Why Is Liposuction Growing In Popularity Among Men?

When most people think of cosmetic surgery, they think of it as a woman's arena. To a certain extent, this is true. Women do make up a majority of cosmetic surgery patients, and some surgeries (such as breast augmentation) are fairly exclusively only meant for women.  Studies have found that although women tend to get minimally invasive treatments like Botox, men are more likely to get surgical procedures.

However, there are signs that more and more men are becoming interested in getting cosmetic surgeries. Although men still are a minority among cosmetic surgery patients, their numbers are climbing. Recent polls and surveys also suggest that men are becoming more accepting of the idea of getting cosmetic surgery. In fact, in some recent surveys, the number of men who said they would consider undergoing such a surgery was greater than the number of women.

The overall number of plastic surgeries in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade, about 5 percent, but new data shows that the number of men getting facelifts is up 14 percent, liposuction 7 percent and breast reductions 6 percent. In total, 1.1 million cosmetic procedures in 2010 were men.

One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among men is liposuction (also known as lipoplasty and suction lipectomy). The name of this surgery literally means the suction of fat, and it is a procedure in which excess fat is suctioned out of the body. It is usually performed on just one or perhaps a few target areas at a time. The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia.

During the surgery, a doctor makes one or more small incisions over the patient's target area. Then, the surgeon inserts a small surgical instrument known as a cannula into the incision. A cannula is a thin, hollow rod which can be attached to a suction device. As the surgeon moves the cannula back and forth through the fatty tissue, it breaks up and suctions out the unwanted, excess fat.

Among men, the most popular target area is the abdomen and love handles. Men tend to store a large amount of their excess fat around these areas, so it's no surprise that these are popular target areas among men. Both the front and the sides of the abdomen as well as the love handles are popular areas for treatment. Removing fat from these areas can help to reduce the problems of "beer bellies" and "love handles."

Another popular target area for men is the chest. Although there are actually a large number of men who store excess fat around their chests, many men are embarrassed to have too much fat there. This problem is frequently referred to as "man boobs," because the extra fat can make a man's chest resemble a woman's breasts. Lipoplasty can frequently help to reduce the size of man boobs by removing the excess fat.

If you are a man and would like to know whether liposculpture could help you, please contact Pacific Cielo Surgery Center at 858-756-5678.

Minimally invasive plastic surgery: information and procedures for prospective patients

 

 

Enjoy minimally invasive plastic surgery in a spa-like setting at Pacific Cielo.

By Dario Moscoso

 

Non-invasive and minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures are among the most popular options for prospective cosmetic surgery patients. Compared to conventional plastic surgery, these treatments are generally quicker and more affordable, with less downtime and effective results. In addition, advances in biologic medicine have made it possible for experienced surgeons to offer all-natural treatments with no synthetic compounds or fillers. With summer drawing to a close, now is the ideal time to take advantage of summer promotions and get ready for the holidays with safe, effective and all-natural cosmetic surgery.
Many patients may be familiar with minimally invasive procedures like dermal fillers, laser skin treatments, peels and dermabrasions. But when it comes to the latest in biologic medical technology, other options – including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and fat injection – can also be performed using the patient’s own cells for a natural alternative. As noted in past columns, PRP (also known as the “Vampire Facelift”) combines the power of the body’s own healing and regenerative compounds with the skill and artistry of cosmetic plastic surgery for firmer, younger-looking skin. Meanwhile, facial rejuvenation from fat injection and fat transfer achieves the refreshed, youthful look that many strive for without the removal of skin or the potentially unnatural appearance after a facelift.
At Pacific Cielo Surgery Center, we offer both of these innovative, minimally invasive treatments in addition to more conventional fillers, peels, facials and surgical procedures. We are committed to providing the best possible service to our patients – and that includes all-natural alternatives. Each and every one of our plastic surgery patients receives a custom consultation to help determine the optimal course of treatment. And right now, with our summer promotions still going strong, there has never been a better time to see what plastic surgery at the hands of our skilled and experienced surgical team can do for you.
Seize the end of summer with plastic surgery promotions at Pacific Cielo
For a limited time, Pacific Cielo Surgery Center is offering 70% off on liposculpture, PRP plasma injections and skin tightening, as well as special summer pricing on a full menu of additional procedures. Tucked away in the tranquil Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe and appointed with the latest technology and spa-style interior design, Pacific Cielo is the perfect place to escape, indulge and rejuvenate the body and mind as summer draws to a close. For more information on promotional plastic surgery pricing, or to schedule a consultation, stop by to pay us a visit or get in touch online: www.pacificcielo.com.

