Support the Latisse Wishes Challenge along with Celebrities & Plastic Surgeons

July 20th, 2010

Do you remember when you were little, what you did when you found an eyelash? Some of us were taught to make a wish on it, and blow. Based on this childhood ritual, Allergan, makers of Latisse, a product offered to make your eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker, have started a campaign under The Make-A-Wish-Foundation to help children who have medical problems that are life-threatening, make their wishes come true. Dr. Miguel Gallegos of Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of many doctors who support the Latisse Wishes Challenge.

The Challenge is simple; when you give at least $20 dollars to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, the manufacturers of Latisse will match your gift. Then you will receive a certificate in which you can try out Latisse for free. Latisse is currently the only prescription available approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for eyelash improvement. If you wish your eyelashes were darker, longer, and fuller, Latisse may work for you. When you get your free trial certificate in the mail from Latisse, take it to your Dr. Gallegos and see if Latisse is right for you.

Miguel Gallegos, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been practicing at Hermosa Plastic Surgery in New Mexico for more than 8 years. He and his staff would be happy to talk to you about Latisse or another type of cosmetic procedure like eyelid surgery. Dr. Miguel is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serves the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. Latisse is prescribed for the condition called Hypotrichosis, which means having inadequate or not enough eyelashes. If your Dr. decides Latisse should work for you, it will help you grow darker, longer, and thicker lashes.

So get the ball rolling today by making your $20 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation! You will get to try out Latisse for free! In the current campaign, over 135 children will receive help because of your generosity. Would you like to help children who have life-threatening medical conditions? You can assist them in making special wishes come true. Some of the wishes are quite simple. A scooter, a shopping spree, and a trip to the beach are a few of them. The Make-A-Wish-Foundation began in 1983 by helping a boy realize his dream of becoming a police office. All it takes is generous volunteers and donations. Today the Foundation has 65 chapters in the United States.

To learn more about Latisse or another cosmetic procedure like facelift or rhinoplasty, contact Dr. Gallegos office today to schedule a consultation.

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Liposuction – Sculpt Your Body

July 12th, 2010

Do you have areas on your body where stubborn fat has accumulated, and is seemingly not responsive to any amount of diet or exercise that you have done? Do you have cellulite? I can hear all of the women reading this, saying yes! Additionally, menopause causes hormonal changes within the body that can cause fat to accumulate around the waist, upper arms, and back. Pregnancy can cause your body to store fat in certain areas for milk production. Procedures to help you with these problems are available at Hermosa Plastic Surgery located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Liposuction, ultrasonic lipoplasty, Endermologie, and lipomassage are all options to consider.

Those who have small, localized areas of fat to be removed are good candidates for any of these procedures. A consultation can be made with Dr. Miguel Gallegos about liposuction. He will fully inform you of the treatment plans and procedures of any available liposuction treatment. Ultrasonic liposuction, or lipoplasty, is gentler than original liposuction, because it is less traumatic to the tissues of the body. Endermologie is a scientific breakthrough in which cellular stimulation is performed that is painless and noninvasive. Proven by 85 scientific studies, this method of mechanotransduction stimulates the skin surface to generate deep biological responses.

Cellulite affects 90% of women because of their hormonal functions. This is just an unpleasant fact that comes with being a woman. Endermologie and lipomassage are two ways of dealing with cellulite. These 100% natural treatments are totally painless, and are available at Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The latest study in lipomassage revealed that 50% elimination of fat was attained, along with a 240% increase in collagen production, and a 160% increase of elastin! These results are variable, but the average comes from at least 6 sessions of 35 minutes each. This exciting procedure also helps you maintain skin firmness, and reshape and restructure your body.

If you choose ultrasonic lipoplasty, Dr. Gallegos will carefully select the areas for removal of excess fat. Tumescent fluid is first injected into the site. This fluid is a saline solution with anesthetic. A cannula (a thin, vacuum-like tube) is then inserted by the doctor by a small incision. The cannula transmits ultra-sonic waves into the area to break up the fat cells. Then they are gently sucked away. Final sculpting is performed by the doctor. This is achieved by tightening the underlying muscles to produce firmness, pulling the skin taut to create a smoother contour, and trimming off excess skin. The final step is the sutures which close the incision.

To find out whether liposuction is right for you, contact Dr. Gallegos’s office to schedule a consultation to meet with him.

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Facelift Surgery – Getting Back to the Youthful You

June 3rd, 2010

As we age, our bodies tend to sag all over. Our breasts hang lower than they used to. Our arms turn into wings over time. Every part of our bodies ends up taking the toll of gravity, including the face. If you have found yourself suffering from facial sagging, you may want to look into facelift surgery. This simple procedure allows you to obtain a more youthful you. There is no reason for your age to be apparent. All you need is the right surgery to set back the hands of time and reduce the signs of aging.

