FAQs

The three most common procedures performed around the country by plastic surgeons are nose reshaping, liposuction and breast augmentation. These also happen to be some of the most satisfying procedures for patients to have.

A facelift will usually help someone look 8 to 15 years younger and will last for about ten years, depending on the quality of one’s skin.

It is very important to seek out a plastic surgeon who the patient feels very comfortable with after one or more consultations. At Graystone we consult individually with each patient to determine the most effective procedure for that person. Most of the public is not aware that there are no regulations on who can perform cosmetic surgery. Our staff has received comprehensive training in the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery throughout the face and body.

Body contouring just means “changing the shape of your body.” It can pretty much be anywhere from head to toe, but usually means either breast enhancement surgery, liposuction, or an abdominoplasty, which is commonly referred to as a tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck is good for women and men who are in decent shape but have loose, saggy abdominal skin and/or fat that will not respond to dieting or exercise. A lot of patients are women who have had children, or they are getting older and their stomach muscles have loosened up, causing their belly to protrude out of proportion to the rest of their body.

Liposuction is most commonly recommended for men and women of normal weight who simply want to improve their body contour. The procedure can produce excellent results for people who have deposits of excess fat that make certain body areas appear disproportionately large. Although liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, it can permanently alter body proportion and is sometimes the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. Patients of any age, with good skin elasticity, will achieve the smoothest contour after fat is removed.

A tummy tuck is good for women and men who are in decent shape but have loose, saggy abdominal skin and/or fat that will not respond to dieting or exercise. A lot of patients are women who have had children, or they are getting older and their stomach muscles have loosened up, causing their belly to protrude out of proportion to the rest of their body.

Pretty much anywhere you can think of. The most common areas in women are the abdomen and waist, hips and back. Common areas in men are of course the “love handles” and belly. Liposuction is also very effective in treating gynecomastia, which is the accumulation of fat in men’s breasts.

In general, patients who have undergone liposuction or breast enhancement surgery can expect to return to work after just a couple of days and are feeling back to normal in less than a week. Tummy-tuck patients have a slightly longer recovery time if the stomach muscles have to be tightened up during the procedure. Almost all body contouring patients return to their normal workout and exercise routine by three weeks after surgery. Most patients report minimal pain from the surgery, and a high level of satisfaction with their results. Both patients will need to wear a special compression garment to promote healing and prevent complications.

Yes. We tell patients not to rub due to chance it could move and cause ptosis. As a matter of fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been FDA-approved for wrinkle reduction.

Absolutely not. Most everyone goes right back to work or to their normal routine immediately after the procedure.

Although the results are dramatic, it will not radically change your facial appearance. The goal is to only relax specific muscles in very specific locations. It is important to make sure to seek out a qualified clinicians who knows the anatomy inside and out.

This is generally when we look our best, so this is the time to think about maintaining that youthful appearance. Starting a prescription strength skin care program is great way to keep your youthful appearance.

At this age, it is time to start thinking about regaining some of that lost youth. Skin care is still important, but other things may be needed, such as laser skin resurfacing, eyelid surgery, brow lift, mid-face lift, or facelift.