February 2008 - Newsletter

Get a Handle on Love Handles (or Other Lumps & Bumps) with Liposuction

Get a handle on love handles (or other lumps & bumps) with liposuction. Let's face it: your best might not be enough when it comes to those saddlebags, your love handles, or that stubborn belly "pooch" that's been barking out for some attention. Your body decided long ago where it was going to store excess fat, and surprise surprise, it didn't consult with you first.

When diet and exercise fall short of your body contouring goals, look into the modern liposuction options that are making surgical contouring safer and more comfortable than ever before.

Premier Plastic Surgery is an ideal choice for today's newest liposuction technologies.

ProLipo® – Sending SmartLipo™ Back to School

Premier is the first plastic surgery practice in Western Pennsylvania offering ProLipo® laser lipolysis. ProLipo® represents the latest technology in targeted fat removal. This minimally-invasive treatment liquefies fat deposits to improve body contour and give your skin a smoother, tightened appearance.

ProLipo® is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for laser-assisted lipolysis (breakdown of fat cells). This new laser liposuction technique offers you a number of advantages over standard liposuction methods:

• Dissolves fat on the spot, making it easier to remove
• Requires only local anesthesia
• Allows quicker recovery because less tissue is disrupted
• Helps firm and tone your skin while removing fat tissue

ProLipo® is similar to SmartLipo™, but in our experience patients see better long-term results with ProLipo®, in part because we are actually able to remove fat from the body during surgery, instead of simply liquefying it and leaving it to be re-absorbed by the body. The procedure can be performed by itself or in combination with other treatments to improve your skin tone and body contour.

Ultrasonic Liposuction – Ultrasexy Results

Traditional liposuction requires a surgeon to manually break up fat before suctioning it out. As you might guess, this technique also causes a lot of disruption in the surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and other tissue. For greater surgical control and a more comfortable recovery, Premier offers ultrasonic liposuction. This method loosens fat by bursting fat cells with high-powered sonic waves, leaving much of the surrounding tissue untouched.

Consider ultrasonic liposuction if you want to:

• Remove a large volume of fat during a single procedure
• Benefit from precise contouring and a smoother skin appearance
• Recover with decreased discomfort and minimal bruising
• Treat dense or fibrous fat deposits, such as those in the breast or upper abdomen

Contact us online to learn more about the innovative liposuction options we offer at Premier Plastic Surgery, or call 724.776.2111 today to schedule an appointment with one of our surgeons to discuss your needs in more detail.

Nothing But a Number: Women in Their 40's

This month kicks off our 4-part special on popular skin beauty treatments for women of all ages. In this issue, the spotlight is on women in their 40's.

More and more women are realizing that though they've hit mid-life, they don't have to look middle-of-the-road. At this age, lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation problems can catch up with even the best of us. Your skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity and its ability to retain moisture as you age. When nature's letting you down, it's time to look up some of the innovative, minimal-downtime procedures we offer through AcquaBlu Medical Spa & Skin Care Center.

Your Problem: Lines and Wrinkles
The AcquaBlu Solution: Whatever the cause of your wrinkles – repeated muscle movement, collagen breakdown, and beyond – we offer an injectable treatment to help you turn back time, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvéderm™, Restylane®, and Perlane®. You also should consider a MicroLaser Peel™ to remove surface wrinkles and rough skin caused by exposure to the elements over time.

Your Problem: Blotchy Skin Discoloration
The AcquaBlu Solution: The latest technology to target unwanted skin spots and hyperpigmentation is incorporated into ProFractional™ skin rejuvenation, a fast and comfortable procedure that encourages your skin to re-grow healthy, blemish-free tissue. Some forms of discoloration also can be removed using a MicroLaser Peel™ or IPL/BBL Photo Facial.

Your Problem: Sagging Skin
The AcquaBlu Solution: While it's hard to keep your skin looking firm and tight forever, you can refresh your skin and reverse a common sign of aging with one of our minimal-downtime skin rejuvenation technologies: SkinTyte™ . SkinTyte™ is a non-surgical treatment that heats deep layers of skin tissue to encourage collagen production and improve skin tone.

In addition to medical spa procedures, many women in their 40's also consider cosmetic surgery. Popular body contouring procedures include tummy tuck and liposuction, while our facial sculpting procedures such as facelift or eyelid lift can take years off your appearance. We offer a full range of cosmetic treatments and can help you decide which options are best for your goals, your budget, and your lifestyle. Call 724.776.2111 today for more information.

Product Spotlight

Nectifirm by Revisions Skincare

Nectifirm contains eight active ingredients that work to strengthen the dermal-epidermal junction of the neck and dècolletage. Nectifirm is formulated to specifically target the needs of the skin on the neck and dècolletage. This innovative formula firms, smooths, tightens, increases elasticity, moisturizes, protects and reduces the appearance of fat in the jowl and chin areas. The result is a younger-looking, more radiant neck and dècolletage. - $60