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Out of Town Guests: Fly in for Cosmetic Surgery With Dr. Aycock

July 18th, 2010

If you are searching for a cosmetic surgeon you can truly trust to give you skilled guidance and great results, consider San Francisco’s Dr. Robert Aycock, a seasoned cosmetic surgeon who offers a level of care that is truly unique and highly sought after.

Tailored to Your Specific Goals

Dr. Aycock offers many great options for cosmetic improvement, including facial procedures like facelift, necklift and browlift, body reshaping procedures like breast lift and tummy tuck, and nonsurgical medspa options like laser skin resurfacing and Sciton laser treatments. Many patients choose to combine procedures for a same time recovery period. Although each patient’s results are different, to gain insight as to what type of results are possible, please take a look at Dr. Aycock’s before and after gallery.

Top-Notch Hospitality

Many of Dr. Aycock’s patients are from other areas of California, neighboring states, and even some international locations. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers easy access to Greenbrae Surgery Center, Dr. Aycock’s fully accredited, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center. Whether you are a high profile patient or a stay-at-home mom, Dr. Aycock’s Patient Care Coordinator will work with you on nearby hotel options that are just right for you.

From the moment you arrive, you will be taken care of and guided with a high level of personal attention and concern. After your procedure, a Certified Nurse Assistant will monitor your recovery overnight in your
hotel room and drive you to the surgery center for your post-operative visit the following day.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery, it would be worth your time to find out more about Dr. Aycock, his program for out-of-town guests, and his commitment to creating beautiful results in a comfortable setting. You may also want to visit Dr. Aycock’s media page to see how this center has received national and local recognition.

For patients considering traveling to the Bay Area for cosmetic enhancement, it’s easy to contact Dr. Robert Aycock for more information and assistance with travel arrangements. You can also learn more on Dr. Aycock’s Facebook page under Bay Area’s Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center.

ProFractional™ Laser: Great Results in Comfort

July 5th, 2010

Thanks to today’s advances in technology, there are many ways to see improvements in your facial appearance. The ProFractional™ Laser is one incredible option that is leaving a lasting impression on men and women who desire to look their best and improve their skin.

Created by Sciton, ProFractional is considered to be leaps and bounds ahead of prior laser resurfacing methods. Patients with sun spots, age spots, uneven pigmentation, wrinkles, acne scars, and even stretch marks can see a marked improvement in just a few short sessions.

Benefits of ProFractional

The state-of-the-art ProFractional Laser is one of the least invasive options out there. Your doctor or nurse specialist is able to target specific skin cells as the laser creates tiny columns in the problem areas, without affecting surrounding tissue. In the process, the treated skin produces new, healthy tissue to replace the damaged cells. Another draw: Healing time is quicker than with previous similar alternatives, and the down time is very minimal. You may need anywhere from one to three treatments, spaced four weeks apart, depending on the amount of skin damage.

What to Expect After ProFractional

Rapid results with a short recovery time sound appealing? Add in that the treatment itself is comparatively comfortable (most patients require no anesthesia) and affordable, and you’ve got a perfect way to rejuvenate your look.

Each treatment varies and is designed to fit into individual patient lifestyles, and recovery times will vary as well. Generally speaking, after treatment, you can expect some mild swelling and redness for the first four days, and pinkness for up to seven days. The risks of infection, scarring, and other side effects are extremely low. You’ll notice an improvement right away, reaching optimal results within a few months.
Are You a Candidate for ProFractional?

If you are in good health and you want a way to minimize the effects of aging or skin damage, ProFractional may be just what you’re looking for. Dr. Robert Aycock offers informative consultations to discuss the benefits of this treatment and help you decide if it is your best option.

For more information on Sciton ProFractional and other Sciton Laser skin treatments, please contact Dr. Robert Aycock today or find him on Facebook under Bay Area’s Premier Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Center. Dr. Aycock is an International Trainer for Doctors & Surgeons for Advanced Training on the use of the Sciton Laser, a unique advantage that allows him to match each patient with the Sciton treatment that will deliver ideal results.

Breast Enlargement Plus a Breast Lift

April 6th, 2010

If you’re unhappy with your breast size and you’ve always dreamed of filling a larger cup, a breast enlargement could be your answer. And for women who experience prominent sagging of the breasts, a breast lift performed along with a breast enlargement can create incredible results.

