Charlotte Plastic Surgery Blog
Charlotte Arm Lift
Losing a significant amount of weight should be very rewarding. Men and women who of lost a great deal of weight should be proud of what they have accomplished. Their weight loss is not only a commitment to their health but a commitment to putting their best appearance forward. After weight loss, the body is smaller, but not every part of the body follows suit. For many people who have lost a significant amount of weight, their skin is left hanging around their new, smaller body.
Using arm lift surgery, Charlotte plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari is able to remove excessive skin. Remaining fat is often removed using liposuction. Depending on the amount of skin needing to be removed, the incision may run from the elbow to the armpit at the back side of the arm. Patients needing less skin removed may be able to achieve optimal results with a smaller incision near the armpit.
A consultation with Dr. Ferrari is needed to determine which arm lift options will meet your individual needs. If you would like to discuss Charlotte arm lift surgery, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Our friendly staff is prepared to help you finish the last leg of your weight loss journey.
Helping You Appear More Alert and Refreshed with Charlotte Eyelid Surgery – Blepharoplasty
The eyes are one of the most striking features of our face. When signs of aging begin to affect the delicate skin around our eyes, not only do we begin to appear older but many also begin to appear tired or worn out. Surgical procedures such as eyelid surgery or Blepharoplasty are commonly used by Dr. Ferrari to help improve the appearance of the eyelids and skin around the eyes.
People with loose or sagging skin around the upper eyelids or excess fat deposits making the eyes appear puffy can benefit from Charlotte eyelid surgery. Bags under the eyes and fine lines and wrinkles under the lower eyelids can also be treated with blepharoplasty. People who have undergone eyelid surgery appear more alert, often receiving compliments of looking ‘refreshed’.
A consultation with Dr. Ferrari is needed to determine if you are a candidate for blepharoplasty. During the consultation, Dr. Ferrari will gather information about your medical history as well as get an understanding for your desired results. He will then explain the risks of the surgery and the options he feels are best suited to meet your needs. Together, you will create a surgical plan to produce optimal results and restore a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance to your face.
Creating a Slender Midsection with Charlotte Abdominoplasty – Tummy Tuck Charlotte
Everyone wants a firm, slender midsection. As summer approaches more men and women are hitting the gym in effort to achieve that slim, fit midsection. There are many contributing factors keeping us from that slim abdomen. Multiple pregnancies, significant weight loss, and genetics all play a roll in stubborn fat and excess skin collecting around the midsection. Countless men and women spend hours in the gym and follow diets meticulously only to be frustrated that their midsection just isn’t responding they way they wanted it to. Charlotte board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari uses Charlotte Abdominoplasty to help patients improve the appearance of their abdominal area.
Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a Tummy Tuck, is an effective surgical procedure in which Dr. Ferrari removes excess skin and tightens abdominal muscles. Liposuction may be recommended in conjunction with tummy tuck surgery to produce optimal results. While abdominoplasty is an extremely effective surgical procedure, it is important to note that it is not a form of wight loss. Good candidates for abdominoplasty are in relatively good shape with a particular area of frustration, their stomach.
During the consultation Dr. Ferrari will ask questions regarding your medical history and get a clear picture of your expectations for results. Using this information, our Dr. Ferrari will work with you to create a custom tailored surgical plan to meet your individual needs.
We invite you to contact our office to discuss how abdominoplasty can improve the appearance of your midsection. Our friendly, professional staff is ready to provide you with nothing less than exceptional patient care.
Charlotte Otoplasty – Ear Surgery Charlotte
Growing up boys and girls have plenty to worry about. Ears that stick out too far from the side of the head are often a source of teasing and self consciousness. Adults may also be self conscious of prominent ears even causing women to avoid hair styles that expose their ears. Charlotte board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari can improve the appearance of prominent ears using a procedure called otoplasty.
Otoplasty or Charlotte ear surgery greatly reduces the amount ears protrude from the side of the head. Patients can be considered for ear surgery as young as 5 years old. Parents considering otoplasty for their child should first schedule a consultation with Dr. Ferrari to discuss an appropriate age for their child to undergo ear surgery.Men and women, young and old can benefit from ear surgery.While only one ear may be the ‘problem’, ear surgery is usually performed on both ears to ensure symmetry.
We invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss how ear surgery can change your life. Otoplasty can be a truly live changing surgery improving the appearance of large or protruding ears and improving the patients self esteem.
Creating Larger More Shapely Breasts with Charlotte Breast Augmentation
Many women are unhappy with the size of their breasts. As a result, over 300,000 women undergo breast augmentation surgery every year. Charlotte board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari sees many women each year who are unhappy with the size of their breasts. In most cases, breast implant surgery is the best option for these women to meet their breast goals.
