Recent Blog Posts from Rowley Plastic Surgery

How Plastic Surgery can Thin the Arms

Hold your arm up and give an enthusiastic wave to your neighbor. Does that thought make you want to cringe? Saggy skin on your upper arms can be part of your genetics or a result of significant weight loss. When you have arms with what are commonly called “bat wings”, just waving to your neighbor can make you want to run and hide under a few more layers of clothing. Dr. Jane Rowley, the leading board-certified surgeon here in Lubbock has the skills, expertise, and bedside manner to which you can look to tone and sculpt your arms. After she thins and tightens and tucks, you may find yourself waving to both friends and strangers just to show off your arms.

Here are two paths that may help you reach these goals:

Liposuction

This approach does not remove any excess skin on the arm; it removes fat to trim and shape the arm. Because removing fat often leaves an excess of skin, pairing liposuction with brachioplasty may be necessary for more dramatic results. For those with very elastic skin, who only need a minimal reduction in size, liposuction alone may be sufficient. Consult with Dr. Rowley on the best pairing of procedures for you.

Brachioplasty

Brachio means arm, and plasty means to mold or to form. An arm lift removes both fat and extra skin around the arm upper.  Although it seems simple just to remove fat, brachioplasty includes a careful sculpting of the arm to ensure the taper in size from shoulder to wrist looks natural. Dr. Rowley truly has an artist’s touch to contour the arms.
Having sagging upper arms can make you feel self-conscious and make it hard to shop for clothes that fit you well. Whether you choose an arm lift or liposuction, you can call  Rowley Plastic Surgery to schedule your personal, no-obligation consultation here in Lubbock. And before you know it, you’ll be waving “good bye” to the sag and jiggle of today and “hello” to the toned, lean, and sculpted arms of tomorrow. rowleyplasticsurgery.com

5 Areas to Consider Liposuction

When we look in the mirror, we notice even the smallest areas of our body and focus on their imperfections. Liposuction is a great option to help improve the contour of your body. Even small changes can have a significant impact on your overall look.

Torso

Your body may be the type that holds onto pockets of fat around the back and upper torso. These fat pockets can be visible when accentuated by bras or swimming suits.

Jawline

Your jaw and neck can show signs of aging, and pockets of fat around the chin can give you the appearance of a double chin. Lubbock, board-certified Dr. Rowley has precision skills and tools to sculpt and slim your jawline, chin, and upper neck. This reshaping can take years off of your appearance and give you an overall slimmer look.

Breasts

A traditional breast reduction will remove breast tissue and fat to decrease your breast size. Liposuction can reduce breast weight and size by removing fatty tissue when only a small change is wanted with minimal scars.

Lower Legs

How many times have you referred to your lower legs as “cankles”? You want to show off your legs and feel confident in their sexy appearance. Liposuction can provide the calf to ankle contouring that will make you want to show off your trim legs.

Male Chest

Just as women find new freedom and confidence in a breast reduction, men are finding the same satisfaction through the reshaping of their chests. Gynecomastia, or the development of breasts in a man, can stem from hormonal changes throughout life. Liposuction can offer a firmer, trimmer chest and torso.
Schedule your no-obligation personal consultation with Dr. Jane Rowley to learn how liposuction can help you rid yourself of fat that is non-responsive to diet and exercise. You will look in the mirror with confidence again. Learn more at  rowleyplasticsurgery.com

Eye Opening look at Eyelid Surgery

For people in Lubbock, plastic surgery thoughts don’t usually conjure up a picture of eyelid surgery. But just like many other cosmetic changes, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can help you look and feel younger.

What is it?

Eyelid surgery is often referred to as an “eyelid lift;” however, this term is not entirely accurate. A small incision allows for the removal of skin or the removal or addition of fat around the eye. This can be combined with a laser resurfacing of the eyelid skin which reduces existing lines and wrinkles. Small changes can have dramatic results around the eyelid.

How is it done?

The small incision is often made to the top of the eyelid where excess skin and fat are removed. The skin is then brought together with small stitches. This helps recreate the crease at the top of the lid. This procedure can also be performed with an incision at the bottom of the eyelid, just below the lash line, or on the inside of the eyelid. By placing the incision on the inside of the lid, called a transconjunctival approach, the incision is not visible after healing. This method allows for the removal or addition of fat to the eyelid without impacting the fold or look of the eyelid. For an understanding of which surgical approach would be best for you, come into Rowley Plastic Surgery in Lubbock; plastic surgery expert, Dr. Jane Rowley will give you a personal consultation with the information and counsel you need to make the best choice for you.

Why is it done?

An excess of skin or fat around the eye can make the eyelid heavy or puffy. This slightly extra visual weight around the eyes can age the look of your face and can even block the upper field of your vision.

The removal of skin and fat or the addition of fat can reshape the look of the eye. A tightening of the eyelid skin can correct sagginess. And both this contouring effort and tightening can be paired with the laser skin resurfacing to reduce wrinkles and smooth skin texture.

What is the recovery?

Unlike other more involved surgeries, blepharoplasty can have a relatively short recovery time. The day after the surgery you will typically experience some bruising and swelling around the eyes, but these will reduce quickly, particularly if you regularly apply cool compresses to the eyes during the first 48 hours. You should be able to resume normal activity after ten days and experience a full recovery after two weeks with the majority of the bruising and swelling gone by then.

Dr. Jane Rowley always carefully consults with her patients for the best surgical plan for them. Schedule your no-obligation consultation visit today and discover your cosmetic possibilities. rowleyplasticsurgery.com