Katina’s husband, Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Parviz Hiroshi Goshtasby, has performed over 200 breast augmentation surgeries in both academic and cosmetic settings. Depending on the patient, some of these procedures have been more complicated. After performing several procedures, Dr. Goshtasby’s preferred method is placing the implants under the muscles; this ensures a more natural feel and appearance, especially in lean and athletic clients. When placed above the muscles, implants appear more artificial.

Silicone is the implant of choice for Newport Beach breast augmentation. More popular than the saline alternative, they’re less prone to rippling and better-emulate the feel of a natural breast. In addition, the FDA has cleared up the controversy about safety concerns with silicone implants, which are now considered to be as safe and effective as saline.

Katina explains patients can expect minimal pain and discomfort from the procedure during their one week of recovery. Any pain experiences can easily be remedied with prescription pain medications. Patients are monitored very closely, she adds, and most patients can expect to have their follow-up appointment the next day at the office in Newport Beach. Breast augmentation clients will schedule follow-ups before Dr. Goshtasby begins the operation.

There are many benefits to getting breast implants. Particularly for women that have been devastated by cancer, the operation can help build self-esteem and make them feel “womanly.” Katina explains that the strong association between fertility, womanhood, and breasts makes breast augmentation a significant part of the cancer recovery process for many women. Additionally, breast implants and other procedures can help restore women to pre-pregnancy form.

Katina adds that many patients feel the pressure and high expectations to keep their bodies in top form. In the warm weather of Southern California where you can be on the beach 10 months out of the year, people’s bodies are simply much more exposed.

Newport Plastic Surgery

361 Hospital Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949-229-3706

Having the right qualifications

There is a key distinction between a doctor trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and a cosmetic surgeon. A cosmetic surgeon is able to perform operations with the intent of enhancing someone’s appearance, while plastic surgery is dedicated to addressing more reconstructive procedures such as birth defects, disease and trauma. A Newport Beach plastic surgeon works exclusively in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, which includes cosmetic surgery. A cosmetic surgeon, on the other hand, might be a doctor in any number of fields like dermatology, gynecology, or ophthalmology.

Katina’s husband, Dr. Perviz Hiroshi Goshtasby, is a board certified Newport Beach plastic surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. With extensive education and training in both academic and cosmetic settings, Dr. Goshtasby has the qualifications beyond that of a cosmetic surgeon. In addition, plastic surgeons are able to take on more challenging cases and minimize the risk of problems from surgery. “The best insurance against complications is a qualified surgeon,” says Katina.

Being informed

It’s important for your surgeon to value patient education, and it’s a good sign if they’re taking the time to carefully explain everything and answer your questions. Before you get on the operating table, you should be made aware of everything that’s coming; understanding the after-care and healing process is important, as well as what to avoid (such as specific medications) to ensure that you don’t experience complications. A Newport Beach plastic surgeon that isn’t rushing the client through the process indicates a great attention to detail.

Getting the best result possible

Cosmetic surgeons are generally able to do breast augmentations and other surgeries without major problems. Without government regulations, someone with little training is not restricted from operating on patients. However, a board certified plastic surgeon will be well-versed in the newest, most sophisticated techniques, and often will able to handle more difficult cases. Before making the decision to enhance your appearance, ensure that you’re getting outstanding care with a Newport Beach plastic surgeon.

Newport Plastic Surgery

361 Hospital Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949-229-3706

A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures with the goal of restoring a woman to pre-pregnancy form. As Katina Goshtasby of Newport Plastic Surgery explains, this isn’t a shortcut to a better body; after the physical, hormonal, and lifestyle changes of pregnancy, no amount of diet or exercise can achieve the goals many women want in Newport Beach. Mommy makeover procedures target several areas of the body. When deemed safe by a qualified professional, all procedures can be performed at one time under anesthesia.

What if I just exercise three hours a day?

While it’s advisable for clients to be in good health by exercising, no amount of pull-ups or time on the elliptical can completely reverse the physical effects of a pregnancy. Goshtasby explains that some women have a procedure called “corseting” done along with a tummy tuck to counteract the Diastasis—or separation—of the abdominal muscles. This condition simply cannot be repaired with extensive exercise and dieting. However, the ideal patient for abdominoplasty is someone with a balanced diet and exercise regimen to insure long-lasting results.

Clients may also find that they can’t lose the last bit of thickness around their waist, or they’re encountering trouble spots in certain areas. A mommy makeover from a Newport Beach specialist can include a liposuction procedure to target specific regions of unwanted fat. As an informed fitness expert would tell you, “spot reduction” is simply not possible through exercise.

