Body contouring offers many different ways you can reinvent your shape, including breast enlargement, a surgical method for enhancing breast size and creating a more voluptuous figure. If you are considering this procedure, Dr. Aycock would like to help you understand the differences between your implant options before you make a final decision.

The type of breast implants you choose will affect the final result in both appearance and feel. Viewing a variety of breast enlargement before and after photos can help you see how saline an silicone differ from an aesthetic standpoint. Rest assured that Dr. Aycock will thoroughly review your choices and explain the benefits in detail, while also recommending which implants will help you meet your appearance goals.

Saline or Silicone?

Saline and silicone are the two most prevalent types of implant materials available today. Both options come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and textures, and both are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the body. Various profile options (low, moderate, moderate plus, and high profile) affect the implant’s projection and determine how high the implant protrudes from the ribcage. When you visit us for your breast augmentation consultation, we’ll show you the various implants and further explain the advantages of each.

Your New Implants

Your ideal implants should be chosen based on several factors, including the volume of your natural breast tissue, your desired final appearance, your skin elasticity, and your frame size. Dr. Aycock will show you results of breast augmentation procedures using various volumes and help you get an idea for the affects of the different styles and textures. Special “sizer” bras can also be worn to help you envision the various implants’ final appearance.

Physician Guidance

As you approach your decision, Dr. Aycock can be a strong resource. During his many years of performing breast augmentation, he’s helped countless Bay Area women achieve the breast improvements they’ve always dreamed of, and he will direct you to the implant options that complement your figure.

Dr. Aycock dedicates a large percentage of his time to the art of breast surgery: He currently serves as Medical Director of the Breast Center of Northern California and was given the honor of NOVO-2008 “Distinguished member of the National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics.”

San Francisco surgeon Dr. Aycock would like to meet with you to discuss your breast implant options. Please contact our office to schedule your personal breast augmentation consultation.

If you are considering reshaping your figure with the help of a skilled cosmetic surgeon, timing is an important factor and can have a direct impact on your results and satisfaction.

Certain body contouring procedures are recommended only at specific stages of life. For instance,

• The results of a tummy tuck or breast lift are best maintained by women who do not plan to have children after the surgery.
• Liposuction to remove fat in targeted areas is only suggested after diet and exercise efforts have failed, only on patients with a healthy overall weight.
• Breast enlargement should only be performed on women over age 18 who have a thorough understanding of how a new breast size will impact their lives.
• The Mommy Makeover is recommended for women who are done having children.

Healthy Expectations

Your state-of-mind before and after a body contouring procedure is also a factor in the long-term success of your efforts. Dr. Robert Aycock requires that all his patients have realistic expectations of what surgery can and cannot do. Focusing on a healthy lifestyle after surgery is the best way to maintain your  results and positive body image.

As you consider the plethora of body contouring options available to you, advice from our experienced Bay Area plastic surgeon can help you choose the ideal procedures — and decide if the time is right for you to move forward.

Moving Forward With Body Contouring

Tour our plastic surgery facility, review before and after photos, and receive one-on-one information about the body contouring options offered by our practice. Should you have concerns regarding financial options to move forward with your surgery, patient financing is available.

If you’d like to learn more about our body contouring capabilities, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up your in-depth personal consultation.

Dr. Robert Aycock and his experienced Bay Area cosmetic surgery team have helped countless men and women achieve their body contouring goals with Vaser liposuction.

Vaser Lipo® is an innovative high-definition fat removal procedure that gets great results with minimal invasiveness. If you have localized areas of stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise efforts, Vaser may be the ideal solution to help you slim down. Performed in our state-of-the-art plastic surgery facility, Vaser is considered a very safe alternative to traditional liposuction. The recovery is faster and there is less downtime involved, so you can return to work or other activities as soon as Dr. Aycock feels you are ready.

How Vaser Lipo Works

Vaser may be used on any area of the body that needs fat reduction, including the tummy, thighs, butt, arms, neck, and chest. With a special technique called LipoSelection®, these specific areas are targeted as ultrasonic energy breaks up fat tissue.

The precision and gentleness of these techniques ensure excess fat is removed without inflicting harm on surrounding blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. Skin appears smoother and a tightened, youthful contour is noticeable within a few months.

Steps of Vaser Lipo

First, Dr. Aycock injects a tumescent fluid with a high concentration of saline to numb the area, shrink blood vessels, and make fat tissue easier to  remove.  He then makes small incisions where the Vaser tube is used to loosen fat cells. The wand gently removes the excess fatty tissue using a gentle suction motion. A comfortable compression garment is worn after surgery to encourage tightening of the skin and ensure proper healing. During the recovery process, patients may experience bruising but should be able to return to normal activities in a short amount of time.

