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What is Hydrelle?

Hydrelle is the first FDA-approved Hyaluronic Acid (HA)  filler to contain the anesthetic lidocaine providing you a more comfortable in-office experience with immediate and long-lasting results.

Hydrelle is a technologically advanced formulation that is clinically proven to be safe and effective. It delivers the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in your body. One syringe can improve the appearance of your wrinkles and can last up to a year.* Hydrelle is an affordable wrinkle treatment option for long-lasting results and potentially fewer facial injections. Contact us

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

HA is a form of sugar that is a natural component of healthy and hydrated skin. HA functions like a matrix to hold together collagen and elastin. When injected into the skin, it attracts water and provides volume to smooth and soften the look of wrinkles.

How Does Hydrelle Work?
Hydrelle is a soft, malleable injectable gel designed to reduce facial wrinkles. Hydrelle immediately adds a natural fullness and reduces the unwanted wrinkles that make us look older than we feel.

How Long Does Hydrelle Last?
Unlike other fillers that require multiple syringes and re-treatments, Hydrelle can last up to a year.

What Should I Expect?
Since everyone’s skin is unique, some patients may experience temporary redness, swelling or bruising. These symptoms normally disappear in a few days. No skin-testing is necessary, but Hydrelle is not for patients with sulfite allergies (i.e. red wine, dried fruit, etc.) Hydrelle is FDA-approved for moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds.

Are Hydrelle Treatments Expensive?
Pricing is comparable to other HA fillers. However, Hydrelle with lidocaine can be much more affordable, because it’s long-lasting and often requires fewer syringes compared to other HA fillers.  Contact us

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E-mail us or call 888-658-6458 to schedule a consult with Dr McMillan to disuss your personal expectations.

A HOLIDAY GIFT JUST FOR YOU! 

Wouldn’t it be nice to hear “You Look Great” from your family, friends or special someone this holiday season?  We are making it easier than ever with our winter holiday special.

$75 off Hydrelle Wrinkle Filler

$50 off Botox

Choose both and recieve an extra $25 off your treatment

Schedule an appointment by calling 888-658-6458.   For more information, e-mail us at www.sarahmcmillanmd.com/contact.php

Valid through Dec 31, 2009.  *Certain restrictions apply.

The majority of our patients are healthy individuals.  From a physical standpoint they try to watch what they eat and exercise regularly.  From an emotional standpoint they feel good about themselves but have one or two areas they would like to improve beyond what a healthy lifestyle can do.  Some patients may have one or two medical problems for which they take medication.

Let me start by saying that the decision to undergo plastic surgery is not as simple as checking a few boxes on a list and then you are ready to go.  After some years of doing this, I have learned that each patient is unique. Weather it is breast augmentation, liposuction or a tummy tuck, each patient has their own reasons for coming to see me as well as their own set of questions, concerns and limitations.

With that said, I would like to provide a short list of five questions that may help guide your decision.  There are no universally right answers to these question, they are merely a guide to help your decision.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery:

1) What is my reason or motivation for this surgery?

The # 1 reason to undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery is to improve your self-image, or the way you feel about yourself. It’s very important to be honest with yourself about why you want to correct a certain part of your body. You  may be doing it for reconstructive purposes, either because of congenital defect or something that developed as a result of trauma or injury.  Or, you may be doing it to slow the aging process.

Cosmetic surgery is a significant investment in time, effort, and emotion.  Take a minute to assess why you really want cosmetic surgery, and whether you have realistic expectations.  It is unwise to expect that cosmetic surgery can cure a troubled marriage, significantly improve one’s success in the job market, or reinstate one’s youth.  Instead, you should set your expectations on the way you feel about yourself and the impact that a physical change could have on that feeling.

2) Do I have any general health problems that need to be discussed?

You may be a poor candidate for plastic surgery if you have any of the following health problems:

 Heart Disease Lung Disease
 Diabetes Obesity
 Hypertension A bleeding disorder
 Severe allergies Elevated cholesterol
 Autoimmune disease Emotional instability

This list is not all inclusive. However, if you should suffer from any of these health problems you could face a higher rate of complications. Some of these complications include infection, improper wound healing, bleeding, and difficulties with anesthesia.

