There’s nothing like spending your lazy summer days on the beach in your colorful bikinis and board shorts. However, stretch marks, varicose veins, bald spots, or love handles can ruin the fun. So, you might want to consider getting cosmetic procedures this winter.

Why Book Cosmetic Procedures in the Winter?

Although you are free to get cosmetic procedures any time of the year, the cold months are the most ideal. That’s due to the fact that the weather is cool, which makes your recovery period a pleasant experience. Simply put, it’s all about convenience.

Most surgical and non-surgical procedures require patients to wear special undergarments, compression bra, or bandages afterwards, which can cause discomfort when the weather is hot. Additionally, the chilly season is an excellent excuse to layer clothes that will hide scars, bruises, or bandages. Moreover, people tend to stay indoors in the winter, which reduces the stress of having to turn down social invitations. Lastly, the intensity of the winter sun is lower than in spring and summer, which is beneficial for those who have sensitive post-treatment skin.

What Cosmetic Procedures to Book This Winter

You can book many cosmetic treatments in the winter, and below are some of them:

• Liposuction

Heavy coats, baggy sweaters, long sleeves – these are some of the reasons you should book  liposuction in the winter. It’s easier to hide swellings and bruises when you’re bundled up with clothes. Another reason is stubborn fat deposits are more noticeable in the winter. This makes it easier for Dr. Matarasso to target the problem areas during this procedure.

• Hair Transplantation

If you want to restore bald spots in time for summer, you should schedule hair transplantation anytime in the winter. The reason is the results could take three to four months before you can see signs of hair growth.

• Sclerotherapy

Legs with spider veins or varicose veins can be unattractive to look at, especially if you wear swimsuits or hot pants. Thankfully, sclerotherapy can address these issues. However, wearing compression garments following treatment can be uncomfortable, which explains why this treatment is best performed in the winter. Cool winter weather is when you can comfortably wear pants, slacks and jeans to cover the compression garments.

• CoolSculpting®

If you plan to have a sculpted body in time for spring and summer, it’s best to undergo a CoolSculpting® procedure during the cold winter months. Peak results are more noticeable after six months, which is just in time for bikini season.

It’s definitely advantageous for you if you book your cosmetic procedures in the winter instead of waiting for spring and summer. By the time the hot months roll in, you’ll have a better looking body to flaunt with.

To learn more about these cosmetic procedures and to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Matarasso today.

If hard-to-remove fat is what’s keeping you from getting the svelte body you’ve always wanted, you’re not without hope. Why? Because the excess bulge around your tummy or thighs can now be safely and effectively removed through tumescent liposuction.

Just like any other liposuction technique, tumescent liposuction removes fat in order to add contour to the body. However, there are several advantages to this technique over the traditional form of liposuction. Here are just five of these advantages:

1. It doesn’t require general anesthesia.

What you’ll love about this new tumescent liposuction technique is that it only needs local anesthesia to numb the area in your body where the cannula will be inserted.  This minimizes the risk of prolonged recovery or nausea that is often experienced by patients who have undergone general anesthesia. This makes it safer for the patient as he or she doesn’t have to worry about anesthesia side effects.

2. The target is more precise and thorough.

Local anesthesia doesn’t just benefit you, the patient, but Dr. Matarasso as well. Because you’ll be awake during the entire session, you’ll have muscle tone to move certain parts of your body. What this means is that it’ll be easy for the doctor to ask you to tighten or flex muscles so he can remove fat in certain areas of the body that were otherwise difficult if the patient is fully asleep. This reduces the chances of missed areas that will result in uneven fat removal.

3. It produces smoother results.

Tumescent liposuction uses a smaller cannula than the traditional one in suctioning fat so the amount of fat removed is controlled. This makes it a safer fat reduction method. As a result, patients will enjoy seeing a smoother result after the procedure.

