If you want to correct a sagging or drooping eyebrow so you can look younger, then you may want to consider a brow lift procedure. This simple plastic surgery procedure can tighten and lift the skin around the eyebrow to make the upper face appear more youthful and wrinkle-free. Before you schedule your consultation at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN, learn more about this procedure and whether you are a candidate.

What Is the Best Age for a Brow Lift?

Most people who use a brow lift procedure are between the ages of 40 and 60, which is when most sagging or drooping on the brow is most noticeable. However, several factors may influence the exact age you have this procedure. For example, some people may experience signs of aging in other areas of the face before skin laxity becomes obvious on the upper face, so you may be able to postpone this treatment.

Sometimes, this procedure is also performed on patients who are younger and may have developed early visible signs of aging, such as deep worry lines between the brows. Younger patients who are seeking this procedure may benefit from trying other aesthetic treatments first, such as Botox, to relax visible wrinkles on the brow.

Who Are Good Candidates?

Determining whether or not you are a good candidate for a brow lift involves more than just your age. To start, you will need to attend a consultation with a plastic surgeon who will examine the condition of your skin to assess whether or not you have enough loose skin tissue to qualify for this treatment. Oftentimes, people who want this procedure may be able to try alternative non-invasive or non-surgical treatment methods first. Some other factors to be considered include:

Forehead and Hairline Height

Surgeons will look at the basic construction of your face, specifically the height of your hairline and forehead. Because this procedure will lift and tighten skin on the upper face, there must be adequate space to perform this treatment with your desired results. Your surgeon may need to lower your hairline or explore other treatment options to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Skin Quality and Condition

It’s also important that your skin quality and condition meet the minimum required for this procedure. Your skin must have a moderate amount of elasticity so your results can develop as desired. If your skin condition is very advanced, a different procedure or a combination of procedures may be required to address each of your aesthetic concerns. For example, you may also require an eyelid lift to correct all signs of visible aging.

General Health

If you are interested in any type of plastic surgery, then it’s important that you are in good general health. Plastic surgery involves the use of general anesthesia, so you must be in good enough health to withstand sedation. During your consultation, you should be sure to inform your surgeon of your general medical health, the health conditions you may have, and the full list of medications and supplements you are taking.

Sometimes, as part of the qualifications you need for surgery, you need to pass certain physical and blood exams. These exams will check the health of your heart, lungs, and other major health factors. If you are not qualified for this procedure because of your health, non-surgical aesthetic treatments can be considered.

Can Botox Be Used With This Procedure?

Botox is the most common alternative to this procedure, but it may also be used with this procedure to achieve certain aesthetic goals. For example, if your procedure does not fully treat a sagging brow or wrinkles around the eyebrows, then you may use Botox neurotoxin injections to relax the appearance of wrinkles between the brows and around the eyes.

Other Treatments

In addition to this surgical procedure or Botox, you may want to consider other treatments that can correct more superficial aesthetic concerns. For example, chemical peels, dermaplaning, RF microneedling, and facials are all aesthetic treatments that can improve the tone and texture of the skin. Using these aesthetic treatments with this procedure may help you look younger and more radiant over time.

You can also use skin care products such as SkinMedica or ZO Skin Health to maintain a more youthful appearance. The active ingredients in these products may help you improve the tone, texture, and overall quality of your skin. For patients looking for a more comprehensive anti-aging result, combining the surgical procedure with aesthetic treatments may be a good idea to rejuvenate your whole face, rather than one section at a time.

Get the Look You Want

Some people reach a certain age and feel that they may have missed their chance. The fact of the matter is that most patients who use this brow procedure are between the ages of 40 and 60, so it’s never too late to start feeling more confident about your appearance. This treatment can correct the appearance of wrinkles around the upper face and sagging eyebrows. Contact us at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN to schedule your consultation with one of our skilled surgeons today.

