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How to Maintain Your Results After Surgery

September 27th, 2018

Your surgery is done and you’re thrilled with your new look! But you may be wondering how you can maintain your cosmetic results long after surgery day. The results of your surgical procedure will be long lasting as long as you take care of yourself. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can be sure that the results you see immediately following your surgery stay with you for a long time. By eating well, staying active, and refraining from smoking, you give your body its best chance to look great!

Follow Dr. Corbin’s Aftercare Instructions

The aftercare instructions you are given following your surgery are an integral part of your recovery process. It’s important that you follow these instructions carefully to minimize complications. After all surgical procedures, you will have to rest for at least a few days. This helps the body recover from the experience of surgery. Once you are able to resume daily activities, keeping the intensity light is necessary for the first few weeks. If your body experiences too much exertion too early, you may stall your recovery process. More strenuous activities should be resumed only after Dr. Corbin clears you. Once your body has had time to recover, you may build up to more intense exercise and activities.

Maintain a Consistent Exercise Routine

Once your body has recovered from the stress of surgery, developing and maintaining a consistent exercise routine is necessary for long-term results. Exercise helps keep the body fit and more capable of fighting off infection and disease. If your cosmetic surgery involved liposuction, exercise will help you maintain your figure. While liposuction does remove stubborn fat deposits, it does not prevent new deposits from accumulating. Exercise also helps your organs maintain optimum levels of health. By keeping your body healthy, you are giving yourself the ability to continue exercising and maintaining your surgical results.

Eat a Healthy, Varied Diet

A healthy diet fuels so many aspects of your body and your health. Choosing whole foods that are nutrient-dense will help you stay in peak health. A varied diet provides vitamins and minerals necessary for your body. Organ function is dependent on having the correct levels of essential nutrients, and if your diet is made mostly of processed foods or sweets, your body cannot maintain high levels of performance. All of this affects your body and your appearance. Unhealthy eating habits can affect your weight, the health of your skin, and your ability to maintain activity levels. By choosing a healthy diet, you are giving your body the tools it needs to stay healthy and maintain your cosmetic surgery results.

Stop Smoking

Smoking affects your body in multiple ways and can wreak havoc on your cosmetic surgery results. It reduces your lung capacity significantly, which can ultimately minimize your ability to stay active. If you are unable to stay active, you will find that you start putting on weight. Smoking also affects your physical appearance. It dehydrates your skin, leaving wrinkles, dry patches, and pigment variances. Smoking also introduces toxins to your body that are not easily eliminated. These toxins filter through your bloodstream and can affect your vital organs. You are also at a significantly higher risk for cancer if you smoke. It is necessary to stop smoking at least six weeks prior to your cosmetic surgery to reduce the risks of bleeding and other complications, so consider stopping completely after your surgery.

For information about how cosmetic surgery can benefit you, please contact our Beverly Hills office at (310) 284-8384 or our Brea office at (714) 671-3033.

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Lift Your Features for a More Youthful Face

by Frederic Corbin

August 20th, 2018

The effects of aging hit everyone differently, but the face often shows the most visible signs. From sagging skin to the appearance of wrinkles, loss of volume to changes in skin tone, your face may need some assistance in maintaining its youthful look. While over-the-counter options can stave off the effects of aging for a time, they cannot completely prevent them. Surgical procedures can help to minimize facial imperfections. Addressing multiple concerns on your face can require multiple procedures, but more dramatic results await when you consider more than one. Dr. Corbin will help you determine which course of action is best for you.

Lip Enhancement

If you’re looking to plump your lips, improve their shape and contour, or even smooth out wrinkles, a lip enhancement may be what you need. Instead of using makeup to hide the imperfections of your lip line, consider some of Dr. Corbin’s options for treatment.

Fat Injections

Fat is harvested from your body using liposuction. Dr. Corbin will then purify the fat and inject it into specific locations to plump your lips and enhance their natural shape. Your results will be long lasting.

Lip Implants

If you are unhappy with thinning lips, Dr. Corbin can perform an implant procedure. Hiding incisions inside your mouth, he will insert small implants to augment the shape of the lip. These results are permanent.

Lip Lift

If your lip droops or sags, a lip lift can improve its appearance and give you a better smile. By shortening the skin between your lip and nose, Dr. Corbin will lift the upper lip. This also gives the upper lip a fuller appearance.

