The Centre, P.C. - Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck: A Safe, Effective, and Popular Combination - Thursday, June 25, 2009

For many women, the two areas of their bodies that trouble them the most are the size or shape of their breasts and the appearance of their tummy area. The board certified plastic surgeons at The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart and Chesterton, Indiana, can perform a breast augmentation and tummy tuck at the same time to completely revitalize your body appearance.

Some people may think that combining procedures puts you more at risk for complications or poor results, but combining plastic surgeries is a great way to change your appearance in a shorter amount of time. By reshaping your abdomen and your breasts at once, you will only go under anesthesia once instead of twice. You will also be able to recover at the same time from both procedures, rather than having two separate recoveries. This means arranging time off work only once, using vacation time once, scheduling for someone to take care of the kids once, etc.

Candidates for a combination breast augmentation and tummy tuck procedure are women who have been unable to change the appearance of their abdomen with diet and exercise. Women should also have breasts that appear too flat or small for their bodies, and they should have skin that still has adequate elasticity.

Mothers looking to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies, women who have lost a significant amount of weight, and women who are just unhappy with their overall body contour have found that the tummy tuck and breast augmentation combination is the best way to gain the look they desire.

If you have considered breast augmentation or tummy tuck procedures, please contact the experienced cosmetic surgeons at The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart and Chesterton, Indiana, to schedule your initial consultation.

What You Should Be Prepared to Tell Your Cosmetic Surgeon II: Aesthetic Goals - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

When considering a cosmetic surgery procedure, no other aspect of the procedure may be as important as the goals you want to achieve. Cosmetic surgery is a permanent procedure and it can change the way you look for the rest of your life, so it's very important that you are completely clear with your cosmetic surgeon about what you want to look like.

Prior to your initial plastic surgery consultation at The Centre, P.C., there are a few different aspects of your appearance that you should take into consideration:

• What do you compare about yourself to others?
• Are there any activities or places you avoid as a result of your appearance?
• Are there behaviors you do or avoid because of the way you look?
• When did you start having concerns about your body?
• Do you dislike people touching you or seeing you naked?

All of these questions are important to arriving at the best result possible for you. You might consider finding pictures that can help you illustrate what you hope to achieve after your procedure. For rejuvenation procedures like a facelift, bring in a picture of how you looked a few years ago when you were comfortable with the appearance of your face. For facial procedures such as a rhinoplasty, pictures of family members are often a good choice because they show how subtle variations can improve your appearance while retaining your identity.

Pictures of celebrities and models can be good, too, especially for body contouring procedures like tummy tuck or buttock lift. Remember, though, that we cannot make you look like anyone, and pictures in magazines often use camera and wardrobe tricks as well as image manipulation to create unrealistic images.

If you live in the South Bend or Elkhart, Indiana are and you are considering any type of cosmetic surgery, please contact the experienced cosmetic surgeons at The Centre, P.C. to schedule your initial consultation.

What You Should Be Prepared To Tell Your Cosmetic Surgeon I : Medical History - Friday, June 19, 2009

Before you have any sort of cosmetic surgery performed, you first have to meet with your cosmetic surgeon. During your initial visit at The Centre, P.C. office you'll talk to our experienced cosmetic surgeons about what surgery is right for you, what their experience is, what you'd like to correct, and finally, your medical history.

Although cosmetic surgery may be elective in most cases, it is still a medical procedure, so your cosmetic surgeon will need to be informed about your entire medical history. Depending on what cosmetic surgery procedure you are considering, you should inform your doctor about certain past surgeries or conditions:

• Abdominoplasty - If you're considering correcting your body contour with a mommy makeover or tummy tuck, you need to let your doctor know if you've ever suffered a hernia and undergone surgery to correct it.
• Liposuction - When considering liposuction, your doctor should know if youve had any serious weight losses or gains in the past. Your cosmetic surgeon should also know if you've had gastric bypass surgery in the past.
• Facial Procedures - When having a facial procedure like facelift or brow lift, your surgeon needs to know if you've had any facial cosmetic surgeries performed in the past.

While you may feel uncomfortable letting people know about your medical history, you should feel comfortable talking to your cosmetic surgeon. By informing your cosmetic surgeon of your medical history you will be able to avoid cosmetic surgery risks and complications.

If you live in the Northern Indiana area and are interested in any type of cosmetic surgery or skin treatment, please schedule an initial consultation with the experienced plastic surgeons at The Centre, P.C. in Chesterton or Elkhart, Indiana.

Chicago Style: European Elegance & High-Concept Couture Meet Midwestern Pragmatism - Thursday, June 11, 2009

When you think of high fashion, New York, Paris, and Los Angeles all come to mind, but there's a growing powerhouse in the fashion world: Chicago. Michelle Obama has done much for a sense of Chicago's style with her idiosyncratic choices for high-profile appearances, and Mayor Daley's Fashion Initiative that began in 2006 has enabled dozens of local designers to increase their presence and profile.

Now many fashion experts are looking at Chicago in a new light with the advance of new clothing designers emerging from the windy city. While it's impossible to boil Chicago style down to a single point, one might describe the quintessential Chicago style as opulent minimalism, which emphasizes the beauty basics: great skin, elegant face, nice curves.

This fall, while New York and London are going black and white (respectively), with an aristocratic feel and lots of concealing structure, expect Chicago style to be sensible color and curves. Instead of just wrapping up for the long winter, expect styles that cover but don't necessarily conceal. Summer skin care is essential for keeping your face, neck, and shoulders looking great for fall showing. Both professional and evening wear will emphasize your figure. If you're not happy with yours, either breast enlargement or a tummy tuck might help you feel more comfortable.

If you live in the Chicago, Elkhart, or South Bend area and are considering any type of cosmetic surgery or skin treatment, please contact the experienced plastic surgeons at The Centre P.C. today.