During your breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Ferrari will help you understand your breast implant options. These options include incision placement, implant type and implant placement. There are no options that are universally considered ‘right’ for everyone. Based on your individual needs and desires, Dr. Ferrari will make suggestions as to what he feels are the best options for you.
Women who visit Dr. Ferrari for breast augmentation can expect their procedure to leave them with the larger, natural looking breasts. If you would like more information about Charlotte breast augmentation, contact our office to schedule your breast implant consultation.
What to Expect During Your Plastic Surgery Consultation with Dr. Ferrari
Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make regarding your plastic surgery procedure. One of the best ways to gauge if a plastic surgeon is right for you is to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area and discuss your desires for plastic surgery. During a consultation with Dr. Ferrari, there are a few things every patient can expect.
During your consultation, Dr. Ferrari will inquire about your medical history. He will then ask questions about your desired results for the procedure you are interested in. Using this information, Dr. Ferrari will then work with you to custom tailor the surgical procedure you are interested to meet your individual needs.
Dr. Ferrari spends quality time with each of his Charlotte plastic surgery patients to be sure that he fully understands their needs and desires. Delivering quality individualized patient care is the number one priority of both Dr. Ferrari and his staff. Dr. Ferrari and his staff strive to create a caring comfortable environment their patients will feel relaxed in.
We invite you to contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation and see for yourself why so many choose Dr. Ferrari for all of their Charlotte plastic surgery needs.
Charlotte Laser Hair Removal
There are many bothersome conditions that can be remedied using non surgical procedures. People who suffer from excessive hair growth or dark body hair are often self conscious about their body hair. While there are obvious over the counter remedies to body hair such as shaving and waxing, many people get fed up with a routine that sometimes consumes a great deal of time in their day. Charlotte plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari offers a more permanent solution to bothersome hair.
Charlotte laser hair removal can be used to treat various parts of the body including, arms, legs, back, under arms. More sensitive areas such as the upper lip and bikini line may also be treated using laser hair removal. The procedure is virtually pain free with some people reporting a feeling of a snapping rubber band. In most cases, multiple appointments is needed to achieve the desired results.
If you would like to discuss laser hair removal and how you can benefit from the procedure, contact our office to schedule your consultation. Dr. Ferrari will educate you about the procedure and help you determine if it is right for you.
Restoring Youth to Your Face with Charlotte Forehead Lift
Charlotte board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Ferrari offers a number of procedures designed to restore youth to your face. Each procedure targets a specific part of the face, helping men and women appear more youthful. The area above the eyes is one of the first to show find lines and wrinkles as the majority of our expressions are delivered through the muscles in our forehead.
Using Charlotte Forehead lift or sometimes referred to as a brow lift, Dr. Ferrari is able to improve the appearance of sagging eyebrows and frown lines in the forehead. The result is a more relaxed, refreshed appearance. One of the many reasons forehead lifts have become so popular is they are commonly performed in conjunction with other rejuvenating procedures such as a face lift or eyelid lift.
If you would like to learn more about how a brow lift procedure can improve the appearance of your forehead and sagging eyebrows, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
Charlotte Skin Care – Laser Skin Resurfacing
As time passes, our skin begins to show signs of aging. Exposure to elements such as the sun and wind can speed up the aging process of our skin. Advancements in laser technology allow skilled skin care professionals like Dr. Ferrari to improve the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin tone and sun spots in less than 2 hours.
Also known as “laser peel,” laser skin resurfacing utilizes a carbon dioxide laser beam to vaporize the upper layer of damaged skin. This state of the art procedure allows Dr. Ferrari to control the level of penetration ensuring the healthy skin is not damaged. The procedure usually takes less than 1½ hours and sometime only a few minutes.
A consultation with Dr. Ferrari is needed to determine if you are a candidate for Charlotte Laser Skin Resurfacing. There are many skin care options available and Dr. Ferrari will work with you to determine which skin care procedure will best meet your individual needs.
Rhinoplasty Surgery Charlotte
Misshaped noses are often the effects of genetics or injury. While many people are not bothered by imperfections of their nose some people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose. In some cases, the imperfection may cause breathing problems such as snoring. Dr. Victor Ferrari uses Charlotte rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of the nose and alleviate breathing issues.
Rhinoplasty is commonly used to increase or decrease the size of the nose. It may also be used to change the shape of the tip of the nose or remove a bump on the bridge of the nose. Breathing problems are associated with an imperfection on the inside of the nose. Charlotte nose surgery may be used to correct these imperfections and alleviate snoring and other breathing problems.
If you would like to discuss how rhinoplasty can improve the appearance of your nose as well as breathing problems, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.