What are the procedures in a mommy makeover?

A reputable Newport Beach plastic surgeon will help you decide which operations you need, and whether it is safe for you to be put under anesthesia. Some people can’t have too much anesthesia and it’s simply not worth the risk. Patients that can safely handle it can have, in a single session, an abdominoplasty, liposuction, brachioplasty and breast augmentation. Newport Beach clients can effectively return to pre-pregnancy form with one fell swoop.

Am I ready for a mommy makeover?

Before you go under the knife, it’s important that you aren’t lactating or breast feeding. Under no circumstances can you be exposed to anesthesia while nursing. A qualified surgeon will work with you to determine if you’re physically ready for the procedures.

Newport Plastic Surgery

361 Hospital Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949-229-3706

If exercising and dieting have not given you the results you were hoping for, then your plastic surgeon may be able to bring your body back to where you’d like it to be. At Weston Center for Plastic Surgery, Inc. in Florida, experienced surgeon Barry Schwartz M.D. says that in particular, many mothers are concerned with the condition of their breasts after giving birth.

Normally, he explains, during your pregnancy, your breasts will swell and then decrease after you give birth or complete breast feeding. As a result, your breasts will likely lose volume, sag, and form stretch marks. Additionally, the areola may change in shape and become darker. The less common effect, he says, is for a woman’s breasts to enlarge and stay that way.

As a leading breast implant surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Schwartz says that on its own, without a breast lift, an augmentation can add volume to your breasts. By restoring a fuller appearance, he adds, you will also find that the breasts will lift a little as well. Most women, however, do choose to add a breast lift to their augmentations to maximize their results. Having both done at the same time, Dr. Schwartz explains, is very common and often recommended.

Alternatively, other mothers choose to have only a breast lift and forgo adding implants. Dr. Schwartz says that he can show each patient what her breasts will look like after a lift. Though this will reduce the appearance of sagging, he explains, you will not get the superior volume increase. Even if you had breast implant surgery prior to having children, you may still experience sagging that you will want to have reversed.

To help you decide which procedure to pursue, your plastic surgeon should be willing to discuss your problem areas and expectations. When trying to determine the best time to have your breast lift or augmentation, Dr. Schwartz explains that it is a personal preference. Sometimes, he says, women prefer to wait until they are done having children so that repeat sagging does not become a concern. It all boils down to each patient’s personal priorities.

Lipo Ex is a relatively new fat and cellulite reduction treatment that uses radio waves to heat your fat cells. When heated at the proper temperature, these fat cells will become porous and eventually drain into the body’s lymphatic drainage system to be secreted naturally from the body over time.  Lambrou says that she has yet to see anything else could revolutionize the world of cosmetic procedures as much as Lipo Ex.

“In addition to fat reduction, which women obviously enjoy, Lipo Ex also tighten the skin,” Lambrou explains. “So for women who are looking to regain the washboard abs they had before pregnancy, this is a step in the right direction.” She says Lipo Ex can be used to treat both cellulite and loose skin, and that people who have already undergone significant weight loss—such as mothers who’ve recently given birth—can get even more benefits from the tightening aspect of the Lipo Ex than other patients.

Because heat stimulates collagen production within the body, Lipo Ex has been shown to effective at tightening skin and giving it a more youthful look. “Heat stimulates the collagen development in the body,” she says, “so pretty much any area on a patient’s body that we treat will firm right up.” Because of the collagen component, some physicians view Lipo Ex as an accompaniment to traditional liposuction procedures. For new mothers who’ve already lost the weight they gained during pregnancy and just need a way tighten up the skin, though, Lipo Ex is usually enough on all its own.

Of course, patients should not expect to see full results with Lipo Ex in just one session. For most new moms, it can take eight to 12 sessions before optimum goals are reached. “Someone who is in relatively good shape, but just has pesky fat around her abdomen, will probably be able to get away with just six to eight treatments,” Lambrou says. “But in general, eight to 12 sessions is probably more accurate for most patients.”

The number of areas on the body that a patient wants to have treated as well as the size of these areas will increase or decrease the number of treatments he will need. “Someone who is a little overweight will probably need a couple more sessions to reach his goal. But some women we see already have really flat stomachs and their only issues are their love handles, so we can take care of that fairly quickly.” For new mothers who are looking to tighten the skin around the abdomen area, Lambrou recommends planning to have at least eight treatments with Lipo Ex performed, although those with just a “tiny pooch” might need fewer than six. “It really is a personal thing—it’s different for every patient.”

No matter how many sessions are needed to reach the final goal, Lambrou emphasizes that Lipo Ex really is helpful for women who are looking for a way to tighten up their lower abdomen after pregnancy, since oftentimes sit ups alone will not ever be enough to return to their bodies’ pre-baby shape.

