Rhinoplasty, known colloquially as a nose job, is the most commonly performed facial cosmetic procedure. However, it isn’t just used for cosmetic purposes. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Bruce Kadz has over two decades of experience helping his clients improve their self-esteem and quality of life. If you’re looking for the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this procedure, you’ve come to the right place. The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoplasty Answered What Should I Expect When I Get a Nose Job? What you should expect during a nose job primarily depends on why you are seeking rhinoplasty in the first place. If you are only trying to augment your nose, Dr. Bruce Kadz will implant cartilage from your nasal septum to enhance your nose’s appearance. If you had a nose job performed by a less-than-qualified surgeon in the past, cartilage may be donated from another part of your body. Most commonly, when the cartilage is not donated from the nasal septum, it is donated from the ear or rib. If you need cartilage donated from another part of your body to achieve your desired aesthetic, Dr. Bruce Kadz will discuss your options with you during your initial consultation. How Long Does the Rhinoplasty Procedure Take? This is something else that is primarily determined by the goal you are trying to accomplish. If you’re simply seeking this procedure to enhance the appearance of your nose, it may only take an hour or two. In contrast, if you are seeking rhinoplasty to reconstruct your nose after a traumatic injury or you aren’t satisfied with the results of a previous nose job, the procedure can take anywhere from 2.5 to three hours. Will You Break My Nose During the Rhinoplasty Procedure? No. There is no need for your nose to be broken during your nose job. There are very rare cases where the change required to the shape of the nose is so extreme that breaking the nose is necessary. However, Dr. Bruce Kadz has been performing nose jobs for over 20 years and can shift your nose into a more aesthetically appealing position without having to break and reset your nose. This holds true for cases ranging from a simple aesthetic enhancement to reconstructing the nose after a sports injury or motor vehicle accident. Will the Rhinoplasty Procedure Be Painful? No. Your procedure will not be painful or uncomfortable at all. The medications used to ensure your comfort depend on such factors as your heart and lung health and the complexity of the procedure. If the procedure required to achieve your ideal results is complex and extensive and your heart and lungs are healthy, you will be administered general anesthesia. General anesthesia is a medicine that simultaneously blocks signals sent to an individual’s pain receptors so he or she cannot feel pain and puts him or her to sleep. If only a simple procedure is required, an injectable local anesthetic may be used. In such cases, twilight sedation is usually used, leaving you awake but relaxed. What Should I Expect During the Preparation Process? The preparation process for this procedure is simple. The first step in preparing for the procedure is to come in for an initial consultation. If Dr. Bruce Kadz determines that you are a good candidate, he will provide you with a comprehensive list of instructions on how to prepare. A non-comprehensive summary of critical preparation steps include not consuming tobacco, not drinking alcohol, and preparing for your recovery. Other things you should avoid in the week leading up to your procedure include certain cosmetics, cosmetic treatments, and topical prescription medications. For example, you should not use any cosmetic products that contain retinol (Retin-A). This ingredient is found most commonly in such products as anti-aging creams and anti-acne creams. You should also avoid any cosmetic treatments, like chemical peels, that may cause photosensitivity or irritation. How Should I Prepare in the Week Leading Up to My Rhinoplasty Procedure? In the week leading up to your procedure, eat as much healthy food as you can. We strongly recommend that you eat something healthy every five hours. If you usually eat at 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM, eat a small, healthy snack between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner. If you’re not usually hungry between meals, eat a handful of almonds or a small bowl of fruit that won’t make you feel uncomfortably full. It’s not uncommon to lose your appetite for the first few days after your procedure. If you’re not hungry, it can be difficult to get enough micronutrients for your skin and cartilage to recover post-op. Making sure you’re getting enough micronutrients before your procedure will go a long way towards ensuring a smooth recovery. Other things you should do in the week leading up to your procedure include: Drinking at least half an ounce of water per pound of bodyweight daily Wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunblock Sleeping at least 7.5 hours per night Resting – don’t go for any personal bests while working out Taking vitamin C daily Exfoliating and moisturizing your skin Filling your prescription antibiotics and analgesics Preparing loose, comfy clothes to wear on the day of your procedure Taking Arnica Montana supplements the night before your procedure   How Should I Prepare for My Recovery? There are several things you should do to prepare for your recovery. The most important thing you can do in this regard is preparing your recovery room. After your procedure, you will want to have a relaxing environment to rest in for a few days. Make sure you have everything you need for your comforts, such as a blanket, plenty of pillows, a relaxing source of entertainment, and a table, desk, or nightstand nearby to keep plenty of water. We recommend prepping meals for the seven days following your procedure. Burritos make for great make-ahead breakfasts because they keep well in the fridge or freezer and reheat well. Casseroles and quiches are also great options. Lunch can be as simple as a spinach salad, and dinner can be pasta- or rice-based as long as you include a side of fruits or vegetables. Remember, nutrition is crucial in the first-week post-op. What Should I Expect During My Initial Consultation? Several critical things will occur during your initial consultation. Dr. Bruce Kadz will review your medical history to determine whether you are healthy enough to undergo this procedure. While reviewing your medical history, he will also talk to you about any drugs and supplements you may be taking. This is important to know because there are certain medications you can’t take in the weeks leading up to your procedure. For example, you should avoid taking any NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and aspirin in the two weeks leading up to your procedure. Other common drugs and supplements that affect bleeding include garlic supplements, ginger supplements, ginseng, and Celebrex. Seven