Recent Blog Posts from Rowley Plastic Surgery

Gauged Ear Correction— Return to Normal Earlobes

When you think about plastic surgery, you probably think about breast augmentation or tummy tuck procedures. Cosmetic surgery also has benefits to help boost your confidence in your physical appearance in ways you may not initially think about. You know the old song “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” Maybe you were someone who thought low hanging ears looked cool, so you tried the gauge fashion statement. But over time you’ve decided to change your look. If you have ears that call too much attention to themselves due to gauges or for other reasons, your board-certified plastic surgeon in Lubbock can help.

Gauge Correction

Earlobes can be intentionally stretched with gauges, also known as cogs, caps, plugs, or tunnels. Once an earlobe hole is stretched passed six millimeters, it will not shrink back. People are increasingly seeking to correct their stretched lobes because of careers choices, age, social stigma. Whatever the reason, a simple corrective surgery can repair earlobes to their natural look.

Procedure and Results

Each person has different needs with their repair. Your doctor will carefully examine your lobes to know better  what needs to be done during your procedure. The surgery is done as an outpatient procedure with local anesthetics. Excess lobe tissue is removed, and then the lobe is stitched up. An experienced surgeon will carefully reshape your earlobe to a more natural look. If you want to re-pierce your ears, you can have that done during the procedure. Your earlobe may be smaller than you originally had. Remember to follow all recovery instructions from your doctor carefully. If you smoke, you will need to stop smoking before your surgery and during your recovery.

Plastic surgery is a science and an art. A board-certified, experienced surgeon can help you regain confidence in your physical appearance. Whether you have earlobes that were accidentally torn or intentionally stretched, your earlobes can be repaired in around 45 minutes.

At Rowley Plastic Surgery, patients in Lubbock know they are in good hands for all of their plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Jane Rowley wants her patients to understand their cosmetic potential fully and listens carefully to her patient’s expectations. Call today for your no-obligation consultation. 

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How Can I Make Sure My Plastic Surgeon is Qualified?

More people are choosing to have procedures to restore personal confidence in their physical appearance. Lubbock patients can opt for a facial procedure, tummy tuck, or breast augmentation as just a few ways to make physical changes.

Why You Should Find the Best Lubbock Surgeon

With the increase of plastic surgeries performed every year, comes to the increase of horror stories of surgeries gone wrong. While most patients have great experiences with their surgeries, you can make some choices that minimize your chances of having a bad experience. Probably the most important factor for a successful outcome with your surgery is to find the best doctor available for the surgery you are considering.

Board Certification

Finding yourself in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon can increase your chances of your not liking the results of your surgery. You will want to find an experienced doctor that is board certified. The government doesn’t require doctors to be experienced or specifically trained in all of the procedures they may be offering. A general surgeon won’t have the trained skills specifically needed for cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. You can ask questions that will give you a better idea of the experience and training the doctor has:

  • Where did you go to school?
  • Are you certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery?
  • How long have you been performing the procedure?
  • What additional training have your received?

Follow Your Personal Feelings

It’s important to feel comfortable with your doctor and the staff. Beauty for one person is often different than it is for someone else. You and your doctor need to be able to clearly communicate with each other so that your cosmetic goals are understood and surgical expectations are realistic.

In Lubbock, you have the opportunity to work with a board certified surgeon with over twenty years experience in the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Jane Rowley strives to carefully consult with each patient for the best possible outcome for each patient. Schedule your no obligation consultation to meet her staff and discover your cosmetic options. www.rowleyplasticsurgery.com

Fall is a Great Time for a Mommy Makeover

mommy makeover, Lubbock

Fall seems to have a routine with school starting, vacations over, and yard work winding down. Routine can also seem dull when the clouds move in. Now would be a good time to consider having a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover is a casual way to refer to a combination of plastic surgery procedures aimed to change the effects that age and childbirth have on a woman’s body. With all of the summer activities calming down and cooler weather moves in, a woman can consider taking some time to do something for herself.

Procedure Combinations

The more procedures added to your mommy makeover plan will add more dramatic changes to your body. Also, consider that with each added procedure you will want to add extra recovery time. Several plastic surgery options are available to fit your personal cosmetic goals.

  • Breast lift
  • Breast Reduction or Augmentation
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck

Consult with your board certified Lubbock plastic surgeon to make the best surgical plan for your individual expectation.

Expected Recovery Time

How you handle pain and how your body heals is an individual experience. The average recovery time for a mommy makeover is three to four weeks. You will need to have help with family responsibilities and household jobs while you recover from your surgery. The longer you can give your body to recover, the better your healing will go.

The New You

When you are finished having children and want to give some attention to your personal appearance, a mommy makeover can help with saggy breasts, hanging abdominal skin, stretch marks, and stubborn fat handles on your hips that exercise and diet seem to do nothing for. A mommy makeover in the fall will have you ready for the holidays, feeling and looking your best.
With any plastic surgery procedure, it is so important to consult with your doctor and discuss your expectations, learn as much as you can about what will happen during and after the surgery, and have a post-surgery plan figured out. Dr. Jane Rowley is the leading plastic surgeon in Lubbock, TX who carefully listens to her patients and creates individual plans based on each patient’s unique goals. Come in today to meet her caring staff and schedule your consultation appointment. rowleyplasticsurgery.com