February 6th, 2009
Sagging and drooping breasts cause many women to seek out a proven procedure called the breast lift. In his Fort Myers, Florida area cosmetic surgery office, Dr. Mandraccia can consult with you about this procedure. Typically, time, gravity, pregnancy, breast feeding and weight loss are the culprits behind the inevitable sagging effect that the vast majority of women experience.
Dr. Mandraccia’s breast procedures can bring that youthful look back. An important point about breast lift surgery is that is can be combined with other breast procedures such as breast enlargement or breast reduction. In this way, patients not only achieve the lift they desire, but can also gain additional fullness or reduce the burden of overly large breasts.
In the mastopexy procedure, also known as the breast lift, Dr. Mandraccia moves the nipple and breast tissue to a higher level (at the breast fold level), taking into consideration what is thought to be the optimal position for the appearance of the breast. Dr. Mandraccia then performs a shaping procedure on the skin under the nipple to provide the patient with an improved shape to the breast. Saline or gel breast implants can be introduced at this point in the procedure for enlarging the breasts, depending on the patient’s wishes. Another factor involved will be the patient’s amount of breast tissue.
If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and would like to understand more about the breast lift and associated procedures, please contact Dr. Mandraccia’s office at 800.500.1652 today to schedule an appointment.
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January 26th, 2009
If your breasts are overly large, you have no doubt experienced the discomfort this can cause including bra straps digging into shoulders, shoulder, back and neck pain, limits on the athletic activities you enjoy and the annoyance of unwanted attention.
Dr. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida has performed multiple breast reduction surgeries and has been gratified to bring relief to many, many patients, who often describe the surgery as life-changing. Patients should understand that breast reduction surgery is an extensive surgical procedure. It is ideal for those with severe pain or limitations on their activities. It is not a procedure to be selected for cosmetic purposes only.
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that typically requires two to four hours. General anesthesia is essential for the operation. Several techniques are utilized, but one of the most frequently performed is called a “lollipop” or TUBA incision. This procedure starts in the navel and continues up the torso to the breast and is Dr. Mandraccia’s preferred method because it is less invasive and results in better breast contours. For some patients, Dr. Mandraccia may utilize an implant to restore a degree of fullness.
If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and are interested in learning more about the relief that breast reduction surgery can offer, please contact the office of Dr. Robert Mandraccia to schedule an appointment today.
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January 19th, 2009
Many women today elect to have their breasts enhanced with saline or silicone gel implants. Attractive breasts are a significant part of a woman’s positive self-image, so taking advantage of this option can be a tremendous confidence booster.
Dr. Mandraccia, who serves patients in Fort Myers, Florida and the surrounding region, sees patients who are interested in breast enhancement for varied reasons:
- Increasing diminished breast size after pregnancy and breast feeding
- Correcting asymmetry of the breasts
- Rebuilding a breast or breasts after surgery of the breast or a mastectomy
- Increasing breast size to a woman’s desired volume
Your breasts’ size, shape and volume can be enhanced when Dr. Mandraccia inserts either a silicone or saline implant under your pectoral muscle or right under your breast tissue. The implants are available in a host of sizes and contours, so patients can acquire precisely the look they have been seeking. Dr. Mandraccia will also discuss alternative incision sites that are utilized to insert the implants. These include an incision made on the darkish skin that surrounds the nipple or on the fold of skin beneath the breast.
If you live in the Fort Myers, Florida area and are interested in exploring the confidence boost that breast enhancement can offer, please contact the office of Dr. Robert Mandraccia at 800.500.1652 to schedule an appointment today.
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January 13th, 2009
Many myths and misconceptions exist regarding facelift surgery. Let’s look at some common myths about facelifts and attempt to separate fact from fiction:
Myth: A facelift requires many weeks of painful recovery.
Truth: You will probably feel really terrific after your facelift. The facelift typically does not cause a great deal of discomfort. Swelling disappears after several days, and bruising after several weeks. Tightness and numbness may be felt for several weeks, but will subside over time. Scars will look pink for several months but eventually fade to white. In fact, most scars are hidden in the hairline. Unlike the myth, the first few weeks of facelift recovery are not full of pain and misery. However, it is very important to rest and follow Dr. Mandraccia’s instructions precisely to ensure fast healing and optimum results.
Myth: The facelift requires an incision completely around the head.
Truth: The facelift incision begins in front of or just above the ear and runs behind the ear into the hairline. This is the classic facelift incision. While other procedures can be performed in conjunction with the facelift to address forehead, eyelid and cheek aging, the actual incision does not involve the entire head.
Myth: The results of a facelift last only five or ten years.
Truth: While no one can stop the aging process, a facelift actually does last forever. Will the facelift results you experience today look exactly the same in 20 years? No. Natural aging will affect the results over time, and some patients opt for additional procedures to maintain a youthful appearance, such as Botox, a chemical peel, laser resurfacing or eyelid surgery. However, the appearance of your lifted face twenty years after your procedure will still look more youthful than if you had never had a facelift at all.
Myth: Anyone can have a facelift.
Truth: The best facelift candidates are in good physical and emotional health, do not smoke, have good facial skin elasticity, and have realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure. Individuals with some medical conditions may not be suitable facelift candidates. Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia can help you understand your candidacy for a facelift during your consultation.
Avoid the myths, and learn the truth. Please contact Dr. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida to schedule your private, free consultation.
