Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Education
Buttocks Downsizing and Reshaping
Buttocks Downsizing and Reshaping Although the addition of fat to the buttocks fat has become very popular and coined the Brazilian Buttocks lift, buttocks downsizing and reshaping has become a common request recently. At this time, three patient populations have requested to downsize and/or […]
Contouring of the Female Thigh Gap
The Female Thigh Gap defines the lower buttock diamond opening. An ideal lower medial buttock cheek border and upper medial thigh border create this opening.
When a female thigh gap is appropriately contoured, this region will add significant appeal to the lower buttocks and upper thigh region. The medial lower buttocks should have the appearance of a horizontal “J”. When the lower medial buttocks are full, it appears squared off and masculine. If deficient in volume, the medial buttocks cheek will look prematurely aged and often cellulitic and aesthetically unappealing. When squared off, the medial buttocks require refined liposuction to remove prominence and to round out the contour giving it the horizontal “J” appearance. When deficient, the lower medial buttocks requires accurate fat transfer to give it fullness. Often, the lower medial buttocks region has very tight retaining ligaments that require a double release technique that is critical to allowing for contour correction.
Fixing a Post-Pregnancy Tummy
Fixing a Post-Pregnancy Tummy Has your belly become severely deformed after having children? Additionally, have you heard that post-pregnancy tummy tuck surgery cannot fix the issues that you have? More specifically, has a doctor diagnosed you with a hernia in your abdominal muscles? New […]
RealSelf Top 100 Influencers of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
RealSelf Top 100 Influencers of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Real Self has selected Dr. Arian Mowlavi as one of the top 100 influencers in cosmetic plastic surgery from amongst over 20,000 surgeons nationally. Dr. Mowlavi has been selected by Real Self for the last three […]
Do I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck?
Do I Need a Mini or Full Tummy Tuck? What is best for you, a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck? Secondly, what are the differences and why would I choose one or the other? What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy […]
Which Implant Shape is Right for Me?
Once you’ve decided to have buttock augmentation surgery and consulted with your surgeon, the next step is to choose your implant shape. Surgeons use butt implants when a patient does not have enough body fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer). Picking the right style of implant is important not only for aesthetic purposes but also to prevent future complications. Many patients seek our guidance and ask whether they should choose round or oval-shaped implants. There is no one “best” implant for everyone because the right choice depends on each patient’s body shape and desired result. Here are some of the pros and cons of both:
Round implant shape:
are ideal because they reduce the risk of implant rotation.
are well suited for patients who are young and active because they will not rotate or cause future deformities.
provide lateral fullness giving the buttocks a very nice round, full shape and sought after “bubble butt” appearance.
Oval implant shape:
can offer a more subtle, natural shape
that doesn’t provide as much width and fullness as round implants.
pose a slight risk of rotating and causing future deformities.
During your initial consultation, an exact measurement of the buttock cheeks is needed in order to determine the diameter and implant shape that will fit and provide the best look and projection. Talk to your plastic surgeon, show pictures of what you are trying to achieve and they will be able to guide you in what implant is best. There are three brands of implants currently available on the market and in our office:
Implantech
Spectrum Designs
How To Avoid a Muffin Top After a Tummy Tuck
How To Avoid a Muffin Top After Tummy Tuck A “muffin top” refers to the protuberance of the upper abdomen which results in a protrusion (bulging outward) of the upper abdomen and concave (curving inward) lower abdomen. This contrasts to the more desirable “ideal” […]
Vaser Liposuction vs. SmartLipo
Vaser Liposuction vs. SmartLipo What is SmartLipo? SmartLipo is a form of laser liposuction that works by liquefying fat with laser technology. The laser destroys fat cell walls, thereby freeing the liquid fat while simultaneously smoothing and tightening the skin and reducing swelling, bleeding, […]
Achieving the ideal waist to buttocks ratio
Achieving the ideal waist to buttocks ratio Calculating Your Perfect Brazilian Butt Lift Result During your Buttock Augmentation consultation at the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Institute of Orange County, you will be measured and evaluated for fat transfer enhancement, and your ideal buttocks size and […]
What is the ideal buttocks projection and how do you get it?
What is the ideal buttocks projection and how do you get it? As a specialist in buttocks enhancement, I have been placing buttocks implants and performing Brazilian Buttocks Lifts, i.e. fat grafting, for over 10 years. I have observed that the desired buttocks projection […]
Brazilian Butt Lift: Should You Gain Weight?
In a typical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure, the average desired volume of fat transfer is between 500cc to 1000cc per buttock cheek. In order to attain these transfer volumes, we would have to harvest approximately 3 to 4 Liters of fat. However, most […]
The Importance of Viora Treatment After Lipo
The Importance of Viora Treatment After Lipo Does Liposuction Leave Loose Skin? A common fear that I hear from patients is that after liposuction there will be extra, loose skin. Fortunately, Dr. Laguna uses multiple methods to minimize bruising and tighten-up skin after liposuction such […]
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