days before your procedure, stop taking St. John’s Wort. This supplement may cause contraindications with anesthesia. What Should I Expect During the Recovery Process? In the 24 hours following your procedure, you may feel groggy or sleepy. This is perfectly normal for someone who has just received a sedative, whether it is general anesthesia or twilight sedation. You may not operate a motor vehicle or any other heavy machinery or equipment. Therefore, you should have someone to drive you to and from your procedure. Since you may feel groggy in the first 24 hours post-op, we strongly recommend that you arrange for someone to stay with you and help take care of you during this time. If you have pets, make sure there is someone who can bend over and feed your pets, play with them and supervise them. If you have children, try to explain to them that you will need your space for a while. How Long Does the Recovery Process Take? It can take anywhere from 12 to 14 months for your skin to recover fully from your procedure. However, it only takes around six weeks for your bones and cartilage to heal from the procedure. How long it will take you to feel like your old self after your procedure depends, but you will probably feel tired for one to three days post-op. When Can I Get Back to Work? How long you should take off from work to focus on your recovery depends on what you do for a living. If you have an office job that doesn’t require you to stoop and lift regularly, you can get back to work a week after your procedure. Contrastingly, if you have an active job that requires nearly constant walking, lifting, and carrying, you should plan to take two weeks off from work. When Can I Hit the Gym Again? As ready as you may feel to hit the gym after the first one to three days of resting, it’s crucial that you don’t rush into things. Your body still needs more time to rest. As difficult as it is, doesn’t do any intense workouts for the first six weeks post-op. This means that you should not be doing bodyweight resistance exercises, resistance training with free weights or dumbbells, or intense cardio, like swimming, rowing, or cycling uphill. Can I Wear Glasses After My Procedure? No. You should not wear glasses in the six weeks following your procedure. The less pressure you put on your newly shaped nose, the faster your bones and cartilage will heal. We recommend asking your ophthalmologist or optometrist for a prescription for contacts. If you don’t want to wear contacts, order a device online that suspends the frames of your glasses so they’re not putting pressure on your nose. Can I Blow My Nose After My Procedure? No. It is not advisable to blow your nose during the first two weeks following your procedure. If your nose feels stuffy, use a saline nasal drip to break up any congestion you have without blowing your nose and slowing your healing process. The easiest thing to do would be to send someone to the store to buy you a saline nasal drip to break up the congestion in your nose. However, you can also make your own saline spray at home with just baking soda, distilled water, table salt and a drip bottle or syringe. Simply mix eight ounces of distilled water with half of a teaspoon of baking soda and half of a teaspoon of table salt. Just make sure the water isn’t too hot.   Discover How to Refine Your Facial Features Today If you are dissatisfied with the size or shape of your nose, rhinoplasty may be right for you. If you have any further questions about this procedure or would like to find out definitively if you are a good candidate, we welcome you to contact us at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA today to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Bruce Kadz. See you soon!

The Brazilian butt lift California is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures around. It’s a great way to change your proportions or enhance contours, and Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA can give you the personalized care you need to get the results you’re looking for. But how did this procedure get its name, and what’s it all about? Why Is It Called a Brazilian Butt Lift? No one can agree completely on the answer to this interesting question, but there are a couple of possibilities. For some people, shapely buttocks are synonymous with the women of Brazil, so to them, the procedure has been named for its goal: the ideal shape as seen in many women of Brazilian or South American heritage. Others dispute this as the origin of the name and instead believe the procedure was named “Brazilian” because credit for inventing it goes to Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, possibly Brazil’s most famous plastic surgeon. He first started publishing information on this lift back in the 1960s. Wherever the name comes from, though, this way of improving the shape and contour of the buttocks has exploded in popularity since about 2010. The Brazilian butt lift, or BBL, is a wonderful way to essentially “kill two birds with one stone” by removing unwanted fat from one region and using it to reshape the buttocks. FAQ About the BBL What Makes a BBL Special? Traditional butt lifts use implants, but with the Brazilian, you are able to change the shape of your body and improve your contours using your own fat, instead. You trim areas where you’d like to see less fat—using liposuction—and then re-inject it strategically into the buttocks. Since the fat comes from your own body, the results feel and look perfectly natural. Am I a Good Candidate? Most women who are in reasonably good health and have a realistic understanding of the procedure and what it can do for them are good candidates. You should: Want to remove fat from one area of your body Want to enhance the size and shape of your buttocks Want to see moderate rather than dramatic changes Be within about 20 pounds of your goal weight Have had a stable weight for at least six months Come visit us for a consultation, where Dr. Kadz will help you discover if you’re a good candidate and help you make the best choices for your personal beauty goals. Is a Brazilian Butt Lift Permanent? While it may be generally true that “nothing lasts forever,” the Brazilian butt lift (BBL) comes about as close as you can get. There are also some things you can do to encourage your effects to last. To fully answer this question, however, means considering both parts of the BBL separately: the fat grafting via liposuction, and the injection. Fat Grafting Results Once you remove fat cells from your body, they almost never grow back. The body does not easily generate new fat cells after puberty. Instead, the fat cells you have either expand (as you gain weight) or contract (as you lose weight). Once you have removed some of these fat cells with liposuction, minor weight gain is unlikely to show up there. If you gain significant weight, however, the remaining fat cells may still expand in that area. This is one reason it’s best to seek a Brazilian butt lift when