Are you curious what you might look like with a more shapely, defined backside? A buttock lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance and refine the contours of the lower butt/upper thigh region. It is often recommended for women or men who have excess skin and fat in this area as a result of aging or significant weight loss.

Buttock Lift Details

During this procedure, loose skin is tightened and reshaped. The surgeon will remove any excess skin and fatty deposits. The result is a smoother buttock appearance, better fitting clothes, and improved self-confidence.

Is it Right For You?

Buttock lift is frequently performed along with a thigh lift (also called a leg lift) for dramatically slimming results. If you have flabby skin or dimpling in the buttock area, you can learn more about the benefits of a buttock lift and find out if you are a candidate during a personal consultation with Bay Area plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock.

What to Expect

After you and your surgeon discuss risks, benefits, surgical steps, and incision sites, you can go ahead and schedule your procedure for a time when you can focus on recovery. Your duration in the surgical suite and your length of recovery  will depend on whether you are having the buttock lift alone, or adding a leg lift, arm lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, or other combination procedure.  This surgery is performed using general anesthesia, so you will need to have a friend or family member available to drive you home. In some cases, an overnight stay may be recommended to ensure correct healing.

Get Started

If you have questions about the buttock lift or other cosmetic body contouring procedures, Dr. Aycock is available to guide you to the procedures that will help you look as good as you feel. For more information, please contact us online so we can set you up with a personal, in-depth plastic surgery consultation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Cosmetic surgery, the art and science of enhancing the physical appearance of facial and bodily features, is safer than most people might expect. Cosmetic procedures are becoming more accessible and affordable, and people today are more open about sharing their cosmetic surgery experiences. Frequent improvements in technology, equipment, and safety have helped procedures like liposuction, breast lift, and facelift see a decline in complication rates and become much safer than they once were. You can improve safety, too, but choosing your procedure, your facility, and your surgeon wisely.

Surgeon Accreditation

When you choose a care provider who is an ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) member, you can expect vast experience and focused expertise, two traits that are integral to achieving safety in the operating room. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), he or she has endured many hours of patient care, rigorous testing, and peer evaluation.

When you choose a Board-Certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Robert Aycock, you are guaranteeing that your surgeon has received at least five years of surgical training, plus a minimum two-year plastic surgery program. ASPS members are also fully trained in the field of cosmetic surgery, meaning they have thorough knowledge of all types of plastic surgery procedures, including facial plastic surgery, body sculpting, and reconstruction. ASPS surgeons must also commit to regular continuing education training, including frequent updates in patient safety.

Facility Accreditation

When you choose a surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, you can relax knowing he or she operates in accredited facilities only. A facility receives accreditation only after it has met a wide range of qualifications set by a state or national accrediting agency. For instance, accredited centers must maintain extremely low complication rates. When considering a cosmetic surgery facility, do not be afraid to ask your doctor about the practice’s safety standards and how they reduce risk of complication in their accredited outpatient surgical center.

Your Role in Safety

Remember, you can reduce your risks by choosing your provider carefully, providing a thorough medical history, and having realistic expectations about what cosmetic surgery can do for you. To learn more about cosmetic enhancement and today’s safety standards, please contact Dr. Aycock at his Bay Area practice.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Fighting premature signs of aging can be a tough job, especially when sun exposure and the environment conspire to reveal your true age via wrinkles, sagging skin, and a loss of elasticity. There are many skin care products out there promising a more youthful appearance. But facial cosmetic surgery is the only option guaranteed to deliver dramatic, long-term results.

Two of the most popular choices for facial rejuvenation are the facelift and the mid facelift, both of which are intended to reveal a more youthful, firm look through wrinkle reduction. If you desire, an eyelid lift, neck lift or a brow lift can be performed at the same time to enhance the effects of either procedure. Here are a few details about these options to help you decide which one might work for you.

Facelift

This surgery works by tightening the facial skin around the hairline to produce a smooth skin surface on the lower face and upper neck. Incisions are made in the hairline and along the ear, so there is little visible scarring. Skin is tightened and excess skin and fat are removed during the procedure. If you have sagging skin around the mouth, jawline, and cheeks, this may be your ideal choice.