At Tarola Plastic Surgery, with offices in Hendersonville and Murfreesboro, TN, we know that not everyone can achieve a flat, tight, and toned stomach with diet and exercise alone. Sometimes, too many factors work against you, like genetics, stubborn fat, and age. For that reason, we offer a body contouring procedure called the tummy tuck that will help you finally achieve your stomach goals.

How Much Weight Can We Lose With a Tummy Tuck?

Once you undergo this body contouring procedure, you may lose weight. However, this procedure isn’t designed to help you lose weight, although you can lose anywhere from five to ten pounds post-op. Instead, it is designed to remove excess fat cells and skin and tighten the entire area to help you reach your aesthetic goals.

The best way to measure your results is not through pounds lost but through inches lost. Once your procedure is complete, you may lose weight, but more importantly, you will lose inches. This procedure will contour your midsection and help you achieve a transformed stomach that you can enjoy long term.

What Is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck is technically known as abdominoplasty. This procedure is designed to contour the entire midsection by removing excess fat cells and excess skin. Additionally, it can strengthen and re-structure the abdominal muscles that have weakened due to pregnancy, aging, or other factors.

Women who have experienced one or multiple pregnancies that have resulted in diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate and don’t return to normal, can schedule this procedure to not only transform their midsection but help address this condition. A tummy tuck always results in a tighter, smoother, and toned abdominal profile.

What Causes Changes in the Midsection?

Different factors can affect your stomach and cause it to look anything but aesthetically pleasing. The most common factors that affect the appearance of the midsection include genetics, previous surgical procedures, weight fluctuations, one or more pregnancies, and the aging process. However, no matter what factors or conditions have caused your stomach to look less than ideal, we can help transform the area and help you achieve the midsection of your dreams.

What Happens During the Procedure?

Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique needs. However, the procedure follows a typical format in which the surgeon creates a horizontal incision in the mid-abdominal area between the pubic area and belly button. This incision is designed to allow the surgeon to easily remove excess fat from the area. Additionally, excess skin will be removed, and abdominal muscles that have separated or weakened will be re-repaired and sutured.

The surgeon will also tighten the surrounding muscles and tissue, which will result in a tighter and more contoured abdomen and a narrower waistline. This procedure can be completely customized to your needs and goals. An initial consultation at our office will help determine the best way to address your concerns so that you can reach all of your aesthetic goals after your procedure is complete.

What Type of Recovery Can I Expect?

Once your procedure is complete, we will discharge you once we ensure that you have all the directives you need to ensure a successful recovery. Patients typically spend the first few days post-op resting, so you will need to enlist help so that someone can assist you with meal preparation and household duties. The goal is to rest as much as possible so you can heal.

We advise patients to begin adding very slow yet precise movements to their daily routine after the surgical procedure to help prevent clotting. This will look different for different patients, but walking can help promote healthy recovery and healing. Patients typically take two to four weeks off of work after their procedure. However, when you focus on a healthy recovery, you will heal quickly and be able to enjoy your results as soon as possible.

Am I a Candidate?

The best candidates for a tummy tuck are healthy patients who understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how it affects their results. Women who are done having children make good candidates since an additional pregnancy after the procedure is complete will negatively impact the results.

Patients who have realistic expectations, understand the procedure and its benefits and limitations, and are committed to following the recovery protocol make the best candidates for abdominoplasty.

The Importance of Maintaining Results

A tummy tuck is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. If you do gain weight after your procedure is complete, you will negatively affect the appearance of your midsection. Any remaining fat cells may expand, and your skin may experience additional looseness due to weight fluctuations. You can maintain your results long-term by eating a healthy diet, incorporating regular exercise into your weekly routine, and focusing on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Transform Your Midsection

If you are tired of living with a less-than-ideal midsection, you don’t have to. We can help transform your entire midsection so that you can experience all the benefits that come with reaching your body goals. Contact us today at one of our Tarola Plastic Surgery offices in Hendersonville or Murfreesboro, TN, to learn more about this procedure, see if you are a good candidate for Botox, and schedule your initial consultation.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Botox Injections?

