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Can I have multiple plastic surgeries at once?

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  Some clients would like to have multiple surgeries at once. However, the question is if it is possible to undergo several plastic surgeries at once on the same day.     Is it not better to have surgeries one at a time? Let’s hear what our plastic surgeon thinks about this question.     Dr. Kim recommends having multiple surgeries at once. The reason is that to achieve the balance and harmony of the surgery sites.     To be more exact, if one does the double eyelid surgery and undergoes rhinoplasty after several months, the surgery result might not be as balanced as one expects.     What is more, once you do the surgeries separately, that also means that you must go through the recovery period once again after each surgery. Therefore, we recommend getting multiple surgeries at once.   

Laser treatment for skin whitening

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Many people want to have a bright skin complexion and even skin tone. At SHE’S Plastic Surgery, one of the most effective laser treatments is Laser toning. It treats skin pigments and freckles. It can remove the pigmented lesions deep in the skin. Laser toning reduces the excess melanin in the skin and makes the skin complexion much brighter. Laser toning works best for deep pigmentation, making the skin tone brighter. The laser targets the affected areas, heats the melanin pigments and destroys them. It also effectively rejuvenates skin and makes it look more youthful. At SHE’S Plastic Surgery, you can get customized laser skincare treatments based on your skin condition. Generally, you will need to get 5-10 sessions spaced out 1 week apart. More about Laser Toning

What does Upper Blepharoplasty entail?

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  If you have noticed folds of loose skin and protruding bulges of fat over your eyelids, it may be a sign of a need for a change. To get a more youthful appearance, the most effective option is to undergo an Upper Blepharoplasty. Upper Blepharoplasty is a surgical method of eyelid correction. It corrects the eyelid drooping, skin sagging and removes the excess tissue. During the operation, the redundant skin and fat will be removed. If needed, the double eyelid crease will be created. The incisional area is closed with sutures. The stitches will be removed 5 days after the surgery. You can do sports activities 3 weeks after the stitches are taken out. You may have some bruising and swelling for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. However, you will get a more natural look 1 month after the surgery.  More about Upper Blepharoplasty

Can I breastfeed after mammoplasty?

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    Many people thinking about breast surgeries wonder if they can breastfeed after the mammoplasty.     Will it be safe to breastfeed after mammoplasty? Will there not be side effects affecting the functions of the breasts?   It is possible to breastfeed after breast surgery. In case of breast enlargement, a breast implant is inserted differently from the glandular tissue, also called milk-making tissue of the breast.     Since an implant is positioned below the breast muscle, it does not affect breastfeeding. Even if the breast implant bursts or pops, safe and approved breast implants are not absorbed or speed into the body.     Therefore, we recommend that you discuss with a board-certified plastic surgeon having much experience in mammoplasty.

Can I have filler on the tip of the nose?

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    Nose filler is a simple procedure done to lift the nose bridge. Therefore, most customers ask if it is possible to inject fillers into the nose tip. If not, why is that?   Nose tip filler carries a risk, and therefore the doctor does not recommend it. Unlike the nose bridge, there are two arteries connected inside the tip of the nose.     Improper injection of filler might result in artery obstruction. Moreover, it might worsen the blood circulation and cause inflammation as well as swelling. Since the tip consists of bones, fillers can make the nose tip look even more blunt or stubby.     The doctor does not recommend nose tip fat grafting either. The best and safest way to correct the nose tip is surgery.     Even once you decide to do the surgery, it is important to discuss the procedure with a board-certified plastic surgeon in detail.

V-shaped appearance with Botox injection

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 Are you willing to have a more slim face and a V-shaped line? If you have a squared jaw, it may be due to the enlarged masseter muscles(chewing muscle) along the jawline.  To improve your looks, you can get a non-surgical treatment with Botox injection. It will make your jawline slimmer and temporarily reduces the size of the muscles. At SHE’S Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeon, Dr. Kim Kyung Ho performs all the Botox injection procedures. The Botox injection will relax the muscles, and make your jawline shrink and reduce the squared appearance. The treatment is highly effective, you can see the result weeks after the treatment. Botox is not a permanent injection. Botox injections for the jawline usually last up to 4 months. If you repeat the Botox injections, you may increase the effect from the treatment, which will eventually make your muscles shrink, and you will get the best long-lasting results  More about Botox

Is it possible to remove under-eye fat permanently?