Mid Facelift

A mid facelift, also referred to as a “cheeklift,” focuses on the central area of the face (under the eyes and around the cheeks) and is a less invasive procedure than the full facelift. After placing small incisions in the hairline, your surgeon will gently lift sagging skin around the cheeks, remove excess fat, and reduce smile lines by tightening the skin. This may be the right cosmetic option for you if you would like a more noticeable improvement than facial fillers offer, but a more subtle change than the full facelift provides.

Choosing Your Surgeon

Keep in mind that the plastic surgeon you choose to perform your facial rejuvenation procedure can mean a world of difference in the personal service you receive as well as your surgical outcome. When you choose a highly skilled, experienced doctor like the Bay Area’s Dr. Robert Aycock, you improve your chances of having a positive experience with great results.

If you are curious about facial plastic surgery, take a look at some before and after photos from the plastic surgery office of Dr. Robert Aycock.

Learn more about your facial makeover options and set up a consultation to find out how knowledgeable cosmetic teams can help you reach your anti-aging goals. Please contact Dr. Robert Aycock today for your confidential cosmetic surgery consultation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Cosmetic surgery is not only a highly skilled science, it’s a delicate artform that requires an astute eye and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs. If you are considering enhancing your appearance with one or more of the incredible cosmetic procedures available today, make sure you count experience as one of your most important surgeon attributes.

No matter how skilled or artistic a surgeon may be, years of experience with a variety of different patients helps build a strong foundation of knowledge that no textbook can provide. By experiencing many real-world scenarios and leading patients from curiosity to positive change is a wonderful way for doctors to grasp the importance of their role and to deal with very diverse cosmetic needs.

If you’ve thought about plastic surgery, but aren’t sure where to start, talk to neighbors, friends, and family members to find out whom they recommend. You can also place a few phone calls to surgeons in your area to get feel for their service standards and ask questions about experience and other factors.

Remember, board certification is no guarantee of great results. Surgeon skill and experience can vary greatly depending on where you go. Finding a trusted plastic surgeon like San Francisco’s own Dr. Robert Aycock can mean a world of difference in the personal service you receive as well as your surgical outcome.

With more than 20 years of experience in all types of cosmetic procedures, including breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments, Dr. Aycock has helped countless patients achieve beautiful, natural results. Have a look at some of his before and after photos to get an idea of his experience and his capabilities.

Dr. Aycock, in his specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery, has held staff positions at many California facilities, including John Muir Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, Novato Community Hospital, Greenbrae Surgery Center, and the Breast Center of Northern California. He was also named the best plastic surgeon in the Northbay for 2008-2009.

Learn more about Dr. Aycock’s experience and set up a consultation to find out how he can help you reach your body goals. Please contact Dr. Robert Aycock today for your confidential cosmetic surgery orientation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Want a natural, nonsurgical solution for areas of the body that have lost that youthful, full appearance? Fat transfer (or autologous fat transplantation) is a wonderful way to combat the loss of volume that occurs with the aging process.

What is involved with a fat transfer?

Fat transfer, as the name implies, involves removing cells from an area of the body with ample fat (such as the stomach or thighs) for implantation in an area that has lost volume. At the start of the fat transfer procedure, your plastic surgeon will numb both treatment areas. Using a thin needle, the doctor carefully removes a specific amount of fat from the donor site. Then, after the fat cells are purified, the doctor gently implants them and re-contours the area for a flawless, natural appearance. The transfer process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours, depending on the patient’s needs.

What can a fat transfer correct?

The fat transfer procedure can have a very positive effect on areas of the face and body that are showing signs of aging. Popular treatment sites include the cheeks and buttocks. Also, fat transfer may be used to create balance in body areas that are asymmetrical or deformed. Results can last for many years and may even prove permanent for some.

What is the recovery like?

Healing after fat transfer is quick, and results can be seen almost immediately. Every patient’s experience is unique, depending on factors like the treatment area chosen and how much fat is being transferred. In general, fat transfer recipients can expect to be back to work in one to three days (for small fat grafts) and resume light exercise at the one-week mark. Touch-ups are often recommended to achieve ideal, even contours.

Fat transfer is a great procedure to do in combination with other anti-aging options, such as the Brow Lift, Eyelid Lift, Facelift, Botox^®, Restylane^®, Hydrelle™, or Sculptra™.

