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GENERAL INFORMATION
The result of surgery : what to expect ?
The outcome of any surgery depends on two things: the patient and the surgeon.
  • Factors related to the patient may affect the final result of the surgery and delay the recovery period. These factors include: thick skin, a tendency toward excessive scar formation, slow recovery, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol intake, obesity, etc. However, these factors do not contra-indicate surgery.

  • Factors related to the surgeon include surgical experience and artistic judgment
    • What are the risks ?
    As with other surgical procedures, cosmetic surgery entails possible complications such as bleeding, infection, excessive scar formation, anesthesia complications and rejection of implants, etc. Fortunately, these complications are uncommon.
    What happens before surgery ?
    A complete medical examination and a series of laboratory tests are arranged for you before surgery. Professional photographs are also taken. - It is important that you inform our office about any medical problems you may suffer from, such as allergy to any medication, heart disease, psychological disease or any other medical problem. - It is important that you avoid exposure to the sun, smoking, alcohol intake and medications containing aspirin for at least two weeks prior to surgery.
    Is there any pain during surgery ?
    You experience no pain whatsoever during surgery if you are given general anesthesia. For less major surgeries, local anesthesia can be used, usually with little discomfort.
    What happens after surgery ?
    You return home the same day or the day following surgery. You may experience mild discomfort, some bleeding, some swelling and some skin discoloration for a few days. Numbness may persist for a few days to a few weeks around the operated area. Patients are usually presentable and can return to work two to three weeks following surgery. Your appearance will continue to improve steadily for six months to a year, due to the gradual resorption of the remaining swelling. Following the removal of all dressings, the patient continues to visit the office for periodic check-ups for two to five years. Any early complications can be detected by examination during the course of these visits.


    Mommy Makeovers

    Post-maternity Body Reshaping
    (Mommy Makeovers)

    Despite your best efforts, your breasts, belly and waistline may not completely recover after you have had a baby. The abdominal (tummy) muscles and skin may become stretched; the breasts may sag or lose volume; the nipples may droop; the waistline may lose its curves as the muscles underneath loosen. Unfortunately, none of these natural changes can be improved with diet and exercise. Dr. A. Edriss is pleased to provide "mommy makeover" plastic surgery procedures specifically designed to help moms regain their firmer pre-maternity figures.

    Dr. A. Edriss's Unique Perspective

    Dr. A. Edriss understands that even if you watch your weight, take your vitamins, exercise, wear a maternity bra 24/7 and follow your obstetrician's advice to the letter, your body will undergo changes that are difficult and sometimes impossible to overcome on your own.

    During your consultation, dr. A. Edriss will talk with you in depth about what area or areas are concerning you and what the best methods will be to help. He will take the time to listen to what you have to say and to examine your problem area(s) with great attention to detail so that together, you will come up with a plan for surgery that addresses your individual needs and desires with the goal of achieving a realistic outcome.

    Pregnancy and your Breasts - Post-maternity Breast Rejuvenation

    While most moms agree that their breasts become full and attractive during their pregnancy, there is a dramatic variation in the degree the breasts change after having a baby. This tends to have little to do with whether a woman chooses to breastfeed.

    For a very fortunate few women, the breasts return to their pre-baby shape and size soon after childbirth. The vast majority of women, however, find that their breasts become "empty-looking," and sometimes the nipples migrate so they're no longer on the fullest part of the breast. This is technically known as ptosis, or drooping. These sagging breasts are often in need of a breast lift or a combination of a breast lift and breast implants

    Post-maternity Body Reshaping

    Dr. A. Edriss has extensive sub-specialized training in the fields of breast reconstruction as well as aesthetic breast surgery including breast augmentation, secondary (revision) breast augmentation and mastopexy (breast lift). She has also trained and worked with internationally recognized specialists in the field of body contouring with a focus on post-maternity body reshaping, also called "mommy makeovers," as well as post-bariatric body contouring.

    Click here for more information on Post-maternity Body Reshaping (Mommy Makeovers).