Advanced Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. McFadden & his staff are certified professionals dedicated to the highest standard of cosmetic surgery, non-surgical procedures, and skin care. Located in Greenville, SC.

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Microblading - Paula Rallis

When it’s the newest, latest and greatest I tend to volunteer first out of curiosity, so here we go – microblading. Allure said it best, “Eyebrow grooming in 2016 pretty much spans the entire body-modification spectrum.” Personally, if I could steal the brows off of Cara Delevingne I would. Every day I pencil my eyebrows...

Thanks Paula for sharing about your experience at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery! 

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Have you heard of our patient appreciation program?

Patient Appreciation Program

Do you wish for that certain cosmetic procedure?..  Why not now!

You are a valued Patient of  Dr. McFadden’s… We want you to have your dream~ your cosmetic wish list… Your reward comes when you invite others to join our “Family of Patients”.

~The Benefits~ *Just for signing up, you will receive $10 off your next visit. *Your account will receive a $25 credit for each new patient you refer! *For each patient referral that has a major cosmetic procedure, we will take 5% off your next major cosmetic procedure.

~All you need to do~ Print your name on the back of Dr. McFadden’s cards & give them to family, friends & co-workers. By presenting the card with your name on it, your referral will receive $20 off their visit and your credit is already growing! The best part is that it will be available to you immediately for any cosmetic service!

Check out the many services Dr. McFadden provides. If it’s a cosmetic procedure you need, we can help you realize your goals & dreams! 29 Rocky Slope Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-297-9113

*Retro referrals do not apply *Delinquent accounts will not be allowed to participate.

 ——and yes our patients appreciated it, just read below——

Testimonials

Here are a few testimonials to patient satisfaction.  We strive for nothing less than perfection and complete patient satisfaction. We want you to be happy with your results!  Thomas McFadden, In recognition of gifts that far exceed what is required, I want to thank you for the extraordinary way you treat, care for and are with others. Beyond your professional expertise, your exceptional patience, concern and attentiveness has a true healing effect on others. “Thank-you” feels so inadequate so this is to say “Really thank-you” for being and inspiration. T Dear Dr. McFadden, I just wanted to thank you for caring for my daughter.  I told you a few weeks ago that I thought you were  a miracle worker.  Your response was simply, “No, I’m just human.”  Well, you are a human with an incredible talent.   There may have been other doctors who could “stitch her up,” but you seemed to care for her.  Her case seemed personal  to you and that means more to her Daddy and me than you will ever know.  I know that cosmetic elective surgeries are your  bread and butter.  I’ll probably be on your appointment list one day but I thank God that you were on call that day.  You  focused on (my daughter’s) recovery.  (Our) children are (our) life.  They are what keeps us going,  and when they suffer, we suffer.  My little girl is happy, healthy and beautiful.  A huge amount of credit goes  to you and your staff.  Please let your staff know how much we appreciate them.  They have been wonderful.   Thank you again. S&B

Dr. McFadden, I know I don’t say much at the rechecks, but that’s because I’m modest and I feel a little embarrassed. But I want you to know that because of you, my self-esteem has increased tremendously. My back no longer hurts and I’m slowly settling into  a perfect “C.” I am very grateful to you beyond words. God bless you and your family. You really have changed my life and I couldn’t be happier! I look forward to using your “Artist’s” hands again! Thanks for doing a great  job! K.P. Dr. McFadden, There are no words to express the thankfulness in my heart for all you have done for my son, RM, over the course of this year. After his near fatal accident on February 13, 2003, there were many doctors and nurses that said he would not make it. I am so grateful that you did not give up hope. You will always have a special place in the heart of our family for  all you have done to help bring him through. I thank the Lord each day that you were and continue to be there for him. I  pray that God richly blesses you and yours over this holiday season and in the year to come. Merry Christmas, GM Dear Dr. McFadden and staff, I just wanted to write a letter to say “Thank you” to you and your staff for the wonderful way you all took care of us and our one year old son, C.  C had a birth mark right by his eye that kept bleeding so it needed to come off.   We couldn’t decide when or how but all of you were very patient with us until we made the decision to have it done.   The surgery went awesome and Dr. McFadden did a great job.  You can barely see a scar.  Thank you!  From one of your youngest patients, CG and his parents Dear Dr. McFadden: I have to tell you how pleased I am with the results of the Restylane treatment around my mouth. It is me, but better! Very soft, very natural….not obvious/artificial/frozen at all (which I think is the key to cosmetic procedures!).  I would highly recommend this treatment to any person who wishes to subtly enhance his/her appearance. Definitely worth it! People will see a difference; they just won’t be able to pinpoint what it is. Your expert application did the trick!  Thank you! CHH Dear Dr. McFadden, Thank you so much for seeing me last Friday after I burnt my leg. I appreciate your willingness to see me quickly and your assessment and advice for my injury. I can’t tell you how much appreciate you and your warm-hearted, sympathetic staff. JB Dr. McFadden, We still thank the Lord that you were the doctor on call. Hope all is well with you and your family. John’s thumb is a testimony to your skill and artwork. We can’t help but think of you on June 9th. Thanks again. K & J Dr. McFadden, I wish to send thanks for all you have done! You are an Angel sent here from above. I greatly admire the work you do. Thank you so much for your tender care. I feel better each day. May you and yours continue to be blessed! PS Thanks to your nurses and staff, they are precious. May you all have a blessed day. TB

Dr. McFadden, No words express how much you have done for our family and little B. Even though my path continues to be a difficult one, it is such a comfort to know there are caring people like you to ease the burden. You are truly an angel to us and God will bless you. W

Dr. McFadden, You really made a difference!  Just wanted to say, “Thank you” for changing my life.  I will always  have the highest RESPECT for you.  You really change lives and you are a blessing!! DI

Dear Dr. McFadden, This was received through the Stellar Service nomination program. We wanted to share the nice comments from one of your patients. Thanks, Donna Hastings Human Resources Greenville Hospital System

Dr. McFadden and Staff: Thank you so much for your care and concern during my trying time. You have been very professional and have given me great care. You have a great staff. I have never seen this great care and concern in a medical setting. You are very lucky to have such great employees! Love, KM

Dear Dr. McFadden, Having a dog remove part of your upper lip is not something you expect will happen in one’s lifetime. I believe you did a very good job with what you had to work with. I have known many physicians socially and worked with many others professionally, and I can say that you are a credit to the Greenville community! I will certainly recommend you and your fine staff to friends. Thank you. S.P.

