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Do You Need a Blepharoplasty or Brow lift?

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As we get older, the forehead and eye area are the first places where we begin to notice wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, all of which contributes to a tired and aged appearance. If you are becoming increasingly unhappy with the appearance of your upper face and eye areas, it may be time to consider cosmetic surgery. Continue reading to answer the question: do you need blepharoplasty or a brow lift?

When it comes to the eyelids, time, gravity, work, and genetics can take their toll on the upper and lower eyelids.  This can cause excess skin or hooding to build up covering the top of the eye.  For the lower eyelids, puffiness can occur when the fat surrounding the eye falls forward.  Eyelid surgery surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber, frequently performs eyelid rejuvenation surgery to remove the excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids.  Sometimes, excess fat is also removed from the eyelids to help give your eyes a less tired and refreshed look. The recovery takes only 5-7 days with minimal discomfort and downtime.

A brow lift is a cosmetic procedure to raise the position of the eyebrows into a more aesthetically pleasing position. This includes creating a gentle arch to the eyebrow (less for men) and eliminating the excess skin or hooding of the outer part of the upper eyelids. There are several types of brow lift. For example, if you only need a small amount of lift Dr. Schreiber can offer you a limited-incision brow lift. If you need more of a lift, a full brow lift may be required to meet your aesthetic goals. Both men and women with eyebrows in a low position or with a lack of an arch are good candidates for a brow lift procedure. As your surgeon, Dr. Schreiber can help you achieve a more aesthetically pleasing appearance to your eyebrows and eyes.

While a brow lift can lift your eyebrows and smooth your forehead area, an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) focuses solely on your eyelids. During an eyelid lift, Dr. Schreiber removes excess skin and fat from the lids, making them less droopy and puffy. Eyelid lifts can be performed on your upper lids, lower lids, or both.

If the drooping of the eyelid goes away when your brows are raised, then a brow lift may be the procedure you are looking for.

Sometimes droopiness of the upper eyelid may be because of lower brow position. Dr. Schreiber explains that in these cases, patients may need both a blepharoplasty and a brow lift to achieve the lifted, rejuvenated look that they desire. The two procedures can be done efficiently in just one surgery.

Do I need a necklift in Baltimore or a Baltimore facelift or both?

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The neck and face are known to age us but sometimes at different rates. Many people turn to plastic surgery to address these issues individually or combine these procedures for a total rejuvenation. Many people assume a facelift Baltimore will treat all areas of the face, including the forehead and eyes. However, a traditional Baltimore facelift focuses only on the lower half of the face from the cheeks down. A neck lift focuses only on areas under your chin. These areas include under your chin loose skin, wrinkles and lines (Turkey neck). 

Facelift surgery is designed to treat skin laxity and drooping of the lower face from the cheeks to the jawline. Rejuvenate the aging face- remove excess sagging skin, sagging jowls, cheeks, clean up jaw line.  It greatly improves appearance- appear more rested, younger; less tired, old. During a facelift, incisions are typically made in front of and behind the ear. A Baltimore facelift can focus on areas of the neck, but in a different way than a neck lift does.

Surgery Time: 6-8 hours- can stay overnight 

Recovery: Recommend 2 weeks off of work.

  • Makeup can be used to hide bruising once the sutures are removed. 
  • Return to full activity by 3 weeks.
  • The scar will continue to fade for up to 2 years. 

Neck lift surgery is known to create a smoother and more refined neck and chin without making any other changes to the face, depending on the patient’s needs. Dr. Schreiber essentially redrapes skin in the neck while removing excess skin and tightening muscles in order to improve loose neck skin. During a neck lift, the locations of the incisions vary. Neck lifts will sometimes require an incision both in front of and behind the ear.

Surgery Time: The procedure takes 1-2 hours. You will either go home the same day or stay overnight in the hospital depending on your individual needs.

