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How Long Will I Be Swollen From Fat Grafting?

by Kyle Song, MD
December 4th, 2015

How-Long-Will-I-Be-Swollen-From-Fat-Grafting-Kyle-Song-MD-IrvineHave you recently made the decision to undergo fat grafting?  Then congratulations – you’re just a procedure away from achieving a more contoured, natural-looking appearance.  Whether you’re looking to enhance your buttocks or breasts, or want to achieve a more youthful face with volumized, contoured cheeks, a fat grafting procedure can make it all possible.

If you’re not sure what’s involved with fat grafting, it’s a relatively straightforward procedure.  Fat is harvested from a predetermined donor site; typically the stomach, waist, thighs, or anywhere else you’d like a little contouring.  After harvesting, it’s cleaned and purified so it’s ready for injection.  The fat is placed into a syringe and injected into the treatment area, whether it’s in the face, buttocks, or breasts.

The main benefit to fat grafting is that it produces stellar, natural-looking results.  For example, let’s say you want perkier breasts. Before fat grafting, your only option would be to undergo breast augmentation, which might not produce the natural, subtle results you’re after.  Yet with fat grafting, you can achieve lift and volume without using implants. 

Additionally, fat grafting can make facial enhancements look more authentic without seeming “overdone”.  Instead of using dermal fillers – which needs to be done yearly to maintain results – fat grafting can be used to achieve permanent results. 

Before undergoing a fat grafting procedure, it’s important for patients to keep in mind that there will be some swelling associated with the treatment.  In general, here’s what you can expect in terms of swelling after your fat grafting treatment:

  • From the donor site:  This is the area where the fat is being harvested.  The donor site will typically be swollen for four to six weeks; however, many patients report that the swelling isn’t as noticeable by three to four weeks after the treatment.
  • In the grafted site: This is the area where the grafted fat is injected.  Swelling here is much more minimal than at the donor site, which means it disappears faster as well.  Swelling usually dissipates two to three weeks after surgery.

For more information about fat grafting, or to learn what fat grafting can do for your appearance, schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song at Song Plastic Surgery.  Located in Irvine, California, Song Plastic Surgery serves the greater Orange County area.  Learn more by visiting http://www.kylesongmd.com/. Call (949) 701 -4454 to learn more today! 

Categories Face, Facial Fat Grafting
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How Much Radiesse is Necessary for Hand Rejuvenation?

by Kyle Song, MD
November 24th, 2015

Dr-Kyle-Song-Radiesse-for-Hand-Rejuventation-Irvine-CAIf you haven’t already heard, there’s a new treatment out there that’s promising to revolution the way you think about aging and your hands. In fact, this treatment can hide wrinkles, increase skin volume, and even hide prominent veins and tendons – all of which can significantly age the appearance of your hands.

In short, this treatment can help your hands hide your real age – instead of giving it away!

Radiesse: The New Hand Rejuvenation Treatment

If you’ve heard of Radiesse before, then you know that it’s a popular filler that’s used to treat the deep wrinkles (nasiolabial folds) that stretch from the sides of the nose down to the corners of the mouth. Radiesse can also be used to contour and shape the jawline, which is ideal for individuals who may be self-conscious about having a weak jawline or misshapen chin.

After several studies, it was shown that Radiesse could have an amazing impact on the appearance of aged hands with prominent wrinkles and tendons. In fact, Radiesse is now the only FDA-approved filler for hand rejuvenation treatment.

Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite, a bioidentical substance that performs as a filler once it’s injected into the treatment site. This means that it instantly adds volume to the treatment area, all while encouraging the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. The end result is that your skin looks renewed and firmer, both over the short and long term.

When it comes to hand rejuvenation, Radiesse works by adding instant volume to the hands. Since the skin of the hands is extremely thin, this volume helps hide the appearance of prominent veins, bulges, tendons, and other aging aspects. What’s more, the instant volumization helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The amount of Radiesse that’s necessary for hand rejuvenation will depend on your desired goals. Most patients usually start out with one to two 1.5cc syringes, which can be adjusted based on initial results.

Hand Rejuvenation at Song Plastic Surgery

If you want smoother, younger-looking hands, schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California. Dr. Song can walk you through the process, as well as help you understand what you can expect from your hand rejuvenation treatment.

Song Plastic Surgery serves the Orange County area. Call (949) 701-4454 to learn more!

Categories Body, Dermal Fillers, Radiesse
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How Long Before Spider Veins Disappear with Asclera?

by Kyle Song, MD
November 22nd, 2015

Dr-Kyle-Song-Spider-Veins-Irvine-CAThe holiday season is finally here – and that means it’s the season for showing off your finest attire and cocktail dresses.  But if you’d rather hide your legs underneath winter-ready leggings than show off your spider veins, it’s time to visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, CA.

Asclera: The Ultimate Spider Vein Treatment

Spider veins are small, visible blood vessels that appear blue, purple, or red on the skin’s surface.  Spider veins can look like tiny webs across a person’s legs, thighs, arms, and even face – hence, the origins of the name.

A backup in the vein’s blood flow causes spider veins; as the blood gets trapped, the vein becomes more visible, resulting in a spider vein.  Age, injury, and even hormonal changes can all contribute to this phenomenon, which is why so many people suffer from spider veins.

Unlike varicose veins, spider veins are smooth to the touch; however, many people find them more annoying than varicose veins because they can be so pervasive.   That’s why Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine offers Asclera, an FDA-approved treatment that diminishes the appearance of those pesky spider veins.

Asclera is comprised of a unique agent that’s used to essentially “dissolve” the blocked vein.  When Asclera is injected into the spider vein, it causes blood to clot in the vein (don’t worry, it’s perfectly safe).  Once the vein is clotted and robbed of oxygen, this results in vein death; over time, the body absorbs the vein.

Over time, patients will see spider veins become less colorful and prominent.  Most patients will require several treatments to see ideal results; however, spider vein fading is generally noticeable even after a single treatment.  It’s estimated that there’s between 20% to 60% improvement with every Asclera treatment.

In general, it takes about three to six months to see final results from Asclera treatments.  Keep in mind that not all patients will achieve 100% improvement, as Asclera treatments can differ depending on the individual.

Asclera at Song Plastic Surgery

Ready to get rid of spider veins? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California.  Dr. Song can walk you through the process, as well as help you understand what you can expect from your spider vein treatment with Asclera.

Song Plastic Surgery serves the greater Orange County area. Call (949) 701-4454 today!

Categories Body, Skin Care
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