If you are searching for a way to restore lost volume and fight the signs of aging, learn more about the safe and effective fat transfer procedure. Please contact Dr. Aycock today to set up your consultation and get information on patient financing.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

For those of you who have tried everything to get your ideal body shape — from fad diets to special garments — there’s a new, nonsurgical approach to body contouring that is turning heads due to its incredible results.

VelaShape™ is the first FDA-approved* body shaping procedure that requires no surgery.

Here’s How it Works:

VelaShape technology uses a safe combination of radiofrequency energy, infrared laser light energy, vacuum suction and mechanical massage to tighten, tone, and slim. These high-tech applications are used on fatty body areas to minimize the volume of fat and create a slimmer, smaller appearance. Light and heat energy smooth out the areas and shrink the size of fat cells during the virtually painless session.

Many VelaShape patients are amazed when measurements are taken after the procedure and a smaller body circumference (an average loss of 1 inch) is reached in as little as four treatments. You should see maximum results at about 6 – 8 weeks after your last treatment. And, best of all, there’s no downtime!

Are You a VelaShape Candidate?

If you desire to reduce the volume and appearance of fat in the thighs, buttocks, love handles, or abdomen, this cosmetic procedure might be a wonderful solution for you. VelaShape has shown positive results on men and women of all skin types and skin tones. If the idea of a nonsurgical body shaping procedure interests you, talk to an experienced body contouring surgeon to discuss the risk factors and decide if VelaShape is right for you.

Want to learn more? Check out VelaShape on the CBS Morning Show.

To discover the benefits of VelaShape and find out if you are a good candidate, contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay Area to set up your body contouring consultation. Dr. Aycock also offers a variety of additional nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to help men and women look and feel their very best.

*FDA clearance for Circumference Reduction of the thighs

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

If you are searching for a cosmetic solution to sagging breasts, a breast lift procedure could be your best option.  Breast lift is a very popular surgery for women who are experiencing loss of volume in the breast tissue and loss of elasticity in the breast skin.

Unlike breast enlargement, breast lift surgery does not involve the addition of implants, but rather improves the breast appearance by repositioning the nipple to a higher spot and tightening the surrounding skin. The result is breasts that seem perkier and more youthful. In some cases, a breast lift can make the bust appear fuller.

To get an idea of what a breast lift can do, please take a look at some breast lift patient photos.

You may be a good candidate for this procedure if:

• You are self-conscious about drooping breasts
• Your breasts have lost their shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Are age 18 or older
• Your breast skin appears stretched
• You are in good health
• You have realistic expectations about the potential results
• You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not plan on getting pregnant
• Do not plan to undergo large-volume weight loss
• You desire a more youthful contour

If you are interested in the incredible benefits of this procedure, an experienced body contouring surgeon can discuss all of the risk factors to help you decide if it is right for you.

To learn more, contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay Area to set up your initial breast lift consultation. Dr. Aycock also offers breast enlargement, breast reduction and breast reconstruction to help patients get the best look possible.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

 

Every woman has a uniquely beautiful form. But for many females, small breast size, asymmetrical breasts, or imbalanced breast shape can be a source of self-consciousness or embarrassment. A change in breast size or shape can be a very positive way to enhance physical proportions and improve self-confidence.

Thanks to safe cosmetic surgery, features like breast appearance can be altered using today’s state-of-the-art techniques. Breast enlargement surgery is a wonderful way to improve your form and achieve the proportions you have always dreamed of.

So, how do you choose the breast implants that are right for you? Here, we offer a few brief suggestions on ways you can make the decision an easy one.

• Choose Your Material. Silicone implants offer safety and comfort along with a very natural look and feel. Plus, there are many options as far as style and texture are concerned. Saline implants are also available in a variety of shapes and sizes; however they are a less popular choice for today’s breast augmentation patients.

• Learn From Past Patients. Check out before and after photos of breast enlargement patients to see which types of implants you prefer. Speak to other women who have had breast enlargement surgery and get details on their experiences.

• Ask Your Doctor. Try to communicate your ideal breast appearance to your surgeon to help him or her better understand your goals. You can bring in magazine photos and articulate exactly what you don’t like about your breasts to help your doctor recommend your best choice.

