Silagen – Scar Refinement System
Everyone has the tendency to be concerned about scars. Scars were named as one of the top 5 concerns of people considering cosmetic surgery. All surgeries create scars, but you have options to ensure that your scar will be barely noticeable.
At Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg, we will strive to create the best scar result by carefully placing your incisions and using special suture techniques. Your doctor also recommends using the Silagen® line of silicone products to refine your scar’s appearance as it heals.
Each product can be used alone for the full course of treatment or combined with other options in the system.
Arnica-Bromelain Complex
Swelling and bruising is a body’s natural reaction to trauma. Arnica-Bromelain Complex is an all-natural supplement containing
Arnica Montana: To help with bruising and wound repair
Bromelain: Helps to reduce swelling, inflammation & pain.
Grapeseed Extract: For maximum effectiveness
High Potency Vitamin C: Helps increase collagen production & enhances your immune system. Counteracts free radicals & provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
High Potency Zinc: Promote healing of wounds & enhances the effectiveness of your immune system.
Rutin/Diosmin/Citrus Bioflavinoid Complex/Hesperidin: Bioflavonoids which work together to enhance the effectiveness of each other; shown to improve swelling, inflammation, lymphatic drainage, pain, venous tone and capillary strength.
Formulated for maximum efficacy in reducing any potential bruising, swelling, pain and to promote healing. Ideal for use after surgery, injectables and CoolSculpting.
Breast Augmentation Recovery
If you’ve been considering breast augmentation, now is a good time to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon.
The procedure and recovery times are much faster than people realize. You can be back on your feet and feeling good about yourself just in time to wear tank tops, sundresses and bathing suits this summer.
Most women who consult with us are busy with responsibilities at home and at work. They often are relieved to learn that breast augmentation is a same-day procedure, and they can go home the day of the operation.
The surgery can be performed in a hospital, at an outpatient facility or in an office surgery setting.
It is important that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon for best results. It is also important to make sure the outpatient surgical center or the office surgical setting is accredited. This assures that the center meets medical standards.
The surgery itself takes no longer than an hour or two. After another half-hour of recovery, patients can go home in the accompaniment of a friend or family member.
Patients can resume most normal activities, including work, within three to five days.
Strenuous activities such as heavy lifting should be avoided for the first few weeks, along with aerobic exercise, swimming and contact sports.
Mild swelling can take a couple of weeks to go away. Some patients also experience a little bruising, but it fades within a few weeks.
You will notice right away an improvement in your breast size.
Within a few months the implants will settle into place and soften. Once they settle and the muscle relaxes, they look very natural.
During the first follow-up visit, a nurse or doctor will show you how to massage your breasts to help the implants settle into place and to soften. Occasionally, patients are given breast binders to wear that aid in this process.
There will be other follow-up visits, which are necessary to monitor your progress.
One patient told us she attended a dinner party just two days after surgery. She was able to wear a bikini about a week after the procedure. The patient was pleased that the incision marks were immediately hidden by her bikini top and that she didn’t have any bruising.
Breast augmentation provides pleasing results with minimal recovery. Afterward, patients often tell us that the procedure not only improves their appearance, but also their self-confidence.
To get the results you desire, be sure you communicate your goals with your surgeon, and together you can make the decision that is right for you.
Love Your Look is a column by Dr. Thomas Albert, Dr. Howard Heppe and Dr. Harold Bautista, the board-certified plastic surgeons of Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg. For more information, call 1-800-793-7730 .
Plastic Surgery Services of Fredericksburg proudly serves patients residing in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Culpeper, Northern Neck, Richmond and Northern Virginia.
