Recent Blog Posts from Rowley Plastic Surgery

Have You Considered Submental Liposuction?

For some patients in Lubbock, plastic surgery procedures may seem a little scary to venture into.  While all surgery has recovery time and some risks, you have many different options in plastic surgery procedures at Rowley Plastic Surgery that give you dramatic cosmetic changes without the feeling of major surgery. Have you considered submental liposuction? On the right patient, liposuction under the chin, cheeks, and neck can have an incredible effect on your appearance. Your new look will be so natural that your friends may assume you’ve lost a few extra pounds and regained a more youthful look. Have you ever heard that dynamite comes in small packages? Well, with small cosmetic surgery procedures you can have dynamite improvements to your physical appearance.

Are You a Candidate for Facial Liposuction?

Facial liposuction is an attractive cosmetic option when you are unhappy with that double chin look or chipmunk jowls.

  • You should be in generally good health.
  • If you smoke, be able to quit smoking before and after the procedure.
  • You need to be at a stable, consistent weight.

Consult with your board certified plastic surgeon to know exactly how you will benefit from submental liposuction and how your skin and face will respond to the procedure.

Your Lubbock Plastic Surgery Procedure

Liposuction for the face is the same procedure as with other areas of the body only on a smaller scale. The procedure is an outpatient appointment done with local anesthetics. Small incisions are made around your chin, and a thin tube is used to suction out the fat. The procedure usually takes less than an hour. Patients can experience some bruising and soreness. Most people can return to normal activities in around five days.

Even though facial liposuction removes only a small amount of fat around your face, it still will have an incredible impact on your confidence with your physical look. Dr. Jane Rowley has extensive experience with facial plastic surgery procedures. She carefully listens to her patients and explains each procedure thoroughly. You can have confidence in your new look, your plastic surgeon, and your Lubbock plastic surgery experience with Dr. Rowley. Call today for your no-obligation consultation.

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How to Choose Between Liposuction and Non-invasive Fat Reduction

Often people discover that certain areas of their bodies seem to be diet- and exercise-resistant. In spite of personal efforts to thin the thighs or smooth the back or tone a stomach “pooch” after pregnancy, localized fat can feel impossible to target and permanently remove. In these cases, individuals can turn to plastic surgery. Lubbock residences can choose liposuction to support their efforts with diet and exercise. Liposuction is a safe and effective way to reduce fat permanently and refine the body’s appearance. Recently, however, nonsurgical or minimally invasive alternatives to liposuction have become more popular.

What’s the Difference?

Liposuction

  • Surgical procedure
  • Removes fat through the suction of a hollow tube (called a cannula)
  • Especially effective on legs, abdomen, back, arms, face, and neck
  • More impactful than non-surgical approaches
  • Recovery up to six weeks
  • Results visible immediately following recovery
  • Higher cost than non-surgical procedures

Non-invasive Procedures

  • Non-surgical
  • Removes fat through a variety of methods including targeting the fat cells through cooling or radiofrequency
  • Particularly effective on hips, thighs, buttocks, or abdomen
  • Less impactful than non-surgical approaches, with up to approximately a 25% reduction of fat in the treated area
  • Though patients feel slightly sore and swollen following the procedure, there is no downtime needed for recovery
  • Results take time and multiple treatments
  • Lower cost than liposuction

Which Is Right for Me?

When questioning what is right for you for any plastic surgery, Lubbock board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jane Rowley, recommends a personal consultation. Although the internet has a lot of information to offer, meeting with a professional face-to-face is the best way to ensure you are considering all of the variables factoring into the right decision for you and your body. If you feel you are at your ideal weight and have good skin elasticity but just need some help targeting a few stubborn areas, non-surgical methods may be right for you. If you are looking to reduce a larger deposit of excess fat, Liposuction may be an excellent option.

To take the next step in making a choice between the various non-surgical options and liposuction plastic surgery Lubbock has to offer, contact Dr. Jane Rowley today. www.rowleyplasticsurgery.com

Chin Augmentation: A Quick Recovery Facial Cosmetic Surgery

If random people walking down the street in Lubbock were asked about surgical implants, the majority would comment on breast implants. While breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, patients have other implant options such as chin implants.

Why Patients in Lubbock Choose Chin Implants

The appearance of your chin contributes to the contour and overall look of your face. When someone has a smaller chin, his or her facial features can seem off balanced. People seek chin augmentation when their chin is:

  • Recessed
  • Squared or pointed
  • Out of proportion with the rest of their face
  • Giving them a fleshy neck look

Patients should be in good health, have reasonable expectations with the surgery, and not smoke before surgery and during the recovery time.

Chin Implant Surgery in Lubbock

A chin implant looks like the chin guard on a sports helmet. They can be shaped and carved to give the patient a custom look. A small incision is made under the chin. Then a small pocket is made where the implant is slipped into place. Patients may need to eat only soft foods during the recovery to avoid too much chewing action.

A chin implant can give the right patient a stronger, natural looking jawline. Dr. Jane Rowley is the leading board certified plastic surgeon in Lubbock who listens to her patients and explains the procedures that will best help them with their plastic surgery goals. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today and find out if a chin implant is right for you. www.rowleyplasticsurgery.com