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In this blog post Dr. Zubowicz, a board certified plastic surgeon discusses his experience and a new approach to the composite facelift procedure.   There is renewed interest these days in the “composite” or “deep plane” facelift. As a matter of fact, it has been around for almost 40 years now. I adopted this approach about 30 years ago. The primary reason for transitioning from the conventional subcutaneous facelift to the deeper approach was maintenance of generous blood supply to the skin. I Wanted Better Facelift Results A surgeon improves only if personally critical of their own results. One area that bothered [...]

Over the years I performed liposuction on thousands of patients using general anesthesia, oral sedation with local anesthesia, and sometimes only local anesthesia. I seldom use general anesthesia for liposuction anymore because patients always do well with sedation and local anesthesia.General Anesthesia vs. Local AnesthesiaWhen general anesthesia is used, you're totally unconscious and unaware of the procedure. This unconsciousness is produced by a mask and gas, or by administering medication through an IV drip. General anesthesia can produce reactions in some patients, and due to this, many patients prefer a different approach.When local anesthesia is used, medicine is [...]

A composite facelift is a more advanced facelift surgery that addresses all facial aging, from the lower eyelids down to the clavicle (collarbone). The operation is very thorough and is designed to provide natural looking results that last a lifetime. The word “composite” is used because the skin remains attached to a deeper layer called the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). The allows the fat pads in the face to be transposed to a more youthful position. The skin comes along with SMAS like baggage on a flatcar. After the maneuvering of the tissues is complete, there is excess skin generated. This [...]

In my opinion, upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) gets the most for the least when trying to correct changes in the face due to aging. The procedure is extremely safe with little or no downtime. Many patients can have the procedure performed in the office under local anesthesia often accompanied by oral sedation.

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is one of the most commonly performed post-pregnancy plastic surgery options selected by women. This is because the pregnancy can cause the abdomen to be protuberant for three reasons: The patient may have loose skin. There may be excess subcutaneous fat. The abdominal wall may become stretched out (called diastasis). The abdominoplasty procedure addresses all three of the problems. Often, small hernias, especially near the umbilicus, will be encountered that are surgically corrected at the same time. Most patients who undergo abdominoplasty benefit from concurrent liposuction of the waist. This helps to improve the curves of the abdomen [...]

In a large metropolitan area like Atlanta, it can be difficult to find a plastic surgeon that suits your needs.  There are numerous considerations – from facility and office staff to pricing and the surgeon. When it comes to optimizing a surgical outcome, the most important variable in the equation is the plastic surgeon. A good surgeon will not only execute the operation properly but will also insist that the facility provides excellent care and that the anesthesia is provided by well-qualified professionals. Experience is an important consideration but not everything.  A cosmetic surgeon who has performed an operation many times [...]

Liposuction is a very popular operation for both men and women. Over the last decade, more men have decided to undergo liposuction to sculpt and shape their bodies to reflect their aesthetic goals. Often physically active men still have fat deposits in areas that are difficult to shed, even with all the right exercise options. Liposuction offers a great solution to remove excess fat to create a smoother and sleeker appearance. Liposuction is a very safe operation usually done with a small amount of oral sedation and tumescent anesthesia. Recovery is fast with exercise permitted as soon as it is comfortable [...]