Men may not be as open about their bodies as women, but it’s no secret that guys can have their own set of insecurities about physical appearance. That’s why doctors have seen an increase in the number of men seeking plastic surgery to treat their body. One of the most common complaints among men when it comes to body image is the dreaded man boob, or medically known as gynecomastia.
In recent years there have been many reports in the media about the number of men wanting breast reduction surgery to improve their looks. As men age, it typically becomes more difficult for them to maintain a svelte physique, even if they continue to diet and exercise. Many men develop fat around their chest, which results in the appearance of male breasts, medically known as gynecomastia.
According to a study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which released its 2012 statistical report today, anywhere from 40 to 60 percent of men suffer from this issue. Plastic surgeons across the country performed 286,000 breast augmentations in 2012, making it the most often performed cosmetic surgery for the year. Male breast reduction surgery was one of the top five plastic surgery procedures.
Before and After pictures of Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
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Arm lifts, also knows as brachioplasty, have recently become one of the most popular varieties of plastic surgery, according to a report out from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
There were more than 15,000 arm lifts performed in 2012, up from only 300 in the year 2000. This is a 4,000% increase, making it the fastest growing type of plastic surgery.
The popularity of the arm lift procedure is due to more people losing excessive amounts of weight. People who lose 100 pounds or more are left with extra skin that working out alone cannot get rid of. These people often opt for arm lift surgery as a result from the extra skin.
Arm lifts help reduce excessive skin and fat between the underarm and elbow. An arm lift will also help reshape your arm, which results in a more smoother and toned appearance.
Before and After Pictures of Arm Lift Procedure:
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TEXAS SURGEON DOUBLES CAPABILITIES IN 2012
WITH INSTALLATION OF SECOND ARTAS SYSTEM FROM RESTORATION ROBOTICS
The ARTAS Procedure Redefines the Focus of Doctor’s Practice
Mansfield, Texas –.DATE– Restoration Robotics, Inc. announced today that Dr. Mark Bishara, with offices in both Mansfield and Southlake, Texas, will be the first surgeon in the United States to install a second ARTAS® System for his practice. The ARTAS System is the first and only FDA cleared physician controlled, computer assisted technology for harvesting follicular units directly from the scalp, offering hair restoration physicians and patients unprecedented levels of safety, efficacy and patient comfort. Dr Bishara became one of the earliest adopters of the state-of-the-art system with his Mansfield office installation in January 2012. Now, a second ARTAS System will be installed in Dr. Bishara’s Southlake office, complete with the construction of a central command center allowing the doctor to control both systems simultaneously.
Dr. Bishara currently performs three-four ARTAS procedures per week and within three months anticipates an increase to 32 cases per month – on average. Hair restoration now represents about 70% of his practice, which he attributes in great part to the ARTAS system completely redefining his focus and adding to his practice’s capabilities.
“The reason to purchase a second ARTAS system is so that I can train another team and we can make ourselves available to our patients in a timely fashion,” said Dr. Bishara. “There is certainly a huge allure to robotic hair restoration that needs little explanation to those providers who are in touch with the direct to consumer approach. We are just trying to give the consumers what they want, when they want it and at an extremely high level of precision.”
Hair Loss by the Numbers
Over 35 million men are affected by male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in the United States alone.
Approximately two-thirds of American men will experience appreciable hair loss by age 35; by age 50, 85% will see significant loss in hair thickness. Genetic hair loss, which typically begins between late adolescence and before or during middle age, is largely untreatable outside of surgery.
About Dr. Mark Bishara
Dr. Bishara is a member of the American College of Surgeon (ACS), the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the Dallas County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association. A native-born Texan, Dr. Bishara received his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University and worked in multi-specialty charity clinics in underserved areas of Latin America before returning to the United States for two years of clinical training at New York Medical College. After completing a five-year residency in general surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital, which is affiliated with the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical School in New York, he founded the American Plastic and Reconstructive Research Association, a think tank for novel concepts and respective clinical applications in plastic surgery. He also completed a fellowship appointment in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. In addition to hair restoration surgery, Dr. Bishara’s specialties include cosmetic surgery of the breast, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck), liposuction, cosmetic surgery of the face and body contouring after major weight loss.
About Restoration Robotics
Restoration Robotics, Inc., a privately held medical device company, is dedicated to revolutionizing the field of hair transplantation by developing and commercializing its state-of-the-art image-guided ARTAS® System. This interactive, computer assisted system uses image guided technology to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting for the benefit of physicians and their patients. To learn more about the ARTAS System and its unique technology, visit www.restorationrobotics.com or www.artashair.com.
