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Liposuction is a popular cosmetic option for women and men who want to remove excess fat from areas of the body and face. Laser technology improves upon the accuracy and quality of results and gives Dr. Stewart Wang the ability to enhance outcomes for patients considering liposuction in the Pasadena or Riverside, CA areas.
Many people know laser liposuction by the brand names Smartlipo® and ProLipo™. For his laser lipo procedures, Dr. Wang uses the latest generations of both Smartlipo® Triplex from Cynosure® and AccuSculpt™ (AccuLift™) Laser Lipo-Sculpting System from Lutronic®. Both Smartlip and AccuLift offer specialized wavelength for enhanced safety, speed and efficiency during fat reduction. Laserlipo uses small incisions and transmits select or a combination of laser energy to rupture fat cells, which then can be suctioned out or removed by your body naturally over time. The precise laser beam targets fat cells while minimizing heating of surrounding tissues
Dr. Wang is the first doctor in Pasadena and Inland Empire to offer both Smartlipo and AccuSculpt for advanced body contouring. He believes that the combination offers a number of advantages for his patients who want to improve their body shape. In fact, it may be more accurate to refer to the procedure as "liposculpture" because of the precise sculpting that can be performed, based on the patient’s body shape and fat density, and the treatment area.
If you're ready to discuss laser liposculpture in more detail, now is a great time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wang at our plastic surgery offices, serving Southern California including Pasadena, Arcadia and Riverside. You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at 866.486.9149 today to schedule your appointment.
In addition to laser liposuction, Dr. Wang also offers traditional liposuction techniques including tumescent, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), power-assisted lipoplasty (PAL) and the super-wet technique. In your initial consultation, Dr. Wang will recommend a technique that is best for you, based on the location of your fat deposits and the condition of your skin.
What are the benefits of laser liposculpture?
Laser-assisted liposuction offers a number of advantages over traditional techniques for certain patients. These advantages include:
- Improved accuracy: The laser allows Dr. Wang to very precisely sculpt excess fat for custom-tailored results.
- Easier treatment: The laser rapidly passes through connective tissue, requiring less effort during surgery.
- Easier recovery: Because less surrounding tissue is disrupted, recovery is quicker and more comfortable.
- Enhanced safety: AccuSculpt can remove fat with less trauma to patients, providing a safer procedure.
How does AccuLift compare to Smartlipo Triplex?
While both devices utilize similar technology, the latest generations utilize a combination of wavelengths. Based on the treatment area and Patient’s condition, Dr. Wang will determine the use of either Smartlipo or AccuLift to deliver a more reliable and satisfying result of the patient. Selection of the wavelength of light is critical to maximize fat reduction while minimizing adverse effects on surrounding tissue, and less downtime.
How is laser liposuction performed?
The addition of laser technology does not dramatically change how liposuction is performed. After local, regional or general anesthesia is administered, small incisions are made through which Dr. Wang inserts the specially-designed AccuSculpt wand to break up the fat cells.
What can I expect after my procedure?
As with traditional liposuction techniques, some pain, burning, swelling, stiffness, bleeding and temporary numbness may occur. Dr. Wang can prescribe pain medication or antibiotics as needed for your comfort. To enhance results and keep the skin looking tight and firm, you may need to wear a snug elastic garment over the treated area for a few weeks.
What is the recovery period like?
Generally, laser lipo patients recover quickly, and begin to feel like themselves again in a week or two. Most swelling and bruising will resolve within 3 weeks. Strenuous activities should be avoided for about a month so that your body has time to heal. Read Dr. Wang's advice about recovery from surgery.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
You should be able to return to work within a few days after surgery, but Dr. Wang will advise you about when you can add exercise and more strenuous activity back into your daily routine.
The information about Laser Liposuction is provided for Riverside and Pasadena, CA area residents courtesy of Dr. Stewart Wang, a board certified plastic surgeon.
A forehead lift corrects the sagging or low position of the eyebrows, softens horizontal creases across the forehead and erases the worried or angry expression that can result from frown lines. The outcome is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.
