A board certified plastic surgeon in practice at New Dimensions Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Belleville, Illinois, Dr. David S. Reid has more than 15 years of experience in the fields of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. After receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Reid went on to complete his medical education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1983. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Having Realistic Expectations About Plastic Surgery
As a surgeon, it is always important that patients have realistic expectations as to the outcome of their cosmetic procedure. All patients should have a clear understanding of what can and cannot be achieved through surgery before going under the knife.
How to Achieve a Natural Look With Breast Augmentation
That natural look tends to be with many patients these days, which is why patients need to make sure they aren’t going too large when selecting the size of their breast implants.
Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants
Both saline and silicone breast implants are completely safe for patients to choose, although I have noticed that younger patients tend to prefer silicone as opposed to the saline option.
How to Choose the Right Size Breast Implants
Before going under the knife, it is important that patients determine exactly what size they would like their breasts.
Minimizing Scars From a Breast Lift
For the majority of patients undergoing a breast lift, incisions can be made in locations that will easily be covered by a swimsuit or lingerie.
All About Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is an option that many breast cancer survivors chose to have done after undergoing a mastectomy. In addition, this is also an option for women born with a congenital abnormality.
How a Breast Reduction Can Reduce Back Pain
Undergoing a breast reduction can greatly reduce the back pain that many women have felt for years. Not only that, but it can decrease neck and should pain.
What Happens During a Breast Lift?
The technique used during a breast lift procedure varies depending on the patient’s reason for having the procedure done.
Recovering from Breast Lift Surgery
Patients thinking about undergoing a breast lift operation need to make sure they are going to be able to take one or more weeks off of work before going under the knife.
What Causes Extra Skin Around the Tummy?
Nobody knows for sure what causes some women to accumulate excess skin and fat around their midsection, although a number of treatment options are available to remedy the problem.
Are You a Candidate For Liposuction?
If you are a healthy adult who is at or near your ideal body weight, then you may be considered a good candidate for liposuction.
Types of Liposuction
Power-assisted liposuction and ultrasound-assisted liposuction are two of the most popular liposuction techniques that cosmetic surgeons are using right now.
What is Abdominal Skin Tightening?
Abdominal skin tightening is a really great option for bariatric patients who may have excess skin around the midsection due to sudden weight loss.
Recovering From Abdominal Skin Tightening
The recovery process from an abdominal skin tightening can take anywhere from two to six weeks, which is why it is important that patients make sure they can take enough time off from work before undergoing the procedure.
Am I a Good Candidate For a Face Lift?
The two most important things I look for in a face lift patient is someone who is in good health and has reasonable expectations as to the outcome of the procedure.
What is a Forehead Lift?
A forehead lift is a way to tighten the muscles above the brow line on the head. One benefit of this procedure is that we can easily hide the incisions in a patient’s hairline.
How to Treat Droopy Eyelids
Blepharoplasty is a treatment option that we commonly use to get rid of the fat and excess skin around the eye area for a lot of older men and women.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