Why the Combination Works

First of all, performing breast augmentation and breast lift allows your surgeon to address two separate issues simultaneously: size and sagging. Although getting new implants can improve the appearance of sagging for some women, the effects are usually minor when compared with what a breast lift can accomplish. Combining the two procedures also saves patients anesthesia and surgical costs, as well as recovery time.

How The Dual Procedure is Performed

Once you and your cosmetic surgeon have chosen the perfect size and style of saline or silicone implants, and discussed the results you would like to see with breast lift, it’s time to schedule your procedure. During the enlargement portion of your surgery, your doctor will make an incision either in the crease where the breast meets the chest, around the areola, or in the armpit. The breast tissue and skin are lifted to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath the pectoral muscle. The surgeon then inserts the breast implants beneath your nipple.

For the breast lift portion of the surgery, the surgeon removes excess sagging breast skin in order to provide a more youthful, tightened tight appearance. Then, the nipple and areola are relocated to a higher position and sutures are placed in the incision sites. The combination procedure can take from 2 – 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia.

Is Breast Augmentation + Breast Lift Right for You?

If you’re considering your cosmetic breast enhancement options, a skilled Bay Area body contouring surgeon can help you choose the perfect procedure or combination of procedures. To learn more about both breast enhancement options, Dr. Robert Aycock has provided an informative video guide to breast augmentation and video guide to breast lift.

Want to set up a consultation to talk to an experienced cosmetic surgeon about your breast surgery choices? Get all the answers you need, plus caring, personalized care when you contact Dr. Aycock for a personal, in-depth plastic surgery consultation.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

How MedSpa Procedures Can Enhance Your Look — Without Surgery

December 5th, 2009

If you want to do something positive to enhance your appearance, rewarding yourself with medspa procedures is a great way to boost your confidence without committing to surgery.

Medspa, short for medical spa, is a group of aesthetic medical services offered by licensed healthcare professionals. From anti-aging skin treatments to facial fillers and laser hair removal, medspa offers a variety of convenient procedures that get great results and cost far less than cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Robert Aycock and his aesthetic team perform medical spa treatments at A Medspa, a soothing, relaxing setting with state-of-the-art technology. Here’s a list of our medspa services — combine them for an even more dramatic makeover!

If you would like to learn more about nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and find out how A Medspa services can help you achieve your beauty goals, please talk to our respected Bay Area cosmetic surgeon. You can contact Dr. Robert Aycock at your convenience to schedule your consultation and learn about patient financing options.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Look Younger With Neck Reshaping

November 15th, 2009

Smooth, supple skin can become weathered as the years roll by. Age, sun exposure, and loss of skin elasticity causes the neck skin to reveal wrinkling, sagging, and age spots. There is a cosmetic procedure called a neck lift that can help men and women combat these problems and regain a youthful neck appearance.

Also referred to as neck reshaping, a neck lift is customized to help you minimize signs of aging and excess fat around the neck and jawline. The neck lift procedure is often combined with facial plastic surgery for a rejuvenating look. It is important to find an experienced cosmetic surgeon to perform your neck lift to ensure the delicate neck skin is expertly reshaped for the most natural-looking results.

Benefits of neck reshaping include:

  • Rejuvenated appearance
  • Enhance facial profile
  • Minimized skin sagging
  • Reduced wrinkling
  • Thinner neck
  • Slimmer appearance under the chin
  • Improved jawline definition

How a Neck Lift is Performed

The incision is placed under the chin, behind the ears, or both, depending on your needs. After choosing the incision site, your surgeon will use the liposuction technique to remove excess fat if necessary, Then, the weakened muscles and surrounding skin are tightened. Schedule a neck lift consultation with a skilled cosmetic surgeon to get all the details on this procedure.

If you are self-conscious about aging in the neck area, take a look at a few before and after photos of neck lift results. Then contact Dr. Robert Aycock to schedule your consultation and learn about patient financing options.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Nonsurgical Anti-Aging Options

March 8th, 2009

As time goes by, your skin continues to battle the elements in the fight to stay healthy. The delicate skin of the face, neck, chest and hands may be prone to sun damage, blemishes, wrinkling, sagging or uneven pigmentation. The skin of the body, especially the stomach, thighs and hips, often loses elasticity and shape due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy and the aging process.