Because this treatment works by treating the underlying cause of wrinkles, it is effective on all skin tones and types. If you have unwanted wrinkles that you want to have smoothed away, it is safe to say that this treatment is likely one that you can benefit from. Be sure to let our staff know about all of your concerns during your consultation so they can let you know if this treatment is one that will help you reach your goals.

Areas That Can Be Treated

There are a number of areas in which this treatment is highly effective at smoothing away unwanted wrinkles. Let’s take a look at some of them!

The Forehead 

The forehead is one of the most popular areas for this treatment as wrinkles in this area are known to deepen more quickly than in other areas. With this treatment, even those more stubborn, deeper wrinkles on the forehead area can be successfully smoothed away, often taking years off of one’s appearance in just a single treatment session. 

Around the Eyes

The wrinkles around the outside corner of the eyes often called “crow’s feet” are an area of concern for a lot of people. This treatment can help smooth away those wrinkles quickly. Also, the area underneath the eyes can also develop wrinkles and this treatment can help there as well. Most areas around the eyes where wrinkles can develop can be treated using this amazing injectable treatment! 

Around the Mouth

The lines that can form above the upper lip can be treated as well as those deeper lines that can form around the outside corners of the eyes. These wrinkles can often be stubborn and usually aren’t successfully smoothed away using other methods but this one can take care of them fast!  

Between the Brows

The wrinkles that form between the brows are sometimes called “frown lines” and they can also be very stubborn to treat using creams and serums. However, this treatment can smooth away those wrinkles and give you a much more youthful look without any pain!  

Other Areas

If you have other areas where unwanted wrinkles are an issue, let our staff know. They will be able to take a look at the area and see if this treatment can also help smooth away the wrinkles in those locations. There are other areas where this treatment is known to be effective so it is always important to let our staff know all about your goals.  

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Does Treatment Hurt? 

Not a bit! This treatment is not one that is going to cause pain during or after treatment. The needle that is used is very sharp and very fine so it does not inflict pain. One of the main reasons why this treatment is so popular is because it is not painful and can deliver fantastic results.

2. Is This Safe? 

Of course. This treatment has been being performed by professionals successfully for years and is even approved by the FDA. You do not have to be concerned about issues that come with other types of treatments that are more invasive. It is completely safe!

3. How Long Does Treatment Take?

A wonderful part about this treatment is that it does not take a long time. Sessions usually only take about 30 minutes from the time you step into the office until the time you leave. There are even a lot of people who have had this treatment on their lunch break. It really is that quick!

4. How Long Will My Results Last?

The amount of time that your results will last is going to depend on a number of factors but most people can expect their results to last for 4 to 6 months and oftentimes longer. However, if you do see your results beginning to fade, you can always have additional treatments to maintain your results.

5. Is There Downtime? 

Not at all! The minute that your treatment session is over and our staff has answered all of your questions, you can go on with your day as normal. There is no lengthy downtime required as it often is with other types of treatments that may be able to give the same results.

Smooth Away Unwanted Wrinkles Painlessly Today

If you are fed up with stubborn wrinkles, Botox is a treatment that can help! The results speak for themselves and the treatment itself does not take a long time. And, there is no downtime that you need to worry about trying to fit into your schedule. If you’re ready to smooth away any unwanted wrinkles, come and see us today at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN!

Aging is a fact of life. You can’t escape the aging process, but you can reverse some of its effects. At Tarola Plastic Surgery, with offices conveniently located in Murfreesboro and Hendersonville, TN, we want to introduce you to Ultherapy, a skin lifting and tightening treatment that initiates a natural anti-aging response in your body to deliver results.

Are Ultherapy Results Permanent?

Ultherapy results are intended to be permanent, but the aging process will eventually affect your results. As you age, even after experiencing this treatment, you will continue to notice skin laxity as your body produces less collagen and elastin.

