Blog Posts in April, 2014

Mini Tummy Tuck Cost

A mini tummy tuck , as the name suggests is a smaller variation of adominoplasty surgery or full tummy tuck. It involves making an incision just above the pubic area. This is a much shorter incision, almost the same as a caesarean cut. The purpose of the cosmetic surgery is the same, that is the removal of extra fat from the abdominal area and the tightening of the abdominal muscles. A mini tummy ...

What Are Your Options if You Need Corrective Nose Reshaping?

Corrective nose shaping – formally known as rhinoplasty – is the second-most popular type of plastic surgery. Perhaps that’s because the face is the first thing people notice about one another, and the nose is in the center of the face. Noses can vary tremendously in size and shape, but sometimes those characteristics are out of proportion with the rest of the face. Sometimes noses have specific ...

Silicone or Not? The Difference between Breast Implants

Breast Impants- Saline or Silicone? Making the decision to have any type of plastic surgery, such as breast augmentation, starts with becoming educated on the benefits of surgery and the choices available. When it comes to breast implants, patients have several decisions to make including choosing between silicone and saline implants. When deciding between saline and silicone implants, there is no ...

Tummy Tuck Alternatives

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to get rid of excess fatty tissues and tighten muscles around the abdominal area. It requires the plastic surgeon to make an incision from hipbone to hipbone so as to dissect skin for removal of extra fat. It also includes tightening of muscles and repositioning of belly button. The result is a well-toned and firmer ...

Get Ready for Summer with These 3 Skin Treatments

Summer is right around the corner, which means skin-baring season. Luckily there are various ways you can brighten your skin, reduce fine lines and obtain a healthy looking summer glow. Patients of the Medspa at Smith Plastic Surgery Institute have their choice of several skin treatments including Dermapen, facials and chemical peels. One procedure, which not only feels refreshing, but leaves the ...

Breast Lift Before and After Photos

Dr. Lane Smith is a board certified plastic surgeon providing a range of procedures including breast implants, tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, and liposuction. Patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding areas have an opportunity to receive state of the art treatments from Dr. Smith. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Smith tries to educate the patient about the procedure ...

Breast Lift Cost

Breast lift is a procedure performed by aplastic surgeon to provide a firmer and younger looking breast appearance. Many women are bothered by sagging breasts and downward pointing nipples as the effects of aging set in. A cosmetic surgeoncan correct this condition by removing excess skin and raising the breasts and repositioning the areolas to a more youthful height. Dr. Lane Smith provides a ...

Breast Implants Before and After Pictures

Dr. Lane Smith is a board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast lift, rhinoplasty, labiaplasty, andliposuction to patients in and around Las Vegas, NV. During the initial consultation for breast surgery and other procedures, Dr. Smith often uses before and after photographs as a visual aid to help explain various aspects of ...