Recovery Dr. Schreiber recommends Return to work in 7-10 days. Return to strenuous activities in 4-6 weeks.

  • Bruising and swelling can mostly be covered over by 2 weeks.
  • Return to full activity by 3-4 weeks.

Most patients that would benefit from a neck lift also show the signs of aging on the face which would improve with a lower facelift. For this reason, the most commonly performed procedure is actually a combination lower face and neck lift. The incisions are placed around the ear (both in front and behind) and occasionally a small incision below the chin.

If you are looking to reverse the signs of aging in your face, neck, or both, and are interested in learning more about a Baltimore facelift, contact us at Baltimore Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber. Dr. Schreiber is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in  Baltimore, MD. He will review your areas of concern and help you determine which procedures are right for you. Call us at (410) 205-1846 or contact us online to schedule your confidential consultation.

Breast Implant Size

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breast augmentation marylandThe decision to have breast augmentation is a process that requires several different factors before reaching the final decision. One big question patients ask regarding breast augmentation is “what size breast implants should I get”?

 Choosing a breast implant size can be very confusing. Breast size affects many aspects of a woman’s life, including her relationships, social interactions and overall physical well-being. We want to make sure that patients have the resources and guidance to choose the perfect implant size! Here are some of the most important factors to consider before choosing what implant size for your breast augmentation maryland.

  • Your body size and weight
  • Whether you exercise regularly
  • Your style and wardrobe
  • The present shape of your breasts
  • Characteristics of your breast tissue
  • Characteristics of your chest wall

Your personal preference will also affect choices like:

  • The shape of your new breasts – round or tear-drop shaped?
  • A natural-looking or obviously-augmented appearance?
  • The push-up-bra-look or simply regaining shape after weight loss, childbirth or surgery?

Don’t fixate on bra size. Cup size is a subjective measurement. Everyone wears their bras differently, and sizes vary among manufacturers. Telling your surgeon you want to be a “C” or “D” can start a discussion but should not be the determining factor.

Try them on for size. It’s almost impossible for most women to visualize what size implants will look best on their bodies based on units of volume. That’s why Dr. Schreiber offers ways for women to try on different sizes of silicone breast implant “sizers” at your consultation. 

Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber’s goal is to deliver natural-looking results that are proportionate to your body shape and size. Bringing pictures from magazines or studying before and after pictures together can go a long way toward helping your doctor understand your surgical goals. If you clearly communicate what you want, the best surgeons understand how to achieve your desired results.

Viktoria DeAnn Peptides and Why You Need Them in Your Skin Care Routine

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Peptides are a powerful product you should consider adding to your skincare routine.  When you buy a high-quality peptide, like the ones we carry from Viktoria DeAnn, you’re going to be able to reverse any skin problems you’re having. Then, you’ll be able to essentially slow down the body’s natural aging process when you use these products correctly. 

What is a Peptide?

A peptide is a chain of two or more amino acids joined together that build protein. Peptides in skincare are used to send a message to your skin to perform a specific function.

Why do we need them?

As the skin ages, it can forget to replenish itself at the proper rate.  There are a lot of factors that contribute to this happening.  Age, stress, diet, lifestyle choices and environmental factors like sun exposure are a few of the main culprits that comprise the skin’s ability to function properly.  As the skin is continually exposed to these things, collagen and elastin, which are the structures that hold your skin together, start to break down causing it to lose firmness and resilience.  When this happens you’ll start to notice wrinkles, saggy skin, and age spots. Adding a peptide to your skincare regime can help fix all this! We can reverse the damage that has been done.  And then, we can slow down the aging process going forward!

Why use Viktoria DeAnn Peptides? 

Not all peptides are created equal.  I researched many brands before deciding to use Viktoria DeAnn.  As a company, they have researched, developed and synthesized biological peptide messengers in their FDA inspected lab. The result is a line of peptides so pure that they are as close to what our body naturally would do.

What makes Viktoria DeAnn different than other products with peptides?

