Ft. Myers Florida Plastic Surgery | The Blog of Robert V. Mandraccia, M.D.

What exactly does a facelift procedure involve?
Known by the technical term rhytidectomy, a facelift surgically smoothes sagging facial and neck skin and makes the tissues and muscles beneath it more taut while also removing excess fat. The facelift is one of Dr. Mandraccia’s most common procedures.

How do patients benefit from a facelift?
Facelifts can help patients with realistic expectations obtain a more youthful, rested and refreshed appearance that can build confidence.

How is a good facelift candidate identified?
Prime candidates for facelift procedures are those whose skin has begun to sag; however, it is important that the skin has retained some of its elasticity. Also, a distinct bone structure is a great help to the success of a facelift procedure.

Is there a common technique for facelift procedures?
Surgical techniques can vary. Generally, Dr. Mandraccia starts the procedure by separating the muscle and fat layers from the skin. After eliminating extraneous fat, Dr. Mandraccia will ensure that the membranes and muscles of the face are tightened. Any extra skin is then incised.

How quickly can I return to my daily routine?
Most people can get back to work after 10 to 14 days following surgery; keep in mind that swelling and bruising may take longer to disappear.

If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and are considering a facelift procedure, please contact Dr. Mandraccia’s office at 800.500.1652 today to schedule an appointment

How do I know if I am a good breast augmentation candidate?
If you are displeased with your breasts’ contour and/or size, are in good physical and mental health and have realistic expectations about what breast augmentation can offer, you should consult with Dr. Mandraccia about a possible breast augmentation.

Is it important for me to complete the child-bearing years before I consider breast augmentation surgery?
Completing the child-bearing years is important before undergoing any breast augmentation procedure. The reason for this is that implants can inhibit breastfeeding, and sagging and volume loss can occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Once these years are over, you can ensure that your enhancement surgery’s results will be long lasting.

Where should I have my implants situated--above or below the muscle?
Often, cosmetic surgeons find that the below-the-muscle positioning delivers a more natural-looking outcome. However, other factors such as the patient’s own preference, body type and degree of breast tissue will come into play when Dr. Mandraccia decides on the best breast implant placement.

What are the risks and complications associated with breast augmentation?
As with any surgery, breast augmentation carries with it some risks. Dr. Mandraccia talks with his patients at length prior to the procedure to cover the surgery in detail.

If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area, and are considering breast augmentation surgery, please contact Dr. Mandraccia’s office at 800.500.1652 today to schedule an appointment.

Explain the breast lift procedure. What results can I anticipate?
A breast lift surgically elevates the breasts’ positioning on the chest. The surgery is geared toward creating a more youthful look by raising sagging and drooping breast tissue.

How do I know if I am a candidate for this procedure?
Dr. Mandraccia can assist you in determining if you are a candidate for a breast lift procedure. Generally, a good surgical candidate has drooping breasts and is in good general health—both physical and mental. This person also understands the procedure and what it can accomplish.

What should I expect from the breast lift procedure?
Typically, the areola is placed higher on the breast while excess breast tissue is also incised away. Since tissue is eliminated, breast implants can be introduced to improve breast size and contour. One to three hours is required to finish this procedure, depending on its complexity.

How will I feel during my recovery period?
You will experience discomfort in the first few days following surgery, but your pain can be kept under control with pain medications and will diminish over time. You can return to work activities in around two weeks, but cannot lift anything heavy for a few additional weeks.

If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and would like to consult with an experienced cosmetic surgeon regarding the breast lift and associated procedures, please contact Dr. Robert Mandraccia’s office at 800.500.1652 today to schedule an appointment

Sagging and drooping breasts cause many women to seek out a proven procedure called the breast lift. In his Fort Myers, Florida area cosmetic surgery office, Dr. Mandraccia can consult with you about this procedure. Typically, time, gravity, pregnancy, breast feeding and weight loss are the culprits behind the inevitable sagging effect that the vast majority of women experience.

Dr. Mandraccia’s breast procedures can bring that youthful look back. An important point about breast lift surgery is that is can be combined with other breast procedures such as breast enlargement or breast reduction. In this way, patients not only achieve the lift they desire, but can also gain additional fullness or reduce the burden of overly large breasts.

In the mastopexy procedure, also known as the breast lift, Dr. Mandraccia moves the nipple and breast tissue to a higher level (at the breast fold level), taking into consideration what is thought to be the optimal position for the appearance of the breast. Dr. Mandraccia then performs a shaping procedure on the skin under the nipple to provide the patient with an improved shape to the breast. Saline or gel breast implants can be introduced at this point in the procedure for enlarging the breasts, depending on the patient’s wishes. Another factor involved will be the patient’s amount of breast tissue.

If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and would like to understand more about the breast lift and associated procedures, please contact Dr. Mandraccia’s office at 800.500.1652 today to schedule an appointment.