Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Weight Loss

Whether you’ve achieved significant weight loss on your own or with the help of weight loss surgeries such as bariatric or gastric bypass, large-volume weight loss can take a toll on your body and appearance.

Now that have come closer to your target weight, you may be anxious to show off your new figure. But sagging skin that has lost its elasticity can be a source of embarrassment. Maybe there are pockets of stubborn fat that need to go.

Body contouring procedures can help you refine your image and gain confidence by reducing or eliminating folds in the stomach, legs, arms, breast, neck, and other areas. Removal of excess tissue and skin folds will depend on the areas that need attention and your overall general health. Here are a few of the procedures that can help you firm, tighten and tone after shedding pounds.

•    Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) – targets the stomach area
•    Brachioplasty (arm lift) – targets arm folds
•    Liposuction – sculpts areas of the body with excess fat
•    Body Lift & Belt Lipectomy – targets the lower body
•    Breast Lift – targets sagging breasts
•    Thigh Lift – targets upper thighs
•    Face Lift – targets sagging skin and excess fat in the facial area
•    Neck Lift – targets sagging skin and excess fat in neck

If you want to refine and rejuvenate your appearance after bariatric weight loss, consider the benefits of advanced plastic surgery. And remember to look for a highly-trained cosmetic surgeon who has extensive experience and an impressive photo gallery of great results.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with experienced Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Affordable Cosmetic Surgery in Tough Economic Times with Rising Gas Prices

In a challenging economy, people tend to feel they have to sacrifice things they love, like entertainment, eating out, and other non-essential expenses. But the good news is that cosmetic surgery is an investment that can be well justified, especially with help from affordable payment plans and other financing options.

No matter what your budget, there are highly skilled cosmetic surgeons who can provide you with flexible, low interest financing options through progressive companies like CareCredit. Many cosmetic surgeons offer hard-to-resist payment plans that break your fees down into small monthly payments. Some centers even offer no-interest plans!

From facial rejuvenation to body rejuvenation and breast surgery, cosmetic treatments are exactly the type of life-changing, confidence-boosting events that help men and women stay positive. And you don’t have to invest in a major cosmetic surgery if your budget is limited — you can achieve facial rejuvenation with Botox^® or facial fillers at an affordable cost. Think about how much money is wasted on diets, personal trainers and exercise equipment that never produce long-term results. With cosmetic surgery, you get reap the benefits on a daily basis.

Now that you understand cosmetic surgery can be an affordable life choice, it’s important to choose your cosmetic provider wisely to enjoy a high “return on investment” in the form of great results. Make sure you research a cosmetic practice’s staff and facilities, check out before and after photos, and read patient testimonials to get an idea of the quality of care you’ll receive.

If you’d like to learn more about affordable cosmetic surgery, talk to an experienced Orange County surgeon, Dr. Nirav Savalia, at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Financing Your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the benefits of enhancing your appearance? If you think cosmetic treatment is only for a select few, think again. Cosmetic surgery is no longer reserved for celebrities, wealthy individuals and on-air personalities. Thanks to enhanced technology, fine-tuned techniques and minimized costs, procedures like liposuction, breast enlargement, facelift and tummy tuck are accessible to the general public. And with affordable financing options, cosmetic surgery is available to pretty much anyone who wishes to improve their figure or enhance their appearance.

With the current challenges facing today’s economy, payment plans can help make cosmetic surgery affordable and reasonable, no matter how limited your budget may be. Whether you are interested in facial rejuvenation and reshaping, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, body reshaping or breast surgery, it’s easy to find an experienced cosmetic surgery practice near you that offers a plan to fit your unique needs and budget.

Ideally, you want to choose a cosmetic surgeon who offers a variety of financing options, from credit cards to third-party financing options. Look for a practice that accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Card. Financing made available through reputable companies like Capital One Healthcare and CareCredit can save you time with instant online approval and help you find payment terms you are comfortable with.

For instance, CareCredit, the nation’s leading healthcare financing program, lets qualified patients finance 100% of cosmetic surgery procedures with no upfront costs, no annual fees and no pre-payment penalties! When you choose to have breast enlargement or liposuction of your thighs, you finance the surgery on a two year plan to bring your monthly payments down to a mere $100! Or, choose a shorter payment term and you can forego the interest entirely!

Remember, cosmetic treatment is an investment in your appearance, your self-image and your future. With financing you trust, you can schedule your procedure today with stress-free low monthly payments and peace of mind.