Recent Blog Posts from Rowley Plastic Surgery

How to Prepare for A Breast Reduction

You are a good candidate for a breast reduction if you feel that your breasts are too large or if your breasts limit your physical activity. If you experience back, neck, and shoulder pain because your breasts are extremely heavy you may also want to consider this procedure. Often if you have shoulder indentations from bra straps, or your skin gets irritated easily underneath the crease of your breasts, then you would also make an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. So, what are the steps you can take to prepare for your breast reduction procedure?

  1. Stop taking any aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory drugs that lead to increased bleeding.
  2. If you are a smoker, quit smoking at least six weeks before surgery to give your body its best chance of  healing.
  3. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to less than 2 to 3 drinks per week.
  4. Prepare easy, low-sodium meals beforehand so you won’t have to worry about cooking post-surgery.
  5. Store any necessary items you’ll need afterward in an easily accessible location. Don’t place things too high or too low as they will be hard to get to.
  6. Make a pile of good books to read, movies to watch, or a stack of things that you enjoy doing in your leisure time that doesn’t require a lot of motion.
  7. If you have young children, assign someone to care for them for 1-2 weeks after surgery. You cannot do any laundry, cleaning, or cooking after a breast reduction surgery.

As with any major surgery or procedure, it’s a good idea to be over prepared than underprepared. At Rowley Plastic Surgery in Lubbock, Dr. Jane Rowley talks to all of her patients thoroughly about each procedure and how to prepare for it. Contact her office today to find out more.

What Is an Otoplasty, and What Can It Do For You?

Plastic surgery isn’t just about improving your appearance. It’s about improving your self-confidence. If you were teased in school about some aspect of your body, like your large nose or noticeable ears, then you’re not alone. Luckily there are many plastic surgery procedures out there that can adjust or correct prominent body characteristics. An otoplasty is one of them. An otoplasty is a procedure to correct ear prominence or asymmetry.

At Rowley Plastic Surgery in Lubbock, TX Dr. Jane Rowley has the experience and expertise to correct your ear shape with an otoplasty. Dr. Rowley recommends that kids who are being teased at school due to large ears should wait to have an otoplasty until they are old enough to discuss the procedure and what it entails with their parents.

In this procedure, an incision is made behind the ear, and internal sutures are placed to reshape the contour of the ear cartilage and to bring the ears closer to the head. There is not very much pain associated with the surgery. Besides a head dressing for a week, the recovery is fairly straightforward with little to no complications.

The nice thing about an otoplasty is that it can be performed at any age, whether you’re seven years old or fifty-seven. So if your parents told you to just, “suck it up” or “ignore” those kids who teased you at school, it’s not too late to improve your self-confidence with an otoplasty.

If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon, who will put you first, look no further than Lubbock. Plastic Surgery offices are available all over the world, but Dr. Jane Rowley of Rowley Plastic Surgery is the only surgeon with the expertise, knowledge, and honesty who can get you the results you’re looking for. Give her office a call today.

Surgery and Recovery Times for Multiple Procedures

It can be a little overwhelming to consider having multiple plastic surgery procedures at the same time. However, if you’ve chosen Rowley Plastic Surgery for your procedures, there’s no need to worry. Dr. Jane Rowley has over two decades of experience in plastic surgery. Lubbock patients trust her extensive and thorough medical education and experience. She wants her patients to know from the outset that when you combine procedures, it does prolong recovery time but can give you greater results with fewer times going into surgery. With proper rest and smart planning, your recovery from surgery can go smoothly.

Here is what you can expect for the surgery and the recovery times for the following procedures:

Breast Augmentation

-Outpatient surgery

-Takes about an hour

-Back to work in 2-3 days

-4-6 weeks before returning to full physical activity

Face Lift

-Takes 2-3 hours

-Patient awakens from anesthesia with a dressing and a small drain for 24 hours

-Sutures are removed in about a week

-Back to work in 10-14 days

-Swelling can last 6-8 weeks, often very minimal after the first 2-3 weeks

Liposuction

-The incisions are small

-Back to work in 3 days

-Minor to moderate pain

-Swelling for up to 4-6 weeks

-Compression garments typically have to be worn for between 2-4 weeks

Tummy Tuck

-Outpatient surgery

-Takes 2 hours

-Back to work in 2-3 weeks three weeks

Full activity is typically resumed at 6-8 weeks postoperatively

If you have a job that requires physical labor or you regularly participate in strenuous exercise, you may need to schedule more time off work so you can gradually resume your normal schedule. It is never a good idea to jump back into a demanding work environment before you are properly rested and fully recovered. At your no-obligation consultation with Rowley Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jane Rowley will explain each procedure and what you can expect. Find out more today.