you’re within 10-20 pounds of your goal weight and have had a stable weight for a while—this gives you the best chance of permanent fat grafting results. Fat Transfer Results Initial Results The fat we remove from one area of your body will be purified and then injected into your buttocks. A BBL always involves initially “overfilling” the area, and that’s because only the healthiest fat cells survive the process. In general, an average of 60% of the cells survive, so overfilling ensures you get the perfect look once this process is finished. It takes your body between six and eight weeks to “take” the injected fat: meaning that your circulatory system accepts the fat and builds blood vessels to supply the new cells with nutrients. Your initial results, therefore, will usually look a bit more dramatic than your final results, but these will definitely fade. This fading is natural, normal, and expected. Final Results Once you have your final results a few weeks later, you can expect these to last for decades. With the right treatment, they may even last for a lifetime. Your lifestyle choices will have a big say in how long your results last. Once the fat cells have settled, they will not go away unless you either remove them or lose a lot of weight. If you go on a diet and lose weight, it’s impossible to predict with 100% certainty where your body will remove the fat from, and it could come from your buttocks. Our bodies store and remove fat based on our unique genetics, so it’s possible that weight loss of more than 10 pounds will undo the effects of your BBL. To keep your results as long as possible, then, it’s best to avoid either losing or gaining more than 10 pounds. How Can I Get the Best Results? The good news is that there are some specific things you can do to get the best possible results and then keep them as long as possible. Sleep on Your Stomach for a While For eight weeks following your procedure, you should sleep on your stomach every night. This is because it’s important to avoid putting any extra pressure on your newly transferred fat. If you think this could be hard for you, start practicing before your BBL so you can get used to the new sleeping position. For those who simply cannot sleep on their stomachs, sleeping on your side is permitted—however, you do need to find a way to stop yourself from rolling onto your back during the night. Body pillows may help with this. Get As Much Sleep As Possible Speaking of sleep, your body will thank you for getting as much as possible. Our bodies repair and restore themselves during sleep, so the more time you spend in restorative, REM sleep, the faster and better your new fat cells will settle. Just remember that we sleep in cycles of 90 minutes, and the most important part of the cycle comes during REM, which is at the end of that cycle. Plan your bedtime and waking times in cycles of 90 minutes to make sure you get as much quality sleep as possible, aiming for about nine hours a night if you can. If you tend to set your alarm for 6:30 and then hit “snooze” every ten minutes from 6:30 to 7:10, give up this habit and simply set your alarm for 7:10, instead! Your body will recover more quickly with 40 extra minutes of truly restorative sleep than from four sets of interrupting catnaps. Sit As Little As Possible It might not sound possible to give up sitting, but the more you can avoid it for the first month after your BBL, the better your results will be. There are special pillows available that will allow you to sit without putting pressure on the fat, but if you can avoid even using the pillow and simply lay on your side when you need to get off your feet, you’ll see the best results. If you work at a desk, consider investing in a standing desk or a desk that converts easily from sitting to standing heights. Not only will this help your BBL, but it will be good for you in the long run! Give Up Smoking Smoking is horribly damaging to every system in your body. The chemical compounds found in cigarettes work against every healthy physiological process, destroy your skin, restrict healthy blood flow, and elevate your blood pressure. Smokers are never good candidates for surgery of any sort, and smoking will interfere with your body’s ability to build up blood vessels to nourish the injected fat cells. If you’ve struggled to give up this habit in the past, let your beautiful new body shape be the motivation you need to get there. Stay Away From the Gym (Temporarily) With fat removed from one area and a more shapely contour to your buttocks, you may feel highly motivated to hit the gym. Normally, that’s a great idea. Right after your procedure, however, you should avoid the gym. For one thing, you need to keep your blood pressure down for the first month or so, and both cardio and weight lifting raise your blood pressure—or they should if you’re doing them correctly! Second, you don’t want to be burning fat at this time. Doing so will undo your results. Gentle walking, however, is very good for your promoting your circulatory system and keeping fit and active during this time. Keep It Loose Don’t wear anything, from tight jeans to tight underwear, that would put pressure on your newly transferred fat. For eight weeks, enjoy wearing your comfy sweats, your sassy, flowy dresses, and other loose clothing. Eat and Drink With Care Good hydration is crucial during this time. Hydration will help your fat survive and connect with your body, and it’s good for you in every other way, too. Drink lots of water, coconut water, decaf teas, and coffee, and eat plenty of succulent fruits and vegetables. These last will help with hydration and also with getting you the immune-system-boosting vitamin C and micronutrients you need for the fastest healing. Speaking of micronutrients, they are also abundant in seeds, nuts, dark chocolate (watch the sugar, however!), grass-fed meat and dairy products, pastured eggs and chicken, and complex carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and legumes. You also want to make sure you’re eating plenty of protein during this time, as this helps your body to maintain muscle while keeping you feeling full and satisfied. Once you have your BBL scheduled, consider making up some nutritious, freeze-able meals ahead of time. That way you don’t have to worry about cooking much during your recovery, but you also won’t have as much temptation to order in all the time. The occasional splurge is fine, but you’ll get the fastest results and keep them the longest with healthy eating habits. Talk to Us About Your BBL Keeping your results from a Brazilian butt lift takes some commitment, but if you’re willing to take care of yourself, you can plan on enjoying your results for a lifetime. The effects of aging could mean you’ll eventually need some skin tightening treatments, but you won’t lose your new shape. Is this the right move for you? Contact Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA today to set up a consultation and take the first step.