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Banking your fat and adult stem cells at BioLife Cell Bank is Easy through Bishara Cosmetic Surgery. Simply undergo your liposuction by a surgeon accredited with BioLife. Instead of having your liposuction body fat being disposed of as medical waste, BioLife Cell Bank gives you the opportunity to store it indefinitely and use it multiple times throughout your life, along with the adult stem and regenerative cells it contains. Scientist around the world have discovered that adipose (fat) tissue is a great source for adult stem and regenerative cells. Adults stem cells are undifferentiated, non-embryonic prototype cells that can mature and take on the identity of other body cells like fat, bone, tendon, nerve, muscle, cartilage, and more. These remarkable, regenerative cells are up to 500 times more abundant in your own body fat than in bone marrow or blood, according to Ray Zale, Chief Operating Officer for BioLIfe Cell Bank. Breakthrough technology and techniques have been designed that enable BioLife Cell Bank to safely process and then cryogenically store undamaged adipose tissue with its adult stem cells intact, for future use. This isn’t some far-fetched concept. Adult stem cell therapy is real, and it is safely and effectively used today, including use in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. If you are using your own banked fat for fat grafting versus having a fresh batch removed via liposuction, you can save money over time instead of relying on man-made injectable fillers. Man-made fillers last about 6 months or so and require repeated, regular injections for aesthetic maintenance. For a long time people have wanted body enhancing procedures like breast augmentation that didn’t require the placement of implants. With adult stem cell therapy boosting the potential of transferred fat, it makes it much more viable to use your own body fat to augment breasts, create shapely contours to the buttocks, and more. This gives you a natural alternative to implants that comes directly from you instead of man-made, synthetic, foreign material like silicon. Fat transfer also offers the benefits of minimal incisions and therefore minimal scars, less trauma, and faster recovery, compared to the placement of implants. There is a real advantage to being able to store fat and stem cells, and have them readily accessible for later use for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. When is the best time to harvest and store adipose tissue and adult stem cells? Experts agree the sooner the betters.
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Breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, involves enlarging or reshaping the breast with the use of an implant. If you are thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, there are a few things you should know before embarking on the process. The first thing is to not be intimidated by the word “surgery”. This type of cosmetic enhancement is one of the most common types of procedures performed in the United States, with thousands of women having breast augmentation done every year.
The first step is to consult with your doctor about the nature of the procedure.
Matters discussed and questions asked during a typical consultation include:
- What are the respective benefits of silicone and saline implants?
- What type of anesthesia will be used?
- The doctor’s level of experience (how many breast augmentation procedures do they perform every year?)
- What is to be expected immediately after the procedure?
- How often do they have to reoperate?
- What kind of scarring is to be expected from a breast augmentation procedure?
About Implants
Silicone implants are considered to be more realistic in that the gel with which they are filled has a similar consistency to breast tissue. Saline implants are firmer and filled with salt water instead of gel. While there is the potential for a silicone gel implant to rupture as a result of an injury, this is a rare event. If it does rupture, the silicone should remain within the implant shell or move to the implant pocket. If a saline implant ruptures, its contents will be absorbed by the body.
The Surgery Itself
The breast augmentation procedure may be administered in any of a number of facilities, including the doctor’s office. You may have it done while under a general anesthetic or with the use of a local one, in combination with a sedative so that you will be awake for the duration, though relaxed. The factors governing the placement of the incision include the size of the implant, and your body-type. The incision may be placed in a number of areas including under your breast or arm, around your nipple. The incision may be placed through a mastectomy scar if the implant is being used to reconstruct your breast after mastectomy surgery. Dr Bishara will lift your skin tissue to create a pocket into which the implant will be inserted. After the implant is in place, the incisions will be closed by suturing the breast tissue and then using sutures, skin adhesive or surgical tape used to close the incision in the skin.
The Recovery Process Following Breast Augmentation Surgery
Immediately after breast augmentation surgery, your breasts will be covered in gauze, or you will be provided with a surgical bra. You will be taken to an observation area, where you will be observed for any possible post-surgical complications. Recovery after breast implant surgery will usually take 24 to 48 hours. You will be prescribed medications to help with any nausea or pain. Your doctor will tell you how to care for your wound and during follow-up visits, advise you on when you can return to regular activities like work and exercise.
Mark A Bishara, M.D., P.A. Medical Director
The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Mansfield and Southlake, TX
Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D., serving Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding area.
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