Planning Your Vaser Session

Dr. Aycock can answer all of your liposuction questions and show you his extensive portfolio of liposuction patient photos. Affordable patient financing is available for Vaser Lipo and other body reshaping procedures.

Choose from our nonsurgical treatments to further enhance the results of your Vaser procedure, including laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, and VelaShape™ nonsurgical body contouring.

We invite you to sit down with our body contouring team to discuss the benefits of Vaser Lipo. To set up your personal consultation, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the Bay Area today.

If you have lost a significant amount of weight, a lower body lift is an effective cosmetic procedure for enhancing and slimming the areas affected by resulting sagging skin, such as the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Loose skin is removed for a more toned appearance, residual fat is excised, and weak muscles are tightened. After a body lift, patients enjoy a newfound confidence and an improved appearance.

Body Lift Personalization

Since every body lift patient has unique needs, Dr. Robert Aycock will tailor your procedure based on the affected areas and degree of correction required for optimal improvement. Generally, the stages of a body lift are performed based on each patient’s specific areas of concern.

A body lift is often combined with inner thigh lift, arm lift, breast lift, breast augmentation in women, or gynecomastia correction in men. Liposuction to remove localized fat may also be performed in conjunction with each stage to provide optimal recontouring results.

The Three Stages

The body lift procedure can take anywhere from a few hours to several hours, depending on the extent of the issues. In the first two stages, the buttock, thigh, back, and hip areas are targeted. Sagging skin resulting from weight loss and aging is excised, and liposuction is applied to remove stubborn fat cells. During the third and final stage, excess skin and fat is removed from the abdominal area and the core muscles are tightened in a method similar to a tummy tuck.

Are You a Candidate?

If you have shed significant weight through diet and exercise, gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding, or other method, a body lift can help you achieve a normal, healthy-looking body contour through the removal of excess skin and residual fat deposits. The entire trunk area is reduced, firmed, and smoothed for results that help you finalize your appearance after weight loss.

For an in-depth look at the body lift procedure, our Lower Body Lift presentation includes procedure steps, preparation, and post-surgery information. To discuss your body lift candidacy, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the Bay Area.

Dr. Robert Aycock is proud to offer his patients advanced cosmetic care in the Greenbrae Surgery Center, a fully accredited, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center with three operating rooms and two fully equipped Endoscopic Suites and a five-bed recovery room. A wide variety of cosmetic procedures are performed at Greenbrae, including facial plastic surgery, breast enhancement, and body contouring.

Unique Features

This Medicare-certified surgery center is a Category I Occupancy, which means it meets the same standards and building codes as a hospital. Currently, Greenbrae is the only surgery center with this accreditation in Marin County allowing overnight nursing care.

Patients are drawn to the surgery center for its location and outstanding reputation for providing excellent patient care and safety. When you enter the doors of Greenbrae Surgery Center, you are immediately greeted by the Front Desk Coordinator who also facilitates your check-in process. From that point on, you will be expertly cared for in the comfortable and relaxing environment.

The People of Greenbrae

The staff members at the surgery center have been hand-picked for their skill and compassionate understanding of each individual’s needs and concerns. It’s easy to see that every team member is in their chosen profession for a reason: to provide exceptional care to patients and enhance their cosmetic surgery experience.

Greenbrae Surgery Center is utilized by plastic surgeons, general surgeons, bariatric surgeons, ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeons and orthopedic surgeons including hand surgeons.

Here are some of the professionals that will be guiding you through your brief stay at Greenbrae:

• Laura Carlos, RN, BSN Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
• Therese Harrison RN, Director of Nursing & Patient Care
• Joanne Jacobson, MD, Anesthesiologist
• Robert Aycock, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Comfort and Technology

Greenbrae Surgery Center is equipped with everything a patient would need to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. If there is anything you need or want during your time here, all you have to do is simply ask. The center features modern equipment, including Stryker, Steris, and Smith & Nephew technology for endoscopic, arthroscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries.

Surgeries are performed Monday through Friday beginning at 7a.m. and continue throughout the day. To learn more about all the advantages offered at Greenbrae Surgery Center, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock.

Although most of us don’t get the freedom that kids enjoy, summertime allows us a few months of that feeling of freedom and a carefree, lighthearted attitude. We may plan family vacations, weekend getaways, and new recreational activities. However you spend your summer, one thing is for sure — you want to look and feel your best.

