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What Happens at a Consultation

Posted June 05, 2013 in Plastic Surgery Consultation

During a consultation at PREMIERE Center, you will have the opportunity to get answers to all your questions concerning the procedure that interest you. First you will be asked to fill out a surgery intake form with personal information and previous medical history. Then you will meet with a patient coordinator who will tell you about […]

So exactly what is a “Mommy Makeover“?

Posted May 15, 2013 in Mommy Makeover

So exactly what is a “Mommy Makeover”? It is a combination of patient-specific plastic surgery procedures that target and correct the changes of your body that occur as a result of having children, notably involving your abdomen (tummy-tuck and/or liposuction) and breasts (breast augmentation, breast-lift and breast reduction). The goal is to help you return […]

Gynecomastia Surgery? I had my tummy tuck eight months ago after losing 150 lbs of my weight. . My upper abdominal area is flabby. I am going to have Gynecomastia and fix that bulge, but i have started to work out and lift weights like crazy but the extra skin wont go away. My question is that i don’t need more incision. Do you think smart lipo or technique will help resolve my problem with no Gynecomastia?

Posted April 25, 2013 in Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Gynecomastia, Plastic Surgeons

Your concerns are evident, unfortunately liposuction will not correct this problem, the excess skin hanging, is skin that was stretched out and has lost its elasticity, liposuction will only increase the appearance of excess skin. A Gynecomastia would better yield the results you are searching for. Although you may be left with scarring you will have the […]

General or Local Anesthesia for Liposuction?

Posted April 01, 2013 in Liposuction, Plastic Surgeons

Liposuction, as well as other procedures, can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. General anesthesia is the preferred for many reasons, at Premiere center in Tampa and Miami, our Board certified surgeons only use General anesthesia because it is much more Comfortable, Safe, and Result effective for our patients. Under General Anesthesia patients […]

Rhinoplasty Question: Dislike Side View of Nose Hi, I am an 18 year old female and I’ve wanted to get a rhinoplasty for years. I know my nose is bulbous from the front view, however the side view of my nose is what bothers me most. Everything about the profile view of my nose is VERY aesthetically displeasing to me. If anyone could take a look at my picture and help me understand exactly what I might be seeing, it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Posted March 21, 2013 in Rhinoplasty

It seems that you may not like the shortness or “upturned” look on the profile. This and the bulbous tip are unfavorable features that can be corrected at the same time with a Rhinoplasty. Be Sure to consult with a Board Certified Surgeon that has the neccesarry expierence in Nose Surgery. Here at Premiere Center our Board Certified Surgeons have been practicing for over 20 years and […]

As a Male Can I Get Breast Implants Without Getting HRT at All?

Posted March 13, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Transgender

Yes, it is possible to have breast augmentation surgery performed without ever being on hormonal replacement therapy. Of course you would need to speak with your Plastic Surgeon to pick your best plan of action Here at Premiere Center for Cosmetic Surgery we have performed hundreds of Transgender Breast Augmentations and have had amazing patient satisfaction […]

Is Minimal Sedation W/ Local Anesthesia Possible for Subglandular Placement?

Posted March 09, 2013 in Breast Augmentation

Yes it is possible to perform subglandular/submuscular placement of implants for a breast augmentation using local anethesia, but it is not recommened. The most common and safest approach for breast augmentation is general anethesia. At PREMIERE Center, we have been practicing the breast augmentation procedures for over 19 years with our board certified plastic surgeons on […]

Could Frequent Sitting Affect Brazilian Butt Lift Results?

Posted March 06, 2013 in Brazilian Butt Lift, Liposuction

My job consists of sitting down for 7 hrs, 5 days a week. If I were to get a Brazilian Butt Lift would sitting on my rear end cause my butt to flatten or become oddly shaped? In a Brazilian Butt Lift fat is transferred through liposuction from various parts of the body to the buttocks to re-shape […]

Removing my Rhinoplasty Cast?

Posted February 23, 2013 in Rhinoplasty

Ideally, rhinoplasty cast is removed by the operating surgeon. If you are not able to get to your surgeon, the cast can be removed by this technique described which is by loosening by using steam and carefully pulling it from one side to the other.At PREMIERE Center, we have been practicing the rhinoplasty procedures for over 19 […]

How much weight can I loose from a tummy tuck surgery?

Posted February 23, 2013 in Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

It is recommended that the patient be as close to their ideal weight as possible before having any type of cosmetic surgery. A tummy tuck is not a procedure used to loose weight because weight loss is usually very minimal with this procedure. However, the amount of weight you loose from removal of excess skin […]