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An Update on Our Policy around Coronavirus

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To our valued patients:

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We want our patients to rest assured that we are taking the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak very seriously. We will be screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms before they enter our facility and are urging anyone exhibiting symptoms or who has potentially been exposed to the coronavirus to stay home and reschedule any nonessential medical appointments. Furthermore, we will only be open for medically necessary appointments at this time. While the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that most people who contract the coronavirus will only experience mild symptoms or even be essentially asymptomatic, it is crucial that we all do our part to help control the spread of the virus and minimize its effects.

At Atlanta Plastic Surgery, we place our patients’ health and wellbeing above everything else. We are confident that we can limit the spread of the coronavirus with screening measures and keeping our patients informed, and we urge everyone to be extra cautious during this crucial period of the virus’s spread. The CDC recommends calling your doctor before going in, telling them your symptoms, and taking their advice from there. Almost all medical doctors are experiencing high volumes of patients right now, and your doctor’s office will need to prepare for your visit. Your doctor may even advise that you stay home and monitor your symptoms.

From everyone at Atlanta Plastic Surgery: stay calm, stay informed, and stay safe. We deeply appreciate your patronage, patience, and cooperation during this challenging time. If you have additional questions, please contact one of our Atlanta Plastic Surgery offices. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and updates on this and a whole host of other issues.

What’s in Store at the 2020 Annual Breast Surgery Symposium

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Since Atlanta Plastic Surgery was first founded in 1968, we’ve prided ourselves on achieving consistently excellent plastic surgery results. We’ve been privileged to form meaningful relationships with countless patients over the years, all while pushing the larger field of plastic surgery into the future. Whether we’re performing cosmetic or reconstructive procedures, our number one concern will always be the people who walk through our door. However, we also strive to improve plastic surgery overall by educating the public and having our surgeons contribute to and learn from various forms of professional development. That’s why, as always, some of our world-renowned plastic surgeons will play key roles in this year’s 36th annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. It’s always an honor to work with so many distinguished peers from all over the world, which is why we’re so excited about this weekend’s events.

fat transfer, breast, plastic surgery, diep flap, newsAtlanta Plastic Surgery cofounder and breast reconstruction pioneer Dr. Carl Hartrampf established the Atlanta Breast Symposium 36 years ago. Since then, this event has become known worldwide for hosting some of the world’s most renowned and innovative surgeons, as well as showcasing the most cutting-edge breast surgery techniques. Atlanta Plastic Surgery’s own Dr. L. Franklyn Elliott (symposium emeritus chair), Dr. James Namnoum (symposium co-chair), and Dr. Michael Mirzabeigi will be playing key roles in the three-day event, including moderating panels and/or presenting on important topics in breast surgery.

This year’s Atlanta Breast Symposium will be held from January 24-26 and promises to cover a wide variety of topics. On Friday, January 24, Dr. Mirzabeigi will kick off the symposium with a 7:30AM demonstration of a bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedure with Suhail Kanchwala, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania. This is especially exciting, as this will be Dr. Mirzabeigi’s first time participating in the Atlanta Breast Symposium. Dr. Elliott will then moderate a 1:00PM panel on autologous breast reconstruction. Later that day, Dr. Namnoum will moderate a 4:30PM panel on breast reconstruction in general. As part of this panel, Dr. Namnoum will also give a presentation entitled “Role of Fat Grafting in Breast Reconstruction: Where, When, Why, and How.” Fat grafting is a specialty of both Dr. Elliott and Dr. Namnoum, so these panel discussions and this presentation will be of great interest and usefulness to the other plastic surgery experts at the event.

On Saturday, Dr. Namnoum will moderate an 8:00AM panel called “Role of Textured Implants in the Era of BIA – ALCL.” Dr. Elliott will follow up later that morning by moderating a “Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy” panel at 10:15AM. After lunch, Dr. Namnoum will present on “Mastopexy with Chest Wall Based Flap and Fat Grafting” at 2:30PM. Dr. Elliott will then moderate a panel on surgeon-patient communication at 3:45PM. Sunday’s events will begin with an 8:00AM panel on oncoplastic breast surgery, which Dr. Namnoum will moderate. At 9:15AM, Dr. Elliott will moderate a panel on dealing with problem cases in breast surgery.

At Atlanta Plastic Surgery, we’re devoted to ensuring that our surgeons are always operating from an up-to-date knowledgebase and using the safest, most effective techniques. We take great pride in the fact that our plastic surgeons consistently make meaningful contributions to the plastic surgery field as a whole. If you’re interested in any of the plastic surgery procedures we offer, please contact one of our Atlanta Plastic Surgery locations to schedule a consultation today. There, in addition to discussing your prospective procedure, we can go over our available financing options with you, and in some cases, even offer simulations on what you may look like after your procedure. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest plastic surgery news and updates and to check back soon for a new blog.