Pacific Cielo Surgery Center Reception

Pacific Cielo Surgery Center hosted an open house reception at its luxurious location in Rancho Santa Fe. Guests celebrated the joy of living life beautifully with a festive evening in the charming Tuscan-style Cielo village, complete with Champagne and hors d’oeuvres as well as plastic surgery information, promotions, and more. Attendees also enjoyed good company, delicious food and drinks, and the rare opportunity to experience Pacific Cielo’s spa-style facility first-hand while learning all about revolutionary procedures and exciting cosmetic surgery promotions.
Call Pacific Cielo for a complimentary consultation at 858-353-6175
www.pacificcielo.com




Pacific Cielo Surgery Center Reception

Pacific Cielo Open House Party

Pacific Cielo invites you to an evening of Tuscan beauty and festive fun.

By Dario Moscoso

Pacific Cielo Surgery Centerinvites current and prospective clients to attend an open house party on June 22, 2012 at our luxurious location in Rancho Santa Fe. Celebrate the joy of living life beautifully with a festive evening in the charming Tuscan-style Cielo village, complete with champagne and hors d’oeuvres as well as plastic surgery information, promotions and more. At Pacific Cielo Surgery Center, we are dedicated to providing effective cosmetic results in a natural way. By using the latest in biologic medical research, our skilled surgeons can help you live more beautifully without the use of synthetic compounds, fillers or implants.

Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe

About Pacific Cielo

Our plastic surgery practice is all about offering clients a better alternative to the status quo – a mission that begins and ends with our state-of-the-art surgical suite. Tucked away in the serene Cielo Village and fully equipped with spa-style comforts and cutting-edge medical technology, our offices create an ideal alternative to hospital or clinic care while maintaining the utmost in patient safety and convenience.

At Pacific Cielo, our procedures are performed using all-natural biologic methods for better results and improved client safety. At our open house party, you will learn more about our specialty procedures, including:

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Facelift & Breast Lift
• Fat Injection & Fat Transfer
• Non-Surgical Tummy Tuck
• Liposculpture Procedures
• Botox & Dermal Fillers

Other Pacific Cielo procedures include all-natural body contouring, facial rejuvenation, skin tightening and laser treatments. And for guests at our open house event, we will be offering special promotions on Botox – just $99 for 20 units – as well as PRP treatments at 75% discount and more.

Cielo Village

Join us on for an evening under the stars

From all of us here at Pacific Cielo Surgery Center, we hope to see you on June 22 as we open our doors to meet our community neighbors and celebrate our practice. Stop by or stay through the evening for good company, delicious food and drinks and the rare opportunity to experience our spa-style facility first-hand while learning all about our revolutionary procedures and exciting cosmetic surgery promotions. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with one of our talented surgeons, visit us online: www.pacificcielo.com.

Pacific Cielo Cosmetic Surgery Center Offers New State-of-the-Art Procedures in RSF

Pacific Cielo Cosmetic Surgery Center Offers New State-of-the-Art Procedures in RSF

With its introduction of new, state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery procedures, Pacific Cielo has positioned itself as a leader in non-invasive and minimally invasive rejuvenation procedures. At Pacific Cielo, patients have access to alternative cosmetic surgery procedures, which provide both natural and instantaneous results with little to no downtime. For patients who choose to regain control over the signs of aging, and feel more confident and positivity about their appearance, Pacific Cielo now introduces two revolutionary and advanced options for both the face and body: ReAction Skin Therapy, and fat transfer and grafting for advanced facial and body contouring and sculpting.