At the office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we recognize the importance of reinvention, and we perform more total body makeovers around the end of spring or beginning of summer than any other time of year.

Designing Your New Figure

Body recontouring is the art of combining cosmetic body shaping procedures to help you improve your appearance. The total body makeover is the ultimate body recontouring method that aims to enhance several areas for a comprehensive result.

The most popular procedures today are those that address specific areas of the body that are limited by Mother Nature. If you are not happy with your breast size or shape, the breast enlargement, breast reduction, and breast lift work wonders. Liposuction and tummy tuck are the quintessential tools for women and men who simply cannot lose localized pounds due to genetics and body type.

There are also a variety of noninvasive treatments you can use to improve the appearance and texture of skin, such as fat transfer and laser hair removal.

If you are not ready to have surgery, we also offer the nonsurgical body shaping/cellulite reduction procedure called VelaShape.™

Facial Enhancement

Dr. Aycock has a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures that can beautifully complement a total body makeover. Choose from dramatic anti-aging procedures like the facelift, neck lift, and eyelid lift, or opt for the less invasive, nonsurgical treatments like BOTOX® and laser skin resurfacing. We can also get you started on a new skin care regimen, designed to promote healthy tone, texture, and vital new cell growth.

Why Dr. Aycock?

When you choose Dr. Robert Aycock as your total body makeover surgeon, you can expect only the highest standards of care. Every step of the process is expertly handled to ensure your experience and your results are exceptional.

Dr. Aycock’s philosophy of care is centered around using specific procedures to enhance each patient’s overall appearance, considering what techniques will fit perfectly with individual goals. Dr. Aycock’s cosmetic surgery facility is state-of-the-art. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very professional in everything they do.

If you are interested in a total body makeover this summer, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to schedule a consultation. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

The holidays are a time to practice generosity of spirit, but also a time to treat yourself as much as you treat those around you. The dawn of a new year has a way of bringing with it thoughts of reinvention and renewed commitment to self.

This New Year’s, why not consider cosmetic surgery as both a reward and a catalyst to bring back that youthful appearance or enhance features you once thought were lost in years past? By improving your appearance through body contouring or facial rejuvenation procedures, you are taking a positive step towards a healthy body image and kickstarting a powerful motivational force to treat your body well. In fact, many women and men who have had cosmetic surgery often find that they are more motivated to engage in a healthier lifestyle through balanced eating and regular fitness activities as a result of their increased self confidence.

This is your opportunity to view the New Year as a time to achieve your personal goals. Have you been planning on making changes for a while now? There is no time like the present to take the first step in achieving your personal goals for 2011. At the San Francisco plastic surgery office of Dr. Robert Aycock, we can show you a variety of self-improvement procedures designed to accentuate your natural beauty and revitalize your appearance.

As part of your New Year’s resolution, perhaps you are considering one of the following cosmetic enhancements:

Facelift

Necklift

Browlift

Eyelid lift

Cheek implants

Lip augmentation

Breast enlargement

Liposuction

Tummy tuck

Or these nonsurgical beauty treatments:

Botox® Cosmetic

Dysport®

Juvederm®

Radiesse®

Restylane®

Sculptra™

Perlane®

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser Hair Removal

Fat Transfer

Each person who walks through our doors has a personal reason as to why they are choosing now to move forward with physical enhancements. If you’ve been frustrated with certain aspects of your appearance, now may be your perfect time to look into cosmetic surgery. Even small physical enhancements have the power to restore confidence and build a positive total body image.

If you would like to do something special for yourself this New Year’s, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock for a one-on-one consultation. You can also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

Why not treat yourself this holiday season with a personalized body contouring or facial rejuvenation procedure? Here is our top ten list for the perfect cosmetic surgery enhancements to brighten your winter and help you look as wonderful as you feel.

All I want for Christmas is…

1.  Younger-looking eyes.

With an upper/lower eyelid procedure called a blepharoplasty, you can replace a tired, aging eye appearance with a refreshed, youthful look. With this simple procedure, downtime is minimal.

2.  Fuller lips.

Choose from two safe and effective facial fillers called Alloderm® and PermaLip® for instantly fuller, more attractive lips.

3.  Minimized brow lines.

Dr. Robert Aycock offers BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®, two nonsurgical facial enhancement treatments that can reduce the look of forehead wrinkling with no downtime.

4.  Improve my neck lines and sagging facial skin.

The ever popular facelift, is a surefire way to turn back the clock and improve the look of several facial signs of aging.

5.  A flatter tummy.

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and fat for a flatter toned appearance.

6.  Fuller breasts.

Breast augmentation using saline or silicone implants can help you improve your overall proportions with an increase in breast size.

