BELOTERO BALANCE^® Dermal Filler is specially designed to integrate into your skin and mold to your distinct facial contours. By adapting to the individuality of your skin, it softens lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth for smooth and natural results.

BELOTERO BALANCE^® Dermal Filler has unique properties that allow it to adapt within the skin for soft and even correction. The versatility of the product makes it strong enough to handle deep treatment areas such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the mouth), yet soft enough to treat more delicate areas such as vertical lip lines (thin lines that appear above the lip line).

BELOTERO BALANCE^® Dermal Filler is made of a material called hyaluronic acid or HA. HA naturally exists as a component of your skin. By binding to water, it fills in wrinkles and folds, allowing immediate and smooth correction.

I have been using Belotero for the past few months and getting great results particularly for smoothing out fines lines around the eyes.  I find that this is a good addition to other facial fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and Restylane.


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Breast Augmentation without scars- is it possible?

Is it possible to have a breast augmentation without any scars on the breasts?

The answer is "Yes".

The technique called "Scarless" Breast Augmentation where breast implants are placed by using an endoscope through the armpit.  This technique is preferable over the incisions around the nipples or under the breasts as there are no visible scars on the breasts themselves.  With the “scarless” breast augmentation the incision is placed in a crease in the armpit.  In most cases the scars are hardly visible. 

To learn more about the “scarless” breast augmentation contact us at 631-476-7300 or visit us at:  www.diehlplasticsurgery.com

 

 

What are the most common plastic surgical procedures?

Statistics show that cosmetic surgeries are on the rise;  the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were 13.8 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2011, an increase of 5% over 2010.

Surgical procedures:

Breast augmentation has been the top cosmetic surgical procedure since 2006, at 307 thousand (up 4%).

Rhinoplasty is number two, at 244 thousand.
Liposuction was up 1% at 205 thousand.
Eyelid lift - 196 thousand.
Facelift - 116 thousand.

Non-surgical procedures (up 6%):

Botox is still the most common non-surgical procedure, 5.7 million procedures, up 5%.

Then fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm, 1.9 million.
Chemical peels – 1.1 million
Laser hair removal and microdermabrasion are 4th and 5th.

The top 5 in men:

Rhinoplasty

Eyelid lift
Liposuction
Male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery)
Facelift

Top 5 in women: 
 

Breast augmentation

Rhinoplasty
Liposuction
Eyelid lift
Tummy tuck
 
There seems to be a new trend though that might be of interest:

The biggest increase in plastic surgery is now chin augmentation, up 71% over last year.

Lip augmentation is also up significantly, 49%.
Buttock implants and/or lift up 40%.

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What is the recovery for Breast Augmentation?

Most of my patients want to know about their recovery.

While it is nice to try get back to your normal activities as soon as possible, it is also nice to treat yourself to a few days off to recover more comfortably.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you should not necessarily rush your recovery process.

Breast Augmentation is a safe procedure with a fairly simple recovery.  Dr. Diehl’s patients go home approximately one hour after surgery, and can go back to their simple routine later that night.  There is some discomfort after breast augmentation surgery, and patients go home with pain medicine.  Dr. Diehl’s patients usually rest at home for the weekend and are back to work Monday morning.  You can expect to resume mild exercise in 10 days.    

Here is an approximate timeline of the Breast Augmentation recovery process:

Day of surgery:  Rest is recommended with an hourly walk around the house to keep the circulation moving.

Day after surgery:  Your breasts feel much better, and you can begin to get back to normal routines around the house.   

 
First week:  There is swelling and soreness in your breasts, so movements of the upper body should be limited.  If your job does not require lifting, then you can be back at work.

Week two:  The swelling is still present but should begin to diminish.  The tightness of the swelling has gone down and your breasts feel much more natural. 

 

Week three:  The shape of your breasts should look more natural and are “bikini ready”.  Light running may resume.  Lower body and core gym activities may resume.

Week four:  You breast implants have settled in.  Regular gym activities may resume.

 

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“Board Certified in Plastic Surgery” vs. “Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery”, what is the difference?

The term “Board Certification” is confusing, and not all board certifications are the same but if you are choosing a plastic surgeon, knowing which Board Certification he or she has is very important.

