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The calendar and thermometer may say otherwise but the warm and sunny days of summer are really just right around the corner.  The time to start planning is now to get into shape for summer at the Jersey Shore.  If you are considering breast augmentation or a body contouring procedure such as liposuction or a tummy tuck please check back soon and visit our blog for more information about these get-ready-for-summer procedures.

In the meantime, we invite you to take advantage of a very special offer and get a jump start on the upcoming spring and summer seasons.  Now through March 30, 2012 cosmetic consultations with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rudy Thompson will be complimentary for these popular procedures:

Breast Augmentation

Tummy Tuck

Liposuction

Smartlipo

Call 732-410-4789 to book your appointment now!

Dr. Rudy Thompson

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thompson Center for Plastic Surgery

5 Professional Circle, Suite 107

Colts Neck, NJ 07722

732-410-4789

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If changing from saline to Mentor Memory Gel Breast Implants is the right decision for you, now is the time.

Call us at 732-410-4789 to learn more.

Dr. Rudolf Thompson

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5 Professional Circle, Suite 107

Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Conveniently located in Central Monmouth County New Jersey

A “Must Read” for Women Considering Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation still ranks as the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure for women today.  As recently published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 300,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States in 2009.

There are still many myths and unanswered, or improperly answered, questions that patients have regarding breast augmentation.  Patients often have questions regarding the safety of silicone gel breast implants, questions about recovery time and concerns about their desire to look natural and still be happy with their breast size.  The most important part of a patient’s breast augmentation experience is a thorough and educational consultation with her surgeon.  During this visit, many important factors are discussed.  These include the quality of the patient’s skin envelope (loose, tight or moderate/normal), the degree of skin laxity as a result of pregnancy or changes in weight, and the base diameter (width of the breast mound).  Implant choice, with regard to size, is then the result of carefully planned measurements and perception of the patient’s chest wall characteristics.  In addition, size asymmetries (differences in size between the two breasts), shape differences, and nipple-areolar position differences should be accounted for and discussed pre-operatively.

Silicone gel implants and saline implants each have advantages and disadvantages.  Generally speaking, silicone gel implants are sought after by many patients because of their softness in appearance and feel and offer a natural look.  In November, 2006, the FDA lifted the moratorium on silicone gel breast implants for all women over the age of 22.  Silicone gel breast implants are widely used today because they are safe and there is no statistically significant data to show otherwise.  Saline implants are often selected by women who desire the benefit of a smaller incision for placement.  During consultations, I thoroughly educate my patients about all the advantages and disadvantages of both types of implants and offer my recommendation based on the patient’s body type, age, and soft tissue characteristics.

A breast augmentation procedure should not be a painful procedure with excessive downtime.  By spending the appropriate time pre-operatively planning the procedure and choosing an implant that fits the patient’s soft tissue envelope and breast diameter, there are fewer decisions for the surgeon to make in the operating room.  This leads to a faster procedure with significantly less recovery time.  Some patients even feel well enough to go out to dinner, or to an event, the night after their surgery!  In addition, most patients feel well enough to be back to work in one to two days.  Careful pre-operative planning leads to short recovery time and a natural-looking result.  This is the real art and expertise of breast augmentation.

Join Dr. Rudy Thompson, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an educational evening on Thursday, May 20th at 6:30pm at Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa at Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ, where you will get answers to all your questions about the “Mommy Makeover”.

Motherhood is a life changing experience in so many ways. Whether a year after childbirth, or many years later, many women continue to strive to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. Often, women meet with frustration of not being able to do so with diet and exercise and begin to consider surgery. Dr. Thompson will debunk the myths and expose the truths behind the Mommy Makeover.

The combination of procedures often referred to as a “Mommy Makeover” is a customized plan that is designed by your plastic surgeon to help you regain the figure you had before pregnancy and childbirth. Take this FREE opportunity to get answers to your questions about body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast rejuvenating procedures including breast augmentation and mastopexy (breast lift). Learn about how procedures can be safely combined to give you back your beautiful curves and a slimmer silhouette.

All attendees will be eligible to be entered into a raffle to win a FREE Glow and Go Facial and Reflexology Massage at Aquamedica! Also, first-time spa clients can receive a free eyebrow shape by Valentina at the event.

This seminar is FREE, but space is limited so RSVP now. Call 732-410-4789 or email thompsoncenter@live.com to reserve your space.