Wednesday, January 30, 2008

What's New In Post - Baby - Body Syndrome?

Are You Ready For A "Mommy Makeover?"


Wanting To Feel “Normal” Again?


A recent Article titled “Controversial “mom jobs” continue to rise” was recently ran by The New York Times and it was picked up by our local Tacoma News Tribune on Saturday October 6, 2007. The article talks about the national trend of these “mommy makeovers” which has been on the rise over the last several years.

What is a “mommy makeover?”

A mommy makeover is aimed at women of child bearing age and focuses on the two body parts that are almost always affected by pregnancy and aging, the breasts and abdomen. Post-baby bodies is what we call the “mommy makeover” and it often includes a breast augmentation (with or without a lift) and a tummy tuck.

Our statistics here at the Avalon Clinic are aligned with the national trends!

Breast Augmentations and Tummy Tucks


were our two most performed cosmetic procedures in 2006!

This article pointed out the high number of women and “moms” who seek to reverse the impact of pregnancy and aging on their bodies. Pregnancy affects each woman differently, with age and genetics playing a role in how the body recovers or ages.

With cosmetic surgery becoming a main stream phenomenon, women no longer have to accept their deflated or sagging breasts and lose or stretched skin from having their children like the generations of women before.

One mother, who during her last pregnancy gained 55 pounds, was embarrassed about how she looked after the birth of her second child. She had stretched, loose skin on her stomach after the birth of her second child and even though she did a hundred sit-ups in the morning and 100 sit-ups each night, nothing would make her abdomen flat. Add the lost fullness and deflated appearance of her post baby breasts and she felt very frustrated.

After 3 years of exercising without the results she wanted, she sought out to have her own “mommy makeover” of her post baby body.

Now when she works out she can see the results of her hard work!

Despite that this recent article claims that there are no “intrinsic abnormality to the breasts or abdomen” the problem is that we did a survey of our patients and found that the majority of women seeking cosmetic surgery after pregnancy are in fact…

Uncomfortable and embarrassed with their bodies
And just want to feel “normal” again.


What is the cost to them if they don’t do anything about how they feel?

“Twenty years ago, a woman did not think she could do something about it, and she covered up with discreet clothing. But now women don’t have to go on feeling self-conscious or resentful about their appearance” as quoted in this article. This is because 20 years ago cosmetic surgery was only for the rich and famous, considered vain and was not talked about.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) doctors nationwide performed over 325,000 “mommy makeover procedures” in 2006. This is up 11% from 2005. The majority of women do not view cosmetic surgery as the easy way out of exercising or going to the gym. In fact, many women have already spent months in the gym with a trainer before they even seek out the opinion of a board certified cosmetic surgeon.

There are some things going to the gym just can’t fix.


When it can be done safely, the “mommy makeover” offers many advantages. There is only one surgery, therefore one recovery period, which means less down time at home or away from work!

To find out more information about “mommy makeovers” call the Avalon Clinic Now!

1-800-408-4444

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Discover How You Can Have The Breasts That You've Always Dreamed About!

Tuberous or tubular breast deformity, sometimes referred to as ‘constricted’ breast, is a developmental disorder referring to a breast with a thin, tube-like shape. The base of the breast is narrow with an unusually long skin envelope. Women with this condition are often self-conscious and embarrassed for anyone to see their breasts.

The degree of the deformity can be similar on both sides; however, it is often asymmetrical, with one breast being significantly smaller or larger than the other. The range of deformity can vary from very mild to severe. In fact, one breast may be normal while the other is deformed.

The treatment is somewhat complicated, but typically involves expanding the base of the breast with a breast implant, lowering the inframammary crease, and reducing the bulging of the nipple and areola. After surgery, patients will have rounder, more natural appearing, and symmetrical breasts.
To Learn more about tubular breast deformity and other procedures we offer, visit our website at: http://www.avalonclinic.com/ or send us an email at: info@avalonclinic.com

Call Us Today!
1-800-408-4444

Monday, January 28, 2008

Get Rid Of Your Breast Worries Once And For All!

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

1. Are you embarassed by your breasts?
2. Are your breasts small?
3. Did your breasts deflate with preganncy or nursing?
4. Do your breasts droop or sag?
5. Do you wish you could change the appearance of your breasts?



These days’ women are very conscious about the shape and size of their breasts. Whether you think they are too small, saggy or not as firm as you would like, they can be a source of embarrassment, making you feel unfeminine and unattractive. The female breast plays a significant role our body image, the feeling of being feminine, sexy and attractive. Cosmetic surgery of the breast is not about being vain; it’s about looking and feeling good about your body and your self-image. Keep on reading to find out how you too can love your body!



There are two main cosmetic surgery procedures for your breasts:

a Breast Lift or a Breast Enlargment.



What is a Breast Lift?

The goal of a breast lift, also known as a Mastopexy, is meant to bring your nipples back up where they belong and re-position your sagging breast into a more youthful appearance without adding extra volume.

Either because of changes following pregnancy, time or weight loss, breasts can begin to droop and look aged. This represents the effects of gravity and tissue stretching that leads to a disproportionate relationship between the amount of stretched skin (excess) and breast tissue. In some cases of sagging or drooping the nipple points down rather than forward.



Here’s what the Mastopexy or Breast Lift procedure can do for your sagging breasts!

*Move your nipples back up on the breast where they belong
*Restore proportion to your breasts
*Give you a more youthful appearance
*Restore what you lost with pregnancy and weight loss
*Reduce your areola (the pigmented area around the nipple)
*Increase your confidence
*Balance asymmetries of your breasts
*Give you better shape



What is a Breast Augmentation?

The goal of a breast augmentation is to give you larger, fuller breasts and to help you feel better about yourself. What else could you want? If you feel good inside then you portray that outside to everyone around you



Here is what a Breast Augmentation can do for you!

*Make your breasts larger
*Give you more fullness
*Increase their firmness
*Enhances your self-image
*Boosts your confidence
*Gives you more freedom with fashion and clothes
*Give you more shapely breasts



Don’t let another day pass you by without doing something about how you feel! Determine if you are a candidate for a Breast Lift or a Breast Augmentation by having a consultation! The information that you will receive from us is invaluable!

Find out what it will take to give you a body that is beautiful in your own eyes! A simple and powerful way to do something for you starts with a consultation with one of our Board Certified Surgeons.

Call Now!

1-800-408-4444

www.avalonclinic.com

Email us with questions at: info@avalonclinic.com