Lily Lee MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Pasadena

Breast augmentation is one of the most sought after procedures performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. Reasons for choosing surgery are highly personal and many women think about options for years before deciding to proceed. Breast augmentation is hardly one size fits all. While there are women who want larger breasts overall, some women may be happy with their breast size but just want them slightly more full. Dr. Lily Lee can be found in the SG Valley and Coachella Valley areas. Call our Pasadena or Palm Desert office today!

The surgery starts with your anesthesiologist. An injection is made and the patient will temporarily fade out of consciousness. The the next step is an incision made by the surgeon. The surgeon will use this opening to identify the fat and muscle under the skin. The fat must be removed and is done by way of liposuction. With the fat out of the way, the surgeon can pull skin tight over the face. Pulling on the skin will decrease wrinkles and give it a more youthful look. The doctor may need to trim off excess skin that is no longer needed. Everything is sealed back together by stitches or surgical glue. The whole thing usually takes less than 4 hours and can be as short as 1.5 hours. Recovery time varies greatly depending on the extent of the procedure. It can be anywhere from a couple days to weeks. Facelifts are a relatively low-risk procedure compared to others. Most problems like scarring, infection, or bruising will either go away quickly or can be easily prevented. Your surgeon will be able to give you in-depth directions on how to minimize scarring and get the most out of your procedure. Always listen to the doctor before anyone else.

Injectable fillers are useful for treatment of established wrinkles or larger lines of facial aging (such as the nasolabial folds or marionette lines). Fillers can also restore volume to the face and can add structure as well. Depending on the type of filler and the depth at which it is injected, injectable fillers can smooth fine lines on the surface of the skin, fill out deep lines, augment soft tissues (such as the lips), or even effectively augment facial bone structure.

These injectables are appropriate for active lines or age-associated wrinkles that are just starting to appear. These compounds temporarily weaken or paralyze the muscle that is causing the wrinkle