Pacific Cielo's patients fly in from all over the continental US and abroad, and are amazed by the natural, effective and instantaneous results achieved with these new innovative anti-aging rejuvenation therapies. The natural and instantaneous aesthetic results achieved provide peace of mind to patients who fear unnatural results. Moreover, the innovative procedures provided by Pacific Cielo offer patients with limited time, the opportunity to reverse troublesome signs of aging during their lunch breaks, and return to their activities with minimal to zero downtime. The amazing results of these procedures speak for themselves, and many of Pacific Cielo's patients are referred by previous patients. With permission, Pacific Cielo provides several before and after pictures on their website: http://www.PacificCielo.com.

Beauty experts have noted that hollowing out of the face, sagging skin and cellulite, all contribute to an aging and tired appearance in otherwise healthy and active people. The new and innovative ReAction Skin Therapy, and fat transfer and grafting procedures introduced at Pacific Cielo, provide a multi-faceted approach to quickly and effectively eliminate these and other problems, with little to no downtime. The innovative ReAction device incorporates the use of RF (radiofrequency) technology plus vacuuming, to offer the latest evolution in skin tightening procedures. ReAction dramatically reduces facial and body sagging, cellulite, and a wide range of aesthetic irregularities due to weight fluctuations, hormonal changes, heredity, and aging. While, Pacific Cielo’s fat transfer and grafting procedures use the patient's own fat to fill in hollows and irregularities in the face, and allow for targeted whole body contouring and sculpting.

In addition to the innovative ReAction Skin Therapy, and fat transfer and grafting procedures, Pacific Cielo offers a spectrum of facial and body cosmetic procedures, including popular dermal fillers, wrinkle removing injectables, such as Botox, laser treatments, Microdermabrasion, medical-grade skin care, and facial peels. Pacific Cielo is a complete medical cosmetic rejuvenation center offering a wide array of treatments, including Liposculpture, lap band surgery, as well as ground-breaking medical rejuvenation procedures using PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections. For a limited time and exclusively for the readers of The Rancho Santa Fe Review who mention this article when booking a procedure, Pacific Cielo is offering a 65%  good neighbor discount on designated procedures. Pacific Cielo is located in the heart of Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe at 18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca 92067. For more information, or to schedule a free personalized consultation to discuss how Pacific Cielo can help you look and feel your best, call Pacific Cielo's warm and inviting staff today at (858) 756-5678.

Breakthrough “Vampire Facelift” provides natural alternative to conventional plastic surgery

Embrace a natural alternative to plastic surgery with biologic medicine and the Vampire Facelift.

By Dario Moscoso

Biologic medicine is a field of treatment in which patients’ own tissues are extracted, carefully manipulated and then reintroduced into the body to effect natural results using the body’s own healing power. After years of study, physicians have developed several new cosmetic procedures using biologic medical principles to naturally enhance appearance and reduce visible signs of aging. The “Vampire Facelift” is one such procedure, in which surgeons use Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in patients’ own blood to regenerate skin for incredible – and completely natural – anti-aging effects. As popular interest in both plastic surgery and all-natural treatment options continues to build, biologic medical procedures like the Vampire Facelift present a safe and effective alternative to conscientious consumers – all while using the body’s own healing mechanism to rejuvenate the skin and beautify the body.

How does the “Vampire Facelift” work?

PRP facial rejuvenation, popularly referred to as the “Vampire Facelift,” uses the body’s natural healing system to enhance skin tone, texture and color with minimal downtime, and without the use of man-made synthetics or invasive surgery. The key to this procedure is our own human blood, which contains Platelet Derived Growth Factors (PDGF), compounds that stimulate the production of collagen and keratin to help the body build new, firm, healthy skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. By harnessing the powerful impact of these growth factors found in the blood platelets, it is possible to activate stem cells in our skin – and to instruct the body to use those cells to grow new, young skin in areas affected by the visible signs of aging.

