Plastic Surgery: Frequently asked questions
Information and answers to common questions about plastic surgery, Del Mar, San Diego
Dr. Larry Pollack - Del Mar, San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Delmarplasticsurgeryblog.com was designed to provide interesting and useful information about a variety of topics in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. I still get a lot of very good questions, however, from both my patients and people I meet at parties! So we’re going to regularly answer some of the questions on the blog. Hopefully you’ll get answers to specific questions you might have.
“HAVING GENERAL ANESTHESIA SCARES ME. IS IT SAFE?”
Yes, if you are healthy and if you have a board-certified anesthesiologist and a safe operating environment. At Del Mar Plastic Surgery, all our surgeries are performed at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, a state of the art modern facility adjacent to the hospital, and is staffed by only board-certified experienced physician anesthesiologists. You are monitored from start to finish by the most advanced technology available.
“I DON’T WANT A FULL FACELIFT, BUT I HATE MY NECK! WHAT CAN I DO?”
Not everyone needs a full facelift to correct an aging neck, Newer “short-scar” facelift techniques can give amazing and long-lasting results with less risk and down time. However, each person must be evaluated individually to determine the best procedure for their own problem, and also have reasonable expectations about the results.
“I BREAST FED BOTH OF MY CHILDREN FOR 6 MONTHS AND MY BREASTS LOOK SAGGY AND EMPTY. WILL A BOOB JOB HELP?
A “boob job” can mean several things, including a breast augmentation alone or with some type of breast lift. Many women who breast feed for a long time can develop “ptotic” or droopy breasts, where the nipple points downward instead of out, as well as a loss of volume. This cannot usually be fixed with just a breast augmentation, but instead also needs a breast lift. Although this leaves a few more scars on the breasts, they usually heal very well, and the resulting shape and appearance of the breasts is worth it. If there is no sagging, but only “deflation” or loss of volume, a breast augmentation alone will work very well.
Check the blog regularly for more Q & A’s and call our office at 858-450-9100 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pollack.