Other product lines have to purchase their peptides from suppliers. Viktoria DeAnn synthesizes their own.  So, they have full control over the formulas and quality. The result is they are able to deliver a higher concentration of actives at a reasonable price point.

Plus, they customize their products to create targeted solutions.  For example, Pepti-Lift was developed specifically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and strengthen the skin tension to reduce the dreaded jowls. Pepti Correct was developed specifically to target and correct pigmentation caused by sun damage, melasma, or post-acne.  There is no one size fits all solution, which means great results for you. 

How do you use peptides?

Peptides should be used along with your other recommended skin care products and used twice a day as part of your skincare regime.

Who needs to use Viktoria DeAnn Peptides?

EVERYONE! We can’t stop the natural aging process, but peptides will help slow that down. I hear often clients want a change in their wrinkles and sagging skin. My first recommendation is always the Viktoria DeAnn Lift kit which has your essentials, Pepti-Lift, Pepti-Tone, Pepti-Eye and Rejuvenator. Clients have said they’ve seen a 5-10 year difference using the kit quickly and continue to use to keep up their results. 

Due to the unique nature of Viktoria Deann Peptides, they are not allowed to be sold online. These peptides are sold only by educated and licensed skin specialists. If you want to experience a facial rejuvenation Baltimore and would like to know more about the peptides or purchase them, please contact Baltimore plastic surgery directly and we’ll be happy to ship them or arrange product pick up.

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Tummy Tuck Baltimore for Removing a Tummy Pooch

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Do you still have a tummy pooch despite eating well and exercising? It can be difficult to restore your body’s shape after significant changes in your figure (such as pregnancy or major weight loss), and even a healthy lifestyle may not be able to restore your midsection. Even if you have lost belly fat, you may still be experiencing a decrease in skin elasticity, which can cause your skin to sag.

A tummy tuck is an effective solution in regards to restoring the appearance of your midsection. Reshaping your midsection with a tummy tuck Baltimore or abdominoplasty procedure comes in a variety of ways. Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber and trained staff at Baltimore Plastic Surgery in Maryland offer various types of tummy tuck options to transform your midsection and get you the results you always wanted.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck is a less invasive procedure but provides the same great results as a traditional tummy tuck, this version is ideal for a patient whose diet and exercise efforts have plateaued leaving them with a small area or “pooch” below the belly button. A mini tummy tuck involves a much smaller incision just above the pubic area and doesn’t involve the belly button needing to be repositioned. Due to its smaller incision, scarring is more limited and it can be concealed by undergarments or a bathing suit.

Full Tummy Tuck 

This is the most common tummy tuck procedure performed that concentrates on reshaping and toning up the lower abdominal area. It is extremely common for women who have gone through pregnancy and childbirth. A full tummy tuck Baltimore uses an incision that is slightly longer (hip to hip) than the mini tummy tuck, but it allows Dr. Schreiber to remove a large amount of excess abdominal skin and it allows him to tighten the muscles along the entire length of the abdomen. The belly button is sometimes repositioned so that the outcome looks symmetrical and natural. If you previously had a C-section with pregnancy it can be reused to reduce any additional scarring. Most traditional tummy tuck incisions can be hidden by undergarments or a bathing suit.

Extended Tummy Tuck

The extended tummy tuck Baltimore is for patients needing a significant amount of skin or fatty tissue removed in their lower abdominal area and also the hip or lower back “love handle” regions.  When patients are concerned about their side waist or flanks in addition to the frontal abdominal area, Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber can extend the incision around the waist to help contour this area tremendously. It is more invasive with a longer incision made above the pubic area, the entire width of the abdominal area which extends to the back of each hip. The belly button is also repositioned in this procedure and then reconstructed to look normal. Due to this procedure being more invasive, patients are typically required to spend one night in the hospital for recovery and like with a standard tummy tuck the incision can be hidden with undergarments or a bathing suit.

