Should I get a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

If you are unhappy with the way excess deposits of fat are impacting your abdominal area, liposuction by itself is often an effective way to address the problem. With liposuction, Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl can target fat deposits, helping restore a toned and slim physique.

When stubborn deposits of fat are joined by loose skin, stretch marks, and separated abdominal muscles, liposuction alone will be insufficient. In these instances, you will most likely benefit more from tummy tuck surgery. With this procedure, Dr. Diehl will remove excess fat and skin, and tighten abdominal muscles to slim and strengthen your entire midsection.

What’s Right for You

Both tummy tuck surgery and liposuction are body contouring procedures, but they address different problems. During your initial consultation with Long Island tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Diehl, your entire frame will be examined to determine which option is right for you. Liposuction is a less invasive procedure, making it the better choice when it is suitable. However, if your needs exceed the capabilities of liposuction, Dr. Diehl may recommend a tummy tuck. Each situation is unique and the ideal procedure for you is best left to the determination of Dr. Diehl.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your midsection and would like to learn whether a tummy tuck or liposuction is right for you, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule your initial consultation at our Jefferson Station, Long Island office.

How Safe is Liposuction?

If you live in Stony Brook, Long Island, and have been considering liposuction, but aren't sure how safe the procedure is, then you should meet with Dr. Gregory J. Diehl. During your complimentary consultation, Dr. Diehl can answer all of your questions about liposuction, explain how safe it is and how it can make a dramatic difference in your figure, especially when paired with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

Liposuction is much less invasive than other cosmetic procedures. Small incisions are made in the treatment area and Dr. Diehl uses cannulas, thin hollow tubes, to suction the fat out from under your skin.

One of the risks with liposuction is contour irregularities. This will occur if the plastic surgeon uses a poor technique and over or under corrects an area. Instead of a smooth, firm region of skin, you can be left with a dimpled and lumpy section.

This is one of the many reasons you should choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A skilled surgeon will use liposuction to sculpt your chosen treatment area with precision, providing you with a safe and effective procedure.

If you are interested in how abdominoplasty and liposuction can change your figure, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation with an experienced Stony Brook plastic surgeon.

Capsular Contracture

Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications that can arise after your breast augmentation. Luckily, capsular contracture is relatively easy to diagnose and can be resolved with a revision breast surgery in which you receive a new breast implant.

As with any implant placed in your body, when you undergo breast surgery to receive breast implants, your body forms a capsule to wall off the foreign substance. This is a perfectly natural formation and nothing to worry about.

However, in a small percentage of cases, the capsule will start to contract in on itself. With any type of breast implant, this causes a tightening around the implant that prevents your breast from hanging in a natural position.

With a physical examination, Dr. Diehl can diagnose whether you have capsular contracture around your breast implants. You will likely experience symptoms, such as hardening of the breast or discomfort from tightening of the capsule. If you notice a change in the look and feel of one or both implants, you should schedule a follow-up appointment to determine whether you have capsular contracture.

Treatment for capsular contracture usually requires removal of the implant and capsule. During a revision breast surgery, Dr. Diehl will insert a new breast implant.

If you are in the Stony Brook area and interested in having breast surgery, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation today.

Am I a Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, commonly called an eyelid lift, can reshape your eyelids to give you a younger, refreshed appearance. In our Port Jefferson Station facility, Dr. Gregory J. Diehl can remove excess fat and tighten the skin around your eyes so that you no longer have a drooping, sagging look.

Good candidates for blepharoplasty:

• Are in good general health
• Have skin sagging over their upper eyelids
• Experience puffiness under the lower lid
• Have excess skin or wrinkles on the lower lid

Most candidates for blepharoplasty are 35 or older, but younger patients can benefit from the procedure. If you have hereditary issues that cause drooping eyelids or bags under your eyes, blepharoplasty can be the way to brighten your look. Some older patients also choose to have a facelift to tighten the skin on their cheeks and neck so that their overall results are a completely refreshed and youthful face.

Dr. Diehl has been helping patients achieve the look they desire for over 20 years. In consultation with Dr. Diehl, you can get your many questions about blepharoplasty answered and determine if it is the right procedure to give your face that fresher, younger look you want.

