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Which Plastic Surgery Will Help Me Start The New Year Off Right?
Welcome to 2025, everyone! For many people, the start of a new year is seen as a fantastic opportunity for change and rebirth. And finally getting serious about the cosmetic surgery procedure you’ve had your eye on is one excellent way to achieve the aesthetic improvement you desire. But which procedures make the most sense this time of year? Today, the board-certified plastic surgeons at Atlanta Plastic Surgery, PC wanted to talk about a few of the most in-demand cosmetic procedures for the start of a new year.
Body Contouring Options:
In many cases, a person’s aesthetic goals or resolutions are tied to weight loss and improving their body contour. For patients who are at or near their goal weight and just need some help getting over the finish line to where they want to be, body contouring procedures like tummy tuck surgery and liposuction can help put the finishing touches on all of your weight loss efforts. A tummy tuck is used to remove stretched, loose abdominal skin (and repair damaged muscles (in many cases) in the abdomen. The result is a flatter, shaplier abdomen that lasts. Additionally, liposuction can be of assistance to anyone with stubborn fat deposits in areas like the abdomen, back, neck, upper arms, thighs, and more. In some cases, these procedures can be performed together to truly help patients achieve the fresh start that they are craving.
Face Procedure Options:
The start of a new year is also a reminder of the passage of time, and the way that facial aging can impact how we look and feel. Thankfully, procedures like facelift surgery can provide outstanding anti-aging results and help patients reveal their younger-looking, more vibrant selves. In the case of facelift surgery, by removing excess skin from the lower portion of the face and lifting any remaining tissue, a facelift can help address wrinkles, lines, sagging skin, and other common age signs. Eyelid surgery (to rejuvenate the area around the eyes) and facial fat transfer (to add volume to the cheeks and/lips) are also very popular anti-aging solutions.
Breast Procedure Options:
Lastly, there are no shortage of terrific cosmetic breast procedures that can help people start the new year off right. Today we wanted to specifically highlight breast lift surgery. It’s naturally over time for the breasts to sag due to gravity caused by heredity, age, weight fluctuations, breastfeeding, and pregnancy. Undergoing a breast lift can help by removing excess skin from the breast area and repositioning tissue. The result is perkier, better-positioned, younger-looking breasts that last. We also highly recommend male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery) for men who experience male breast enlargement. Gynecomastia occurs when excess glandular tissue in the chest causes the appearance of “man boobs.”
We’re so excited for the start of 2025 and know that our patients are too. For more information on the plastic surgery procedures we perform or to schedule a consultation appointment today, please contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery at one of our Atlanta, Cumming, or Canton area locations. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and much more.
What Can I Do To Help Recontour My Neck & Jawline?
Aging affects people in different ways. Here at Atlanta Plastic Surgery, “I want to look younger” is something that we hear quite a bit from our patients. And for some people, the neck area can often be an excellent place to focus on. As we’re sure many of our readers know, common age signs around the neck and chin can make someone look older well before they should and put a significant damper on a person’s appearance and self-esteem. This is why our board-certified plastic surgeons wanted to discuss some of the plastic surgery procedures we perform to help our patients rejuvenate the neck area.
Neck Lift Surgery
In addition to loose skin in the neck area that occurs naturally over time, separation of the platysma muscle in the neck is something that can occur as well. This muscle, which extends on each side from the upper part of the shoulder to the lower part of the face, can create pronounced vertical bands in the neck and lead to the appearance of a “turkey neck.” In these cases, undergoing neck lift surgery can be extremely helpful. During the procedure, one of our experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons is able to repair this muscle, remove sagging skin (if necessary), and effectively lift the remaining tissue in order to create a smoother and younger-looking neck contour.
Liposuction of the Neck
For some people, their issues may have more to do with an accumulation of stubborn fat in the chin and neck areas, as opposed to loose skin. Many people experience an excessively full or “double chin” due to excess submental fat in the chin and neck area. This is a common issue, even for people who are otherwise at a healthy, stable body weight. Thankfully, we are able to use liposuction of the neck to safely remove fat from this area and provide a more contoured area. The result is a healthier-looking, better defined neckline that lasts.
Facelift Surgery
Additionally, facelift surgery can also be an excellent way for some people to recontour the lower portion of the face (including the neck and jowls). We perform this procedure to address a variety of issues including wrinkles, fine lines, furrows, and sagging skin. During a facelift, we are able to remove excess skin, reposition remaining tissue, and tighten the underlying muscles. The result is an overall firmer, more youthful appearance.
We hope that our readers found this information helpful. As with all cases, we love being able to offer patients as many great procedure options as possible in order to help everyone find the best surgical path for their specific needs. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consult, please contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery at one of our Atlanta, Cumming, or Canton area locations. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and much more.
Ask the Experts: Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss
For anyone reading this who has recently lost a substantial amount of weight, first let us say congratulations on your accomplishment. For many people in this position, the journey to achieving the body that they desire may not be quite over. This is because loose skin in areas all over the body is a very common and natural thing after significant weight loss. And unlike fat, this excess skin cannot be shed with diet, exercise, and other lifestyle adjustments. Today, our board-certified plastic surgeons wanted to address post-weight loss surgery by answering a few common questions about the incredible benefits that plastic surgery after weight loss can provide.
Question #1: How much weight do I need to lose before undergoing post-weight loss surgery?
There is no specific amount and every person’s body and weight loss journey is different. One thing we would mention is that undergoing a body contouring procedure like a tummy tuck or arm lift will not be able to address loose skin that develops after the surgery from general aging or additional weight loss. So the timing of a post-weight loss procedure is something that you need to strongly consider, but there is no specific amount of weight loss that makes someone a good candidate or not.
Question #2: Why do some people undergo both post-weight loss procedures and also liposuction?
Despite what many people believe, liposuction surgery itself is not a weight loss procedure. In fact, patients who undergo post-weight loss surgery may also choose to undergo liposuction to help remove pockets of stubborn fat that their natural weight loss and exercise simply cannot address. In these cases, liposuction is simply another tool that can complement another body contouring procedure and help provide more comprehensive and satisfying results.
Question #3: Can losing weight affect my breasts after breast augmentation surgery?
While weight loss will not have any effect on the breast implants themselves, it is possible that the breasts can be affected by significant weight loss in some cases. Some breasts naturally store a lot of fat and it is possible for weight loss to alter the breasts, specifically the shape and positioning of the breasts. However, breast lift surgery can provide an outstanding and simple solution in the case that this does occur and the patient chooses to go this direction.
There is a lot to know about plastic surgery after weight loss and we’re always happy to answer any questions our patients might have. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consult, please contact Atlanta Plastic Surgery at one of our Atlanta, Cumming, or Canton area locations. You can also follow along with us on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and much more.