Wrinkles Call for A Variety of Cosmetic Treatments

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Wrinkles: eventually, we will all develop them. Most of us think of wrinkles as a function of aging, and while that’s certainly true, it’s only one aspect of the story. Wrinkles are caused by a few different phenomena, and choosing the best treatment for them depends not only on their severity and location, but also their causes. Fortunately, surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures offer a variety of effective treatments for wrinkles that can take their causes into account. Here are some of the main causes of wrinkles that we at Atlanta Plastic Surgery have targeted, customized approaches to treating:

plastic surgery, Botox, wrinkles, laser skin resurfacing, facial treatmentsFacial Movement

The human face has about 43 individual muscles, each working around the clock to portray a wide range of emotions, assist in communication, and perform the many movements necessary for us to live. The face is constantly moving. When we’re young, this isn’t much of a problem; the elasticity of youthful skin allows it to spring back into place, making wrinkles temporary creases for people below a certain age. This is because young skin is rich in proteins called collagen and elastin. Throughout life, however, the production of these vital proteins slows down, weakening the skin’s support structure. This makes the skin progressively inflexible and leads to permanent wrinkles. Botox® injectables are among the most effective treatments for wrinkles caused by facial movement in the upper third of the face. This popular nonsurgical treatment temporarily relaxes the face’s underlying muscles, smoothing out expression lines and making it appear healthier and more youthful.

Sunlight Exposure

The sun may be an essential component of life, but it can also exemplify the “too much of a good thing” adage. In fact, too much sun exposure can be life threatening. We all know that the ultraviolet light emitted by the sun can cause acute, temporary aesthetic damage in the form of sunburns, but prolonged, unprotected exposure also leads to long-term cosmetic damage. This may mean discoloration due to abnormal cell division, decreased skin elasticity due to the accelerated deterioration of collagen in the skin, or both. Surface damage to the skin can often be treated with nonsurgical treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and Sciton® laser skin resurfacing, which remove dead and damaged skin cells, giving the skin a more refreshed and youthful appearance. They also stimulate the production of collagen and the skin’s natural healing factors, potentially reducing the appearance of minor facial wrinkles, scarring, and other types of skin damage.

Weight Fluctuations

Whether they’re brought on by pregnancy, genetics, or lifestyle, weight fluctuations can do a lot of damage to the skin. Often, when someone loses a significant amount of weight, their skin doesn’t completely snap back into place. This can leave behind loose, sagging folds of skin, including in the face and many other areas of the body. Deep wrinkles, sunken-in cheeks, and hanging jowls below the chin are some of the cosmetic effects of weight fluctuations we see most frequently in patients’ faces. Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and other facial filler injections serve to restore facial volume using hyaluronic acid, a substance which occurs naturally in young, healthy skin. They fill in the depressions that form as the face loses its plump, healthy appearance, giving it a more youthful look and lessening the appearance of wrinkles.

These are just a few of the causes of and nonsurgical treatments for wrinkles. Sometimes, no matter the cause, a more comprehensive procedure like a facelift is necessary. At Atlanta Plastic Surgery, we offer a multitude of procedures to treat the wide range of wrinkles and other signs of aging. If you’re interested in learning what the best anti-aging treatment is for you, or if you’re curious about any of the many other cosmetic procedures we perform, please contact one of our Atlanta Plastic Surgery offices to schedule a consultation today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.

Happy Holidays from the Atlanta Plastic Surgery Family

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For over 50 years, Atlanta Plastic Surgery has been recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery centers. Every year, we make a point to look back on what we’ve accomplished, who we’ve helped, and how we can make our services even better moving forward. With things slowing down a bit during the holiday season, we think it’s important to pause and reflect on what we do. And every year, we’re reminded of how truly grateful we are to have such wonderful patients.

plastic surgery, educational, breast reconstruction, facial rejuvenation, TRAM flapWhether you come to Atlanta Plastic Surgery to have breast reconstruction after breast-cancer treatment or merely to alleviate some signs of aging with <nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures, we cannot express how inspired we are by your support. We’re always committed to achieving the best plastic surgery results, but reflecting on the support of our patients during this time of year makes us realize how fortunate we are. We feel a renewed sense of gratitude and responsibility, and we’re reminded why we’ve always gone above and beyond in everything we do—from helping people look their best, to providing the most outstanding customer service possible, to helping educate readers with this blog.

We’re proud of the skill, commitment, and kindness our surgeons have demonstrated this year, and we’re looking forward to bringing those qualities into the upcoming decade and beyond. Atlanta Plastic Surgery has a strong track record of innovation. Cofounder Dr. Carl Hartrampf was a pioneer in the development of the revolutionary TRAM flap breast reconstruction technique, and many have benefited from this surgery. Additionally, our current team is responsible for a whole host of research and clinical contributions and has continued to incorporate the most advanced technology and techniques into the services we provide, and we’re excited to continue pursuing excellence as we end this year and begin a new one. Our surgeons have positively impacted countless people’s lives, and their dedication and work will continue to do so indefinitely. We couldn’t be prouder.

Everyone at Atlanta Plastic Surgery would like to wish our patients and readers a restful, peaceful, and love-filled holiday season, as well as a happy and fruitful new year. Let us take what we’ve learned and make 2020 even better than this fantastic year has been!

If you’re interested in any of the many plastic surgery procedures we perform, please contact one of our Atlanta Plastic Surgery offices to schedule a consultation today. In addition to discussing your prospective procedure, we can go over our available financing options for plastic surgery with you. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.

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