If you are hoping to enhance your figure with breast implants, a skilled breast surgeon can help you choose the size and style of implant that will give you the results you are looking for. To learn more, talk to an experienced cosmetic team about your breast implant options. A good place to start is to contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay Area for experienced plastic surgery advice.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Are you unhappy with certain areas of your body due to excess fat that just won’t budge? The cosmetic body contouring procedure liposuction can do wonders for these areas if you are in good health and considered a candidate for the procedure.

About Liposuction

Liposuction is an extremely popular cosmetic surgery option for both men and women. This fat removal technique uses a cannula, or wand, to extract excess fat cells from problem areas like the stomach, thighs, hips, love handles, back, face, and arms. It is such a great option, too, because it can be used on areas where only a small amount of fat removal is needed. To see what a difference this procedure can make, take a look at some liposuction before and after photos.

Combine Procedures For Big Results

If you are trying to achieve dramatic changes and aiming to resculpt your body, you might consider adding a second procedure to the same surgical experience, such as a buttock lift, arm lift, neck lift, or facelift. For example, patients who are targeting the stomach, thighs or love handles with liposuction often add in a tummy tuck procedure to improve their shape.

Choosing a Liposuction Surgeon

When choosing an experienced plastic surgeon to perform your liposuction procedure, remember that experience counts. Surgeons who have been performing this surgery for many years may be better able to deliver the kind of results you are looking for while maintaining top safety standards and maximum comfort.

Are You a Good Candidate?

If you would like to improve specific areas of localized fat, have realistic expectations about what this procedure can do, and you are in good general health, liposuction may be a convenient body sculpting solution for you. Patients who are within healthy weight ranges or who are slightly overweight are preferable, as liposuction should not be used as a medium for large-volume weight loss.

Liposuction is a time-tested procedure that can be used to help you achieve your ideal proportions while giving your self-confidence a boost. If you would like more information on the incredible benefits of liposuction, feel free to contact Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay Area region.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

If you are considering plastic surgery as a way to enhance your appearance, it is important to research the benefits and risks of your desired procedure thoroughly. Here, we briefly describe some of the more generalized aspects of surgery to help give you an idea of what to expect. For specific details on your procedure of choice, the most reliable way to get trustworthy information is to schedule a consultation with a skilled San Francisco plastic surgeon.

Basic Benefits

There are so many benefits to having plastic surgery — when it is performed by a highly skilled surgeon, that is. Plastic surgery can restore balance, improve proportions, and create symmetry. Body contouring procedures such as liposuction and tummy tuck can help you get a more youthful contour. Enhancing your facial appearance through a facelift or eyelid lift can revitalize your look and give you a confidence boost. Med Spa procedures like laser resurfacing or Restylane^® can help combat aging and facial sun damage.

In general, the physical results of plastic surgery can have a very positive effect on your self-image, which can translate into benefits like increased energy, improved social skills, and more smiling! Plastic surgery is also an amazing tool that can be used to help patients with physical abnormalities. In some cases, plastic surgery can have health benefits, too — for instance when breast reduction is performed to minimize back pain.

Risks To Consider

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery released this statistic after an extensive survey of more than 400,000 accredited facilities:

Less than half of 1 percent of plastic surgery patients experienced serious complications.

Because every person’s body is different, their plastic surgery needs can vary greatly, too. If you choose a plastic surgeon who is in tune with your body goals, is highly experienced, and delivers a truly personalized procedure, you are improving the chances of getting the results you desire and minimizing your risks. Remember to choose a board-certified surgeon and make sure the facility is fully accredited.

As with any type of surgery, there are risks you should be aware of. Risks of plastic surgery include necrosis (skin death), infection, hematoma, asymmetry, delayed healing, numbness/tingling, dimpling/puckering of the skin, blood clots, anesthesia complications, seroma (fluid collection), and nerve damage. Your surgeon will discuss all of the potential risks with you during your visit and let you know what you can do to improve your surgical outcome. If you have certain conditions that may increase your risk (such as a history of cancer, heart problems, or excess weight), your surgeon may recommend you choose another cosmetic option.

Learn more about the risks and benefits of facial and body contouring surgery. Talk to Dr. Robert Aycock and his helpful San Francisco plastic surgery team today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant