Today’s blog is a notification for all that a wonderful new website has been designed to educate and alert patients to the latest events and trends in plastic surgery. Projectbeauty.com recently debuted on the web to much applause and aclaim from noted sources such as The New York Times.

There are videos regarding Essential Beauty, Personal Style, and Healthy Living.  There are news articles and community that one can participate in to share their experiences, questions, and concerns about Beauty.  Please give this website a look http://www.projectbeauty.com; it is written by the authorities on cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine and you won’t be disappointed.  I guarantee you this site will end up as one of your bookmarks!

If you are intereseted in a cosmetic procedure such as a breast augmentation, liposuction, or an injectable, contact my office today to schedule a consultation to meet with me.

Again, Happy Living!

Today’s blog is regarding travel overseas for cosmetic surgery. We are seeing a rise in patients who travel overseas for these types of procedures. Unfortunately, the motivation for this decision is usually entirely cost-based – surgery in third world and less developed countries is usually significantly cheaper. Equally alarming in its frequency are the number of complications from plastic surgery procedures. Breast augmentation, liposuction, and facelift, are among the few procedures that are being reported here in the US by plastic surgeons.

An article recently published by the Associated Press describes a surgeon in Australia who was just charged with manslaughter as a result of his treatment of patients. This physician is originally from the US, but his medical privileges were revoked, prompting his relocation to Australia. There, he became head of his surgery department despite having lost his license to practice medicine in the US. The fact that the US has the most stringent requirements for training, certification, and maintenance of competency should be remembered by anyone seeking care outside of the US. Even in a more “Western” country like Australia, you are not guaranteed the same level of precautions against incompetent providers.

With purely elective procedures such as cosmetic surgical procedures, one should be even more demanding that the plastic surgeon meet these tougher US qualifications before seeking treatment. Also be aware, that in many instances, upon their return home to the US, it has been difficult and even impossible for patients to find physicians willing to assume their care for complications that arose from procedures performed outside the US.

Til next time….

If you are interested in a cosmetic procedure, contact my office to schedule a consultation. Together we will determine the procedures or treatments that are appropriate for you.

One question I have to ask patients who are seeking cosmetic surgery is, “Got Real Plastic Surgery?”  This phrase was coined by a colleague of mine to stimulate the thoughts of patients who are seeking elective cosmetic surgical procedures such as liposuction.  Whereas we now see lots of physicians and non-physicians promoting themselves as qualified practitioners of cosmetic surgical procedures, much fewer of them are “Real Plastic Surgeons.”

The safest way to ensure that you are getting “Real Plastic Surgery” is to only consider surgery by a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.  Member Surgeons, like myself,  have at least 6 years of training and experience in surgery.  No one is more qualified than Member Surgeons from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  You may research your surgeon and geographical area on our website at:  http://www1.plasticsurgery.org/ebusiness4/PatientConsumers/find_a_surgeon/.

If you are interested in a cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, or eyelid surgery please feel free to contact my office to schedule a consultation to meet with me.

There are several different types of plastic surgery procedures offered at Brzowski Plastic Surgery in the area of Ogden and Salt Lake City.  Some of the most commonly performed ones include breast augmentation, liposuction, surgery after massive weight loss, eyelid surgery, face lift, etc.  Cosmetic Surgery procedures are just as common, they include non-invasive aesthetic procedures and treatments like Botox, Restylane, Microdermabrasion, and more. There are many reasons why a person might want to get one or more of these procedures done.

Individuals may consider having surgery done if they are dissatisfied with a certain aspect of their appearance.  For example, if you are a woman who wants to enhance your curves, as you feel self conscious about your small breasts, then a breast augmentation may help you boost your self-esteem. Liposuction is common among men and women, if you have excess fat that you are having a lot of trouble getting rid of through diet and exercise, then liposuction may be the right procedure for you.

Dr. Brzowski also specializes in surgery after massive weight loss. It is very common for someone whom has lost a significant amount of weight not to feel satisfied with the end result due to loose and sagging skin or excess fat still apparent on the body. Arm lift, thigh lift, or a complete body lift may be the extra step to achieving your desired results. After one or more of these procedures, many patients feel more confidence in their new body.

Different factors should be considered before making your decision on a procedure. Factors include the quality of the plastic surgeon performing the procedure, the equipment that the physician will use during surgery, the cost of the procedure, etc.  However, it is important not to let cost be the determining factor, as a relative amount of cosmetic surgery procedures performed are correcting other individuals work whom were less expensive, but where not certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or whom did not complete the necessary training. Dr. Brzowski is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has also completed extensive training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the highly renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

If you are an out of town patient considering flying in for plastic surgery, we would be happy to help you make accommodation. Plastic Surgery in the Salt Lake City/ Ogden Utah area is often cheaper than other markets. The cosmetic surgery procedure costs are due to our strong economy and lower overhead medical care costs. So many people chose to have their desired procedure done here.

Whether you are a current resident or out of town patient interested in a plastic surgery procedure, contact our office today to schedule a consultation. Together we can discuss the procedure or procedures you are considering and determine the best and most cost affective plan to help you achieve your goals. At the time of a consultation we will also go over any questions or concerns you have to ensure you leave the office confident your decision.

Breast augmentation is a commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the Ogden/Salt Lake City and around the country. It involves enlarging a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants. There are many different reasons a woman might want to get this procedure. You might want to do this if you feel the size of your breasts is too large and you would be more comfortable and satisfied with your appearance if you had a larger breast size. A woman who has gone through pregnancy might choose to do so to get her breasts back to the way they were before pregnancy and/or before nursing. You may also want to undergo a breast augmentation if your breasts are not the same size and would like to correct this with breast surgery.

There are two types of breast implants that are used for this procedure, saline or silicone implants. There are also two possible locations to place the implants, above or below the chest muscles. Depending on your goals, breast augmentation can be performed in conjunction with a breast lift or another type of plastic surgery procedure.

Upon a consultation at my office in the Ogden/ Salt Lake City area we will discuss breast implant size, breast shape, and implant type. We will go over selecting the volume of breast implants that will help you achieve the desired breast enhancement. At this time we will also talk about any concerns you may have pertaining to breast augmentation surgery. My goal is to educate you on the procedure so you are able to make an informed discussion that you feel confident about.

If you do decide to get the procedure done for whatever reason, now would be a good time to do it. That way you could get a breast augmentation and heal in time for end of summer beach parties or a fall wedding you may be attending. The recovery time depends on the technique used and the placement of the breast implants. Going to a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon will minimize the recovery time as well as possible risks associated with this procedure. Such risks may include bleeding, scarring, infection, and slow healing time. Other complications that may occur, such as loss of sensation and deflation, are rare.

To learn more about breast augmentation or another type of breast surgery, contact my office today to schedule a consultation.