Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Dr. Darm, Facial Fat Grafting Before and After Pictures

LipoFill™ (Fat Grafting) can be done by collecting patient’s own fat from the abdomen, buttocks, thighs or another donor site and then re-injecting it into lips, facial frown lines or cheeks.



LipoFill before and after pictures of patient L.B. Results may vary. 

LipoFill™ is a form of facial fat grafting. The surgeon will take fat from one area of your body and remove it adding to the depressed areas of your face, where there is a need for some extra fat to be implanted. Very often the potential areas are the lips and places where wrinkles may form (nasalabial folds, marionette lines, chin, cheeks, and areas around your eyes).

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Another purpose of this procedure is not only to rejuvenate the aging look of a patient’s face, but to also enhance an existing positive structure. The fat is a kind of material that has incredible characteristics for filling. Moreover, it is something that is taken from the same patient and works like a filler for the same person. In this case facial fat grafting , harmoniously using your natural product, becomes a truly unique procedure. The longevity of the result is potentially much longer than other fillers.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q-Where is the procedure performed?
A-In our surgical suite, directly across the hall from our main office.

Q- How long does the procedure take?
A- The procedure takes about an hour . We do request that you have a ride home.

Q-What is the downtime?
A- You may want to consider a long weekend to contend with any bruising or swelling. We will provide you with a list of medications to avoid prior to the procedure to minimize bruising.

Q-What is the preparation for the LipoFill?
A- We will perform a brief History and Physical in our office. You will come in fasting the morning of the procedure.

Q- What is the after care?
A-After the procedure the pain is minimal if at all. Ibuprofen may be used for pain if needed. You will be instructed to use ice . Recheck appointments are within the first week and after 6 weeks. You will be instructed to use ice at home.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

MiniLift™ before and after pictures of patient Sandra




 
MiniLift™ before and after pictures of patient Sandra. Results may vary. Surgical procedures are performed by Dr. Michael Ciano at Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. 

MiniLift™ is a revolutionary facial procedure* designed to take years off your appearance. MiniLift™ tightens the skin eliminating wrinkles and lines to give you the younger healthier look you deserve.


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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Dr. Darm, Arm Lift Surgery at Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon

Arm lift (Brachioplasty) can remove the excess skin and fat deposits, leaving the upper arms with a more pleasing and youthful appearance.




Arm lift surgery before and after pictures. Results may vary. See more before and after pictures.

Arm lift (Brachioplasty)
Excess skin and fat of the upper arm is most commonly seen following weight loss or from heredity. It is frequently worse with some skin types, excessive sun exposure, smoking, etc. For some individuals, clothing styles which avoid bare skin of the upper arms are the only choices. If the problem is excessive fat deposits, lipolysis may be the best treatment, but loose skin correction requires surgery.

Brachioplasty ( surgical arm lift) removes this skin and accompanying fat of the upper arm. Under “twilight” anesthesia, the procedure is completed in about 2 hours.

Following recovery, the patient returns home. Pain is minimal, it is more of a tight bruised feeling instead. The incision is hidden on the inside of the arm and its appearance improves over time. Minimal activity over the first week is important, but by 2 weeks, most patients have returned to normal daily activities.

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PLANNING YOUR SURGERY
In your initial consultation, Dr. Ciano will evaluate your arms, including the skin and underlying muscle. It is important to discuss what goals you wish to achieve from surgery.

Certain medical conditions may cause problems during or after surgery. Uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars are some examples. Be sure to tell Dr. Ciano if you smoke, take any drugs or medications, especially aspirin, or other drugs that affect clotting.

PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY
Dr. Ciano will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery and to stop or avoid certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help surgery go smoothly. If you smoke, it’s especially helpful to stop at least a week or two before and after surgery, if possible. Smoking inhibits blood flow to the skin, and can interfere with the healing of your incision areas.

THE SURGERY
A Brachioplasty usually takes 2 hours under conscious sedation anesthesia although it can be longer if you’re having more than one procedure done. General anesthesia is not necessary. Incisions usually begins under the axillary (armpit), then extends under the arm to the elbow.

ANESTHESIA
In the vast majority of cases it is not necessary to use a general anesthesia. We use a conscious sedation ( a type of twilight sedation) whereby you are up and ready to go home after your procedure.

AFTER YOUR SURGERY
There usually isn’t significant discomfort after surgery. If there is, it can be lessened with the pain medication prescribed by Dr. Ciano. Severe or persistent pain or sudden swelling of your face should be reported to Dr. Ciano immediately. Some numbness of the skin is quite normal and it should disappear within a few weeks or months.

You will be instructed to keep your arms elevated and decrease your activity level for a couple of days after surgery, to keep the swelling to a minimum. 