Forehead Lift

If your forehead looks constantly furrowed, your brows are sagging, or your eyelids droop, you may appear tired, angry, or worried to others. A forehead lift can help improve your face’s ability to communicate. Dr. Corbin makes small incisions behind the hairline. Using an endoscope (a device with a small camera on the end) and thin instruments, he will reposition the underlying muscle and tissue before gently pulling the skin upward. Your brow will be uplifted, your wrinkles will be smoothed, and you will have a more refreshed, youthful appearance.

Endoscopic Facelift

An endoscopic facelift will help rejuvenate your appearance by adjusting the tissue in the lower face and neck and improving the contour of your jawline. Dr. Corbin will make small incisions along your hairline to insert the endoscope. Then, he will tighten facial muscles and reposition fat under the skin to make your face look more youthful and vibrant.

For more information about procedures to improve the appearance of your facial aesthetic, contact us to set-up a consultation with Dr. Corbin. You can reach our Beverly Hills office at 310-284-8384 or our Brea office at 714-671-3033.

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When Should You Consider a Breast Reduction?

by Frederic Corbin

July 18th, 2018

A perky bust is sought after by many women. It’s seen as a sign of beauty and youthfulness, and many women strive to enhance their chest. However, large, voluptuous breasts are not always the positive feature that women think they are. For women with extremely large breasts, they can actually be more painful than positive. Larger breasts can be painful with the weight of their size pulling your shoulders out of their natural position. It can also cause unwanted stress and emotional concerns due to unwanted attention, inconveniences while going about your daily life, or difficulty finding well-fitting clothing. If you are ready to lessen the burden of oversized breasts, Dr. Corbin can perform breast reduction surgery to give you a more natural breast size and a new lease on life!

Will a Breast Reduction Help Me?

Overly large breasts can affect women in ways they don’t even realize. Most obviously, women with larger breast sizes likely find it difficult to shop for clothing and undergarments. Bras for large breasts are typically only available online from custom shops. Additionally, finding dresses and shirts that fit well can be challenging, particularly if your breasts are disproportionate to the rest of your body (specifically your tummy and arms). Outside of their appearance, large breasts are much heavier for you than smaller breasts. The daily pull of their weight can create chronic pain in the shoulders, neck, and back. Large breasts can even be the cause of some chronic headaches. Large breasts can also make you feel self-conscious about your body and lose confidence in your appearance. The daily difficulties of managing large breasts can bring about emotional or psychological discomfort. Breast reduction candidates can restore their bust to a more manageable size that is in better proportion to their body shape.

How Does the Procedure Work?

Dr. Corbin performs the surgery as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. He uses three different techniques; the technique chosen for your procedure will depend on the size of your current breasts and the size that you wish them to be. Before your surgery, you will have a consultation with Dr. Corbin, where he will perform an examination to better determine which technique would be most beneficial to you.

During surgery, Dr. Corbin makes the incisions and removes as much tissue as necessary to achieve the desired breast size. Liposuction is often used in conjunction with the procedure to rid excess fat as well as contour the shape of the breast. If necessary, Dr. Corbin can reposition the areola and nipples so they’re in a more natural position on the breast. Once the optimal breast size is achieved, Dr. Corbin will ensure that you have a natural shape. He will then perform a lift to better position your new breasts.

Circumvertical Technique

Dr. Corbin makes an incision around your areola and extends it down the length of the breast to the inframammary fold.

SPAIR Technique (Short Scar Periareolar Inferior Pedicle Reduction)

Your incisions remain solely around the areola and may extend just slightly down your breasts.

Anchor Technique

This technique is rarely used due to the increased level of visible scarring. Here, the incision is made around the areola, down the breast line, and then is extended across the inframammary fold (the crease where your breast meets your chest).

A breast reduction can greatly improve your quality of life by reducing pain and discomfort, improving your ability to find well-fitting clothing, and increasing your confidence levels.

To learn more about how breast reduction surgery can benefit you, contact us today. Our Brea office can be reached at (714) 671-3033, or our Beverly Hills office can be reached at (310) 284-8384.

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Creating a Stronger Facial Structure Through Cheek and Chin Implants

by Frederic Corbin

June 14th, 2018

Well-defined facial features, such as the cheekbones or chin, give your face an impactful and more youthful appearance. Unfortunately, there is no denying that facial features begin to soften as you age. This can cause a lack of facial definition that causes you to look older.

Have you felt like your facial features are weak and all blend in together? Do you desire to have stronger features or a more structured appearance? Dr. Corbin offers chin and cheek implants to give you the youthful definition you wish to achieve.

Why Should You Consider Cheek or Chin Implants?