4. There is less bleeding and bruising.

Because the tumescent liposuction technique targets specific fatty areas, Dr. Matarasso will inject lidocaine in saline solution into the targeted fat tissue.  This creates a numbing sensation only in the area where fat is being suctioned. The end result is that there is less bleeding and less bruising, making the recovery speedy and less painful.

5. It’s less expensive.

This technique is more affordable as it’s only performed using local anesthesia, making it a more cost-effective solution to contour your body.

To learn more about this body contouring procedure, consult with Dr. Seth L. Matarasso.

Diet and exercise-resistant fat can plague the vast majority of us. Even patients who are a healthy weight may have excess fat in localized areas. Because diet and exercise aren’t effective in ridding the body of these pockets, it can be nearly impossible to achieve your ideal body on your own. If you’re struggling with unwanted fat, come see Dr. Matarasso. We offer minimally invasive liposuction so you can discover your dream body with a faster recovery time. Call today!

What Is Minimally Invasive Liposuction?

Liposuction isn’t one-size-fits-all. There are many different types of liposuction, each with different benefits. Dr. Matarasso has chosen to offer tumescent liposuction to his patients. He believes this treatment offers an ideal mix of speedy recovery times and patient safety. He has provided liposuction for many years with excellent results.

Having been performed since the 1980s, tumescent liposuction is considered one of the safest and most accurate types of liposuction available. It can be performed under only local anesthetic and sometimes mild sedation. Incisions are smaller than traditional liposuction incisions and recovery times tend to be faster.

With tumescent liposuction, a lidocaine solution is injected into the fat before it is removed. This causes the fat cells to swell and firms the tissue before removal, allowing Dr. Matarasso to remove more fat with greater accuracy.

I’m Thinking About Liposuction. What Areas Can You Treat?

Liposuction isn’t a weight loss treatment but, rather, a body contouring procedure. It works best on patients who are close to their ideal weight but with localized pockets of fat. It can be performed on many areas of the body, including:

• Buttocks
• Hips
• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Neck
• Arms
• Knees
• Lower Legs
• Waist
• Male Breasts (gynecomastia)

Where do you have excess fat? Call today and get your body ready for summer with minimally invasive liposuction.

What Can a Cosmetic Dermatologist Do for You?

We all want smooth, beautiful skin, but unfortunately, few of us are blessed with it naturally. From acne to brown spots to wrinkles and more, we all have those little imperfections that get in the way of our perfect skin. A cosmetic dermatologist helps to treat these problems so you can have the skin and hair you’ve always wanted. Some even offer cosmetic treatments like liposuction.

In addition to cosmetic treatments, cosmetic dermatologists can also do everything a standard dermatologist might do. They can check moles for skin cancer (and remove them if necessary) and treat skin problems like eczema. A cosmetic dermatologist acts as your skin care advisor, providing you with in-office treatments and giving advice for proper at-home care.

Quick Cosmetic Treatments to Try Today

One of the best ways to see the benefits that a cosmetic dermatologist can provide is to visit one yourself. Call us today at 415-362-2238 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Matarasso. He’ll work with you closely to find the best treatment options for your skin conditions and concerns. For quick beauty boost, consider one of these popular treatments.

• Botox– If you’ve got 15 minutes to spare, you’ve got time for Botox. This treatment temporarily relaxes facial muscles that cause wrinkling. Botox is especially effective on wrinkles in the upper half of the face (lines between the brows, forehead lines, crow’s feet). You can head right back to your regular activities after treatment and you’ll see the results in just a couple of days.
• Dermal Fillers– Fill in stubborn wrinkles, camouflage acne scars, and more with dermal fillers. These versatile injectable treatments can even be used to provide a “liquid facelift”.
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation– For smoother, younger looking skin try laser skin rejuvenation. These treatments use powerful laser energy to penetrate the skin and target damaged cells. Dr. Matarasso can use lasers to do everything from boosting collagen production to improving the appearance of scars and evening skin tone.