The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

Of course, the notion of personal maintenance can be rather challenging when it comes to pregnancy. After all, pregnant women have no choice but to deal with weight gain, breakouts, and other such less than pleasant side effects of hormonal upheaval. As a result, the idea of visiting the local medical spa for a day of pampering is likely to be rather appealing to those whose minds are otherwise focused on the challenges of carrying a child.

While it’s natural for pregnant women to want to indulge in various medical spa treatments, the reality is that certain procedures might be off limits due to the circumstances involved. Kim Dahle is a skin care consultant at Natura Medspa & Laser Center, a facility serving Florida’s Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton areas that offers everything from laser hair removal to weight-loss assistance, and according to her, pregnant women should avoid certain medical spa treatments as they could be potentially harmful to unborn children.

While some professionals in the field might feel differently, in Dahle’s opinion, any process that involves injectable fillers should be avoided during pregnancy. This includes options such as Botox, Radiesse, and Juvederm. Additionally, laser treatments (including laser hair removal) should generally be avoided during pregnancy. Those looking to treat sun-damaged skin or rid themselves of unwanted hair should wait until after they’ve given birth to pursue these options (and in some cases, it is advisable to wait until after breastfeeding as well).

Another medical spa treatment that pregnant woman should avoid is the chemical peel, as the components involved could end up being harmful to a fetus. Along these lines, procedures such as liposuction and Lipodissolve are not suitable for pregnant women (though the latter can often come in handy for those looking to eliminate post-baby pockets of bodily fat).

So which types of medical spa treatments are suitable for pregnant women? According to Dahle, most facials are generally harmless for pregnant women, especially if they do not involve the use of harsh chemicals. Additionally, vibradermabrasion tends to work well for pregnant women, as it provides a soothing, massage-like experience for those looking to exfoliate.

Of course, a pregnant woman who is concerned about the safety of any given medical spa procedure should consult with her doctor before making an appointment. Anyone who’s pregnant should also keep in mind that her skin might be more sensitive than usual as a result of those wildly fluctuating hormones; as such, a procedure that would otherwise be painless could be rather uncomfortable.

If you’re in the middle of a pregnancy and could use a break from the daily grind, then visit a local medical spa to see which procedures are appropriate for you. Remember, even if your skin care option of choice is something that needs to be put off until your pregnancy is over, most doctors will agree that there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a nice, relaxing massage; and considering what you’ve been going through, that’s the least you can do for yourself.

The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

While many women might take comfort in the fact that breast augmentation should not interfere with their breastfeeding capabilities, Dr. Yanez does advise that women plan on waiting for a bit of time before breastfeeding following their surgeries. Although breast augmentation generally does not prevent women from breastfeeding later on life, anyone considering the procedure should be advised that there are always exceptions to this particular rule. For women who have breast implants put in via the areola incision method, there is, based on recorded incidents, a slightly higher risk of associated problems with respect to breastfeeding. However, such complications are truly rare and by no means constitute the norm. Furthermore, if a woman were to have a problem with breastfeeding following an areola incision, then the issue would likely be limited to a single breast, not both – in which case, breastfeeding would still be possible.

Of course, if the ability to breastfeed is of a patient’s utmost concern, then certain breast augmentation methods can help circumvent the issue. Surgeons can go transaxillary, which involves making a small incision in the crease of the armpit. Another option is to use the inframammary incision method, which entails going in through the breast fold area. Any patient who is anxious about the potential for complications with breastfeeding should discuss these alternative methods of breast augmentation with her plastic surgeon.

Most doctors will admit that any type of surgical procedure comes with a degree of risk. However, when it comes to implants, it’s important for women to understand that statistically speaking, they do not necessarily have to choose between breast augmentation and the ability to breastfeed in the future.

The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.

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Your skin may be a lot more sensitive when pregnant, and you may be more sensitive to pain as well. Having your legs waxed, for example, may sound like a great idea – but turn out to be excruciatingly painful, even though it's been relatively painless the last 10 times you've had it done.

The vast majority of pregnant women suffer from pregnancy-related physical complaints, such as backache, muscle tension, bloating and even foot cramps. While there are numerous medical spa treatments out there which can relieve such problems, some are not recommended for moms-to-be, and can even be downright dangerous to the unborn child.

If you feel like you could benefit from a spot of pregnancy pampering, don’t leave your health, and that of your baby’s, to chance. While the vast majority of medical spas are aware of what’s safe for expectant mothers, not all are. Remember, when it comes down to brass tacks, the responsibility for playing it safe is in your hands.