Facelift surgery can benefit men and women alike. There is no better way to gain your self confidence back than by getting your face back to where it used to be. With the facelift surgery, you will be able to shed years off your appearance. There are countless reports of women who look younger than they actually are because of the facelift surgery.

If you are worried about the pain of facelift surgery, you shouldn’t. Facelifts don’t hurt nearly as badly as most other surgeries, and they have minimal scarring. They are also minimally invasive facelifts, so you don’t have to worry about a lot of down time. The results vary from person to person, but in a very short span, you will see a significant difference in the way you look.

Facelift surgery is often done in conjunction with other facial procedures such as eyelid surgery or a non-invasive procedure. To learn more about facelift surgery and whether or not the procedure is appropriate for the results you wish to obtain, schedule a consultation. You’ll have a whole new face in no time at all.

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Just in Time for Bikini Season: Liposuction for the Abdomen & Thighs

May 26th, 2010

Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means: bikini season. While some of us just have to go get a wax in preparation, there are others of us that need a bit more. Swimsuits are nothing more than excuses to see what your body really looks like. If you are worried about your bikini body, you can always consider getting liposuction for the abdomen and thighs which will contour your body to help you achieve a more flattering figure for summer. This will increase your confidence and set you up for fun in the sun! If you’ve got a great time in mind this summer, consider getting your body in the right shape for it.

Liposuction for the abdomen and thighs doesn’t take long to get, and it will remove a lot of the unsightly fat you may have hanging around that bikini line. You will still want to exercise to get your body toned, but you can have much of the actual fat removed in one fell swoop. This means that the time you do spend working out will go toward helping your body hit the right tone, not just the right weight and size.

You’d be surprised by the amount of confidence to be gained from liposuction for the abdomen and thighs. You might not realize some of your bodily issues now, but you will definitely notice when they aren’t around anymore. You have an amazing body hiding under that little pouch of fat. Why not go through the means to show it off? You can walk around with confidence and pride as the summer months come rolling in.

A lot of times it takes something like bikini season to make us realize how much we should have been taking care of our bodies all along. Luckily, liposuction for the abdomen and thighs can help give women and men a start to getting their lives back on the track. Women who undergo liposuction often chose to have breast augmentation performed in conjunction with liposuction to achieve the overall contoured body they desire.

Liposuction can help you jump start into a new diet, a new exercise regimen, and or a new way of life. The surgery isn’t invasive, and it can truly change your life for the better.  Liposuction can be performed in combination with a variety of procedures, not just breast augmentation. Depending on what your aesthetic goals are, liposuction can be done along with breast lift, tummy tuck, or body lift. To learn more about liposuction, contact us today to schedule a consultation at our plastic surgery office in Albuquerque.

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Breast Augmentation – Gaining Confidence with Breast Augmentation

May 21st, 2010

Women have a different set of insecurities than men. So much of a woman’s life hinges on her physical appearance, even if she doesn’t want it to. If you are a woman living your day to day life, you know that your body affects how people respond to you and how you interact with others. When you have a less than hefty top end, you can either remain slightly self conscious all your life, or you could get a breast augmentation. The choice is ultimately yours, but here are some benefits of the surgery for you to consider.

Of course, the biggest benefit is the confidence you gain from the cosmetic surgery procedure. Even one extra cup size can make you feel a lot more balanced and subsequently more attractive. Men love that hourglass figure, and it’s easy to get if you have the breasts to accentuate your skinny waist. If you’ve always been insecure about your body, a breast augmentation could be just what you need to pick things up again. If you are getting over a bad breakup, a new chest could give you the self esteem needed to get back into the dating world. When you look more like a woman, you feel more like a woman. Everything falls well into place after that.

Breast augmentation can help restore your body if you lose your breasts after childbirth. A lot of women end up lost in their relationships because they feel less like a woman than they were before the baby came. At the same time, you could get an augmentation with breast lift to improve your breasts after some aging issues. They may sag over time, as could be expected, so a quick surgery could revitalize your youth and your appearance at the same time. If you’ve been stressing about the way your body looks, know that there is a solution for you.

Breast enhancement procedures may cost less than you think, and there are a number of different options for you to consider. You can go through a dramatic change, or you could just fill out some missing spots. If your breasts are not balanced, you could get a surgery to even them out. If they’re just a bit small, you can make them a lot larger. Whatever you need to get your confidence back, you can get it with this plastic surgery. Think about your options and contact my Albuquerque office to learn whether or not a breast augmentation is right for you.