It’s no secret that pregnancy takes a toll on your body, but so does motherhood. The lack of time for yourself and the stresses of life often leave you feeling exhausted, with little to no time left at the day to spend working out. At Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, we offer the mommy makeover to help you get the body that you have always dreamed about, but thought may have never been possible, especially after having kids. What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover? The benefit of a mommy makeover is that it’s completely customizable. We tailor each treatment plan to each patient’s different needs and goals. During your consultation, Dr. Kadz will develop a unique treatment plan designed to meet each of your needs. He will recommend specific treatments based on your areas of concern and then present you with all of your options so that you can decide what you want your procedure to include. We can add any combination of the following procedures to your treatment plan: Liposuction Breast lift Breast augmentation Tummy tuck Monoplasty (pubic re-contouring)   Breast Lift A breast lift doesn’t involve implants, but we can combine it with breast augmentation to both lift the breasts and increase their size. During this procedure, we address sagging breasts resulting from pregnancy and nursing by lifting the whole area, removing excess skin, and tightening the tissue. The breasts will be reshaped and repositioned on the wall of the chest. It can turn back the clock so that your post-pregnancy breasts look more like your high school breasts. Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a procedure intended to increase the size of the breasts. It doesn’t lift the breasts or address and sagging skin, but it adds volume and improves their size and shape. We can use different implant types based on your needs and preferences to give you the best shape and size. We offer silicone, saline, and gummy bear implants. Dr. Kadz can help determine which is the right fit for your body and your goals. Tummy Tuck A tummy tuck is an effective way to treat and remove excess skin and fat that form on the abdomen due to pregnancy. It can also tighten and strengthen abdominal muscles that have separated during pregnancy, a condition known as diastasis recti. This procedure can give you amazing abs that you can flaunt in the swimsuit of your choice without ever having to perform a single crunch. It smoothes the skin, and it makes your abs look toned and tight. Liposuction Liposuction is a procedure that helps reduce the total amount of stubborn fat that exists in certain areas of the body. These areas don’t always respond well to diet and fitness efforts, especially after pregnancy, and can include the arms, back, inner and outer thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen.   During the procedure, a cannula will be inserted into a small incision in your treatment area to remove the fat gently. Once this procedure is completed, the stubborn fat will be gone for good, and within a few weeks following your recovery, you’ll get to enjoy the results. Your clothes will fit better since this procedure helps contour your body and add definition to the area. Monsplasty Sometimes excess skin and fatty tissue affect your pubic area, making the entire area look unattractive due to a noticeable bulge of fat in the area. It can form after pregnancy due to sagging skin and weight gain, but there is a solution. Monsplasty can remove this excess fat and skin and restructure it to create a slimmer, more aesthetically pleasing-looking pubic area. Mommy Makeover FAQs What Is the Purpose of This Makeover? The purpose of a mommy makeover is to address the body areas that were negatively affected by pregnancy. The most common treatment areas include the abdomen and the breasts. The entire procedure is customized to meet your body goals so that you can address your most pressing concerns. During the consultation, you will work with Dr. Kadz to develop a treatment plan that includes everything you want to be changed. You will be able to address issues with your abdomen, both visible and nonvisible, eliminate areas with stubborn fat, tighten your skin and make your body firmer and tighter, and get the breasts you’ve always dreamed of. Dr. Kadz will make recommendations so that you can reach all of your aesthetic goals. Who Is a Mommy Makeover Right For? During your first pregnancy, there is a lot of excitement and there are a lot of unknowns. However, no one ever really prepares you for what happens to your body after pregnancy. The changes can be startling and discouraging, from the sagging skin to breasts that you may not even recognize anymore. This is a normal feeling, but the good news is that there is a way to change your body and repair what the pregnancy, birthing, and nursing process have done to your body. That is where the mommy makeover comes in. You Don’t Want Time To Spend Hours in the Gym If you don’t have time to exercise for the amount of time that it would take for you to reshape your body, this procedure provides you with an effective solution that can give you the kind of results that working out can’t even do. You’ll get beautiful, contoured results, and you won’t have to spend hours in the gym to get those results either. You’re Done Having Children If you’re done having children and don’t plan on getting pregnant again, you are most likely a candidate who will benefit from any combination of these procedures. Having more children after you undergo this procedure will negatively impact your results, which is why we recommend that you wait to schedule it until then. You Want To Increase Your Confidence This kind of treatment plan can help you regain your pre-pregnancy body, and in doing so, help you feel more like yourself again. You’ll get a newfound sense of confidence that will change how you view yourself. Wanting to look good isn’t vain; how you feel about your appearance can negatively or positively impact your family, relationships, and life. The choice is up to you, but we’ve made it easy to invest in yourself with the mommy makeover. How Long Is the Makeover Procedure? Surgery lengths will vary among patients based on how many procedures they choose to include in their makeover. Some procedures take a couple of hours; others take several. We can provide you with a better idea of how long your specific makeover will take before your scheduled appointment. What Is the Recovery Like? Every elective