If you want to look better this year, enlist the help of a cosmetic dermatologist. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

Diet and Exercise – Essential Before and After Surgery

Many people mistakenly believe liposuction is a way to lose weight. It isn’t. Although you will likely drop a few pounds after the procedure, the biggest benefits come not from the pounds lost, but from the ability to shape and sculpt the body while eliminating stubborn fat. Even with an impeccable diet and hours at the gym, some fat just won’t go away and liposuction is a great way to remove this fat. Before surgery, be at your target weight; if you lose a little weight in surgery, that is okay, but it shouldn’t be your primary goal.

A healthy diet and a good exercise routine before surgery will help make your body strong and healthy. This can lead to an easier recovery and better results from your procedure. Additionally, it helps you to establish good health habits before liposuction so you can keep up your results after surgery.

After surgery, eating the right foods and getting plenty of exercise (after you’ve fully healed of course) remains important. Although liposuction is permanent, fat can return to other areas of the body. Use liposuction to jump start your new body and use good health habits to keep up your results.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips for a Gorgeous Post-Liposuction Body

One of the best ways to keep up your post-liposuction body is through living a healthy lifestyle. Here are great tips for making that happen:

• Be Active – Hitting the gym is important, but you’d be surprised how much impact an active lifestyle outside of the gym can have. Find little ways to move more like parking further from stores, taking the stairs, or skipping TV for a walk.
• Focus on Fruits and Vegetables – We all love a juicy steak or a piece of fried chicken, but the basis of meals should be healthy fruits and vegetables. Other great additions to a healthy diet are whole grains, low fat dairy, and lean proteins.
• Hit Your Calorie Goals – You don’t have to count every calorie, but you should know how much food you need and focus on not exceeding that. Having a calorie goal for each day and trying to stay within your range can help you stay at a healthy weight.
• Exercise Often – The CDC recommends that adults get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening activity at least twice a week. Are you getting enough?

If you’re ready to take control of your shape and achieve the contours you’ve always wanted, give us a call today at 415-362-2238 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matarasso. Once you achieve that stunning body, use these tips to keep it up.

Kiss those Stubborn Fat Pockets Goodbye

Are you a candidate for liposuction? This procedure is often a good choice for those looking to remove unwanted fat deposits and refine body contours. Liposuction can be performed on many different areas in the body including the buttocks, hips, thighs, abdomen, legs and arms, and even the neck. We also perform liposuction on some male patients to treat gynecomastia (male breasts). If you’re curious about whether liposuction would help you achieve your goals, give us a call and schedule a consultation.

Liposuction is a powerful tool for removing stubborn fat. Some areas of the body don’t respond well to exercise, leaving you with fat pockets that won’t go away, no matter what you do. Liposuction targets these areas, removing the fat cells permanently and reshaping the area. If you’re tired of fighting that belly fat or if you want to kiss those love handles goodbye, liposuction might be the treatment you’re after.

How is Liposuction Performed?

In our offices we use tumescent liposuction, a minimally invasive technique, to gently suction away unwanted fat. This type of liposuction has been used since the 1980s and uses smaller incisions than some other types of treatment. General anesthesia is not needed; tumescent liposuction is performed using local anesthetic and sometimes mild sedation. The unique technique is very accurate. Swelling, bruising, and inflammation are often less than with other types of liposuction, leading to quicker recovery times.

Tumescent liposuction uses a small metal tube called a cannula to gently remove fat. The cannula is inserted into various small incisions in the area receiving treatment. These incisions are very small and rarely require stitches, reducing the scarring you’ll experience, if any. A high pressure vacuum suctions out the unwanted fat. After the procedure you may need to wear compression garments for a few days and most people are able to return to work in 2-7 days.

Do you want to reshape and refine your body? Call us today and find out if liposuction is right for you. It isn’t a short cut to diet and exercise, but rather a way to shape and perfect your beautiful body.