The quest to find the elusive fountain of youth has proven unattainable, but Mississippi boasts numerous board-certified plastic surgeons from many respected clinic whose skillful hands can recreate a refreshed appearance for a soon-to-be bride or defy the effects of aging for the mother of the bride. If you are considering cosmetic procedures or surgery before your wedding day, consider these tips from these highly-trained plastic surgeons.
Cole Facial Clinic
There has been a big increase in the number of people who get cosmetic procedures to improve the way they look. It is a large portion of medical tourism with thousands of people travelling to the best cosmetic surgeon in Turkey in order to be happy with the way they look. And there’s no shame in this! Everyone wants to look their best, especially on their wedding day!
Dr. Jep Cole is a double Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes only in treatment of the face. The intense concentration and skill required to master the art of facial plastic surgery gives patients peace of mind, knowing their physician is dedicated to restoring their youthful look.
Cole Facial Clinic is a new name for a reason, because they are all about the face. From Botox and Juvederm injections to the total facelift, Dr. Cole is an expert on the face and what it takes to keep it looking youthful without the “overdone” look. He definitely keeps with a natural, conservative approach. Dr. Cole is very well known in Mississippi as the “best nose job.” A potential patient can ask any doctor around and they will agree that Dr. Jep Cole is a master at rhinoplasty.
The staff at Cole Facial Clinic would advise a bride-to-be to call for a consult with Dr. Jep Cole as soon as possible and to develop her cosmetic enhancement bridal plan. Cole Facial Clinic provides a great time line on their website that gives a month by month count down if a bride chooses to add a cosmetic injectable or procedure to her bridal preparation.
There are many options available for a bride-to-be looking to have a refreshed appearance, but who are not interested in invasive surgery. Injectables and fillers are an option; however, a potential patient should make sure that she is using a board certified doctor who has many hours of training because the difference is in the actual injection which takes skill. Don’t settle for just anyone to administer your injectables, because results will vary by injector!
The mother of the bride should not be overlooked as the wedding day preparations are underway. She deserves to look her best alongside her glowing daughter. Dr. Cole has developed and mastered the “Liquid Facelift,” which gives amazing “facelift like” results with no downtime and is perfect for the mother of the bride that wants to look refreshed on her daughter’s big day.
Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery
The mission of Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery is to give their patients the ultimate in care and to “make them look and feel special.” Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery’s goal is to make the patient feel like they are the only patient they have. They proudly offer a comfortable and private setting, with an experienced certified skin specialist and an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Robert Steckler, Jr. Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery strives to provide a welcoming environment for each patient before, during, and after their procedure for a complete experience.
Ryan Hodges, is the aesthetician at Mississippi Center for Plastic Surgery. She offers a full service of skin care that both brides and mothers may consider, including facials, dermaplaning, ZO skin products, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and Skin Pen for collagen remodeling.
Other non-surgical procedures offered include Botox, fillers for the face and lips. Kybella is a new injection that treats excessive chin fat that may be of interest to brides or grooms that feel that the need to slim their face in preparation for wedding photos. They also are the only office in Mississippi to offer miraDry, a minimally invasive procedure that permanently treats excessive underarm sweating and odor. Treating underarm sweat will provide that confidence boost and protect your wedding gown as well.
Common cosmetic surgical operations to be considered by brides include but are not limited to, breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, and cosmetic surgeries of the nose, ears, and chin. Mothers of the bride may consider facelift or eyelid surgery.
Dr. David Robert Steckler, Jr. believes the best advice when considering plastic surgery is to carefully choose your surgeon. Questions that every potential patient should consider when selecting a surgeon are: Is he/she board certified? Is he/she experienced in the procedure you are seeking? The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a website (http://www1.plasticsurgery.org/find_a_surgeon/) or by phone at 1-800-514-5058 that will help a potential patient locate a board certified plastic surgeon in her area.
Once the decision on the surgeon is made, Dr. David Robert Steckler, Jr., would recommend that the patient consider the recovery time needed after surgery to obtain an optimal result. Operations such as a breast augmentation or a chin implant may only take six weeks to yield the optimal result. Whereas a nose job or otoplasty may take three to six months for all of the swelling to fully resolve.
Even non-surgical procedures may require time to settle as well. For example, if a bride is considering Botox for the first time she may wish to get it six months prior to her big day. This would give time to see if she likes the look. If she does not there is time for the effect to diminish. Other injections such as Sculptra or Kybella may take several weeks to take full effect.
Dr. David Robert Steckler, Jr encourages a potential patient to have specific goals when considering a procedure. She should come to the consultation ready to explain her concerns. This will help them develop realistic goals. Patients with specific realistic goals are usually the ones that are happiest with their results. As far as timing goes, a patient should consider scheduling a consultation at least six to eight months prior to her wedding. This would give her adequate time to plan and have her surgery and more importantly allow time for healing.
Dr. David Robert Steckler, Jr., recommends one thing for a bride to do before her big day, the Skin Pen. Skin Pen is a minimally invasive procedure that regenerates collagen with very little risk to the patient. It works on all skin types with a 1-2 day downtime. Once the procedure is done the skin starts to remodel collagen over a six week period giving a healthy glow with improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, mild acne scarring and skin discolorations. It is often called the “poor man’s laser” because the results can be dramatic and the cost is minimal.
It is never too late (or too early) to begin a skin treatment protocol. Taking good care of your skin will definitely pay off later in life. Regular skin maintenance with medical grade products such as ZO Skin Care will combat premature aging and give you the best look possible for years to come.
The Face & Body Center
The Face & Body Center was established to bring the best in plastic surgery care, experience and technology to Mississippi. With eight Board-Certified surgeons, the group offers an unparalleled range of skills and specialties developed to meet the unique needs of their patients. At the Face and Body Center, they are committed to providing the highest level of medical care as well as patient customer service.
The surgeons at the Face & Body Center of Plastic & Hand Surgery Associates offer a full scope of treatments and procedures, from non-invasive aesthetic treatments to complex reconstructive surgeries. Patients benefit from their diverse team of professionals, consisting of board certified, experienced plastic surgeons, medical aestheticians, and nursing staff. A potential patient can visit their office for cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and medical spa procedures.
Choosing to have cosmetic surgery is an important step to take. It is important to find an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. It is very important to ask questions about how many surgeries a doctor has performed. Just because a surgeon is board certified does not mean that he has had a lot of experience. The surgeons at the Face & Body Center have over 150 years of combined training and experience. With that, the Face & Body Center is able to offer some of the most experienced and well-trained surgeons in Mississippi.
When preparing for a consultation, it is important for a potential patient to know what results she is looking to achieve. The doctors at the Face & Body Center will be there to help all patient reach their goals as well as give realistic expectations. Bringing pictures helps the surgeon understand the results desired. If a patient is in good health, there is no need for an extended wait period for surgery, but a patient should allow enough time to coordinate the surgeon’s schedule with her own busy schedule.
Although non-invasive cosmetic treatments require little recovery, it’s important to allow yourself enough time to fully heal before the big day. For example, laser treatments and stronger chemical peels will give you amazing results, but do require some time to fully heal after treatment.
The same goes for fillers, where more patients are susceptible to bruising and/or swelling. The injectables used in these treatments are Botox, Dysport, Juvaderm, Voluma, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Perlane, and Kybella. One of our newest products is Endermologie. Endermologie liposmassage is a painless, non-invasive mechanical action that works to get rid of cellulite and also tightens the skin on the face and body. The Face & Body Spa is the only provider of this service in Mississippi.
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