Sellers Plastic Surgery

Give Botox a try!

2012-02-06T07:44:00.000-08:00

Have you tried botox yet? If you have people avoiding you because you look like you're going to attack all the time maybe you should look at getting rid of those two deep scowl lines between your eyebrows. Those deep grooves are caused by years of the underlying muscles in that area pulling on the soft overlying skin. Result--deep grooves. Botox in the area can be a miracle in relaxing those muscles and making you look less tense--and less "scowly". Botox injections last for 3-5 months in most people. The usual areas that are injected are between the eyebrows and around the eyes. Try it--you'll like it!

Weight Loss vs. Liposuction

2012-01-30T09:10:00.000-08:00

Did you know that we have most of the fat cells we're ever going to have by the time we're 1 or 2 years old? After that we just fill them up with fat or shrink them up when we reduce. Unfortunately, statistics prove that the vast majority of people who lose weight have put it back on (often with additional weight) within 4-5 years. That can be pretty discouraging. While liposuction is not a weight loss plan, it can be a valuable tool in changing your shape. When fat is removed from an area through liposuction, those fat cells are no longer a factor because they are gone. Even if you did gain some weight you will always maintain the new shape because the "storage units" are gone---forever.
Liposuction is the procedure to change the shape that you genetically have been given. So if Mother Nature ordains that you have saddle bags on the sides of your thighs, liposuction can reduce those storage centers changing that particular shape. It's a great procedure---one of the most popular cosmetic procedures preformed in the United States and the World today.

Skin Issues

2012-01-26T06:22:00.000-08:00

Is your skin kind of blotchy with uneven skin tone and spots? For almost no down time you might really like an IPL treatment. Intense Pulse Light treatment is a laser treatment where the laser energy penetrates down into the lower levels of the skin and attack the melatonin in the skin. These discolorations then darken and rise to the top where they can be rubbed off with a hydrafacial or a midroderm scrub. This leaves your skin fabulously smooth and clearer. You will look totally refreshed. And who doesn't need som skin spiffing up in the dark of the winter. Give it a try. You'll be very surprized and pleased at how a series of three can make your skin look and feel.
Try it--You'll like it!

Refurbishing your face and eyes

2012-01-19T06:28:00.000-08:00

Do you hate having your picture taken? Is it because of your eyes that make you always look so tired? Or maybe it's that jawline that used to be one of your best features and now is droopy and looks like Grandma Evelyn's. Do you have bulging lower eyelids and crepy looking cheeks? Do you just look old and tired? Each one of these things can be addressed by a procedure. Sometimes a Quicklift will give you back your youth and make you look as young as you still feel inside. Maybe even having your upper eyelids done or a laser resurfacing will give you that youthful skin again. Why wait? Winter's a great time to "do things".

Unbelievable Eyelashes

2012-01-17T14:26:00.001-08:00

Have you heard about Latisse? It's the latest, greatest thing for eyelashes. If you would like to honestly have longer, darker and more eyelashes you ought to try it. You just put a drop along your lash line each night before you go to bed and let the Latisse do the rest. All of us in the office have tried it with consistent great results. It takes a few weeks to get your best results, so get started now.

Swimsuits are coming!

2012-01-16T08:53:00.000-08:00

As I look out my window right now, it's snowing and finally looks like winter. But, as we all know, time flies and before we even know it it will be spring. And with spring comes the dreaded (at least for some) swim suit season. Be ready for it this year! Don't spend another season trying to figure out how to stuff that halter top. Now's the time to get your breasts ready. This is a great time to get a breast augmentation or lift. By the time you're completely healed the season will be upon us. Don't delay. The process takes a little while. So call now and get an appointment and let's get underway. It makes all the difference in your confidence level.