Dr. McFadden. This is it for me- I promise! Thanks for your willingness to make those little adjustments that really make a difference. Have a wonderful Holiday season with your family. NS

Dr. Tom! I believe you have hit upon the perfect spots for the Botox (at least in my case). This is the BEST result BY FAR!!!!!!  Huge difference this a.m. Even my mom commented how much smoother it looked. So, four months from now….remember those  spots!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I no longer look as though a hatchet landed between my brows! C.H.

Dr. Tom, Speaking of Easter treats…I cannot get OVER the difference in my skin after the second (microlaser) treatment!  Remarkable! Plus, the flaking wasn’t as bad as the first time, which I thought was interesting. The first time was improved, but it is the overall texture and appearance that is so noticeable this time around!(I can only imagine  what the third time would do). A little face powder and I am good to go; no foundation necessary. woo hoo!!! Just  thought you’d want to know how your other piece of wizardry turned out. Tom, have a wonderful Easter with your beautiful family! C.H.

Dear Dr. McFadden: I have to tell you how pleased I am with the results of the Restylane treatment around my mouth. It is me, but better! Very soft, very natural….not obvious/artificial/frozen at all (which I think is the key to cosmetic procedures!).  I would highly recommend this treatment to any person who wishes to subtly enhance his/her appearance. Definitely worth it! People will see a difference; they just won’t be able to pinpoint what it is. Your expert application did the trick!  Thank you! CHH

Dr. McFadden, Thank you not just for what you did, which was wonderful, but for the way you did it. Your lifelong patients, I.C. and A.H.

Dr. McFadden, I wanted to send you this letter because it is very important for me to let you know how extremely happy I am with the results of my recent breast augmentation. My new breasts are truly a “work of art”. They are the exact shape and  size we discussed. The result is better than I ever thought possible. I feel so confident with my new look and I love the  positive feedback I get from family and friends. It’s a great feeling when someone says to you that you look so wonderful.  Many people say they look so real and natural. From my first consultation with you, I knew without a doubt that I wanted you  to do this procedure. You were very confident in your approach and I liked that immediately. You listened to my expectations  and explained how we could best achieve the look I desired. You alleviated any of my concerns and I immediately felt comfortable  about my decision to have this surgery as I was in good hands. I always felt you treated me like a “special person”,  who was different from your last patient and this made me feel so comfortable. In the end, together with your skill, intelligence  and experience you were able to give me the most outstanding result! I can’t tell you how blessed I feel to have found such  a wonderful plastic surgeon. I would highly recommend you, Dr. McFadden, to anyone considering breast augmentation or any  form of plastic surgery. I want you to know if you ever need me as a reference, I will be happy to share my experience with  any of your future patients. Thank you again for making my dreams come true and I will definitely come back if I decide  to get any more procedures done. Loving my results, A.M. PS. I want to thank you for the wonderful and thorough after care you have given me. You have been there every step  of the way. Just another reason that you’re the BEST!

(Enclosed) I am a patient of Dr. McFadden. He gave me options that concerned my surgery. He allowed me to make decisions concerning  my surgery. He took the time from his busy schedule today to show me the before and after pictures. Dr. McFadden not only  mended my body but mended my self-esteem and spirit. He is a star and a valuable asset to our system. Thank you for your  professional skills. S.B.

Dear Dr. McFadden and staff, Thank you so much for the excellent medical care that you have provided over the past month. The excision site on my nose looks so normal that I can hardly tell that anything was done there! I also appreciate your advice in regard to eczema,  Dr. McFadden. A heartfelt thanks to you all, and I wish you a blessed Christmas. Sincerely, S.M.

Dear Dr. McFadden, Having a dog remove part of your upper lip is not something you expect will happen in one’s lifetime. I believe you did  a very good job with what you had to work with. I have known many physicians socially and worked with many others professionally,  and I can say that you are a credit to the Greenville community! I will certainly recommend you and your fine staff to friends. Thank you. S.P.

Dr. McFadden, Thank you not just for what you did, which was wonderful, but for the way you did it. Your lifelong patients, I.C. and A.H.

Dr. Tom! I believe you have hit upon the perfect spots for the Botox (at least in my case). This is the BEST result BY FAR!!!!!!  Huge difference this a.m. Even my mom commented how much smoother it looked. So, four months from now….remember those  spots!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I no longer look as though a hatchet landed between my brows! C.H.

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Say What? Medical And Surgical Slang Dictionary Terms

Boob Job - Technical term: Breast Augmentation (enlargement)

Nose Job - Technical term: Rhinoplasty

Crow’s feet - Technical term: Perioccular Rhytides

Turkey Neck - Technical term: Cervical Laxity

Saddlebags - Technical term: Outer thigh/hip fat

Banana rolls - Technical term: Fat under buttocks on upper leg

Marionette Lines - Technical term: Wrinkles that go from the mouth to the chin

Frown lines, or “elevens”- Technical term: Glabellar Rhytides

Smoker’s Lines - Technical term: Perioral Rhytides

Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty

Muffin Top - Technical term: Abdominal Lipodystrophy 

Man Boobs - technical term: Gynecomastia

Nip-and-Tuck - Any type of plastic surgery

Eyelift - Blepharoplasty

Bat Wings - Brachioplasty

Mommy Make Over - surgery following childbirth, with the goal to regain pre-pregnancy figure. Also includes tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift, butt lift, liposuction, breast augmentation

Elevens-  Not a number but a type of facial wrinkle. Popularized by the manufacturer of Botox in their advertisements, these vertical lines appear between the eyebrows when a person is scowling or frowning. Because they most commonly appear as paired lines, they are appropriately described as this number. The elevens are exactly what Botox injections were initially FDA-approved to treat.