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January 2nd, 2009
Facial aging occurs over time due to sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle. Early signs include a loss of facial fullness and fine wrinkles. Injectable fillers like Botox® are a safe and effective non-surgical method for softening facial wrinkles and restoring facial volume and fullness.
But are injectable fillers right for you? The best way to find out is with a private, free consultation at the Fort Myers, Florida office of cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia. During your consultation, Dr. Mandraccia will examine your face for signs of aging and consider the best method to achieve:
- Plumper, more youthful looking lips
- Enhancement of shallow facial contours
- Softening of facial creases and wrinkles
- Improvement in the appearance of recessed scars
Injectables are an excellent option if:
- You are physically healthy
- You do not smoke
- You have a positive outlook with realistic goals for the results of your procedure
Not everyone is a good candidate for injectables. Some conditions that may preclude you from this procedure are:
- Infections
- Open wounds
- Neuromuscular disease
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
To find out if injectables are right for you, please contact Dr. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida to schedule your consultation.
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December 30th, 2008
Injectables such as Botox® are substances that improve signs of facial aging, offering a non-invasive way to restore a more youthful appearance and helping to forestall significant cosmetic surgery, such as a facelift.
Aging facial areas that can be corrected using injectables include:
- Lips
- Facial wrinkles
- Forehead creases
- Crow’s feet (wrinkles around your eyes)
- Laugh lines (around the mouth)
Injectables are not all alike. Each type of injectable lasts for varying lengths of time and offers different effects. For example, Collagen, a protein complex supporting skin, bone, cartilage and blood vessels, temporarily treats wrinkles, scars, thin lips, frown lines, and nose and mouth folds. Restylane reduces facial wrinkles, especially around the mouth and nose.
Fat fillers such as Autologen, Fascia or fat can reduce scars and improve forehead and eye wrinkles and creases. Fat fillers plump up hollow cheeks or thin lips and fill in stubborn facial lines. Botox® injections block nerve impulses and temporarily paralyze the facial muscles that cause wrinkles; therefore, Botox is an excellent option for facial wrinkles, forehead creases and crow’s feet.
To learn more about the injectable that is best for you, please contact Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida, conveniently located off Veterans Park Drive near the Anchors Health Center.
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December 26th, 2008
At first glance, a person’s face can reveal much about their emotional well being, stress level and age.
As the face ages, less collagen and elastin are produced, contributing to reduced firmness and elasticity. Fat cells begin to disappear and the skin loses its ability to retain moisture. Wrinkles, lines and creases begin to form around the mouth, eyes and brow area. Dead skin cells are shed less quickly and fewer new skin cells are produced, so that the skin no longer appears fresh and youthful. However, facial aging can occur earlier due to smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of adequate exercise, too much stress and sun damage.
Would you like to slow down the aging of your face and restore your once youthful appearance? Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia of Fort Myers, Florida offers a variety of procedures to help, including:
Dr. Mandraccia has helped numerous men and women feel more confident about their appearance. He can help you too. Many procedures are non-invasive, and financing is available to assist you in achieving the youthful, refreshed look you are dreaming about.
Please contact Dr Robert Mandraccia in Fort Meyers, Florida for a free consultation.
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December 22nd, 2008
Breast scarring after breast augmentation occurs because of the small incisions the surgeon must make through which the saline or silicone implant is placed. Women choosing to undergo breast augmentation are rightfully concerned with scarring that might linger following the procedure, since permanent, unattractive scars may negate the beautiful results of breast augmentation and negatively effect self-confidence.
At the cosmetic surgery practice of Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida, we use highly specialized techniques, such as tiny nipple incision, Ebony Trans-Ax incision, infra-mammary and sub-mammary incisions designed to leave nearly invisible scars. Each patient undergoes allergy testing prior to surgery to avoid allergic reaction to the stitches, which can exacerbate scars. And of course, Dr. Mandraccia’s superior post-operative advice regarding the use of Vitamin E oil capsules or Vitamin A and E cream helps to further diminish the appearance of scars for our patients.
Dr. Mandraccia’s cosmetic surgery practice offers IV sedation right here in our own office and has recently been certified by the Florida Board of Health after meeting its stringent requirements. Procedures requiring general anesthesia are performed in the surgery center jointly owned by Lee Memorial and Naples Community Hospitals, conveniently located in the same building.
For further information, please contact Dr. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida to schedule a free consultation.
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December 18th, 2008
Do you lack confidence because of small or uneven breasts? Do you wish you could look more shapely in today’s fashions? If so, you are just one of millions of women unhappy with their breast size. At the Fort Myers, Florida cosmetic surgery practice of Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia, breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a popular procedure achieved with either a silicone or saline breast implant.
While many women focus on improving the size of their breasts, other considerations are also important. The type of implant chosen, the type of incision used, the placement area (directly under breast tissue or beneath the pectoral muscle?) and the texture of the implant are additional considerations that impact your final result and overall satisfaction with your breast augmentation procedure.
A private consultation with Dr. Mandraccia will help you decide these issues and choose the breast implant that is right for you. Remember that what looks great on someone else may not be right for you due to differences in body structure and shape. Your most satisfying and natural results will come from relying on Dr. Mandraccia, who offers more than 15 years of training and experience.
Please contact Dr. Robert V Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida and surrounding areas to schedule your free consultation.
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December 12th, 2008
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