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Choosing to have cosmetic breast surgery can be a big decision. That is why Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery and MediSpa is committed to helping you prepare for your treatment by offering the following tips.

1. Keep an open mind. Doing your research before having breast augmentation surgery is important, but being realistic is as well. If you’re starting as an A cup and want to have a DD cup, that typically can’t happen in one procedure—your body and skin need time to adapt. In addition, if you have a strong family history of breast cancer, are obese or smoke, these factors can increase potential risks for this surgery. Much information on the internet is not accurate. Nothing you might on an internet search concerning breast enhancement beats the information you will receive from Dr. Koumanis at your personalized consultation. Just remember to talk to Dr. Koumanis about your concerns during your consultation, have all your questions answered and have an open mind to their suggestions.
2. Prepare your nest. This isn’t necessary, but you’ll be grateful for having done so. Having clean bedding with comfort items nearby can help you feel at ease during your postoperative recovery. Preparing meals beforehand and purchasing clothes to fit your new chest can also be beneficial. Keep prescribed medicine from the doctor close by to help with the pain, and call your doctor’s office with any questions. Enlist a close friend or family member who will be with you 24-7 for at least the first few days after your breast enhancement, and who can drive you to your follow-up appointments. Planning is essential for comfort, to ease post-op anxiety and to achieve the best possible result.
3. Plan. Many practices offer financial assistance, so be sure to inquire about these options on their website and when you can attend you consultation. It’s also important to plan your time off schedule from work. The recovery time can be one week or more, and sutures are usually taken out within two to three weeks.
4. Research. You’ll want to research different board-certified plastic surgeons to find one you feel comfortable with who specializes in doing breast implants. It’s also beneficial if they are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, both of which have high standards for involvement. Check their website for before-and-after photos and Google and other reviews, and ask to speak to their other breast enhancement patients to learn about their experiences and about their level of satisfaction with their results..

To book a consultation with our experienced plastic surgeon, please contact us today!

As we age, collagen loss and thinning skin can cause our lips to lose fullness and definition and cause wrinkling around the mouth. When considering facial rejuvenation with injectables, addressing the delicate areas around the mouth can be key to achieving a more youthful complexion. JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC can provide effective lip augmentation to volumize thin lips and also can smooth the fine lines and wrinkles commonly called “smoker’s lines,” and gives you results that last for up to one year or more. Dr. Dimitri Koumanis is certified directly by Allergan to provide this new dermal filler for his patients at Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC.

Composed of a smooth hyaluronic acid-based formula, JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC can lift and plump the lips and treat fine lines in the skin around the mouth with an outcome that looks natural. This innovative dermal filler has also been designed with VYCROSS^® technology to leave these delicate areas of the face feeling soft to the touch and to produce longer-lasting results. In fact JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC is the first lip and line filler that can claim results which last a year. After treatment, our patients typically see immediate results, fewer lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and improved lip contours. Some patients choose to combine JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC with other injectable treatments such as the relaxer BOTOX^® Cosmetic and other fillers such as Sculptra^® Aesthetic, Radiesse^®, JUVÉDERM Ultra^® and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^® to get a full facial rejuvenation.

For more information about lip augmentation and facial rejuvenation with JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA^® XC, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Koumanis, the only Capital District area New Beauty Magazine certified “Expert Injector,” please contact us today.

Looking to pamper yourself in the new year? Is improving the appearance of your skin a new year’s resolution? Let Saratoga Springs MediSpa help you achieve your goals! We offer a variety of skincare and facial treatments such as the European facial and Vitamin C facial. Save money on treatment cost when purchasing a 6 treatment package.

Call (518) 583-4019 to schedule your appointment.

Join us on Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30pm for our Body Contouring Event, featuring truSculpt™, liposuction, and breast enhancement. PLUS save up to $500 off all cosmetic surgery or full face Ultherapy AND a free consult! Contact us for more details!

As an expert in Cosmetic Medicine, my goal is to rejuvenate, restore and maintain our patients’ youthful appearances. Aging causes deep pores, fine wrinkle lines, rosacea, visible capillaries and pigmented areas. We provide many minimally invasive treatment options to reverse and prevent the signs of aging.

Our new most advanced Excel-V™ laser precisely targets and eliminates visible acne scars, capillaries, facial and leg veins, discolorations and age spots. Our Genesis-V™ laser minimizes deep pores, fine wrinkle lines and redness. Consider these lasting solutions as an alternative to using heavy concealers or “photo filters”! Join our new Healthy Skin Care Club to affordably try different treatments in our office and obtain discounts on injectable and other treatments. No matter what your age, it’s never too late to look and feel your best! I invite you to call us for a consultation at (518)583-4019.

Holiday specials for 2016 have arrived! Take advantage of these special savings and contact us to schedule your appointment today!

You are invited to join Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery on October 25th for our Facial Rejuvenation Event. This event will include a seminar on the latest treatments, live treatment demonstrations, a drawing for free treatments and much more. Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided. If you can’t attend simply mention the event when booking a consult before December 1st, 2016 for a free consultation($200 value).

Space is limited. Please call the practice today to RSVP at (518) 583-4019.