Dog Ears-  Having nothing to do with a dog’s ear or anyone’s ear for that matter, this is the bunching of skin at the tail end of a scar. They commonly appear when skin areas are ellipitically removed, like the shape of a football, and the closure results in a straight-line scar. From procedures such as tummy tucks and breast reductions, dog ears may develop at the ends of the scars. They are a frequent source of minor scar revision.

Turkeyneck -Who doesn’t recognized this one, particularly if you are middle-aged or older. It needs no description and it often drives the desire for a necklift procedure.

Puff Daddy - Men won’t recognize this problem, but most women will. It is the fullness or puffiness of the pubic area just below the waistline. It can become evident after a tummy tuck when the waistline becomes narrower than what lies below. It can be an embarrassing bulge in pants that no slimwear can flatten.

Bra Bulge – layers of fat under the armpits that hang out over the bra, best addressed through a liposuction procedure.

Muffin Bottom – fat collection under the buttocks, usually addressed through a liposuction procedure.

Wenis - another term for the skin on your elbow.

Love Handles -  excess fat that hangs or slightly bulges from the sides of the abdomen, best addressed through a liposuction procedure.

Parentheses – wrinkle lines that develop from the sides of the nose and continue down the sides of the mouth. Parentheses can be addressed using a variety of facial fillers.

Smoker’s Lines - deep and fine wrinkles around the mouth and lips. Smoker’s Lines can be addressed using a variety of facial fillers.

Bunny Line - crinkly wrinkles on both sides of the nose, usually pronounced during smiling. Bunny lines can be removed using BOTOX® or other facial fillers.

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New Wristband Tips Off Sun (Over) Exposure

It’s a far too common mistake in summer – falling asleep in the sun, losing track of time, and – BAM – sunburn! It’s not just your surface skin that risk being harmed by those powerful ultraviolet rays (which actually accounts for 90% of the changes associated with aging); too much sun can also pose serious health risks.

According to DailyMail, a Swedish company and Scottish university may have found a preventative measure for sun damage in disposable wristbands. Within the year, it may be as simple as strapping a strip of paper around your wrist to know when enough sun is enough. The wristband has been designed to change color – from yellow to a sunburned pink – as exposure to ultraviolet radiation reaches a certain level of risk, alerting you that it’s time to wrap up your exposure for the day.

The bands will be tailored to different skin types to reflect different tolerance levels. For example, a band for someone with fair hair and light skin will turn pink more quickly than a band for someone with dark coloring. Much more practical than the popular color-changing mood rings of the 90s…

For those who have already been a slave to the sun more than they’d like, here is some information on treatments that topically treat signs of damage:

Pixel Lasers 

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) 

Chemical Peel

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New California Law Dishes Out Tougher Punishment for Illegal Medi-Spas [VIDEO]

California has taken a significant step toward ensuring its medical spas are run more safely – RealSelf is all for it and We are all for it too . A new state law signed by Governor Jerry Brown last month greatly increases the repercussions for law-breaking medical businesses. Non-doctors who perform medical procedures illegally can now face up to $50,000 in fines, as well as five years in jail, compared with the previous misdemeanor charge and $200 fine.

The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013, and will have the largest impact on medical spas where non-surgical procedures like injectable fillers, chemical peels, and cellulite treatments are popular. Some medi-spas have permitted uncertified employees to perform these procedures rather than trained professionals, thus leaving patients at avoidable risk, like in this video.

Link: abclocal.go.com

We applaud California for taking action to deter unskilled technicians from doing a doctor's job, and encourage other states to follow suit. We’ve been a constant advocate of patient safety and education and will continue to serve all states as a resource to find qualified doctors and surgeons.

However, just because the punishments have been increased doesn’t mean you can assume that everyone is now following the rules.

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Will Kourtney Kardashian's Breast Implants Prevent Her From Breastfeeding?

As Kourtney Kardashian welcomes her baby girl into the world, Penelope Scotland Disick, it's a perfect time to revisit a popular boob-related myth:

Can women with breast implants still breastfeed?

The eldest Kardashian sister is not shy about the fact that she got implants well before starting a family. And for the 300,000+ women who get them ever year, the ability to breastfeed future children is a major concern. So, in case you're still confused, here it is straight from the doctor's mouth keyboard: YES, you can still breastfeed with implants. 

On average, there's roughly a 90% chance that you will be able to breastfeed after having breast implants, on the assumption that you were able to breastfeed before the surgery. Normally the breast implant is inserted under the muscle (occasionally it is placed above the muscle as well) but doing so should not effect the direct relationship between the breast glands/ducts and the nipple.

Kourtney already knew this, of course, because she breastfed baby Mason and was very open about her feelings. "I love the bonding time, love that it’s natural and what your body is made to do, love the benefits for his body and mine," she wrote on her blog. "I find it to be such an amazing womanly thing."

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Q & A with Dr. Thomas Mcfadden - Quick Lift Vs. Lifestyle Lift: What’s the Difference?

Q: Quick Lift Vs. Lifestyle Lift: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a Quicklift and a Lifestyle Lift? I have read about the Lifestyle Lift with major complications like hematomas, nerve paralysis, swelling, and extensive scarring as well as a 41% satisfaction rate. How do the two procedures differ?

A: The difference between a Quicklift and a Lifestyle Lift

Unfortunately, there is much confusion about facelift terminology.  Even sadder is the fact that physicians don’t even understand what these procedures are which leads to further confusion when incorrect information is shared with the public.