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    Lower blepharoplasty, also known as lower eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the lower eyelids.     However, is this a permanently effective procedure to correct the under-eye area? Is there any possibility that under eyelids get puffy even after the surgery?     Even if one underwent lower eyelid surgery to remove fat and puffiness, fat and puffiness appear again as time goes by.   The reason is that the aging process continues, and the eyes are one of the organs in our body that age faster.     Therefore, it might take another revision surgery depending on under-eye puffiness and amount of the fat.     Regardless of whether it is your first surgery or revision surgery, we strongly recommend that you discuss the procedure carefully with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Laser peel for skin rejuvenation

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  The Hollywood Peel or Spectra Peel is one of the most effective laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. It shows great results not only for pore tightening, but the treatment of active acne, and acne scars. This unique treatment doesn’t require a downtime period and lets you lead normal daily activities right after the treatment. The application of carbon lotion is applied to the skin surface. Then it penetrates the pores. The spectra laser goes deep into the dermis, regenerates the skin surface, and reduces skin inflammations and acne scars. The lotion is removed with the laser which makes the dead skin cells fall off, making the skin layer clean. Additionally, this process induces collagen and elastin production. As a result, you will get a more rejuvenated skin tone, better skin texture, tightened pores, and fewer wrinkles. A series of 3-5 sessions with 3 weeks intervals are highly recommended to get the best results.  More about Spectra Peel

How to remove the Venus rings on the neck?

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  Every woman cares about the wrinkles on her face. However, not everyone is concerned about the wrinkles on the neck until they get prominent. Undoubtedly, wrinkled neck ages a woman. If you have Venus’ rings on your neck, there is a way that can help you get rid of them. Some people get the Venus’ rings or deep circular lines in their childhood. Others notice these wrinkles due to the excessive tilt of the head while reading or working. You may moisturize your skin as much as you want. However, they may not remove the prominent lines on your neck. Neckline filler may be the only option that can remove the lines on your neck. The volume of the dermal filler will be determined by the doctor. The injection will be carefully done on your neck wrinkles to make them less visible. You may have a slight bruising and redness along the neckline right after the treatment. However, 1-2 weeks later the swelling will be less visible. The effect lasts for 6 months to 1 year depending on the depth o

How to get rid of the undereye bags?

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  If you are bothered with the puffy bags on the lower eyelids, you may be a suitable candidate for a Lower Blepharoplasty. This kind of operation improves the droopy eyelids, removes extra skin and undereye bags, as well as tightens the eyelids. The incision is made under the lower eyelashes. The surgery requires either the removal or repositioning of the excess fat.  This will eliminate the bulges and puffiness under the eyes and make your appearance more youthful. By the end of the operation, the sutures will be made on the incisional area. The stitches are typically removed on the 5th day after the surgery. The recovery process will take around 2-3 weeks. You will be recommended to apply ice packs to the treatment area in the first 2 days after the surgery. Then you will be advised to apply warm packs to minimize the post-surgical bruising and swelling.  More about Lower blepharoplasty

Post-surgery care after fat grafting

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  . It is important to take prescribed medications after the surgery.   . You can wash your face from next day after the surgery.   . You must make sure that Duoderm tape does not fall off while washing your face.   . You must stick fixing tape and put it on Duoderm tape for 5 days after stitch removal.   . You must wear tight clothes for 2 days.   . You can take a shower only after the first treatment day.   . You must avoid exercises, sauna, and alcohol for 2-3 weeks after stitch removal.

IV therapy for skin whitening

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  Many people wish to get a brighter skin tone, however, they face obstacles in achieving it. Skin whitening can't be achieved in just one day. It requires multiple sessions and a thorough skincare routine. If you are not ready for laser or peeling treatments, you should try a Glutathione IV infusion that significantly improves uneven and dark skin tone. At SHE'S Plastic Surgery, you can get an IV treatment in 20-30 minutes. As you may already know, glutathione is considered to be an antioxidant that inhibits the production of melanin cells. Therefore Glutathione IV has a positive effect on skin tone. Glutathione is delivered intravenously directly into your blood veins. Since it is an IV, it ensures the best glutathione absorption that increases the efficacy of the injection.  The number of sessions recommended can be anywhere from 5-10 sessions. You can continuously get a once-weekly session for the best results. More about Glutathione IV

What to expect with Upper Blepharoplasty?