Now is a great time to schedule a forehead lift consultation with Dr. Wang at our plastic surgery offices, serving Southern California including Pasadena, Arcadia and Riverside. You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
With endoscopic brow lift plastic surgery in the Inland Empire / Pasadena, Dr. Wang uses a flexible, pencil-sized instrument to microsurgically tighten the muscles of the brow, which lifts sagging folds of skin. The brow lift can also be performed in combination with the eyelid lift to significantly reduce skin overhang in the upper eyelid. Dr. Wang evaluates your face to determine if eyelid surgery is also necessary, and will make recommendations specific to your situation. In many cases, eyelid surgery is not necessary.
Forehead lifts are most common among those between the ages of 40 and 60, though they can be performed on healthy individuals of any age. Forehead lifts can also be performed in combination with facelifts for an overall smoother appearance of the face.
What are the common benefits of a forehead lift?
The forehead lift smoothes the forehead, raises the eyebrows and minimizes frown lines.
How is the forehead lift performed?
Prior to the procedure, the hair is tied back and trimmed behind the hairline where the incisions will be made. While the patient is under local anesthesia, Dr. Wang makes three to five short scalp incisions that are less than an inch long. Dr. Wang then inserts the endoscope through one of the incisions for a clear view of the muscles and tissues beneath the skin. For a smoother appearance, the forehead skin is lifted and the underlying muscles and tissue removed or altered with an instrument inserted through a different incision. At this time, the eyebrows may also be lifted and secured at a higher position with sutures beneath the surface of the skin or with temporary fixation screws behind the hairline. When the lift is complete, the incisions are closed with stitches or clips. The area is then washed and Dr. Wang may add gauze and a bandage.
How long does a forehead lift take?
The endoscopic forehead lift takes from one to two hours.
What can I expect after my Pasadena / Riverside plastic surgery?
After surgery, you may experience fatigue, numbness, pain and mild swelling. Within about three weeks, though, most of the obvious signs of surgery will fade and you will appear more rested. Read Dr. Wang's advice about recovery from surgery.
What is the recovery period like?
During recovery, stitches or clips are typically removed within a week and temporary fixation screws are removed within two weeks. You should be able to shower and shampoo your hair within two days or after the bandage is removed. You should limit vigorous physical activity for several weeks. This includes activities that increase your blood pressure, like jogging, bending, heavy housework and sex. You should also limit your exposure to sun for several months. Read Dr. Wang's advice about recovery from surgery.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
Most patients who have experienced forehead lifts should be mobile within two days, but should take it easy for at least the first week after surgery. Most patients can return to work in a week to 10 days.
The information about Forehead Lifts is provided by Pasadena and Inland Empire plastic surgeon Dr. Stewart Wang, who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
The mid-facelift revitalizes one's appearance by targeting the middle third of the face and therefore creating a more youthful effect. This region, from the lower eyelids to the upper lip, often shows signs of aging such as sagging cheeks, droopiness below the eyes, and deepened laugh lines. While the traditional facelift targets the lower face and neck, the mid-facelift concentrates on this middle section of the face. This procedure is often performed in connection with a browlift or lower eyelid surgery in order to provide overall rejuvenation. A consultation with Dr. Wang will help you in deciding if the mid-facelift may be the best option for refreshing your look.
If you're ready to discuss your mid-facelift options, now is a great time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wang at our plastic surgery offices, serving Southern California including Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Glendora, Chino Hills, Arcadia and Upland. Simply request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
What is a mid-facelift?
The mid-facelift is either an open or endoscopic procedure for raising the soft tissues of the cheeks in order to create a youthful vitality. The fat of the upper cheeks (malar pads) sink with age, which then causes hollowness beneath the eyes and increases the depth of the folds that extend from the lower part of the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds). Through an endoscopic approach with small incisions concealed within the hairline, Dr. Wang lifts the fat pads of the upper cheeks as well as the deeper facial tissues in this region to an elevated position.