Circumferential Tummy Tuck

This is the ultimate re-contouring procedure for the trunk. It addresses everything the extended abdominoplasty does, with the addition of excising excess lower back skin and elevating the buttocks. If the appearance of the entire mid-section bothers the patient, then Dr. Schreiber can perform a circumferential tummy tuck. This scar goes around the waist to the back, but it allows Dr. Schreiber to improve the appearance of the entire mid-section.  This includes the frontal abdominal area, the waist, the flanks, and even the buttocks.

Reverse Tummy Tuck

A reverse abdominoplasty involves the upper portion of the midsection just below the breasts. Some patients can have a lower abdominal area that is toned and flat but their upper torso has loose skin or extra fatty tissue. This procedure is ideal with a mini tummy tuck for an overall midsection makeover. It is also an option to do with breast augmentation or breasts enhancements, due to where the reverse tummy tuck incision is made, therefore allowing these cosmetic procedures to be done at the same time. The reverse tummy tuck incision can be hidden (for women) with a bra or bathing suit top.

With 5 different types or variations there is a solution to get you the stomach or abs you always wanted. Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber and trained staff in the Baltimore MD and surrounding area are here to help you make the decision which tummy tuck is the right choice for you. Call or schedule your tummy tuck consultation today.

 

How Baltimore Plastic Surgery Can Help You Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution

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The most common New year’s resolutions usually have to do with losing weight, committing to exercising more, eating healthier, saving money, and finally doing that one thing we have been putting off…like plastic surgery! When we feel good and know we look good, we are more inclined to continue our healthy, positive lifestyles

and maintain our body image and self-esteem. A Baltimore plastic surgery can be one way to help you achieve this in combination with a healthy lifestyle, of course.

FACE: Sometimes a little Botox, dermal fillers or an IPL photo-facial can help freshen your look during the cold, dreary winter months that seem to drag on forever.  Facelifts, neck lifts, and eyelid lifts are a bigger investment with more downtime but can help you look more youthful and less tired with more dramatic results.

BODY: Nonsurgical body contouring procedures help to contour and sculpt stubborn collections of fat without surgery or downtime. Results take longer to be evident and are more subtle than surgery, but they truly are lunchtime procedures.  More invasive dramatic surgery like liposuction, tummy tuck Baltimore, or other lifts of the body are most popular in the winter months since several months are available for recovery before swimsuit time again later in the year.

BREASTS: Some women simply want to fill out their swimsuit top and feel proportional to their curves. A breast augmentation Baltimore is a safe and straightforward procedure that helps many women achieve this goal and feel feminine and sexy, and more comfortable in their skin.

SKIN: Get that chemical peel or C02 laser and complete y resurface away years of age spots, pigmentation, texture, wrinkles, etc. The downtime is worth it!

Don’t Ring-kle in the New Year!

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Don’t Ring in the New Year with wrinkles.  When it comes to non-surgical facial rejuvenation Baltimore options, Dr. Schreiber, your plastic surgeon Baltimore is pleased to offer a wide array of options. Your wrinkle treatment plans for 2021 could be any combination of the following:

Botox and Dysport, help smooth out the lines of the forehead, between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet by the eyes. These treatments are also great at preventing wrinkles in the future.

Fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, and Sculptra can fill out the lines of the face around the mouth and nose, and can even give more volume to the lips making them more defined.

Chemical Peel Peel away years of sun damage, dark spots and wrinkles to reveal radiant and renewed skin. Chemical peels not only remove the top layer, they also remodel the second layer of skin. As that second layer heals, new collagen forms and the old collagen tightens. … These peels can be helpful for severe acne scars or deep wrinkles.

CO2 LASER A new study shows laser resurfacing using a carbon dioxide laser reduced the appearance of wrinkles by 45% more than two years after treatment

HydraFacial works in the same way as a chemical peel: by lifting and removing dead skin cells and diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. … This allows the treatment to gently remove wrinkles without causing severe skin irritation or peeling.