Cheek and chin implants can restore a youthful vitality to your face. Dr. Corbin can provide you with better-defined facial features and better balance and proportion to your facial structure. He can also create a more noticeable transition between your lower face and your neck and even give you more fullness in your cheeks.

The surgery is also extremely effective when performed in tandem with other facial procedures, such as a facelift, rhinoplasty, or a brow lift.

Cheek Implants

Cheek implants are inserted through the mouth by making an incision on the inside of the cheek. Dr. Corbin then places each silicone implant through this opening, where he will be able to easily position the implants, taking great care to ensure symmetry before closing your incisions.

Chin Implants

Chin implants are also inserted through the mouth. Dr. Corbin will usually make an incision at the juncture of your lower teeth and lower lip. Sometimes, he will use an incision under the chin, depending on your specific needs and whether you are receiving additional procedures.

Recovery and Results

You will likely experience swelling and bruising immediately following the procedure. This will subside within the first week, at which point Dr. Corbin will typically remove the bandages. Actions that involve the cheek and chin, such as smiling or chewing, may be uncomfortable for a few weeks. As your body heals and you become accustomed to the implants, these effects will subside. You should avoid touching your implants for at least one month following the procedure, and final results are usually apparent after three to four months.

For information about how chin and cheek implants can benefit you, please contact our Beverly Hills office at (310) 284-8384 or our Brea office at (714) 671-3033.

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What Type of Tummy Tuck Is Right for You?

by Frederic Corbin

May 14th, 2018

Are you feeling discouraged because exercising isn’t giving you the results you desire? Do you still have a tummy pooch despite eating well? Do you wish your tummy was trim, toned, and tight?

It can be difficult to regain your body’s shape after significant changes in your figure (such as pregnancy or major weight loss), and even a healthy lifestyle may not be able to restore your slender midsection. Even if you have lost belly fat, you may still be experiencing a decrease in skin elasticity, which can cause your skin to sag.

A tummy tuck can be an effective solution when your best efforts have not yielded any results in regards to the appearance of your midsection. With multiple procedure options, a tummy tuck can tighten your sagging skin and help you regain subtle tummy contours.

How Does a Tummy Tuck Help?

During your tummy tuck surgery consultation, Dr. Corbin will examine the condition of your skin and tissue to determine which of the following types of tummy tuck is best suited for your needs.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck focuses on the area of the tummy that lies below the navel. Dr. Corbin will make a single incision at the bikini line that is easily concealed under a swimsuit. He will stretch the skin downward as he smooths and adjusts the skin. If you are also in need of muscle tightening to correct a slight pooch, this type of tummy tuck would be appropriate. Women who are wanting to correct the physical changes after pregnancy are ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck.

Full Tummy Tuck

This is the most common type of tummy tuck procedure since it focuses on the entire midsection. Dr. Corbin will make two incisions: one will be located in the lower abdomen, and the second is made around the navel. Though scarring is more obvious with this procedure, these incision sites allow Dr. Corbin to remove sagging skin from both the upper and lower abdomen. He will also tighten the abdominal muscles necessary to give you a more toned midsection. Many patients benefit from this type of tummy tuck, including women who are post-pregnancy, have experienced major weight loss, and are unhappy with how their bodies have changed due to genetics or aging.

Extended Tummy Tuck

An extended tummy tuck is most commonly performed for patients who need removal of significant amounts of skin. This typically occurs after a massive weight loss. Dr. Corbin will make a single incision; it will wrap around the abdomen to reach the hips. Such a large incision allows him to tighten the skin evenly down across the tummy. It can leave a larger scar than the other procedures that may be hard to hide under intimate clothing.

BodyTite™

BodyTite™ is a radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) procedure that uses cutting-edge technology to help eliminate stubborn fat for a smoother, slimmer physique. During this procedure, a thin tube, also known as a cannula, is inserted under the skin while an electrode is placed on the outer surface. The radiofrequency waves from the electrode melt the fat, making it easier to remove. These waves heat the skin, which stimulates the production of collagen to tighten the skin. This procedure is used in conjunction with liposuction.

Feel free to reach out to our Beverly Hills office at 310-284-8384 or our Brea office at 714-671-3033 to set up a consultation with Dr. Corbin to find out which tummy tuck procedure will benefit you most.

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How to Maintain Your Results After Surgery

Follow Dr. Corbin’s Aftercare Instructions

Maintain a Consistent Exercise Routine

Eat a Healthy, Varied Diet

Stop Smoking

Lift Your Features for a More Youthful Face