Cosmetic surgery has become so popular that many non-plastic surgeons are performing cosmetic surgery, such as obstetricians, dermatologists, general surgeons and dentists with maxillofacial backgrounds.   To be able to be considered “Board Certified”, these physicians created the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) in 1982.  This board certification has less training requirements than the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.

Plastic surgeons are boarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).  This means that they have undergone the most extensive training and have proven themselves after two additional years in practice by taking a comprehensive written and oral examination.  The ABPS was established in 1931 and has the largest membership of over 7,000.

The American Board of Plastic Surgeons requires at least two years of plastic surgical training after general surgery training, or three years of plastic surgical training after ENT training.  Then there are two additional years of practice which is analyzed for proof of ongoing expertise in plastic surgery.

Cosmetic surgeons (who are not plastic surgeons) are NOT recognized by the ABMS, and do not have the same training requirements..  If a surgeon uses the term "cosmetic surgeon" or "aesthetic surgeon", they are likely not a plastic surgeon.

The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery requires only one year of cosmetic fellowship.  It requires no prerequisite training in plastic surgery.  This fellowship is undertaken without the benefit of the two to three years of plastic surgical training.  Dermatologists, General Surgeons, Obsteticians, Ophthalmologists, ENT, and Dentists with maxillofacial training may be boarded in cosmetic surgery within one year of their training.  There is also a provision for this board certification without the cosmetic fellowship at all, if the surgeon submits enough cosmetic surgical cases to pass the exams.

          
To verify a physician's board status, contact the American Board of Plastic Surgery at (215) 587-9322. You may also contact the American Board of Medical Specialties at (800) 776-2378 or www.abms.com.

Or, just look for the symbol shown above;  this symbol indicates Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr.Gregory Diehl is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Plastic Surgery, located in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.

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The Gummy-Bear breast implant has arrived in the U.S.!

Long used in Europe and around the world, the cohesive gel breast implant has been considered the best link between saline and silicone, with the benefits of both.  Most international surgeons have found that these implants are the best implants in the world.  The FDA has finally made these implants available to plastic surgeons in the U.S.  

Why is it called “Gummy Bear”?

Just like the cute little bears, these implants are soft and squishy.  Yet, they are “cohesive”, so that they maintain the shape they are made in, also like a gummy bear.  This way, the breast implants can be made into different shapes for different body types.    

What are the differences between the implants?

Silicone breast implants are considered the best looking and feeling implants because of the natural feel of the gel.  Saline implants have the benefit of being more physiologic, because saline matches your own body fluids exactly. 

One of the potential concerns of traditional silicone implants is the possibility of the gel getting outside of the implant and causing problems in the surrounding breast.  Even though this happens less than ten percent of the time than over the first ten years, it is still a potential problem for some women.

The new cohesive gel, or “Gummy-Bear” breast implant has the advantage of holding on to its shape even if the outer shell may wear out over time.  The gel is “cohesive”, so that you could even cut a piece of pie out of it and it won’t leak out and it will keep its shape. 

This also means that the implants can be made in to any shape and stay that way.  The “tear drop” shape has always been the shape to look for, but the traditional tear drops were not cohesive enough to keep the shape, and they sometimes folded and caused rippling as they tried to become round inside of the body.

Now, these cohesive the implants ripple less, have the natural feel not always found in saline, and have less chance causing problems.   

With the new “Gummy-Bear” breast implants you can enjoy breast implants with better shape and feel, and feel more relaxed about them as well. 

 

Could the days of the saline breast implant may be coming to an end?

Make an appointment with Dr. Diehl to discuss these new breast implants and see if they are right for you.

 

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Free worthwhile skincare investiments tips

                      

 

Besides using sunscreen every day and avoiding too much direct sun exposure, there ARE several things you can do, even without spending a lot of time and money such as laser, peels, creams, etc.

Don't overlook the importance of nutrition (fish, fresh vegetables, fruit to name a few), hydration(recommended daily intake of 8, 8oz. of water), vitamins and SLEEP. Many people are sleep deprived and this takes its toll on your skin as well as your overall well being.

So, eat, drink and sleep for younger looking skin!
 
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