surgery requires a recovery period, and the length of that recovery varies among patients. It’s based on many factors, including the total number of procedures included in your makeover, your health at the time of the surgery, and your health history. Most patients are able to resume all of their normal daily activities, including strenuous exercise or activities, four to six weeks post-op. We’ll monitor your recovery process and walk with you through each step of this journey. We’ll consider your particular recovery and give you guidelines based on your health and your healing as to when you should resume work, exercise, and other activities. What To Expect Certain procedures may require that you wear a compression garment or a surgical bra post-op for several weeks. Most patients find that they can return to work, household duties, and driving after approximately two weeks. You can expect a total return to everyday life, and everything that it entails will take you four to six weeks. Focusing on Rest You can expect the first few days post-op to be spent resting. Based on the total number of surgeries you undergo, you may require one to two weeks of bed rest. During this time, you need to focus on healing. You shouldn’t overexert yourself in any way. You’ll need someone to do the heavy lifting, cooking, cleaning, household work, and help with childcare. Once you’re cleared to resume these activities, you can do so, but you need to make rest your number one priority until then. During your consultation and in the days leading up to your appointment, our office will provide you with a complete list of aftercare instructions so that you know exactly what to do and what not to do. When you focus on recovery, you’ll be able to enjoy your new body and get back to doing all the things you love as soon as possible.   Am I a Candidate? The best candidates for this procedure are women who are completely healthy. Good health is essential to a safe and successful surgery, as well as an easier recovery. The best candidates will also have realistic expectations about what this surgery can and cannot do. The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle If you add liposuction or a tummy tuck to your makeover, you need to realize that maintaining your results comes down to making healthy choices and living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining a consistent workout routine will help you maintain and enjoy your results permanently. Gaining weight after your surgery or having another baby will negatively affect your results. Timing Your Makeover Accordingly We recommend that women who have recently given birth wait until a certain period of time passes to schedule their procedure for the best results. We also recommend that if you plan on having more children, you wait until your family is complete before scheduling this makeover so that you can get the best results. During your initial consultation, we’ll help determine if you’re a candidate and which surgeries will help you reach your goals. When Should I Schedule My Makeover? Choosing when to schedule your makeover is an important decision. If you have recently given birth, you need to wait until you are finished nursing and your body has healed from childbirth before undergoing one or more of these surgeries. You also want to reach a healthy weight before undergoing this makeover. When you are done having children and you are deemed a candidate for this procedure, you’ll get the green light to schedule your procedure at a time that works best for your family and your life. Schedule Your Makeover Consultation Today If you want to get your pre-pregnancy body back, or even get a body that’s better than your former one, we can help. Contact us today at Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, and schedule your consultation with Dr. Bruce Kadz to learn more about these different procedures and which combination can help you achieve the body of your dreams.

At Dr. Kadz Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA, Tummy tuck specials in California we have a lot of individuals looking to remove excess abdominal skin, correct lower back pain, and boost the overall appearance of their waistline. They are aware that a tummy tuck could greatly improve their aesthetic and overall health. But they also have a few questions. Read further to learn everything about this procedure.   The Amount of Weight You Can Lose After a Tummy Tuck One of the most common questions patients ask Dr. Bruce Kadz is how much weight they’re likely to lose after a tummy tuck. The truth is that you might lose weight after a tummy tuck, but not that much. The number of pounds you lose from this surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, depends on a range of factors. Some of these factors include how much tummy skin you have, how much weight you need to lose, and the type of abdominoplasty you undergo. Overall, you should expect to shed off anywhere from 4-15 pounds with an abdominoplasty.   Abdominoplasty is an excellent choice for those who want to tighten and flatten their abdominal areas. However, while the surgery can boost your efforts to lose weight, it shouldn’t be viewed as an all-inclusive weight loss treatment. What abdominoplasty can do, though, is complement your body-contouring goals.   How Much Extra Skin Do You Have? Ever wondered how much of the extra skin around your belly weighs? Ideally, patients that have lost weight successfully often have a lot of unnecessary tummy skin. The amount of weight you’ll shed off after your surgery will vary depending on the amount of extra skin you have.   Naturally, post-bariatric patients lose more pounds as they have more tummy skin. Some lose 10-15 pounds from their surgery. Those choosing a tummy tuck to regain their body shape due to pregnancies or aging lose fewer pounds. Some don’t even notice any signs of weight loss, and others experience a nominal weight loss; usually five pounds or less. Often, this surgery stimulates future weight loss, making it simpler and more comfortable to stretch.   What Type of Tummy Tuck Should You Get? Based on your aesthetic objective, Dr. Bruce will recommend one of the following abdominoplasties available:   1. Full or Classic Abdominoplasty A full abdominoplasty is utilized when you want to address the section above and below your belly button, the entire abdominal line’s length. Patients who opt for a full abdominoplasty mostly want to address excess skin and general tummy roundness.   