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  One of the most commonly performed facial procedures worldwide is Upper Blepharoplasty. This operation involves the surgical removal of excess skin on the upper eyelids. The operation may also include the removal of redundant fat tissue. This kind of operation makes the overall facial appearance more youthful. Undoubtedly, Upper blepharoplasty requires the plastic surgeon to have great experience, expert knowledge, and advanced surgical skills. The incision is made on the natural eyelid crease. If there is no eyelid crease, the double eyelids can be created during the surgery. During the operation, the excess fat deposits and skin are removed. Then the incisions are closed with the sutures which are removed 5 days after the surgery. Post-surgical swelling and bruising are common after the surgery. It may take 3-4 weeks for the swelling to subside.   More about Upper Blepharoplasty

Is the belly button created during the abdominoplasty?

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    Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess and saggy skin from the upper and lower belly to make it firm and thin.     Before undergoing the tummy tuck, most of the patients wonder if the doctor creates a new belly button because much amount of fat makes the existing belly button sag.     In this post, we will try to answer this question.   Abdominoplasty deals only with removing excess fat and cutting the excess skin. Therefore, the tummy tuck does not involve the creation of a new belly button.     However, if the skin on the belly sags too much because of the excessive fat tissues, the surgeon might consider creating a new belly button.     To do that, there should be an ample amount of skin to suture upper and lower belly after skin removal.  

How do I get dimples?

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  Dimples are the depressions that you can see on the cheeks when a person smiles. They bring more Dimples are considered to be an attractive feature. Therefore many patients wish to create dimples. In this article, I will tell you more about surgical dimple formation. To create dimples a small incision is made on the inside of the cheeks. Then the sutures are tied to the inner part of the cheeks to tie the skin and muscles. After the surgery, you may notice that the dimples appear even without smiling. However, the dimples will look more natural with time. The procedure lasts for only 20-30 minutes and is a relatively simple treatment. You may have a slight swelling and painful feeling on the cheeks. Therefore, you need to take prescribed medicine and gargle 7 times a day after taking any meals or drinks.  You should eat gentle food for 2 days after the surgery. With time, the dissolving stitches will come out on their own. More about Dimpleplasty

Botox treatment for frown lines

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  The appearance of frown lines is a very common sign of skin aging. Most of the time, the frown lines get more visible and prominent with age. If you wish to prevent  the appearance of the lines between your eyebrows or diminish them, there is an effective injectional method with Botox. It helps to minimize the severity of the wrinkles and make the skin look smooth. Botox is a proactive treatment that is also considered to be an anti-wrinkle injection. The botulinum toxin is injected directly into the dynamic muscles causing the frown lines to lessen their activity. This happens due to the relaxation of the nerve muscles. As a result, you will get a more younger and youthful look. Some of the most effective products for frown lines are Botox, Xeomin, and Botulax. Generally, the effect of Botox injection lasts for 3 to 6 months depending on the product. The results gradually wear off with time due to the return of muscle actions.  More about Botox

Micro-needling for acne scars

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  One of the most challenging things about acne is acne scarring. The reason is that removing post-acne scarring takes more time than treating acne itself.     If the over-the-counter products did not work, then micro-needling can be an alternative to treat post-acne scars.     First of all, what is micro-needling? Micro-needling is a procedure that uses tiny needles that prick the skin and treat acne scarring.     Micro-needling generates collagen in the skin and accelerates the healing process. The micro-needling process itself usually takes from 10 to 15 minutes. After the patient is applied a soothing mask to soothe the skin's redness.     Also, the patient cannot wash the face right after the procedure. Washing is possible only after 12 hours.     Patients must also remember that it is necessary to apply sunscreen after the micro-needling and other laser treatments.

Cheek liposuction

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  Cheep liposuction, also called laser liposuction, is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat cells from the face through suction. It does not only remove the fat but also contours the face and makes it slimmer.     Cheep liposuction is a simple outpatient procedure. It takes around 20~30 minutes to perform the procedure.     First, the doctor applies local anesthesia onto the face and then makes a small incision to insert the cannula. Next, he uses the cannula to apply some energy to dissolve the fat cells. Doing this helps easily remove the dissolved fat through the suction.     It is normal to feel some soreness and swelling after the procedure. This will subside with time.     Patients are expected to take some antibiotics and painkillers which will be prescribed by the doctor.     It can take 3~4 weeks for the full recovery. The result is a slimmer and more contoured face.