 I have investigated almost every variation of facelift and have performed extended SMAS facelifts (the gold standard - what I was taught), MACS facelifts, and now Quicklifts. Lifestyle lifts are a franchise marketing concept, i.e., the surgeon pays for local area internet referrals to a national marketing network comprised mostly of ENTs (=facial plastic surgeons). The lifestyle lift is not a standard procedure and I have corrected several. It is essentially whatever the local franchisee wants it to be with or without liposuction. I turned down membership. A threadlift is not a facelift. They only lasted one year and I presented them as such. I do not perform them any longer as I do not consider them a good value.

Mini facelifts have been considered traditionally as “skin only” tightening.  In my book, that’s never a facelift.  A facelift, in my opinion, should only be classified as a procedure that supports the underlying structures of the face (the SMAS-the connective tissue layer under the skin) .  The skin only benefits as a SECONDARY effect-a real, and sometimes lasting, but a secondary effect.  Laser resurfacing treats the skin itself, the quality of the skin and the wrinkles that come with it.  I attempt to explain that the skin and the underlying tissues are frequently two different problems that need to be treated independently.  In other words, if one has a jowl or descended cheek fat and he/she gets laser resurfacing, the patient will still have a jowl or descended cheek fat but it will be tighter and smoother—the skin over that area gets contracted, NOT LIFTED!  

A quicklift should NOT be lumped into the minifacelift or skin tightening category because it tightens the underlying support tissue (the lift and tension is supported by the SMAS, not the skin) and the skin is redraped over it.  Granted, the “quicklift” name is a little “hokey” but it actually is a little faster and safer because the exposure it better due to configuration of the incision.  The originator of the procedure (and the commercials produced by them) says that the procedure will take about an hour.  I have seen him do it in person and it took 1.5 hours so that’s not quite true.  Personally, it takes me about  3 hours but I pay extreme attention to detail to the incision line because that’s what the patient is really left with.  In addition, I have made some modifications to the quicklift that make it a slightly more extensive, and hopefully more effective and longer lasting procedure.  I fully expect that my quicklift procedures will outlast the extended SMAS and the MACS facelift procedures that I have done.  I expect that the patients should see benefits for 10 or more years.

A word of caution: some surgeons will advertise their “S lift” (a single pursestring suture in the SMAS) as a substitute for a full facelift procedure.  I don’t think this quite “makes the grade.”  A quicklift is done with TWO pursestring sutures affixed to the periosteum of the cheekbone arch, MUCH stronger fixation than any other facelift technique.  Two pursestring sutures are MUCH, MUCH more secure than one.  Make sure you are comparing “apples to apples.”  A single pursestring suture is a minifacelift in my book.

Be careful when shopping.  Slow is not great but faster is not better.  Be cautious when shopping for a procedure that advertises that “it only takes an hour.”  I ALWAYS remember that patients want GREAT RESULTS….downtime and procedure time are SECONDARY goals and we should remember this priority.  Perhaps this is what differentiates plastic surgeons from other specialties.

Bottom line - GET EDUCATED.  KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR.  SHOP FOR THE BEST VALUE.  IN OTHER WORDS, THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK,..THE LONGEST LASTING PROCEDURE WITH THE BEST RESULTS WHILE PAYING THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR IT.

GOOD LUCK! 

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6 Surprising Fixes with Injectable Fillers

Injectable dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, and Radiesse aren't just for your face anymore. While these treatments that add volume and hydrate the skin are still great for smoothing facial wrinkles, erasing acne scars, and plumping up lips, plastic surgeons are finding even more uses for injected skin sculpting.

Where dermal fillers are going these days.

Here's a rundown of the many areas that have been improved with injectable fillers:

Feet. Women who wear high heels are having fillers injected into the balls of their feet to alleviate pain and increase the padding that wears down with age. A few have also had injections to the tops of their feet, so they'll look better in sandals.

Hands. You can get rid of the bony, “veiny” look of aging hands with injections like Radiesse or Sculptra.

Knees. Baggy knees and gravity folds vanish with skilled injections of dermal fillers. In fact, doctors have been using fillers in knees for years to combat the effects of advanced arthritis.

Decollete. Sleep lines and sag-induced creases can be sculpted out of sightusing these versatile injections. “Restylane or Juvederm both are good injectables that fill in the neck and chest creases easily and quickly.”

G-spot. No, we're not making this one up. Plastic surgeons have found success using dermal fillers to give women larger and more...readily accessible pleasure spots. Birmingham plastic surgeon elaborates: “We perform an injection of cosmetic filler called Prevelle or collagen in the G-spot area, where there are clusters of nerve endings that, when stimulated, can cause an intense orgasm. The rationale behind injecting is to enhance the G-spot area, making it easier to stimulate.” The G-spot injection procedure takes about ten minutes, and recovery is just 24 hours before you can return to sexy times.

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Making your wishes easier, with our payment plans

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery provides financing to patients through Care Credit and Capital One Healthcare Finance.

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery also has privileges at the following hospitals: • Greenville Hospital System • St Francis Hospital • Surgery Center at Pelham

CareCredit gives you the freedom to get your procedure whenever you’re ready. It’s easy to apply. With three simple steps, including an instant approval process, you can say goodbye to the waiting time and reward yourself sooner. http://www.carecredit.com 

Patient Appreciation Program

Do you wish for that certain cosmetic procedure?..  Why not now!

You are a valued Patient of  Dr. McFadden’s… We want you to have your dream~ your cosmetic wish list… Your reward comes when you invite others to join our “Family of Patients”.

~The Benefits~ *Just for signing up, you will receive $10 off your next visit. *Your account will receive a $25 credit for each new patient you refer! *For each patient referral that has a major cosmetic procedure, we will take 5% off your next major cosmetic procedure.