2. Mini Abdominoplasty This type of abdominoplasty involves fewer incisions than a full abdominoplasty and is intended to improve only the lower section of the belly. This makes the surgery perfect for individuals who want to get rid of their “pooches,” stretch marks, or tiny bulges.   Dr. Bruce can tighten loose tummy muscles through an incision around the belly button (typically a low horizontal incision) and remove unwanted skin, resulting in a smoother, firmer lower tummy.   3. Extended Abdominoplasty The extended abdominoplasty is ideal when the procedure’s goals are to address the abdomen while concurrently targeting the hips and flanks. To perform this procedure, we often extend the horizontal incision sideways and include a longer, vertical incision.   This makes it possible for Dr. Kadz to remove excess skin from the lower and upper abdominal area as well as the hips, all while tightening the abdominal muscles and walls.   Who Should Get a Tummy Tuck? Abdominoplasty is meant to tighten the abdominal muscles and eliminate loose skin for a firmer and slimmer waistline. This surgery is highly customizable, depending on your preferred outcome. Some options, as mentioned above, include the mini tuck, full tuck, and extended abdominoplasty. Each comes with its unique advantages, all of which will be explained to you before the procedure.   Cosmetic surgery like abdominoplasty is a personal decision that must be taken seriously. During an abdominoplasty consultation, Dr. Bruce will perform an assessment and determine which technique is ideal for you. It is also vital to inform us about your entire medical history, including any medications you’re currently taking. This enables us to give you realistic timelines and expectations about your results.   The perfect candidates for an abdominoplasty: Are in overall good health Are in a stable weight Have realistic expectations about the procedure Have a protruding tummy Recently had a baby Have loose or hanging skin around their tummy How Abdominoplasty Surgery Is Performed On the day of the procedure, we will start by administering general anesthesia. We will then make an incision just above the pubic region. Typically, Dr. Kadz places incisions in areas that are easily hidden in swimsuits or undergarments.   If you have stretched out or separated abdominal muscles, these will be reconstructed during the procedure. Liposuction might be performed for minimal amounts of stubborn fat. Any excess skin is then removed before the incisions are stitched back meticulously. Abdominoplasties are outpatient procedures and only take a couple of hours to finish.   Weight Loss Before and During Abdominoplasty Whether you’re considering a full or mini abdominoplasty, we recommend that you lose weight prior to your surgery. This makes it easy for you to achieve the most dramatic tummy tightening and body transformation. Moreover, because obesity leads to increased health risks before and after the procedure, sustaining a healthy body mass index will help you ensure safe and quick healing.   Patients who opt for a full abdominoplasty are more likely to have a larger mass of skin removed, and bigger people have a larger surface area. During the surgery, supplementary liposuction is usually performed along with the tummy tuck to sculpt the waistline further. You may expect to shed some weight this way, though the notable difference in the way your pants fit afterward will make you feel revived even if you don’t see a huge difference on the scale.   Maintaining Your Abdominoplasty Results To ensure that you maintain your abdominoplasty results, it is imperative to follow all aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Kadz. Taking good care not to increase the intake of calories while you are recuperating will help you prevent new fat cells from showing.   A healthy, well-balanced diet coupled with a regular workout is an essential key to making sure that you feel as great as you look and maintain the benefits of your surgery for a long time. It is also recommended that women wait until they are through with having kids before undergoing a tummy tuck. Future pregnancies are safe and healthy, but they can alter the results of your abdominoplasty.   Everything Else You Need to Know Whether your pooch was caused by significant weight loss, a pregnancy, or genetics, tightening lax muscles and removing excess skin can provide both mental and physical benefits. If you’ve been thinking about getting an abdominoplasty but are still not sure, knowing a few more things about the procedure may help you to make a decision.   You’ll Need Help Back Home for the First Few Days Most abdominoplasties are outpatient procedures, which means you’ll go home right after the surgery. For this reason, you’ll need to have someone there to help you with chores for the first few days, if not a whole week. We recommend that you don’t lift anything over 10 pounds for the first six weeks or so, which is an important consideration for women with young children.   There Are Different Types of Incision Scars As mentioned earlier, your scar size and location will vary, depending on the form of abdominoplasty you need. For a traditional tuck, the scar will be from one hip to the other, and we will do our best to ensure it is covered under the bikini line. In addition, you will have a scar near your belly button.   For those who need just a tiny amount of muscle tightens and skin removed, a mini-abdominoplasty can be an option. A mini-abdominoplasty is one in which there’s a very tiny amount of skin excess, typically below your belly button. The procedure leaves a scar a bit longer than a C-section scar.   Patients seeking an abdominoplasty after weight loss surgery or considerable weight loss can expect a big, T-shaped upside-down scar across the abdomen. This is because there’s vertical and horizontal skin excess, which extends to the abdomen midline.   Choosing the Right Surgeon Is Important Finding a certified plastic surgeon can be more daunting than you’d think. While the terms are often used interchangeably, a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon are not the same things. Likewise, a practitioner might claim to be “board-certified” by an organization that isn’t recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).   This reputable body recognizes only one plastic surgery board in America–the America Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Fortunately for all patients looking for abdominoplasty services in Beverly Hills, Dr. Bruce Kadz is certified by the ABPS and always ready to help you attain the waistline of your dreams.   