Breast Lift in Fresno
Many women find that their breasts lose volume and begin to sag as they age. This can be the result of weight fluctuations, pregnancy and breastfeeding, genetics and simply the aging process. In any case, many women choose to restore their breasts to a firmer, more youthful appearance through breast lift in Fresno with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Quita Lopez.
The breast lift procedure involves removing excess, stretched breast skin and tissue, and elevating the breast to its more youthful position higher on the chest. Depending on the degree of sagging, or ptosis, the incision can be circular (for minimal ptosis), but in most cases Dr. Lopez uses a lollipop shaped incision (for moderate ptosis). If additional volume is desired, she can combine breast lift with breast augmentation in Fresno.
If you are interested in a breast lift, call our office at (559) 440-9024 to schedule your consultation, and click here to save $100 on your surgery.
Facial Rejuvenation Using Your Own Fat Cells
It seems unfair that, as we age, we lose fullness and volume in the face even as we may be gaining volume in other, less desirable places. Many of us have wondered why we can't use some of our excess fat to make the face look younger by filling in the wrinkles and hollows that develop with age. Well, that common sense solution has become a reality through facial fat grafting, or fat transfer to the face, performed by Dr. Quita Lopez, a cosmetic surgeon in Fresno.
Facial fat grafting is an effective facial rejuvenation technique for restoring volume to under eye hollows, cheeks and lips. Using your own excess fat cells mixed with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Dr. Lopez is able to restore the more youthful contours of your face and improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Because this fat contains stem cells, which can develop into other types of cells such as collagen and blood vessels, the results can be long lasting.
The procedure takes about 2 hours and is performed on an outpatient basis using light sedation. Click here to save $100 on surgical fat grafting and call our Fresno plastic surgery center at (559) 440-9024 to schedule your consultation.
PRP Skin Rejuvenation
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) skin rejuvenation is another technique which uses the body's own natural substances to improve skin texture and tone. PRP consists of a platelet-rich gel which is extracted from a small amount of the patient's own blood. This substance is used in the medical field to accelerate cellular repair, particularly for wound healing. Dr. Quita Lopez utilizes this technology to restore a more youthful appearance to the face.
PRP injected into the face has been shown to increase collagen deposits and improve the appearance of scars and wrinkles. This treatment is also effective in revitalizing the appearance of the chest, hands, and neck. As the wound-healing qualities of the skin are activated, improvements will become noticeable over several weeks. Full results are typically seen at approximately 3 months, and patients who have more skin damage may opt to have 2 or 3 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart.
PRP skin rejuvenation can be performed at Dr. Lopez's Fresno plastic surgery center on an outpatient basis, using local anesthesia. Due to the wound healing qualities of PRP, there is usually minimal bruising and downtime, with most patients returning to work the following day.
Contact Dr. Lopez or call (559) 440-9024 to get the latest information on this state-of-the-art treatment.
Neova® for Enhanced Eyelashes
Dr. Lopez is proud to carry Neova® Advanced Essential Lash™, an eyelash conditioner that can make your lashes appear fuller, thicker and longer. This advanced, proven formulation uses AHK Copper Peptide Complex® technology to deeply nourish your lashes and stimulate follicles. Through its unique delivery system, which mimics the body's own natural copper transport mechanisms, Neova can stimulate collagen and protein production, as well as extend the active phase of lash follicles.
Unlike other lash enhancing products, Neova is safe for even sensitive eyes, and does not affect skin or eye pigmentation. It is physician and clinically tested, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free.
To learn more about Neova and other options for enhancing your appearance, contact Dr. Lopez or call (559) 440-9024 to schedule an appointment.
