Increasing numbers of people are turning to plastic surgery to enhance their appearance, but some worry that scars may detract from their new and improved look. Incisions are often necessary to access the underlying tissue and make alterations or add implants, making scarring an inevitable part of most surgeries.* However, new research and technologies are allowing for scar treatment that makes scars virtually invisible.
Here are the Do’s and Don’ts of Scar Treatment.*
Don’t: Apply Hydrogen Peroxide or Vitamin E*
While hydrogen peroxide has been used as a ‘go-to’ for wound treatment, research has revealed that it actually harms the new skin cells that are trying to grow.* A study in the official publication for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery also found that the topical application of Vitamin E does not improve, but can actually be detrimental, to the cosmetic appearance of scars.*
Don’t: Go in the Sun*
The sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays increase healing time, and can cause dark discolorations.* If you must go in the sun, cover your scars with clothing; or wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (with an SPF of 15 or more).*
Do: Apply Antibiotic Ointment*
An antibiotic ointment, such as Neosporin, will prevent infections that can hinder healing; and keep the wound moist to aid healing.*
Do: Cover a Wound*
A bandage will provide a moist environment. This will help to avoid a hard scab from forming and obstructing the formation of new tissue.*
Do: Put Pressure on the Wound*
Compression garments, bandages, and silicone sheeting (that put pressure on the wound) will help it to become level with the rest of the skin; and prevent a raised scar.*
Do: Talk to Your Doctor*
If you still have noticeable scarring, ask your doctor about intralesional steroids, oral antihistamines, and hydrogel sheeting to further improve scars. There are also a variety of topical medicines that can be prescribed to improve scars. New technologies have allowed for the development of fractional and pulsed-light laser treatments. These procedures can dramatically reduce the appearance of both new and old scars as well.*
Do: Visit Dr. Mendieta for Your Surgeries*
For those concerned with the appearance of scars, Dr. Mendieta offers a variety of procedures that will result in little to no scarring.* Dr. Mendieta commonly performs breast augmentation using the transumbilical method (TUBA), which utilizes an incision within the navel and results in no visible scarring.* Fat grafting can also provide enhancement to the buttocks with minimal scars in that area.* For all of his procedures, Dr. Mendieta attempts to place any necessary incisions in inconspicuous locations. Most scars will fade over time.*
Dr. Constantino G. Mendieta is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a member of both The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). To schedule a consultation with our Miami plastic surgeon, please call 305-860-0717 or fill out our online consultation form.
Butt enhancement surgery can be performed to achieve a rounder, voluminous buttocks with a more attractive contour.* There are a couple of different techniques that can be used for the surgery. Patients have the option of butt augmentation with fat transfer; or butt augmentation with implants.
Liposuction and Butt Fat Transfer
The fat transfer lipo method (aka: “autologous fat grafting”) involves removing fat from one area of the patient’s body via liposuction; and then injecting it into the buttocks. However, patients without enough excess fat to be used for grafting will need silicone butt implants to achieve the more voluptuous derriere they desire.*
Once the method of butt augmentation has been decided, I will also give my patients the option of further contouring their buttocks; and surrounding areas with liposuction. Liposuction can be combined with butt augmentation surgery for a more comprehensive enhancement of the patient’s posterior.
The Mendieta Technique
When I was studying under the doctors who developed the Brazilian Butt Lift technique, they did not offer liposuction on areas of the butt to further contour it. Rather, they just took fat from other areas of the body and used it to augment the buttocks. I realized that if certain areas of the buttocks and legs also had liposuction (which could also be combined with the butt implant method), it would further enhance the overall appearance of the patient’s backside.*
A more shapely rear can be achieved by removing excess fat from above, below, or on the sides of the buttocks.*
Patients that have a flat backside (with excess fat in the upper outside part of the buttocks) can benefit from liposuction. This will help to improve the wide appearance of their behind. And will also draw more attention to the round projection of their resulting rear-end; and a more attractive shape.*
Some patients who desire more volume in the buttocks have excess fat in the inner and outer thighs. This detracts from the aesthetics of their posterior. Liposuction in these areas can provide more slender legs that lead up to their newly shaped backside.*
If there is a droopy appearance from excess fat in the lower butt or upper outer thighs, liposuction can be performed in these areas (concurrently with the butt augmentation procedure). This is done in order to correct the “dirty diaper look” and procure a more lifted appearance.*
La cirugía del aumento de los glúteos se puede realizar para adquirir un una parte trasera más voluminosa y redondeada con un contorno y atractiva apariencia. Existen un par de técnicas que pueden ser usadas en este tipo de cirugía: los pacientes tienen la opción del aumento de los glúteos con la transferencia de la grasa o el aumento de los glúteos con implantes.*
El transferencia de grasa o “injerto autólogo de grasa”, es un método que consiste transferir grasa de una área del cuerpo del paciente a través de una liposucción y se inyecta en la parte de los glúteos. Sin embargo aquellos pacientes que no cuentan con exceso de grasa para que se pueda injertar, necesitaran implantes de silicona en los glúteos para lograr un derriere mucho más voluminoso, como el que ellos desean. Una vez que se haya decidido por el método del aumento de los glúteos, también se les da la opción de una liposucción para ayudar al contorno de estos y las aéreas alrededor de los glúteos.*
La liposucción se puede combinar con la cirugía del aumento de los glúteos para tener un aumento más integral de la parte trasera de los pacientes. Cuando estaba estudiando bajo la dirección del doctor que desarrollo la técnica de Levantamiento y Agrandamiento de los Glúteos Estilo Brasileño, ellos no ofrecían la liposucción como parte de la cirugía en el área de los glúteos o aéreas cercanas a este. En lugar de esto ellos solo tomaban grasa de algunas aéreas del cuerpo y la utilizaban para aumentar los glúteos. Yo llegue a la conclusión de que si algunas aéreas de los glúteos, y las piernas se sometían a una liposucción, combinándolo con la técnica del injerto o transferencia de la grasa, esto podría ayudar a realzar la apariencia en general de los glúteos.*
Para poder alcanzar una apariencia más atractiva, se puede lograr a través de la succión del exceso de grasa de la parte superior, inferior, o de los lados de los glúteos.*
Aquellos pacientes que tiene una parte trasera plana y con exceso de grasa en la parte superior de los glúteos, se pueden beneficiar con una liposucción para mejorar la apariencia ancha de la parte trasera. Esto atraerá mas la atención a la apariencia mucho mas redonda de su trasero, resultando en una apariencia mucho más atractiva.*
Para aquéllos pacientes que desean mucho más volumen en los glúteos y tienen exceso de grasa en la parte interna de los muslos, la cual le resta atractivo a su estética de la parte posterior. La liposucción en esta área proveerá unas piernas más esbeltas lo que realzara sus nuevos y atractivos glúteos.*
Si existe una apariencia de glúteos caídos por el exceso de grasa en la parte inferior de los glúteos o en la parte superior de los muslos, la liposucción es la respuesta para a este problema. La liposucción en estas aéreas en conjunto con el aumento de los glúteos, para poder corregir esa apariencia de “de pañal sucio” y procurar una apariencia más elevada de los glúteos.*
Con todas las técnicas y procedimientos del levantamiento de los glúteos, yo realizare una evaluación completa del cómo y el donde los glúteos deben ser arreglados en relación con el resto del cuerpo del individuo para, que pueda adquirir los mejores resultados estéticos. Para conocer más acerca de las técnicas del aumento de los glúteos o para programar una consulta, por favor llame a mi consultorio el centro de cirugía en Miami, Florida al (305) 860-0717 o llene una forma de consulta.*
Liposuction and Butt Fat Transfer