Also, if you smoke or drink alcohol excessively you could also face some of these same risks.  For this reason, I insist that smokers quit for four weeks before surgery.  They must also remain smoke-free for four weeks after surgery. This allows the body to heal properly.

Prior to your visit, please take the time to fill out the health history form on our website which will help guide us through many of these areas of concern.

3) What is my Lifestyle?

You are a good candidate for plastic surgery if you have a healthy lifestyle, and understand the risks and limitations of cosmetic surgery.  This means:

 You’re not overweight
 You get regular exercise
 You don’t smoke
 You’re emotionally stable
 You have family and friends who can provide support
 You can limit your alcohol and caffeine intake
 You accept the disadvantages of cosmetic surgery
   - cost, inconvenience, discomfort, and medical risk

4) Am I well informed, do I understand the risks and limitations of surgery?

In this age of the internet, information overload is more of a problem then lack of information. The difficulty for the consumer is to determine what is fact, what is opinion, what is marketing!

Accumulated information from all sources, internet, media and advertisements, is helpful, but also can be confusing.  Articles written by “an expert” can be factual, but unfortunately, many slant and distort information to create greater interest and more impact and appeal.  Also, many publications exist simply to sell advertising and have editorial policies that allow paid advertisements that appear to be real articles.  This type of publication, usually distributed free of charge, provides apparent endorsement of a surgeon, and can mislead, confuse and often promise the impossible.

Here are a few good sources of information that might help you find a few answers.

 http://www.plasticsurgery.org/
 http://www.loveyourlook.com/

Again, the best option is to contact us to schedule an appointment with a board certified surgeon to discuss your best options.  It often takes more than one visit with your surgeon and several phone calls with our qualified staff to feel comfortable with your decision to undergo cosmetic surgery.

5) Can I afford this Surgery?

With the struggling economy, many people have found that money is tight these days.  One of the more common questions we get from patients is whether or not they can afford cosmetic surgery.  We do not offer in-house financing, but we do use major loan companies: CareCredit and SurgeryLoans.com to assist you in your financial planning.

After your initial consultation, your nurse will discuss with you a financial plan for your surgery. Included in this plan are facility fees, anesthesia fees, implant and/or garment fees, pre- and post-operative care and a surgeon fee. You still need to be realistic with yourself and your finances.  Often there may be a less costly alternative to reach your goals.  For instance, liposuction vs tummy tuck or Botox and fillers vs a facelift.

 
If you’re not sure whether or not you’re a good candidate for a procedure, it never hurts to ask. The best thing you can do is e-mail us to schedule a consultation and talk to an expert.

Are you looking your best for this summer season?  Is it time to do something just for you?   

Save $50 on Botox

Save $15 on Latisse

Combine treatments and receive an additional $15 off

 Schedule your appointment by calling 888-658-6458 or e-mail at

info@sarahmcmillanmd.com

*Valid through Sept 30, 2009.  Certain restrictions apply.

Longer, thicker and darker eye lashes can now be yours with Latisse!

Latisse is available only by prescription and Dr McMillan can provide it for you at both the Kirkland and Issaquah locations.

Latisse is not mascara, fake lashes, or makeup. LATISSE™ is FDA approved and effective. It’s a once-a-day treatment you apply topically to the base of your upper eyelashes. Patients in a clinical trial saw results in as few as 8 weeks with full results after 12 to 16 weeks. In the clinical study, 78% had a significant increase in overall eyelash prominence (including elements of length, fullness, and darkness) at week 16.

Contact us to schedule a complementary consultation for Latisse and get the lashes you have always dreamed of.

Before Latisse Treatment

After Latisse Treatment

Watch the Latisse video featuring Brooke Shields

Coming soon!

I am excited to welcome you to our new plastic surgery blog!  We will be frequently adding information to keep updated on the newest trends in plastic surgery and to provide answers to many of your questions.   

 We will use this forum to address new products and techniques as well as concerns and issues we think you might find interesting in plastic surgery.   Please come back often or feel free to contact us via email or phone with any questions you may have.

Thanks for checking in and enjoy your summer!

Sarah E. McMillan M.D.