Steer Straight Ahead

Here is a list of treatments suitable for pregnant women:

• Facials. Facials that are not too invasive or don’t use harsh chemicals or peels are considered safe. Try an Elemis Spa facial or or one from your favorite skincare specialist, such as Decleor or Clarins. Products that are natural and organic without any strong chemicals are the best if you’re pregnant.
• Massages. Most massages are good for pregnancy, although some women may find it too uncomfortable to lie on their back. See if you can find a med spa that has a special massage table that has a bump cut out to fit your own bump! Be aware, however, that some massage oils are not recommended for use during pregnancy, including juniper, clary sage and even, surprisingly, peppermint.
• Hair removal involving waxing. You might find this more painful than normal as most women have an increased sensitivity to pain when pregnant (see below). But leg waxing, underarm waxing and even getting rid of that bristly bikini line is considered fine during pregnancy. You wouldn’t want your obstetrician to see you with hairy legs, would you? And try doing it yourself in your eighth month…
• Pedicure or manicure. A basic mani or pedi is fine. Some people, however, believe that having artificial nails or extensions can be dangerous to the unborn child because of the chemicals used.
• Reflexology. This form of foot massage can be of great relief to some women, but it’s important to let your reflexologist know you’re pregnant. Rule of thumb is not to have treatments during the first trimester, or if you have placenta previa (low-lying placenta) or hydroaminos, or an excess of amniotic fluid after 32 weeks’ gestation. Also not good for women at a risk of deep-vein thrombosis or pre-eclampsia, or those who have gone into pre-term labor.
• Acupuncture. This ancient needle art is widely used to treat morning sickness and make expectant mothers feel more comfortable overall. It is considered safe throughout the three trimesters but you should let your acupuncturist know you are pregnant nonetheless. Some acupuncturists like to wait past the first six weeks.

Steer Clear

Here are treatments NOT suitable for pregnant women:

• Hair removal involving bleaches or other kinds of hair removing cream. Not recommended as the chemicals can be absorbed into your body.
• Electrolysis. While most practitioners agree it’s safe to have this hair removal procedure carried out on your face during pregnancy, avoid having it done on your body – and especially the nipple area during the last few weeks! Remember, also, that you may have excess hair growth during pregnancy that will go away once the baby is born.
• Chemical peels and dermabrasion. It’s assumed that the strong chemicals used can enter your bloodstream, and cause harm to the unborn child.
• Tooth whitening/permanent make-up application. Nobody knows whether these are completely safe or not as not enough research has been carried out, so it’s best to avoid them.
• Saunas, steam rooms and very hot Jacuzzis. Stay away from the heat when you’re pregnant – these types of spa treatments may sound enticing but they’re thought to be potentially harmful to your unborn child, as they can raise your body temperature to dangerously high levels. Ditto for hot mud or seaweed wraps etc.
• Treatments involving any type of injections, such as dermal fillers etc. This are dangerous as there is a chance the substance can actually reach – and harm – the fetus.
• Laser treatments. Stay away from lasers while pregnant – just in case. Most spas that offer laser therapy of any kind do not accept pregnant women anyway.
• Tanning beds. Apart fro the risk of getting overheated; a melanoma can spread to the placenta, and thus affect your unborn child.
• Tattooing. As your skin will change during your pregnancy, once you’ve delivered you might not recognize the tattoo you got while pregnant! Also, the risk of unsterilized needles makes this a no-no.
• Hair dyes or chemical straightening techniques etc. Best to wait until you’ve given birth.

Top Tips

• Keep in mind that your skin may be a lot more sensitive when pregnant, and you may be more sensitive to pain as well. Having your legs waxed, for example, may sound like a great idea – but turn out to be excruciatingly painful, even though it’s been relatively painless the last 10 times you’ve had it done.
• Many spas choose to play it safe when catering to pregnant women. Some suggest that women don’t have treatments until they are at least in their 12th week of pregnancy, and others restrict treatments to women who are more than 32 weeks’ pregnant. If you need a bit of pampering in your first trimester, opt for a simple manicure or facial and have the massage later.
• If it’s not obvious you’re pregnant, tell your practitioner, instructor or beauty therapist. It’s better that they may the decision about what is safe for you, as they know everything that is involved within a specific treatment or procedure.

Being pregnant is a fantastic time to concentrate on yourself and your changing body. It’s also a great time to indulge in pampering treatments, especially as you won’t have time to take advantage of a quiet, peaceful spa once little Junior makes his or her entrance into the world, kicking and screaming his or her little head off. So enjoy it while you can – but play it safe!