7.  Brighter skin.

The BBL BroadBand Light Laser is an easy way to rejuvenate dull, aging skin with no down time. Restore that youthful brightness to your face and even out your skin tone in minutes. The results are amazing!

8.  Better looking skin.

Dr. Aycock offers the Clarisonic Cleansing Brush, a treatment that minimizes imperfections and improves skin tone for healthy, beautiful skin.

9.  Fuller Lashes.

The new Latisse® lash treatment is proven to stimulate lash growth for darker, thicker eyelashes.

10. A more even skin tone.

Try Professional skincare products like SkinMedica Essential Serum and Obagi Blender for effective skin care products and nonsurgical skin improvement.

To schedule your holiday cosmetic enhancement, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock. We would be happy to recommend treatments during a personal consultation. Also feel free to visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

Why Consider Breast Enlargement?

Breast enlargement, also known as breast augmentation, is an extremely popular cosmetic surgery procedure that helps women achieve their ideal breast appearance and improve self-image. Women who have lost volume due to aging or pregnancy, or who have had a mastectomy can also benefit from augmentation. If you are self-conscious about small breast size or your breasts are asymmetrical, you may benefit from an enlargement procedure. Silicone implants let you chose the size, shape and texture to get the results you’ve always imagined.

Benefits of Augmentation

A physical change can be a great catalyst for emotional change, as well. Women who choose to enhance their figures with silicone breast implants enjoy a very positive impact on their lives. Patients report having increased confidence in social, professional and romantic interactions, and many women draw on this newfound confidence to make bold steps in different aspects of their lives.

How It’s Done

Dr. Robert Aycock performs breast augmentation surgery after a thorough consultation during which all of the benefits, risks and healing information are presented. Incisions are most often placed under the breast.  The new generation, FDA-approved silicone gel implants (saline is available also) are inserted underneath the pectoral muscle and sutures are used to close up the incisions.

Recovery Period

Breast enlargement patients can expect some downtime, which varies by the individual’s healing progress and lifestyle.  Most patients will take one week off work and will not typically resume aerobic activity for six weeks.  Pain medication and antibiotics help control discomfort and encourage successful healing. Swelling may last up to several months and some patients may experience some bruising.

Dr. Aycock will give you detailed instructions for the care of your incision sites and explain your timeline for resuming normal activities. If you have any questions about healing, our team is readily available to make sure you get through the recovery process smoothly.

To learn more about breast augmentation with silicone implants, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up a consultation. Also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’sPremier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

New mothers are often surprised at the way their bodies change after
pregnancy and delivery. Areas that were once tightened and toned become
relaxed and saggy.  Regular exercise and diet attempts seem to make little
difference. At Bay Area’s Premier Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Center, Dr. Robert Aycock offers solutions for improvement.  The “Mommy Makeover” is designed to help moms enhance their figure and build their
self-confidence.

Elements of the Mommy Makeover

This phrase “Mommy Makeover” is actually a combination of cosmetic surgeries that are sometimes performed simultaneously for dramatic results. A breast
augmentation (breast implants) and/or a breast lift in addition to a
tummy tuck help moms reclaim their body after having babies. Here are
a few details about these procedures.

Breast Augmentation
For women who experience loss of volume after childbirth, a breast
augmentation is a great way to increase breast size and create a more
toned contour. Patients can choose from a variety of sizes and textures
for a truly personalized, natural-looking result.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Pregnancy, childbirth and nursing take their toll on the breasts and
create sagging that can lead to feelings of self-doubt and longing for a
more youthful “once was” breast appearance. During the breast lift
procedure, the surgeon repositions the nipples and removes excess tissue
for a more youthful, lifted contour.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Pregnancy is notorious for stretching the abdomen skin and creating a
sagging tummy “pooch” that often makes wearing a swimsuit an unpleasant
experience. The tummy tuck is a popular procedure that removes excess
skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightens the abdominal muscles.

Mommy Makeover Results

Results of your procedure will depend on a number of factors, including
the condition of your skin and the techniques used. Choosing a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon can also make a big difference in your final appearance. By following a healthy diet and integrating physical fitness into your day, you can maintain your results, build muscle, and achieve the goals you desire. To get an idea of the results that are possible with the Mommy Makeover, please visit our before and after gallery.

Where to Begin
The Mommy Makeover gives you the chance to take back your body, to do something just for you with results that can help you feel great about yourself.

If you are excited to learn more about how the Mommy Makeover can help you
achieve a better body, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock to set up a
consultation. Also visit Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s
Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.