Surgical Drains Will Be Intact for the First Week or Two After the procedure, we will put in place surgical drains to eliminate any buildup of fluid or blood. This helps to keep swelling at a minimum while ensuring full healing. Although temporary, the drains require proper attention and care. Before surgery, Dr. Kadz will discuss the importance of drains and how to care for them, including any limitations when taking a shower. In most instances, the drains are painlessly removed in just under two weeks.   Expect Benefits Beyond the Physical Transformation Of course, you’ll feel a lot more confident in your clothes after an abdominoplasty, like most of our patients do. However, surgery can also offer several medical benefits. Abdominoplasty might help with urinary incontinence, and the procedure can also help improve the strength and support of your body’s core. For patients suffering from diastasis, repairing loose abdominal skin can help boost stability and reduce bloating and back pain.   The Cost of an Abdominoplasty Varies As pointed out earlier, there are different types of abdominoplasties, which only means that no two procedures cost the same. The cost of this procedure in Beverly Hills is usually determined by the complexity of each patient’s surgery and physical traits.   Find Out More or Get Started Today The power of an abdominoplasty is that it can help you attain your aesthetic goals and improve self-confidence, which can immensely boost your life quality. Prospective abdominoplasty patients who take to heart all the information written above can be sure to meet their health expectations, improve their results, and better their overall weight loss experience.   If you’re interested in a tummy tuck near me with a certified and experienced plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, contact Dr. Bruce Kadz today. We will gladly answer any questions that you might have about this procedure.

As we age, it can feel like we watch our skin develop new lines and wrinkles every day. When you look in the mirror, do you feel happy with your skin’s appearance, or are you discouraged by signs of aging that seem to develop overnight? Do you want a simple, long-lasting treatment that can restore volume, fade lines and wrinkles, and address skin laxity? If so, Juvederm could be the treatment option you’ve been waiting for! At Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, we’re proud to offer this top-quality dermal filler alongside our other restorative services. What Is Juvederm? Juvederm is the umbrella name for a large family of dermal fillers. Each filler is created to address a different concern, but all of them have the same skin-nourishing hyaluronic acid-base. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar produced by our bodies. It lifts and hydrates the skin and can be safely used to treat signs of aging in most patients thanks to its natural, body-friendly origins. Once injected, this filler helps temporarily erase signs of aging. It can last six months to two years in total and safely dissolves into the body. For most patients, the treatment process is straightforward. It requires little preparation and zeroes downtime. Each product includes a small dose of lidocaine to keep you comfortable during injections and minimize discomfort during the immediate healing process. Results are visible as soon as your appointment is complete and can be enhanced with touch-up injections or combinations of other anti-aging treatments. What Are the Advantages of Treatment? This dermal filler is one of the best ways to achieve smoother, younger-looking skin. It is considered safe and effective for the majority of patients. Unlike other anti-aging options, it does not require any downtime, allowing you to create your ideal image without putting your life on hold. The treatment process itself is pain-free for most patients. Results can last up to two years, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your vibrant new skin. Most of our patients are so happy with the new appearance that they commit to a personalized treatment plan to help them maintain their results! What Are the Different Types Available? At our professional office, we offer several Juvederm products to help you address your specific concerns. One of our doctors will recommend the best product or combination of products for you during an initial consultation. Ultra XC This product is designed to address mild to moderate facial lines, wrinkles, and folds. It is most often used in the skin around the nose, mouth, and chin. However, it can also treat lines and wrinkles around the brows and forehead in some patients. In addition, it can be used to successfully boost volume in the lips and create a fuller appearance with a smooth, natural texture. Ultra Plus XC The main advantage of this product is its thicker formula, which allows our doctors to target more severe wrinkles and folds. This filler is often used to treat nasolabial folds. These folds develop in the thicker tissue between the nose and mouth and are notoriously difficult to erase. However, this filler can help lift and volumize the skin to create a smooth appearance and minimize nasolabial folds with one treatment. Vollure This Juvederm Vollure filler was designed with the lower half of the face in mind. It specifically targets lines around the mouth, including smile lines, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. This product is appropriate for mild to severe wrinkles and folds and has a slightly thicker formula to aid in creating long-lasting volume. Volbella This treatment is used on the lips and can correct a variety of issues caused by the aging process. It can fill lip lines, help restore the natural borders of the lips, build natural volume, and create a plump, skin-like texture instantly. Unlike many fillers, this option dissolves naturally over time and will not create noticeable lumps in the lips. In addition, it carries far fewer risks thanks to the natural origins of hyaluronic acid. Voluma As we age, our cheeks and midface often begin to lose volume and appear hollow. This product helps correct loss of volume in the midface and can create plumper, younger-looking cheeks to augment your smile. How Do Results Compare to Botox? For a long time, Botox was considered the most effective treatment to correct signs of aging. However, while