PRP is prepared by taking a small vial of blood from a patient’s arm, and then placing the blood in a centrifuge to separate the platelets. In less than 15 minutes, physicians can boost platelet and growth factor concentration by up to 600% — and then re-inject the compounds into facial skin to speed up natural healing and collagen production. The result is an all-natural alternative to fillers like Botox or invasive procedures like a surgical facelift, ideal for combating fine wrinkles around the eyes, nose, lips, forehead and neck, as well as dark under eye circles, acne scars and sagging skin.

Expert PRP treatment in a tranquil, retreat-like setting

Tucked away in charming Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe, Pacific Cielo Medical Spa is a state-of-the-art surgical suite with a retreat-like ambience, dedicated to providing top quality aesthetic procedures in a safe, serene and comfortable environment. We stand behind our dedication to natural practices and patient satisfaction; and our compassionate surgeons and nurses take pride in offering customized PRP anti-aging treatments to suit each and every patient’s individual needs.

At Pacific Cielo, beauty is our business – and we look forward to sharing the latest in all-natural facial rejuvenation and body contouring services with the Rancho Santa Fe community. To learn more about our Rancho Santa Fe medical spa, or to schedule a “Vampire Facelift” consultation today, visitwww.pacificcielo.com.

Breakthrough “Vampire Facelift” provides natural alternative to conventional plastic surgery

Breakthrough “Vampire Facelift” provides natural alternative to conventional plastic surgery

 

By Dario Moscoso

Biologic medicine is a field of treatment in which patients’ own tissues are extracted, carefully manipulated and then reintroduced into the body to effect natural results using the body’s own healing power. After years of study, physicians have developed several new cosmetic procedures using biologic medical principles to naturally enhance appearance and reduce visible signs of aging. The “Vampire Facelift” is one such procedure, in which surgeons use Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in patients’ own blood to regenerate skin for incredible – and completely natural – anti-aging effects. As popular interest in both plastic surgery and all-natural treatment options continues to build, biologic medical procedures like the Vampire Facelift present a safe and effective alternative to conscientious consumers – all while using the body’s own healing mechanism to rejuvenate the skin and beautify the body.

How does the “Vampire Facelift” work?

PRP facial rejuvenation, popularly referred to as the “Vampire Facelift,” uses the body’s natural healing system to enhance skin tone, texture and color with minimal downtime, and without the use of man-made synthetics or invasive surgery. The key to this procedure is our own human blood, which contains Platelet Derived Growth Factors (PDGF), compounds that stimulate the production of collagen and keratin to help the body build new, firm, healthy skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. By harnessing the powerful impact of these growth factors found in the blood platelets, it is possible to activate stem cells in our skin – and to instruct the body to use those cells to grow new, young skin in areas affected by the visible signs of aging.

PRP is prepared by taking a small vial of blood from a patient’s arm, and then placing the blood in a centrifuge to separate the platelets. In less than 15 minutes, physicians can boost platelet and growth factor concentration by up to 600% -- and then re-inject the compounds into facial skin to speed up natural healing and collagen production. The result is an all-natural alternative to fillers like Botox or invasive procedures like a surgical facelift, ideal for combating fine wrinkles around the eyes, nose, lips, forehead and neck, as well as dark under eye circles, acne scars and sagging skin.

Expert PRP treatment in a tranquil, retreat-like setting

Tucked away in charming Cielo Village in Rancho Santa Fe, Pacific Cielo Medical Spa is a state-of-the-art surgical suite with a retreat-like ambience, dedicated to providing top quality aesthetic procedures in a safe, serene and comfortable environment. We stand behind our dedication to natural practices and patient satisfaction; and our compassionate surgeons and nurses take pride in offering customized PRP anti-aging treatments to suit each and every patient’s individual needs.

At Pacific Cielo, beauty is our business – and we look forward to sharing the latest in all-natural facial rejuvenation and body contouring services with the Rancho Santa Fe community. To learn more about our Rancho Santa Fe medical spa, or to schedule a “Vampire Facelift” consultation today, visit www.pacificcielo.com.