~All you need to do~ Print your name on the back of Dr. McFadden’s cards & give them to family, friends & co-workers. By presenting the card with your name on it, your referral will receive $20 off their visit and your credit is already growing! The best part is that it will be available to you immediately for any cosmetic service!

Check out the many services Dr. McFadden provides. If it’s a cosmetic procedure you need, we can help you realize your goals & dreams! 29 Rocky Slope Road Greenville, SC 29607 864-297-9113

*Retro referrals do not apply *Delinquent accounts will not be allowed to participate.

by: AdvancedCosmeticSurgerySC.com

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Life Impacts of plastic surgery with Dr. Thomas McFadden

Life Impacts of plastic surgery with Dr. Thomas McFadden

Our very own Dr. McFadden was featured on Your Carolina With Jack and Kimberly! The Doctor talks about what really happens during a procedure, and how he does procedure.

(Click Below to Watch) yourcarolina.tv

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Which Country Is Taking the Gold for the Most Plastic Surgery?

Don’t look now, but the United States may be losing its reputation as the nation most obsessed with plastic surgery. Sure, the United States still has the most cosmetic procedures performed overall, but when you account for the population size of each country, the USA only ranks #6. 

South Korea is actually now the king of cosmetic procedures, according to an Economist graph. As ABC News reports, 20% of women who live in the capital city, Seoul, have had a surgery of some sort. Blepharoplasty, AKA eyelid surgery, is a particularly popular procedure amongst South Koreans who want eyes that look more Western.

Greece finished in second place, which comes as quite a surprise considering that nations with struggling economies are not usually as receptive to elective surgeries. Nonetheless, breast implants remain popular in the country and keep the industry thriving. Also of note, on average, Greece had ten times the number of penis enlargement surgeries as other countries… I’ll let you draw your own conclusions on that one!

Botox injections helped boost Italy to #3, just enough to edge out Brazil at #4. Brazil’s position toward the top of the list can be expected thanks to the country’s numerous tax breaks that make cosmetic surgery not only aesthetically, but also financially appealing.

Interestingly, it’s the South American countries like Brazil, Columbia (#5), Venezuela (#12), and Argentina (#19) that have the biggest percentage of invasive surgeries. While non-invasive procedures account for roughly half of the total procedures in other continents, the majority of South American procedures are surgical. This difference indicates that going under the knife is more culturally acceptable in South America.

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Photo Credit: Olympic photo by David W. Carmichael, Graph from The Economist

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Heidi Montag: Foolish or Smart by Having Many Surgeries at Once?

In 2010, reality television star Heidi Montag made headlines when she underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in a single day. Over a 10-hour period, Heidi had a mini brow lift, Botox, a nose job revision, fat injections in her cheeks, neck liposuction, a chin reduction, otoplasty, breast augmentation revision, buttock augmentation, and lipo in the waist, hip, and thigh.

One surgery of any kind poses its own health risks, so we were curious: is it safe to have all that surgery at once?

Real people undergoing simultaneous surgeries

Heidi Montag's surgical marathon can seem somewhat shocking, but is not all that surprising to our community.

Many not-so-famous women undergo multi-surgeries. In fact, a multi-procedure surgery is now frequently marketed as one: the Mommy Makeover. This single-day surgical combo usually entails some combination of breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and thigh sculpting. Recently, women have also been adding in Brazilian butt lifts.

To date, 99% of nearly 800 RealSelf reviewers say their Mommy Makeover was worth it -- tough recovery and all. 

Doctors say...

When asked whether multiple procedures are safe or advisable, most plastic surgeons agree that it depends.

Mommy makeovers are a generally accepted practice. Additionally, other types of combined surgeries are possible—for example, some facial procedures can be performed together, or you can combine facial and breast procedures.

“In general, it's fine to do multiple procedures at the same time—but you need to have a detailed discussion with your surgeon as to the details of the procedure, how long it will take, recovery, etc.,” “Some patients are better candidates than others, and the plan needs to be individualized to the patient.”

Other doctors take a more cautious, but still flexible, approach. “It is probably a good idea not to perform more than approximately three operations at one session. The surgical operations should probably not last past five to six hours so as to minimize any postoperative complications.”

Conclusion: It's (probably) okay

Barring 10-hour, Heidi-esque sessions under the knife, multiple plastic surgery procedures are not only possible, but sometimes recommended to save money and combine recovery periods.

However, it's important to discuss all of the procedures with your plastic surgeon and make logical decisions—because if you get a Brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation at the same time, finding a comfortable sleeping position could be virtually impossible.

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Lets Talk Lasers - Before-and-After with lasers

Spider veins are small, thin clusters of red, purple or blue veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. They affect millions of women, and commonly appear on the thighs and legs.

Today, many plastic surgeons are treating spider veins by injection treatment of a sclerosing solution or with lasers (and no we don’t mean Star Wars or raves). Lasers are particularly useful in treating small ares of veins of the face and legs which causes them to collapse and fade away.

The best candidates for treatment of these spider veins are women of any age whenever these veins become noticeable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women who experience spider veins should know that some of these veins will disappear on their own within three months after the baby is born.

Injection treatment or lasers treatment of spider veins is a relatively simple procedure that requires no anesthesia. It is performed in an outpatient setting, e.g. your doctor’s office, an outpatient surgical center or a hospital. It usually takes 15-45 minutes. There is no disability associated with this procedure and most patients can resume their normal work immediately.

Complications from this treatment are extremely rare when the procedure is performed by a qualified practitioner.

Now lets check out some before and afters!

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Dr. McFadden calls these mini anti-agers

There are many non-invasive procedures that are quick, easy, and produce excellent results to turn back the clock. Dr. McFadden calls these mini anti-agers and they include BOTOX® Cosmetic , Restylane®, and Juvéderm™.