it is can smooth away wrinkles, Botox is designed to address dynamic wrinkles, which appear with facial movement, while Juvederm was created to erase static wrinkles, which appear largely the same in spite of facial movement. Botox temporarily blocks nerve signals to your facial muscles, preventing dynamic wrinkles from appearing while you make all of your normal expressions. However, it can take three to seven days to take effect and lasts only three to four months on average. If you experience both dynamic and static wrinkles, you could benefit from a combination of these two treatments. However, most early signs of aging appear as static wrinkles and can be more quickly and effectively addressed with this line of dermal fillers. How Do Results Compare to a Facelift? Facelift surgery is the most long-lasting solution for moderate to severe signs of aging in the face, lasting 10-15 years for most patients. However, it comes with a variety of risks associated with major surgery, requires significant preparation and downtime, and costs more than any other anti-aging treatment. Many patients are not eligible for surgery due to medical conditions or other factors. In addition, a facelift surgery performed by an inexperienced surgeon can cause permanent damage. So while a facelift can be a good choice for some patients, it is often not cost-effective and cannot permanently treat signs of aging due to the natural progression of the aging process. Many patients find that the long-lasting results of this dermal filler and its low-risk, non-invasive nature make it the better option for their health and lifestyle. Am I an Ideal Candidate? If you are a man or woman over the age of 21 and desire to see signs of aging diminished, you could be an ideal candidate for this treatment. In general, candidates should be healthy and should not have any allergies to the formula ingredients. In addition, they should not have any bleeding disorder which could interact negatively with treatment. They should also be free of any active skin infection or irritation at the time of their appointment. Some patients with severe skin laxity may not be an ideal candidate for treatment. Finally, candidates should have realistic expectations about their results. If you are interested in this treatment but are unsure about your candidacy, one of our doctors will be happy to you answer any questions you may have during an initial consultation. What Can I Expect? Here is a brief overview of what you can expect from a dermal filler treatment at our office: Consultation To begin, you will meet with one of our doctors to discuss your candidacy for this treatment. This initial consultation is important because it allows your doctor to examine your skin in-person, review your medical history, and ask you questions to determine your desired results. It also allows you to ask any questions you may have about what you can expect from this treatment in your unique situation. Once you are approved for treatment, your doctor will suggest an appropriate treatment plan to help you achieve your ideal image, and you can begin preparing for your first treatment. Preparation To prepare for your appointment, we recommend that you avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and some herbal supplements for at least two days before your appointment. This helps reduce your risk of bleeding or bruising after injections. In addition, you should limit your time in the sun and avoid sunburn or tanning, which could cause skin irritation and make treatment more uncomfortable. Your doctor may give you additional instructions to follow to ensure that you see the best results possible. Treatment On the day of your appointment, you should avoid wearing makeup in the target areas. Your doctor will clean your skin and may apply a numbing cream. However, most patients find that the lidocaine in the dermal filler minimizes any discomfort during treatment. Your doctor will then use a fine needle to inject the product into the target areas. They can see the results of each injection and are able to build symmetrical, attractive volumes instantly. You will be able to look in a mirror after your doctor is finished and see the immediate results of your treatment. In general, you can expect your skin to appear smoother. Any lines or wrinkles should be noticeably minimized or erased, and loose skin should be tightened and lifted. If your cheeks or lips were treated, you should especially notice the volumizing power of this dermal filler in these areas. Recovery For most patients, there is almost no recovery time. You may notice that your skin is more sensitive than normal for 24-48 hours. You should continue to avoid blood-thinning medications and alcohol until your doctor gives your permission to begin taking them again. You should also try to limit your sun exposure as your skin heals. In general, most patients see their skin return to normal within one to three days of Juvederm treatment, allowing them to enjoy their final results. Results Your final results should include more youthful-looking skin and a distinct, vibrant glow thanks to the hyaluronic acid. With your new results, you can expect to feel your confidence levels boosted and spend less time worrying about your signs of aging. Your results can last between six months to two years, but this will depend largely on how well you care for your skin after the Juvederm treatment. In particular, harmful sun exposure can accelerate the aging process and undo your results more quickly. It’s essential to wear sunscreen whenever you are outdoors and limit your time in the sun as much as possible. Due to the natural progression of the aging process, your results will begin to fade. At this point, most patients opt to continue treatments with a personalized maintenance plan. This allows them to build on the success of their first treatment, prevent signs of aging from developing further, and keep their ideal image intact. Contact Us to Learn More! Don’t let signs of aging distract you from the more important things in life. Let Juvederm effortlessly erase signs of aging and rejuvenate your skin from the inside-out. If you have any questions about this line of products, our dedicated staff is prepared to assist you! To learn more about this dermal filler and what it can do for you, contact our team of experts at Dr. Bruce Kadz in Beverly Hills, CA, to schedule an initial consultation today! We look forward to helping you reach your anti-aging goals!