial flushing with Botox seems to be a new and exciting treatment although I believe it will need to be repeated at least twice per year.  I will obtain the specifics at the next Botox meeting.

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/

Saline and silicone breast implants are similar in that they both are made of an outer silicone shell. The implants differ in material and consistency, however.  Some surgeons and patients feel that silicone implants have a more natural look and feel than saline implants because silicone gel has a texture that is similar to breast tissue.

• Saline breast implants: Saline implants are filled with saline, usually at the time of surgery. Saline implants have been criticized for feeling hard or unnatural, but improved surgical techniques — such as placing the implant behind the chest muscle and slightly overfilling it — have lessened these complaints.

• Silicone breast implants. Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel — a thick, sticky fluid that closely resembles the feel of human fatty tissue. Some women feel that silicone breast implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue.

Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

Yes, silicone breast implants are safe and FDA approved.  In the early 1990’s it was believed that silicone breast implants were responsible for connective tissue diseases in some women. After a thorough evaluation of the evidence for the Association of Silicon Breast Implants with human health conditions, the Institute of Medicine concluded in June that there is “no definitive evidence linking breast implants to cancer, neurological diseases, neurological problems or other systemic diseases.”

Furthermore, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states:

“Silicone is used not only in breast implants but also in implants located literally throughout every part of the body. It has been used: to construct heart valves and other cardiovascular prostheses; to fashion catheters which are used for purposes ranging from drug delivery to cardiac monitoring; in dentistry; in the gastrointestinal tract; as a facilitator for nerve regeneration; in ophthalmology; in the ear, nose, throat, and respiratory tract; as a prosthesis or ingredient in prostheses for many parts of the skeletal system; as a tissue expander; as a cosmetic agent for treatment of scars and wrinkles; in the urogenital tract, including penile prostheses; and in many other applications.”

Source:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/cbm/silicone.html

More information regarding breast implant surgery can be found at  http://www.doctorsofcosmeticsurgery.com/sub/breast.jsp

Dr. Lombardi’s dedicated plastic surgery blog is online at http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/

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/

Q: How much do breast implants cost?

A: Prices range between $5,500-$6,800 depending on the type of implant chosen and the length of the procedure.  This pricing includes the surgeon’s fee, implants, anesthesia and surgery center facility fee.

Q: Financing plastic surgery: monthly payments?

Can I pay for breast implants, lip enhancement, and rhinoplasty surgeries on a monthly basis instead of paying for them all at the same time?

A: We work with a financing company called Care Credit that has very competitive rates and allow for your surgery to be paid in full and for you to make monthly payments to them.

Q: How much do silicone breast implants cost?

I am considering breast augmentation with silicone implants.  How much more do silicone implants cost versus saline?

A: The silicone breast implants cost approximately twice as much as the saline implants to purchase, this extra cost will be added to your surgical fee.  There is no additional cost for the procedure besides the additional cost for the silicone implants.

If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, or would like to have your questions answered about any other surgical procedure, please use my contact form to submit your questions.

More information regarding plastic surgery FAQ can be found at http://lombardiplasticsurgery.com/

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/

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