If you would like to see if blepharoplasty is the right facial rejuvenation solution for you, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation in Port Jefferson Station today.

How is Rhinoplasty Performed?

Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory J. Diehl can reshape your nose with rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and bring your nose into better proportion with your face. Over the years, Dr. Diehl has helped many patients address the structural and aesthetic problems with their noses through rhinoplasty.

Before your procedure, you will have an initial consultation with Dr. Diehl to discuss what your goals are for your rhinoplasty. You'll be able to see our before and after rhinoplasty gallery of other patients' successful surgeries. And Dr. Diehl will plan your customized procedure.

During the rhinoplasty, Dr. Diehl may make incisions inside your nostrils and at the creases in your nose where it joins your cheek. These incision points allow your nose to heal without noticeable scarring. Dr. Diehl will reshape the cartilage in your nose to reduce or narrow your bridge. He may also refine and elevate the tip of your nose depending on the desired results you discussed during your consultation.

The procedure only takes a couple of hours. Dr. Diehl will insert a splint at the end of surgery to help your nose retain its new shape during recovery. You should be back to regular, non-strenuous activities within a week.

If you are in Long Island and you are interested in rhinoplasty, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation today.

Is a Nose Job Right for Me?

If you've been considering nose surgery, one of the questions you probably keep asking yourself is whether it is right for you. The best way to know for sure is to meet with Dr. Gregory J. Diehl in our Long Island office to discuss your aesthetic goals.

Dr. Diehl will want to discuss your complete medical history, including previous surgeries or other allergies to make sure you are a good candidate for the procedure.

You'll also want to talk about your goals and expectations for a nose job. Nose surgery can make you feel more beautiful and confident, but it can't fix a broken relationship or get you that dream job. Having realistic expectations for your results is important.

Nose surgery can make a drastic difference in your appearance. During your personalized consultation with Dr. Diehl, he will tell you how the procedure can reduce and narrow the bridge of your nose and refine or elevate the tip. You'll review our rhinoplasty gallery of before and after photos to see the amazing results he has had with other patients.

If you want to know if nose surgery is the right cosmetic procedure for you, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation with an experienced Long Island plastic surgeon today.

Facelift Candidacy

A facelift can be one of the best ways to rejuvenate your look. Sagging, wrinkled skin on your face and neck can age you in the eyes of everyone you meet. At Dr. Gregory J. Diehl's Long Island office, you can discuss your candidacy for a facelift procedure and how it can restore your youthful appearance.

You can benefit from a facelift if you have any of the following:

• Sagging skin around your face and neck
• Fat deposits along your jaw line
• Deep skin folds around your nose and mouth
• Deep creases below your eyes

A facelift in our AAAASF certified facility can provide long-term results of firmer, toner skin. In consultation with Dr. Diehl, you can determine whether it is the right procedure for you. A good facelift candidate will be:

• In good overall health
• Close to your ideal weight
• A non-smoker
• Realistic about your expectations for the procedure

If you want to find out if a facelift is the right way for you to achieve the healthier, younger look you desire, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation with an experienced Long Island plastic surgeon today.

How is Brow Lift Surgery Performed?

A brow lift can reduce the signs of aging in your brow and forehead area. You may choose to have a facelift and eyelid surgery at the same time as your brow lift to give your entire face a new, refreshed look. When you meet with Dr. Gregory J. Diehl at our Long Island offices, you can discuss all of your cosmetic surgery options for facial rejuvenation.

During a brow lift surgery, Dr. Diehl will make incisions just inside your hairline. He will raise your brows and forehead and secure them in a higher position to give your forehead and eye area a more open appearance. The muscles in your forehead that lead to excessive wrinkling can be partially removed or weakened. This will help to smooth your forehead's appearance and prevent drooping in your brows.

Brow surgery is ideal to smooth frown lines across your forehead and reduce the appearance of a low or heavy brow. Your results should leave you looking more alert and youthful, especially when paired with an eyelid lift surgery that can alleviate the heavy bags around your eyes.

If you live in Long Island and would like to discuss how a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or facelift can refresh your face, please contact Dr. Gregory J. Diehl to schedule your consultation today.