Breast Reconstruction

2012-01-09T10:53:00.000-08:00

I don't think there's much in life that's more terrifying for a woman than a diagnosis of breast cancer. I can be very frightening. It seems that you are immediately thrown into an arena where everyone is asking you what you want to do, when you want to do it and who you want to do it. Although it is terribly upsetting, a woman would be well served to stop for just a minute and consider what her best options are for after the mastectomy (if that is what is being done) It is very wise to stop for a minute and visit with a plastic surgeon about your options for reconstruction. Many times with the general surgeon working together with the plastic surgeon from the very first , the very best result can be achieved. Know what your options are. Don't panic. Get some information so that you can make the choice that will be best for you. Every woman is unique and your treatment is going to be unique, too.

Though it is an extremely upsetting time, taking a little time to do some research on reconstruction can serve you well in the future.

2012-01-05T09:48:00.000-08:00

Well, we hope everyone had a wonderful, peaceful holiday season. Though we enjoy the hustle and bustle of the season, it's nice to get back to a regular routine, too. After the holidays, is a wonderful time to have any kind of cosmetic surgery. Winter weather keeps us indoors more anyway, so now's a great time for procedures like full face laser resurfacings, facelifts and eyelids. It's also the time to have your breasts and body procedures done so you'll be all recovered in time for spring fashions and activities. So, come see Dr. Sellers and get started on your new goals.

Brilliant Distinctions program is ...well..Brilliant!

2011-10-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves a deal. The Allergan Brilliant Distinctions Program is a fabulous, painless way to get reductions on Botox, Latisse and Juvuderm fillers. Whenever you go to your plastic surgeon and have one of these products you qualify for points towards coupons for up to $75 off your next time. This is a really exciting program. You must go on line to the Brilliant Distinctions website and sign up. (www.BrilliantDistinctionsProgram.com) It's that easy. Then before you go back for your botox or fillers you just get on line and print out a coupon. Just present it to your Doctor for money off. How easy is that?

$1,500 of FREE surgery!!!

2011-08-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the kids returning to school!!! If you're tired of wearing your husband's oversized shirt to the pool, make sure you're swimsuit ready by next summer!! You'll feel FABULOUS! These surgeries are life changing! August 15th to October 15th 2011 - Mommy Makeover (a mommy makeover includes a circumferential tummy tuck/ body lift and 4 areas of liposuction) $1500 off surgeon’s fee!

*Can NOT be combined with any other offer. Surgery must be paid for by October 15th, 2011. Must mention the special to receive the deal.

Save your Face!

2011-08-16T11:37:00.000-07:00

Having a good skin care program is essential . When someone over 40 comes in to the office, you can tell right away how they have cared for their skin over the years. A good skin care plan can make a huge difference in how you will look in the future. When we're young, we tend to think of ourselves as immortal, but as time flies by, it isn't long before we realize that sun exposure, pollution, age, climate and neglect can have a terrible negative affect on the quality of our skin. Let's face it. Leather looks amazing on a purse--not so much on your face. Spots are fabulous on zebras, but not so much on human cheeks.

It's never too early or too late to get started taking care of your skin. Everyone ought to have a good cleansing product, a good moisturizer and for more mature skin a good retinol and vitamin C product. Considering individual needs there are many other great products that can put the glow and youth back in your skin. There are a million options out there and it can get very confusing. Our two aestheticians, Diane and Courtney, are very knowledgable about what would be best for you. We carry the Skinceuticals line in our office. These are medical strength products and are stronger than what you can purchase in the drug store. And of course, everyone should be using a sunscreen everyday--the single most important thing you can do for your skin.

Call our office and talk to Courtney or Diane for help, but get started now. You'll be so glad later.

New Breasts!

2011-07-26T13:05:00.000-07:00

You've finally saved up enough for that magical vacation of Maui. You're packed and ready to go. You think you probably ought to try on that swim suit one more time to see if anything has changed. Alas, you're still built the same. If you stand very still, it looks all right, but if you move even a little the gel inserts that you purchased on-line leave their appropriate area and you look like you have three breasts. You're very, very tired of this old scenario. For years you have dealt with this probem one way or another. You want a permanent solution. You long to have breasts that are full and pretty and that balance your hips and make your waist appear smaller and more feminine--and that do not require special bras or space age padding inserts.