BOTOX (Botulinum toxoid), one of these “mini anti-agers” is a medication that paralyzes muscle. BOTOX has been found to alleviate  facial spasms and neck banding after injection in the affected areas resulting in smoother skin in these areas. BOTOX  is now being used to smooth wrinkles and relax certain facial muscles such as vertical forehead (glabellar) frown creases  and crows-feet around the eyes. It is still used to soften neck banding. This frequently gives facial and neck skin a more  youthful appearance without surgery.

BOTOX is injected into the wrinkled area. After 2-3 days, the muscles surrounding  the wrinkle relax and the wrinkles either soften or disappear. The fatigued look disappears as well and the patient is left  with younger and smoother looking skin.

It only takes few minutes to inject BOTOX but its effects last for 3-6 months.  The treatment has to be repeated because the muscles will slowly regain tone as the wrinkles reappear. The effects may last longer with repeated injections.

No permanent damage has been reported by BOTOX injection. Normal temporary side effects include bruising at the injection site or slight eyelid drop in some cases. BOTOX use has generally proven safe when used by a specialist.

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14 Things Your Eyes Say About Your Health: Eyelid Surgery Before and After

By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor

Looking people straight in the eye may or may not reveal their honesty -- but the eyes *can* tell you about cholesterol, liver disease, or diabetes, if you know what to look for.

"The eye is a unique window into health," says ophthalmologist Andrew Iwach, spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and executive director of the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco. "It's the only place in the body where, without surgery, we can look in and see veins, arteries, and a nerve (the optic nerve)."

The eyes' transparency explains why common eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration can be detected early with regular eye exams.

"Unfortunately, people get busy and delay not only eye exams but regular physicals. That's why eye doctors sometimes discover other issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure," Iwach says. Especially vulnerable, he says: People like caregivers, who worry about others around them while neglecting care for themselves.

Keep your eye out for these 14 problems.

1. Red flag: Disappearing eyebrows

What it means: Shaved eyebrows are a fad (or fashion, if you will) in some circles. But when the outer third of the brow (the part closest to the ears) starts to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease -- either hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). The thyroid is a small but critical gland that helps regulate metabolism, and thyroid hormones are among those critical to hair production.

More clues: Brows tend to thin with age naturally. But with thyroid disease, the brow-hair loss isn't evenly distributed; it's a selective dropout on the ends. There's usually a loss of hair elsewhere on the body, too, but the brows are so prominent, it's often noticed here first. Early graying is a related sign of a thyroid problem. Women are more often affected than men, and hyperthyroidism especially strikes women in their 20s and 30s.

What to do: Mention this symptom to a dermatologist or your regular doctor. Most other symptoms of both hyper- and hypothyroidism are notoriously broad and general. Before you see a doctor, make note of any other changes you've noticed, possibly concerning weight, energy levels, bowel or menstrual regularity, mood, or skin changes.

2. Red flag: A stye that won't go away

What it means: The vast majority of the time, a small, raised, often reddish bump along the inner or outer eyelid margin is just an unsightly but innocuous stye (also called a "chalazion"). But if the spot doesn't clear up in three months, or seems to keep recurring in the same location, it can also be a rare cancer (sebaceous gland carcinoma).

More clues: Actual styes are plugged-up oil glands at the eyelash follicle. Fairly common, they tend to clear up within a month. A cancerous cyst that mimics a stye, on the other hand, doesn't go away. (Or it may seem to go away but return in the same spot.) Another eyelid cancer warning sign: Loss of some of the eyelashes around the stye.

What to do: Point out a persistent stye to an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor who specializes in the eye). A biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. The stye is usually removed surgically.

3. Red flag: Bumpy yellowish patches on the eyelid

What it means: Xanthelasma palpebra, the medical name for these tiny yellow bumps, are usually a warning that you may have high cholesterol. They're also called "cholesterol bumps" -- they're basically fatty deposits.

More clues: Sometimes people mistake these bumps for a stye, but with xanthelasma, there tends to be more than one bump and they're quite small.

What to do: See your doctor or a skin or eye specialist. A diagnosis can usually be made by sight. An ophthalmologist can also examine the eye and see deposits; for this reason, in fact, sometimes high cholesterol is first diagnosed during a routine eye exam. The problem usually isn't serious and doesn't cause pain or vision problems. A physician will also evaluate you for other signs of coronary artery disease.

4. Red flag: Burning eyes, blurry vision while using a computer

What it means: You might be a workaholic, and you definitely have "computer vision syndrome" (CVS). The eyestrain is partly caused by the lack of contrast on a computer screen (compared with ink on paper) and the extra work involved in focusing on pixels of light. What's more, by midlife the eyes lose some of their ability to produce lubricating tears. Irritation sets in, adding to blurriness and discomfort.

More clues: Does the problem worsen in the afternoon (when the eyes tend to become drier)? Is it worse when you're reading fine print (more eyestrain)? People who wear glasses or contacts tend to be bothered more by CVS. "Sometimes the problem is made worse by a fan positioned so it blows right in the face," the AAO's Iwach adds, noting that the air further dries tired eyes.

What to do: Reduce glare by closing window shades, investing in a computer hood, or checking out antireflective coating for your glasses (if you wear them). Simply tinkering with the contrast of your screen can help, too. White areas should neither glow brightly like a light source nor appear gray. Flat-panel LCD display screens (like those on laptops) cause less eyestrain than older models. Keep reference material close to the same height as your monitor, giving your eyes a break from having to refocus so much.

5. Red flag: Increasing gunk in the eye

What it means: Blepharitis -- inflammation of the eyelids, especially at the edges -- can have several causes. Two of them, surprisingly, are conditions better associated with other body parts: scalp dandruff and acne rosacea (which causes flushed red skin, usually in the faces of fair-skinned women at midlife).

More clues: The eyes may also feel irritated, as if specks have gotten in them. They may burn, tear, or feel dry. The crusty debris tends to gather in the lashes or the inner corners of the eyes, or even on the lids.

What to do: With clean hands, apply a warm, damp washcloth to the eyes for about five minutes at a time to loosen debris and soothe the skin. See a doctor, who may prescribe an antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics, as well as artificial tears.