Bandages will be removed after two days and showering is possible.

GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
You should be up and about in a day or two, but plan on taking it easy for the first week after surgery. The risk of bleeding under the skin, requiring a return visit to the operating room to treat the hematoma (blood collection) is at the highest during the first week. Since there is little pain and boredom sets in, you must resist the temptation to be too active!

Dr. Ciano will give more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. They’re likely to include these suggestions: avoid driving a car for 1 week and strenuous activity, including sex and heavy housework, for at least two weeks. Avoid steam baths and saunas for several months. Above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing.

At the beginning, the incision area may be distorted from the swelling. Some bruising may persist for two or three weeks, and you may tire easily. By the third week, you’ll look and feel much better. Most patients are back to work within ten days to two weeks after surgery.

ABOUT US
At Aesthetic Medicine, we're a team of 30+ medical professionals specializing in a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to improve the beauty and wellness of every patient we treat. From board-certified Plastic Surgery to medically-supervised weight loss, we have the knowledge and experience to help our patients achieve wellness, health and beauty.

Founded by Dr. Jerry Darm in 1995, Aesthetic Medicine originally specialized in weight loss and skin treatments. Today the practice has grown to encompass a variety of services that include laser liposuction (LipoLift), Plastic Surgery, and a host of other procedures designed to improve the appearance and defy the aging process.

Unlike other practices, at Aesthetic Medicine our experience isn't limited to a handful of specialties. Thanks to our large staff and depth of experience, we're able to offer our patients a wide-variety of invasive and non-invasive options that other clinics simply don't (or can't) offer. This means that our patients can entertain a variety of options before deciding on the treatment best-suited for their needs. Our goal is to help every patient get the look they want and gain the confidence that comes from an improved appearance.

We invite you to come to take a tour of our accredited medical facility in Lake Oswego. Once you meet with our Physicians and support staff, you'll soon discover why we've become the most successful and best-known aesthetic practice in Oregon!

Monday, August 1, 2016

Dr. Darm, Tummy Tuck Procedure in Portland OR




 

Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty) is the removal of loose, excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen. The “tummy tuck” is frequently performed after the completion of pregnancies. Following childbirth, the stretched skin and muscle rarely returns completely back to normal. Skin may hang, abdominal muscles may be slack and provide less back support, and neither can be improved by exercise. Stretch marks are permanent (creams and/or lasers have yet to be proven as reliable treatment), and are removed, only when the skin is excised. Other patients, who have excess skin as the result from weight-loss surgery, or diet and exercise, can benefit from removing the “apron of skin.”

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
THE SURGERY
An abdominoplasty is the removal of loose, excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen. The “tummy tuck” is frequently performed after the completion of pregnancies. Following childbirth, the stretched skin and muscle rarely returns completely back to normal. Skin may hang, abdominal muscles may be slack and provide less back support, and neither can be improved by exercise. Stretch marks are removed, only where the skin is excised. Any remaining stretch marks may be diminished with laser treatments.
Other patients, who have excess skin as the result from weight-loss surgery, or diet and exercise, can benefit from removing the “apron of skin.”
For those who have a lesser degree of lower abdominal skin and fat, but are not candidates for liposuction alone, or a full abdominoplasty, the LipoLift is available and very effective..
The “mini-abdominoplasty” excises the skin and fat below the umbilicus (belly-button). It requires a smaller incision and allows for a rapid recovery (frequently, less than one week). Another approach uses a small vertical incision above the pubic hairline. The approach that is used is tailored to fit with the patient’s needs and desires.
PLANNING YOUR SURGERY
These procedures are performed as an outpatient – discomfort is minimal; patients are encouraged to avoid prolonged bed rest. Incisions are tailored so they may be concealed by clothing or swimwear. You’re encouraged to bring a favorite swim suit on the morning of surgery to assist in the placement of incisions. Normal activities can be resumed a week or two after surgery.
ANESTHESIA
In the vast majority of cases it is not necessary to use general anesthesia. We use conscious sedation ( a type of twilight sedation) whereby you are up and ready to go home after your procedure.
AFTER YOUR SURGERY
You’re likely to feel tired and sore for a few days, but you’ll be expected to be up and about within twenty-four hours. Most of your discomfort will be controlled by the medication prescribed. Your scars will be firm and pink, for at least six weeks, but after several months of healing, they will begin to fade.
GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
For four days following surgery, you are encouraged to be out of bed, but remain housebound. By the end of the first week, you will be able to drive a car short distances and do light activities, and depending on the level of activity required to do your job, you should be able to return to work. After two weeks, you can do everything but strenuous activity. Aerobic exercise can usually begin between four to six weeks after surgery.
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