Viora is the latest non-surgical method to tighten the skin of the neck and cheeks.  It can even remove unwanted excess fat!  This revolutionary new device uses radiofrequency to help contour the face and neck without any downtime and practically no pain. BYE BYE WRINKLES

Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber is pleased to offer cosmetic surgery Baltimore consultations.  This includes all of the abovementioned procedures All can help you look your best in 2021!

Call us today at (410) 205-1846 or book an appointment online at https://baltimoreplasticsurgery.com//contact-us/.

WRINKLE IN TIME…BUT NOT IN 2021

Turkey Neck

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Have you started to notice loose skin under your chin, or little bulges of fat commonly called “turkey neck”? Are you looking for more definition along your jawline? Whether it’s from sun damage, gravity, your neck area ages you first. That means, now is the perfect time to learn everything you need to know about a neck lift with one of the best board-certified plastic surgeons at Baltimore Plastic Surgery Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber. 

WHAT EXACTLY IS A NECK LIFT?

Neck lifts are commonly used to remove the excess skin or fat of the neck and to tighten the muscles (bands) to give you a rejuvenated jawline and youthful appearance.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF A NECK LIFT?

We recommend a neck lift if you’ve been dealing with:

  • Double or triple chins
  • Loose and sagging skin under your chin, along your jawline, or on your neck “Turkey neck” 
  • Lax neck muscles
  • Creases and folds on the neck
  • Bulges caused by pockets of fat

THE PROCEDURE

A neck lift can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The incisions for a neck lift follow the lines around the earlobes and extend back behind the ear and into the hairline. A small incision is also made underneath the chin to help with tightening the neck muscles. This way, the incisions stay inconspicuous and heal very well. Dr. Schreiber will then lift the skin off of the underlying neck muscles. This allows him to tighten the neck muscles in order to help establish a long-lasting improved contour to the neck. Tightening the neck muscles also gives a more youthful, smooth contour to the neck.

The next step involves pulling back the skin of the neck and any excess skin is removed. Stitches are used to secure the skin back behind the ears. The entire procedure takes about 3 hours and it’s done as an outpatient. If you’d like to stay overnight in the hospital, arrangements can be made for this at a very affordable rate.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER MY NECK LIFT?

After your Baltimore neck lift, we’ll wrap the healing area with a comfortable compression bandage, to hold everything in place and preserve the results of your procedure. 

For up to about three days, your neck will feel tight, and you might experience some pain and swelling. The feeling of tightness might last until you’re fully healed, and some patients experience numbness and tingling around their incisions.

The stitches in front of the ears are removed 3-5 days after the procedure. The stitches behind the ear are removed about 7 days after the neck lift procedure.

Men, as well as women, frequently see a plastic surgeon Baltimore to correct this area bothers a lot of people as time goes on.  As a neck lift expert, Dr. Schreiber utilizes a technique to help hide the scars as much as possible while getting the maximum effect with the neck lift procedure.

 

Plastic Surgery during COVID-19 is on the Rise

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Plastic surgeon Baltimore Maryland Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber has been more in demand than ever Post COVID-19 lockdown.

In a new study produced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons on Americans’ attitudes towards plastic surgery in the wake of COVID-19, during the pandemic, 49% of respondents who haven’t had any plastic surgery say they are open to having cosmetic or reconstructive procedures in the future.

During Maryland’s stay at home orders Dr. Schreiber stayed busy with virtual consultations and emergency cases. As soon as the restrictions on elective procedures were lifted, patients (both new and existing) couldn’t wait to schedule an appointment for Botox, fillers, breast augmentations, tummy tuck in baltimore md, eye lifts and more! 

One other popular procedure that Dr. Schreiber specializes in is hair restoration. Hair restoration in both men and women was one of the most requested treatments post COVID lockdown. Dr. Schreiber believes that the stress and uncertainty could have contributed to people’s hair loss but also the fact that people have been scrutinizing their appearance while being at home. 