6. Red flag: A small blind spot in your vision, with shimmering lights or a wavy line

What it means: An ocular migraine (also called an "ophthalmic migraine," "optical migraine," or "migraine aura") produces this disturbed vision, with or without an accompanying headache. Changes in blood flow to the brain are thought to be the cause.

More clues: The visual distortion starts in the center of the field of vision. It might appear as a bright dot, dots, or a line that can seem to move and disrupt your ability to see properly, as if you were looking through a pocked or cracked window. It's painless and causes no lasting damage. Individuals seem to have different triggers (ranging from chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol to stress). A headache, possibly severe enough to cause nausea, sometimes follows.

What to do: If you're driving, pull over until the phenomenon passes (usually within an hour). Do have an eye specialist check it out if vision impairment lasts more than an hour or so, to rule out serious problems such as a retinal tear; or if you also experience other symptoms elsewhere that could indicate stroke or seizure (such as fever, loss of muscle strength, or speech impairment).

7. Red flag: Red, itchy eyes

What it means: Many things can irritate eyes, but itchiness accompanied by sneezing, coughing, sinus congestion, and/or a runny nose, usually screams "I'm allergic!" When the eyes are involved, the trigger is usually airborne, like pollen, dust, or animal dander.

More clues: An eye allergy can also be caused by certain cosmetics or ointments. Some people, for example, are allergic to the preservative in eye drops used to treat dry eyes.

What to do: Staying away from the allergic trigger is the usual treatment. Antihistamines can treat the itchiness; those in eye-drop or gel form deliver relief to the eyes faster. If the problem turns out to be an allergy to eye drops, look for a preservative-free brand.

8. Red flag: Whites of the eye turned yellowish

What it means: Two groups of people most often show this symptom, known as jaundice: Newborns with immature liver function and adults with problems of the liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts, including hepatitis and cirrhosis. The yellow in the white part of the eye (the sclera) is caused by a buildup of bilirubin, the by-product of old red blood cells the liver can't process.

More clues: "Other tissues of the body would have the same look, but we can't see it as clearly as in the whites of the eye," says ophthalmologist Iwach. (Skin can also turn yellowish when a person consumes too much beta carotene -- found in carrots -- but in those cases the whites of the eyes remain white.)

What to do: Mention the symptom to a doctor if the person isn't already under care for a liver-related disease, so the jaundice can be evaluated and the underlying cause treated.

9. Red flag: A bump or brown spot on the eyelid

What it means: Even people who are vigilant about checking their skin may overlook the eyelid as a spot where skin cancer can strike. Most malignant eyelid tumors are basal cell carcinoma. When such a tumor appears as a brown spot, then -- as with any other form of skin cancer -- it's more likely to be malignant melanoma.

More clues: Elderly, fair-skinned people are at highest risk. Look especially at the lower eyelid. The bump may look pearly, with tiny blood vessels. If the bump is in the eyelash area, some eyelashes may be missing.

What to do: Always have any suspicious skin spots or sores checked out by a dermatologist, family physician, or eye doctor. Early detection is critical, before the problem spreads to nearby lymph nodes.

10. Red flag: Eyes that seem to bulge

What it means: The most common cause of protruding eyes is hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland), especially the form known as Graves' disease. (Former first Lady Barbara Bush has it.)

More clues: One way to tell if an eye is bulging is to see whether there's any visible white part between the top of the iris and the upper eyelid, because normally there shouldn't be. (Some people inherit a tendency toward eyes that bulge, so if the appearance seems to run in a family, it probably isn't hyperthyroidism.) The person may not blink often and may seem to be staring at you. Because the condition develops slowly, it's sometimes first noticed in photos or by the occasional visitor rather than by someone who lives with the person every day.

What to do: Mention the symptom to a doctor, especially if it's present in tandem with other signs of Graves' disease, including blurry vision, restlessness, fatigue, increase in appetite, weight loss, tremors, and palpitations. A blood test can measure thyroid levels. Treatment includes medication and surgery.

11. Red flag: Sudden double vision, dim vision, or loss of vision

What it means: These are the visual warning signs of stroke.

More clues: The other signs of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness of the arm or leg or face, typically on just one side of the body; trouble walking because of dizziness or loss of balance or coordination; slurred speech; or bad headache. In a large stroke (caused by a blood clot or bleeding in the brain), these symptoms happen all at once. In a smaller stroke caused by narrowed arteries, they can occur across a longer period of minutes or hours.

What to do: Seek immediate medical help by calling 911.

12. Red flag: Dry eyes that are sensitive to light

What it means: Sjogren's (pronounced "show-grins") syndrome is an immune system disorder. It impairs the glands in the eyes and mouth that keep them moist.

More clues: Sjogren's usually affects women over age 40 with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Usually the eyes and mouth are affected together. The person may also have vaginal dryness, dry sinuses, and dry skin. Because of a lack of saliva, it can be difficult to chew and swallow.

What to do: A doctor can diagnose Sjogren's through testing. Artificial lubricants (such as artificial tears) are usually necessary to protect the eyes, as well as to improve eating. Drinking plenty of water also helps.

13. Red flag: Sudden difficulty closing one eye, inability to control tears in it

What it means: Bell's palsy is an impairment of the nerve that controls facial muscles (the seventh cranial nerve), causing temporary paralysis in half the face. It sometimes follows a viral infection (such as shingles, mono, or HIV) or a bacterial infection (such as Lyme disease). Diabetics and pregnant women are also at higher risk.

More clues: Half of the entire face, not just the eye, is affected. Effects vary from person to person, but the overall effect is for the face to appear droopy and be weak. The eyelid may droop and be difficult or impossible to close, and there will be either excessive tearing or an inability to produce tears. The effects tend to come on suddenly.

