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Buttock Lift (Fat Transfer)

Dr. Nia Banks

Question:	Hi Dr. Banks i have worked out and i do squats and back kicks and went on a diet and my butt seemed to get flatter. Im interested in the butt injections and was wondering how often would I would have to get this done and when would I see the results after the procedure?
Answer:	Fat transfers may be a good solution. Usually, only one session of injections is needed if you have enough fat in other places. Some women are very thin which makes it difficult to harvest enough fat to augment the buttocks in one session. I have found it helpful if you bring photos of results that you like when you have your consultation.

Liposuction

Dr. Nia Banks

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Hi Dr.Banks, I want to do laser liposuction in more than one area at the same time, is that safe?

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It is perfectly safe to have laser liposuction in more than one area at the same time. For each area, the amount of energy delivered by the laser has to be controlled in order to avoid too much heat near the skin. If those limits per area are not exceeded,the risk of burns to the skin are minimized. Many clients choose to have more than one area treated by liposuction at the same time so they have one recovery period. It also reduces the cost.

Juvederm

Dr. Nia Banks

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Dr.Banks is there any procedure I can have done to help with under the eyes dark cricle and puffiness.

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Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes is extremely common. Swelling in the lower lids, broken blood vessels under the eyelid skin, and excess skin and fat in the lower eyelids can all contribute. Many women will benefit from good skin care around the eyes. Some women may also need a lower lid lift, a surgical procedure, or fillers, an office procedure, to camaflouge areas of shadowing/hollows under the eyes.

Our aesthetician, Torry, provides excellent skin care advice for this issue:

"The appearance of dark circles and puffiness can be greatly be reduced by using an eye cream. PCA eyeXcellence has Dipeptide-2 which improves lymphatic circulation and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-4 which increases collagen production. Also use PCA C strength 15%. It contains L-Absorbic Acid 15%, vitamin A, and E . Simple put, it lightens, tightens and brightens."

Breast Augmentation

Dr. Nia Banks

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What is best solution for breast augmentation after weight loss? I am totally confused by all the information out there. I am 47 years old & have lost weight (about 35lbs) and my breasts are sagging. Do not want to get a breast lift so am planning to get implants to fill them out and get a lift. So do I get above the muscle or below? Would smooth or textured implants be better? Is saline or silicone best for long term health and results?

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If you want to address the sagging, you will need a breast lift. You may be a candidate for a short scar breast lift, but you will need to consult your plastic surgeon to be sure. It is a trade off, a scar (well concealed scar) for shape. Naturally, many women have reservations about having a scar but if your ultimate goal is to improve the sagging, there are very few options. Getting implants alone with no lift will make your breasts fuller but will not lift the breasts and will not allow you to wear a tank top without a bra.

Liposuction

Dr. Nia Banks

Question:	If weight gain occurs after liposuction, will it only return in areas that were not affected by liposuction? Or will fat grow back as it did prior to liposuction? If I have lipo on by abdomen, will that area stay trim looking, even if I gain some weight back?
Answer:	Fortunately, once you hit adulthood, you do not gain additional fat cells. Once fat cells are removed from an area by performing liposuction, those fat cells will not return. The remaining fat cells will get larger or smaller as you gain or loose weight. That means that for modest changes in weight, your new shape acheived by liposuction should be largely preserved.

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