Who is the ideal candidate for a mid-facelift?
The ideal candidate for this procedure is one with realistic expectations who is looking to enhance rather than transform their appearance. Because sagging in the middle third of the face begins in the late thirties, candidates for this procedure are generally in their forties and up.
How is the incision made?
In performing a mid-facelift Dr. Wang makes short incisions within the hairline near the temple. This allows for use of special tools to lift the fat and tissues, which are then secured in place with absorbale sutures. The incisions are very small and therefore practically unnoticeable. The external closures are removed about a week or so after surgery. The procedure is can be performed with the patient under either local or general anesthesia.
What is the typical recovery time?
Most patients are able to return to their regular lifestyle about a week after the procedure. Bruising and swelling can occur, especially within the first week. Elevating the head and icing the area can help alleviate swelling. Pain medication is used to address slight discomfort immediately following the procedure.
The information about Mid-Facelift is provided by Pasadena and Inland Empire plastic surgeon Dr. Stewart Wang, who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
As we age, gravity causes fat deposits to migrate downward in the face, creating under-eye bags, sagging cheeks and jowls, and loose skin in the chin and neck. For Pasadena residents wanting a facial rejuvenation option that's minimally invasive, AccuLift™ laser lipolysis removes unwanted fat deposits and tightens loose skin, restoring a more youthful appearance to the aging face.
AccuLift appeals to many patients and surgeons because it carefully balances the benefits of a non-invasive treatment with the benefits of surgery. Non-surgical treatments can have temporary and sometimes variable results; unfortunately, the surgical procedures that can achieve permanent, consistent results often require a lengthy recovery period. AccuLift, however, provides lasting, significant improvement without the discomfort or downtime of surgery.
AccuLift laser lipolysis can also serve as a perfect complement to other facial plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments. Dr. Wang will work closely with you to customize a treatment plan specific to your facial characteristics and treatment goals.
If you're interested in speaking with Dr. Wang about AccuLift facial liposuction at our Pasadena or Inland Empire plastic surgery locations, simply request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today.
What are the benefits of AccuLift facial rejuvenation?
AccuLift restores the aging face to a more youthful appearance by removing unwanted fat deposits and tightening loose skin. In contrast to other surgical facial rejuvenation treatments, AccuLift:
- Offers immediate results
- Requires minimal downtime
- Uses local anesthesia only
- Requires only one brief treatment
How is the AccuLift procedure performed?
First, Dr. Wang applies a small amount of local anesthesia to numb the treatment areas. Next, he creates small 1 to 2 mm openings at the edge of the treatment area. Through these tiny openings, the AccuSculpt™ laser removes fat and tightens skin.
How long will the AccuLift procedure take?
Most AccuLift procedures can be completed in less than one hour.
What can I expect after the AccuLift procedure?
Immediately after the procedure, the treated area will appear tighter and slimmer. Skin tightening is a gradual process, showing continual improvement over time. Best results are visible after several months. Because the procedure uses only tiny incisions and incision lines fade gradually over time, scarring (if any) is minimal.
What is the recovery period like?
The recovery period is relatively brief, typically with very little swelling or bruising. Patients can expect low levels of discomfort for the first 24 to 48 hours following surgery.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
Most patients are able to return to their daily routine within 2 to 5 days.
The information about AccuLift™ facial rejuvenation is provided for Pasadena and Riverside area residents courtesy of Dr. Stewart Wang, a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Silhouette Lift® is an innovative, non-invasive facelift procedure that is FDA approved for use in the US. The Silhouette Lift is a gentle alternative to a standard facelift. Without the use of a scalpel, without any cutting or pulling, with reduced scarring and minimal recovery time, and without the need for general anesthesia, the Silhouette Lift creates a natural looking lift by elevating and fixating the tissues of the mid-face, brow and neck with barbed polypropylene threads. The Silhouette Lift® can achieve 60-70% of the results of a conventional facelift and can be re-adjusted over time for additional enhancement as the aging process continues.