However, the results from this treatment are long-lasting; you will be able to enjoy them for several years. When you start to notice that aging is catching up with you and affecting your results, you can schedule a follow-up treatment to once again stimulate your body’s collagen and elastin production.

What Is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is a non-invasive anti-aging treatment. It’s known as the non-surgical facelift, and while the results will not replicate those of a facelift, this treatment will give you the next best thing, and you won’t have to undergo the knife. This treatment uses ultrasound energy to target the deep layers of the skin to increase the body’s collagen and elastin production. Results appear gradually over time, and you’ll end up with tighter skin and a lifted appearance.

What Areas Can It Treat?

This treatment is designed to target sagging skin in the middle and lower half of the face. It can also improve skin laxity on the body to restore youth to areas that have begun to develop crepey or loose skin. It can be used on the brows, the jawline, the neck, and the decolletage. It can also be used on the forehead to lift the brows and tighten the skin in the surrounding area.

How Does It Work?

If you’ve experienced an ultrasound, this treatment will feel very similar. When you come in for treatment, your technician will apply ultrasound gel to your skin. Once the Ultherapy device makes contact with your skin, a digital thermal image of the layers of your skin will appear on a screen. Your technician will use this image to effectively treat your problem areas so that you get that tighter, lifted appearance after just one treatment.

The digital image of your skin provides the technician with the ability to use accuracy and precision when delivering the ultrasound energy to your target areas. The ultrasound energy can reach some of the deepest layers of the skin to both rebuild collagen and stimulate collagen production so that you get some amazing results.

Who Is a Candidate?

The best candidates for Ultherapy are those who want to tighten and lift their skin, treat the signs of aging, and restore their youth without undergoing any invasive treatment to do so. Additionally, those who have had a facelift make good candidates for this treatment. They can use it to help prolong the results of their facelift and maintain a youthful and lifted appearance.

Most patients schedule this treatment in their 30s when they have begun to notice the first signs of aging on their skin. Patients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond also schedule treatments to restore their youth, turn back the clock, and improve their appearance without undergoing a surgical procedure.

Are Results Immediate?

Most patients notice an immediate improvement in the appearance of their skin after their first treatment, but the best and final results will take time to appear. Collagen production can take up to 12 weeks once stimulated. You will typically see your best and final results within a few weeks of your initial treatment. Even though waiting for those results can be hard, the fact that this treatment delivers gradual results is one of the reasons that patients love it so much.

Some people feel self-conscious about the fact that others may notice immediate changes in their appearance after an anti-aging treatment. With this treatment, changes occur gradually, so your face, neck, or chest skin will continue to improve over time. You won’t look like you had anything done; you’ll just slowly look like an improved you.

What Are the Benefits?

This anti-aging treatment offers many benefits, which is why it has become such a popular treatment among both men and women who want to change their appearance for the better. It’s a quick treatment, and there’s no downtime.

You can arrive at your appointment, undergo the treatment, and then resume your normal daily activities, knowing that you’re one step closer to more youthful skin. Additionally, most patients only need one treatment to achieve results, not several sessions like most anti-aging treatments often require.

Is It Painful?

Ultherapy is a painless treatment. You may feel a warm sensation during the treatment process, but you won’t feel any pain. Our technicians will take every measure to keep you completely comfortable throughout the entirety of the treatment.

Can I Combine It With Other Treatments?

This anti-aging treatment can be combined with other similar treatments to rejuvenate the face. Laser treatments pair well with Ultherapy because together, they can provide total skin rejuvenation.

Schedule Your Non-Surgical Facelift Today

If you’re not ready to undergo an invasive procedure like a surgical facelift, you don’t have to. You have options like Ultherapy, one of the most effective treatments that can transform your skin without any incisions, downtime, or recovery. Contact us today at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro and Hendersonville, TN, to find out more about this treatment and our other anti-aging treatments, like Botox.