Thankfully, there are a variety of nonsurgical procedures available to help you maintain attractive, healthy, radiant skin. Advancements in plastic surgery have allowed doctors to offer a wide variety of noninvasive skin refinement and rejuvenation options. Here is a brief description of the choices available today from California plastic surgeons:

Chemical peels – A safe chemical solution is used to remove damaged skin cells, encouraging the growth of new skin cells. Types of peels include the MicroPeel, Obagi Peel, Pumpkin Enzyme Peel, and Liquid Nitrogen Peel.

Intraceutical Oxygen Treatment – This treatment infuses moisture, vitamins and antioxidants into dehydrated, tired or angry skin with calming topical hyperbaric oxygen.

Glycolic FacialUses intense exfoliation to produce a youthful glow and refreshed facial appearance.

Deep Pore Acne Facial – This facial is used to control over-active oil glands for a more even tone and clearer skin.

Vitamin C Facial – This antioxidant facial promotes skin repair and provides protection from the elements.

Microdermabrasion – This short procedure is highly effective for the treatment of sun damaged skin and age spots.

There are also a variety of noninvasive medspa services to help you fight the signs of aging:

Laser treatments such as:

Learn more about how easy it is to get great results with nonsurgical body recontouring and facial rejuvenation. Please contact San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock for your confidential consultation and view the practice’s before and after photos to see how incredible the results can be.

 —Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Breast Augmentation: What You Should Know

January 4th, 2009

If you are considering enhancing your shape with the plastic surgery procedure breast augmentation, there are a few things you should know to help you decide if this is the right option for you.

About Breast Augmentation

First of all, it is good to understand what breast augmentation can and cannot do for you.  Breast surgery can improve contour, restore breast volume and balance asymmetrical breasts. And while this popular procedure will increase your breast size and enhance  breast appearance, it is not designed to combat extreme sagging due to age or breast feeding. The breast lift procedure is often done in combination with or instead of breast augmentation to help lift and reposition breasts.

Your First Breast Enlargement Visit

Not everyone is a candidate for breast enlargement. You will need to schedule an initial consultation with a skilled surgeon for a thorough evaluation. Once you are approved for augmentation, your doctor will go over all of the risks and benefits of surgery and let you know exactly what to expect. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. You can minimize these risks by choosing a highly trained plastic surgeon and following the specific pre- and post-op instructions.

Your breast augmentation surgeon can help you choose from saline or silicone breast implants, and decide on the perfect cup size. You will have the opportunity to view breast enlargement before and after photos, as well, to see what kinds of results are possible.  Together, you will choose the ideal breast incision location, either in the breast crease, the areola, or the armpit. During this time, you will go over the affordable financing options that are available.

After Breast Enlargement

After the one-to-two hour procedure, a bandage will be applied to help with healing. Patients often return to work within a couple of days, although healing times will vary based on your individual situation. After the recovery period is complete, you will enjoy your new, shapelier figure and the enhanced self-confidence that comes with looking your best!

To learn more about the benefits of breast augmentation, talk to skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay area.

 

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Plastic Surgery: Affordable Financing Options

December 20th, 2008

Have you ever considered treating yourself with state-of-the-art facial and body enhancement procedures from a skilled San Francisco plastic surgeon? If you are one of the millions of Americans who dream about how a plastic surgery treatment could enhance your appearance, you should know that cost doesn’t have to stand in your way.

Affordable financing lets you have any type of treatment you desire, from a facelift or a brow lift to lip augmentation, breast enlargement and nonsurgical treatments like Botox® or Juvederm.

Think of plastic surgery as an investment in yourself — in your appearance, your confidence, and your future. When choosing a plastic surgeon, you want to be able to choose the doctor who can meet your needs best, not simply the one with the lowest fees. Look for an experienced physician and staff, a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures, great before and after results, and a professional yet comfortable facility. If you wish to finance your procedure, look for a San Francisco cosmetic surgery center that offers affordable financing through companies like CareCredit.

CareCredit, the nation’s leading patient payment program, offers 100-percent financing for all types of procedures. Choose from the popular 3 Months No Interest plan or extend your payment over 24, 36, or 48 months. Financing is easy and stress-free with no application fees, no annual fees, and no prepayment penalties.

Don’t let cost keep you from getting a plastic surgery procedure that could change your life. To get started, set up a personal, confidential consultation with Dr. Robert Aycock in the San Francisco Bay area.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

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