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Plastic Surgery Specials – The Party Day Event Banquet

May 10th, 2010

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about plastic surgery, laser treatments, and all of that stuff that makes you look just a little better, there’s no greater time than the present to find out. Come join us for the Party Day Event Banquet on May 12, 2010. Fun is guaranteed, but you can also ensure some savings along the way. The party is hosted by some of the leading names in the beauty world, like the makers of Restylane®, Dysport®, and Perlane®. The plastic surgery specials have never been better. You can find anything that you want at the event, and all you have to do is show up. It’s that simple.

There are going to be some incredible plastic surgery specials at the Party Day Event, from facial fillers to hair removal.  You could save $75.00 on Dysport® at the office, with an additional $75.00 off your next treatment. If you’ve been worried about your frown lines for awhile now, this will surely give you something to smile about. There’s no reason for you to stay self conscious about the way you look. You can get the face you want and still remain within the confines of your budget.

At the event, we will also have plastic surgery specials that allow you to bundle Botox®, Latisse®, and Juvederm® packages and get a $100 rebate from Allergan. You can also opt to schedule your next treatment with us at the banquet, seeing that the mood for improvement will be in the air. We’ll gladly set you up with a doctor if this is your first appointment, or we can work you in with one you already have. You might as well take the chance to schedule your microdermabrasion treatment while you can.

If you can’t make it to the party, we will extend the savings all the way until the end of May. We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to share in the plastic surgery specials. We’re all on a budget, and times are far from easy right now. That doesn’t mean you can’t look your best. Come to the Party Day Event or just contact us for more information. We would be happy to discuss the talk to you about the deals and answer any questions you may have. We’re here to help you save money and look your best!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

February 4th, 2010

Traditionally, Plastic Surgeons were the leaders when it came to innovation and advancement in the field of cosmetic surgery.  With the popularity of cosmetic procedures rising, there has been a frantic rush for many others to get in the game.  Hence, the MEDI-SPA…
Medi-spas have arisen faster than new McDonalds franchises.

They are in every shopping mall and on every corner.  All at once, you can get a massage, pedicure, and Botox.  Non-specialized physicians have offered various services which were mostly less invasive until now!  The advertisements are endless for LASER LIPOSUCTION.  “Liposuction can be done without major anesthesia and without any down time.  Why waste time going to a plastic surgeon when it can be done easily in the office.”

Unfortunately, when it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.  I have recently seen unhappy patients that had presented to Medi-spas for Laser Liposuction.  One of the patients had spent over ten thousand dollars and had no noticeable results.  Clearly, these patients were not candidates for liposuction to begin with.  What they needed first was assisted weight loss followed by discussions and a plan on body contouring surgery.

Before seeking information any invasive cosmetic procedure, I advise that you get a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Ask if he was trained specifically in Plastic Surgery because some physicians may advertise “ Board Certified “,  but it may be in something other than Plastic Surgery.  Other credentials to look for are whether they are members of professional societies such as American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and American College of Surgeons.

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TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY) Consult Highlights Part 3

January 20th, 2010

One of the biggest issues with a tummy tuck is the length of the scar. I try to reinforce that the length of the scar is often long, but I will put it low and it will follow the underwear line. Even the thin cut underwear will usually hide the scars. Patients get better scar healing with the use of silicone strips. Rarely, a scar requires surgical revision because it is too wide. A revised scar usually heals better because it heals without tension.

Other types of lesser invasive procedures would include liposuction alone or liposuction in conjunction with a lesser excision of skin. These are usually reserved for those who do not have excess or only a minimal excess of lower abdominal skin. The upper abdominal skin is not excessive. In these situations, recovery is faster.

For all of the procedures, the full results would not be noted for at least three months. Usually, there are still some changes occurring at six months. I recommend silicone strips and compression for scar therapy. I recommend weight loss afterward. Patients will usually lose 15 pounds with the procedures. Not that I remove 15 pounds but most patients use this as a spring board to lose more weight. The patients that I have seen that have had the best results will lose 15% of their body weight over a period of a year.

There are other types of body re-contouring procedures which are specifically tailored to certain types of patients. But in the general, the above are what I recommend. The patient satisfaction is quite high for these procedures because they can begin to wear clothing that is fitted around the midline and that shows their nice body contours.