What to do: See a doctor. Most cases are temporary and the person recovers completely within weeks. Rarely, the condition can recur. Physical therapy helps restore speaking, smiling, and other tasks that require the facial muscles working in unison, and it also helps avoid an asymmetrical appearance. Professional eye care can keep the affected eye lubricated and undamaged.

14. Red flag: Blurred vision in a diabetic

What it means: Diabetics are at increased risk for several eye problems, including glaucoma and cataracts. But the most common threat to vision is diabetic retinopathy, in which the diabetes affects the circulatory system of the eye. It's the leading cause of blindness in American adults.

More clues: The changes linked to diabetic retinopathy tend to show up in people who have had the disease for a long time, not those recently diagnosed. The person may also see "floaters," tiny dark specks in the field of vision. Sometimes diabetes causes small hemorrhages (bleeding) that are visible in the eye. There's no pain. People with poorly controlled blood sugar may have worse symptoms.

What to do: Someone with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam annually to catch and control the earliest stages of retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, or other changes -- before they manifest as changes you're aware of.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplasty) is a procedure used to correct loose skin and sagging around the eyes and removing fatty deposits which cause puffy bags beneath the eyes. This is done by removing the excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. This procedure can also be used to add a crease to the upper eyelid in Asian patients.

Eyelid surgery can be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures: facelift, browlift, nose or ear surgery.

Eyelid surgery is usually done as an outpatient, in a surgeon's office, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. Some surgeons prefer to use general anesthesia. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours, depending on the extent of the surgery.

Eyelid surgery has infrequent and usually minor complications when performed by a qualified surgeon. Most people return to in 7-10 days and are able to wear makeup then.

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Top 10 Celebrities Who Will Probaby Get Plastic Surgery

For every celebrity like Kate Winslet who vows to never get plastic surgery, there is another who voices his/her support for it, like Sofia Vergara. While the most famous supporters have already been under the knife, plenty of other stars have said they are open to having work done down the road.

1. Scarlett Johansson

For Scarlett Johansson, cosmetic enhancements are not a matter of if, but when. "I will definitely have plastic surgery - I don't want to become an old hag!" said Johansson. "I think if you're comfortable with yourself, that's sexy, but if you're not, then go for it."

2. Lisa Kudrow

"It's sometimes just so hard to watch yourself, like 'Oh god, what's happening to me?'" said Friends star Lisa Kudrow of her appearance. For now, she plans to put off having work done until she really needs it. "Boy, I really hope I can put it off until I'm 60 or 70," she said to New York Magazine. "I'll keep you posted."

3. Zoe Saldana

Us Magazine reports that heckling inspired Avatar and Star Trek beauty Zoe Saldana to want breast implants down the road. "'Buy yourself a pair of titties.' I heard somebody tell me this once and I was like, 'You know what? You're absolutely right. Thank you for that,'" said Saldana. She views it as confidence boosting, explaining, "If an old man was having a midlife crisis and can buy a Porsche and date a 17-year-old, I can buy myself a pair and be the sexiest soccer mom you've ever seen." 

4. Octavia Spencer

Although most of the women on this list are waiting for the unspecified future to seek plastic surgery, recent Oscar winner Octavia Spencer does not intend to wait much longer. She plans to splurge on herself by getting a breast lift in November. "Going into my forties, I want my boobs to where they were when I was seventeen."

5. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow once said she wouldn't use things like Botox out of "pure vanity," but that "correcting" post-baby boobs would be okay. Her tune seems to have changed a little. "Women should do whatever makes them feel good," Paltrow told Extra in December. "For me, I am sure that at a certain point I'll do things here and there."

  6. Kim Kardashian

Despite a load of rumors to the contrary, Kim Kardashian still claims to be all natural (not including the Botox). However, she promises that her denials are not a sign of judgment. "I'm not against plastic surgery," Kardashian says, even insisting that she will one day be a patient. "I will definitely need a boob lift after I have kids. Who knows if I will want to do my face one day? My mom did it, I told her to do it."

7. Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis is disinterested in having Botox or other cosmetic procedures anytime soon. But in 10 years? "I'm probably going to want to have something done," Kunis admits. "I have no doubt."

8. Amanda Seyfried 

She may only be 26, but Mean Girls and Letters to Juliet star Amanda Seyfried already foresees the day when she goes under the knife. After paying for her sister's rhinoplasty, she wanted one for herself. "I've considered a lot of things - like I want to have a nose job and fix my skin," Seyfried said.

9. Natalie Portman

Although Natalie Portman would like to think she won't need plastic surgery, she acknowledges that the entertainment industry tends to reject older-looking women. By the time she hits 40, Portman says she wouldn't rule out cosmetic enhancements if they would help her career.

10. Diane Keaton

On the subject of plastic surgery, Diane Keaton tells the AARP, "Never say never... I've done all kinds of things I said I wouldn't do and, of course, now I'm glad. Thrilled."

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Funniest Cosmetic Surgery Tweets of the Week

by: Realself.com

The Twitterverse has plenty to say about cosmetic procedures, so we've rounded up some of the best that made us smile this week.

Ok, that's it. Either someone needs to buy me an at-home liposuction machine or I'm getting on Craig's List and buying tapeworms. #Obese

— Autumn Wolfer (@ImAnAutumn) July 9, 2012

while trying on bras the lady at victorias secret asked if i needed anything. i told her a boob job. #flatgirlproblems @Flatgrlprobz

— Shauna Kelly (@ayyyo_SHAUNa) July 9, 2012

"Well, I made a little decision I hope you'll be happy about." - Carrie "Oh, honey, you finally got Botox." - Samantha #satc

— Sex And The City (@SATCQuotes) July 6, 2012

I got fired as manager of a small liposuction clinic for throwing my weight around.

— lee webb (@leewebb71) July 11, 2012

Guys want a boob job. Like, a job where they judge boobs.

— Preeti The Name (@chhamakchallo) July 11, 2012