"Patients frequently come to the office looking for "mini-plastic surgery" like a "mini-facelift" or a "mini-tummy tuck." I believe what they are interested in are fewer and smaller scars. There are specific procedures that have the word "mini" in them and they have very specific indications. For instance, the MACS lift, or Minimum Access Cranial Suspension lift, is a "mini-facelift" especially useful for middle aged women with a moderate amount of submental laxity (turkey gobble) and blunted cervicomental angle. In other words, it's not for everyone. The same goes for the mini-abdominoplasty (mini-tummy tuck). It is a great procedure with very few indications.
Lately, patients have been bombarded by marketing ploys and catch-phrases that claim a great deal but can rarely deliver. An ethical plastic surgeon should be able to discuss all options with patients even if it means having nothing done at all." Dr. Freiman
www.elitecosmeticsurgery.com
I heard about these Miami tummy tucks. What are those?
ReplyDeleteFor marketing, many will name their tummy tucks after the city they are in. For instance, there is a "New York Tummy Tuck" or a "Manhattan Tummy Tuck." Someone even markets a tummy tuck based on entire country, called the "Brazilian Tummy Tuck." The reality is all of these techniques have been described but since they haven't been named marketers will make one up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great explanation. It is amazing how the word "mini" changes peoples perception of medical procedures.
ReplyDeleteYes, thanks for clearing that up! I think it's important for the patient to trust what their surgeon says. After all, they know best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information. It's really helpful.
ReplyDeleteTry to visit my blog.
Doctors
A mini plastic surgery is really very effective. It is also called Tummy tuck surgery. The Surgery is the best to get removed the extra amount of fat and get skinny body.
ReplyDeletecellulite treatment