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TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY) Consult Highlights part II

January 5th, 2010
The full abdominoplasty removes a large portion of the skin, usually that extending from just above the umbilicus down to the pubic hairline.  With this excision of skin, most of the stretch marks are removed.  With this, the muscles are tightened with stitches.  The umbilicus or belly button is left on its stalk and brought out as the available upper abdominal skin is advanced downward, hence the name “Tummy Tuck.”  During the procedure, I perform liposuction in the flanks to improve the waist contour even more.  The procedure takes approximately two hours.
After an Abdominoplasty, there is a significant amount of soreness.  I do not really have patients that complain of sharp pain, but they do have soreness.  To get a good result, I have to pull very tight.  Patients often will be walking hunched over for about a week.  There are two drains placed underneath the skin to prevent collection of fluid.  These drains stay in approximately one week.  We provide a garment to give comfort, support, and compression.  This also helps to decrease the amount of swelling in the skin.  I usually perform this on an outpatient basis.  I find that the patients become more ambulatory and recover faster if they are allowed to go home.  Nonetheless, some choose to remain in the hospital and receive IV pain control instead of just oral pain control.  I recommend approximately two weeks off of work and then afterward, I recommend not lifting more than 20 pounds for at least two months.  The stitches that are placed underneath the skin are strong, but with excess straining, there is a potential to rip through the stitches and lose the nice effect of the muscle repair.
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The full abdominoplasty removes a large portion of the skin, usually that extending from just above the umbilicus down to the pubic hairline.  With this excision of skin, most of the stretch marks are removed.  With this, the muscles are tightened with stitches.  The umbilicus or belly button is left on its stalk and brought out as the available upper abdominal skin is advanced downward, hence the name “Tummy Tuck.”  During the procedure, I perform liposuction in the flanks to improve the waist contour even more.  The procedure takes approximately two hours.

a After an Abdominoplasty, there is a significant amount of soreness.  I do not really have patients that complain of sharp pain, but they do have soreness.  To get a good result, I have to pull very tight.  Patients often will be walking hunched over for about a week.  There are two drains placed underneath the skin to prevent collection of fluid.  These drains stay in approximately one week.  We provide a garment to give comfort, support, and compression.  This also helps to decrease the amount of swelling in the skin.  I usually perform this on an outpatient basis.  I find that the patients become more ambulatory and recover faster if they are allowed to go home.  Nonetheless, some choose to remain in the hospital and receive IV pain control instead of just oral pain control.

I recommend approximately two weeks off of work and then afterward, I recommend not lifting more than 20 pounds for at least two months.  The stitches that are placed underneath the skin are strong, but with excess straining, there is a potential to rip through the stitches and lose the nice effect of the muscle repair.

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TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY) – Consult Highlights Part 1

December 29th, 2009
Abdominoplasty, also known as “tummy tuck”, is a good way for reproducing the natural, youthful abdominal and trunk contours.  The typical situation is a young-to-middle aged woman who has had at least one child, often more than one child, who complains of excess skin and fat, and protrusion of the abdominal midline.  Although the rest of her body is often with normal proportions, this disproportion of the lower trunk is often quite noticeable in fitted clothing.  These embarrassed women often wear their shirts untucked or very baggy clothing to hide their contour irregularity, their protuberance.
What causes the protuberance is that the pregnancy results in stretching of the skin and of the musculature of the abdomen.  After the birth, there is a lot of retraction which occurs, but not always back to the pre-pregnant state.  This leaves women with excess protuberance due to muscle laxity and excess skin, often with stretch marks.  The pre-pregnancy waistline is lost as the muscle relaxes laterally as well.
Luckily, we do have treatments for this.  The full abdominoplasty removes a large portion of the skin, usually that extending from just above the umbilicus down to the pubic hairline.  With this excision of skin, most of the stretch marks are removed.  With this, the muscles are tightened with stitches.  The umbilicus or belly button is left on its stalk and brought out as the available upper abdominal skin is advanced downward.  During the procedure, I perform liposuction in the flanks to improve the waist contour even more.  The procedure takes approximately two hours.
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Abdominoplasty, also known as “tummy tuck“, is a good way for reproducing the natural, youthful abdominal and trunk contours.  The typical situation is a young-to-middle aged woman who has had at least one child, often more than one child, who complains of excess skin and fat, and protrusion of the abdominal midline.  Although the rest of her body is often with normal proportions, this disproportion of the lower trunk is often quite noticeable in fitted clothing.  These embarrassed women often wear their shirts untucked or very baggy clothing to hide their contour irregularity, their protuberance.

What causes the protuberance is that the pregnancy results in stretching of the skin and of the musculature of the abdomen.  After the birth, there is a lot of retraction which occurs, but not always back to the pre-pregnant state.  This leaves women with excess protuberance due to muscle laxity and excess skin, often with stretch marks.  The pre-pregnancy waistline is lost as the muscle relaxes laterally as well.

Luckily, we do have treatments for this.  The full abdominoplasty removes a large portion of the skin, usually that extending from just above the umbilicus down to the pubic hairline.  With this excision of skin, most of the stretch marks are removed.  With this, the muscles are tightened with stitches.  The umbilicus or belly button is left on its stalk and brought out as the available upper abdominal skin is advanced downward.  During the procedure, I perform liposuction in the flanks to improve the waist contour even more.  The procedure takes approximately two hours.

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