With many people being on Zoom or Facetime while working or even “socializing” from home, Dr. Schreiber says it can intensify their desire to fix these “flaws”.

Dr. Schreiber also says that his cosmetic surgical patients know this is an ideal time to have their surgery because they’re able to recover and work from home. They also are able to cover up and bruising or swelling from fillers or even a facelift while out in public by wearing their masks. 

Patients should expect enhanced safety protocols, including telehealth/virtual appointments as well as in-person visits; on-site screening; and mask wearing and staggered scheduling. 

Our patients also know that a doctor’s office is practically one of the safest places to visit and doing so gives them some sense of returning to normalcy. People want to resume their normal lives and part of that is prioritizing self- care and self-esteem. 

Dr. Schreiber is booking up quickly – Call now to get an appointment!

Neck Lipo and Chin

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plastic surgeon baltimoreAre you looking for ways to improve your neck and jawline to create a more youthful and healthy appearance? Neck liposuction and Chin implants are great options to enhance patient’s features by creating natural structure and contours.

Plastic surgeon baltimore Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber uses liposuction to make the neck look smoother and slimmer while accentuating the jawline. Because liposuction removes excess fat, but cannot significantly improve sagging skin, the typical neck liposuction patient will be younger, his or her 20’s through early 50’s, as younger patients typically have good skin elasticity, which is necessary for the skin to contract smoothly and evenly after liposuction.

For most of Dr. Schreiber’s patients, neck liposuction is a fairly quick procedure, and many times it can be performed using local anesthesia. Through 1 or 2 tiny incisions, concealed beneath the chin or behind the ears, Dr. Schreiber inserts a small liposuction cannula, removing excess fat and sculpting a natural contour to the chin and neck. Following the procedure, patients typically wear a special supportive chin strap for about 3 or 4 days, return to work within 1 week, and are ready to return to full activity after about 2 weeks. It is typical to experience some swelling and bruising after neck liposuction; this should resolve during the first 10 to 14 days after baltimore plastic surgery.

Neck Lift Benefits

  • Improves the appearance of a “double chin” or fullness underneath the chin
  • Results are permanent so long as a patient maintains a stable weight.
  • Refines the jawline to enhance the chin or bring balance to facial features
  • Patients with good skin tone will typically see the best results
  • Can be combined with chin augmentation or rhinoplasty to further enhance facial contours

 

Cheek and Chin Augmentation

Dr. Schreiber often performs neck liposuction in combination with a chin implant to deliver an enhanced appearance and profile.  Chin and cheek implants are very useful procedures to improve the shape and contour of the chin and cheeks.  Cheek implants can improve the projection and contour of the cheeks giving you those high cheek bones that you’ve always wanted.  Chin implants can help those with little chins on a profile or side view. They can also add width to narrow chins on the frontal view.  Men and women can both benefit from chin and cheek implants as this is a common aesthetic desire for both genders. The actual implants implant to be contoured to the desired shape and size to fit each person uniquely. 

Your plastic surgeon baltimore is pleased to offer his chin and cheek implant patients scarless options!  He can place the implants through small incisions hidden the gum lines.  This way, nobody will be able to see the scars from the procedure.

After the chin and/or cheek implant surgery, Dr. Schreiber recommends 5-7 days of recovery.  Light exercise can resume after 1 week with heavy weightlifting and cross training at 4-6 weeks.

 

Chin Augmentation Benefits

  • Minimize the appearance of jowls or a double chin.
  • Strengthen a weak, underdeveloped chin.
  • Change the appearance of chin dimpling.
  • Produce a more attractive triangular shape to the jawline.
  • Increase the height or width of the chin.
  • Bring balance to the nose and chin.

 

Call your plastic surgeon baltimore md today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber to see if you are a good candidate for one or both of these procedures