Now's the time! Breast augmentation is the answer. You can eliminate the problem and irritation of trying to find external padding and trying to dress to cover up the problem and enjoy new breasts that fit you and give you confidence and peace of mind. You can look really good in your swim suit and in your everyday wear as well. Procrastinate no longer. Come see us now.

Latisse Photos!

2011-07-22T14:08:00.000-07:00

My name is Steffani, Dr. Sellers' daughter. I just wanted to show everyone why I LOVE Latisse! I've only been using it for 3 weeks, so I'm sure my eyelashes will continue to get fuller, darker and longer. YIPPEE!!!! Become a fan of Sellers Plastic Surgery on facebook and get your Latisse for $85 now until the end of July. That's a SMOKIN HOT deal!

Saline or Silicone, that is the question

2011-07-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed is breast augmentation. After a 14 year period that silicone implants were unavailable, the FDA has released them back on the market for breast surgery. We have hundreds of patients in the meantime who have had saline implants and are very happy with their results. But now you have options. There are some factors that make one or the other a better choice in some situations. But for many, many women, either one is a good choice. Saline implants are less expensive than silicone. Silicone implants seem to feel softer and more tissue -like.

Beast augmentation surgery can give a woman a new confidence in herself. We say that it's not only surgery for your body, but also for your head. This month our special here at Dr. Sellers' office is Augmentation surgery. Whether you choose silicone or saline, now might be a really good time to come see us and get your questions answered. You can get a lot of information surfing the internet and quizzing friends who have had the procedure, but they are not a substitute for a personal visit with the Doctor about your unique situation and goals. Remember, not everything you find on the Web is the gospel truth. Why not come see Dr. Sellers and get accurate, personalized and experience based information?

Botox, Latisse and filler Coupons!

2011-07-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

Allergan , the maker of Latisse eyelash growth treatment and Botox cosmetic has a new reward program for those using their products. When you use Botox or Latisse or any of their many different dermal fillers, you can earn points towards coupons for future products. Imagine getting a great Botox treatment and a discount to boot! The program is called Brilliant Distinctions. Sign up now and start earning points towards coupons. (www.BrilliantDistinctionsProgram.com)
If you're using these products anyway ( and once you do you'll be hooked) you might as well qualify for this fabulous price reduction plan.

Botox, Latisse, Juvuderm and Juvuderm Ultra Plus are all available at Dr. Sellers' office. They can make an amazing difference with little or no down time.

Free Botox or Latisse !!

2011-07-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

Have you been thinking of having breast augmentation surgery but just haven't found the right time? Well, wait no longer. Allergan (the maker of Natrelle gel breast implants ) is having an amazing limited time promotion. Anyone having silicone breast implants between July 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011 qualifies for 20 units of Botox Cosmetic or a vial of Latisse eyelash growth stimulator for free. That's an amazing offer. Call our office for more details or get online, but don't wait. Make your appointment with Dr. Sellers now. Remember, your surgery must be completed by the October 31 deadline.

Latisse for Lashes!

2011-06-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

Do you have stubby, thin, almost invisible eye lashes? Have you tried all kinds of mascaras that promise you thick, lustrous lashes only to be disapponted again and again? It can be really expensive, can't it? Latisse by Allergan is an eyelash lengthening product that is proven to work. Applying it to the base of the eyelashes every night before bed will make your lashes longer, thicker and darker. You can pick some up in our office. Give it a try. It's fabulous! All your friends will be jealous.

swim suit weather

2011-05-02T11:56:00.000-07:00

Sunshine's on the way at last! It's been a cold, wet spring, but the end is in sight! (at least that's what the weatherman says) Now's a great time to get ready for swimsuit weather. Liposuction takes a little while to get the final shape because of swelling, etc. If you do it now, you can be in good shape in 6 weeks or so. Breast augmentations are a miracle for a swimming suit. No more hoping that those padded tops stay in the same area as your natural breasts. Be more comfortable and confident this summer. Come see us.

Kenya

2011-03-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Dr. Sellers is going to go for the next two weeks with Operation Smile to Kenya. Operation Smile is an organization that takes volunteer surgeons, nurses and support staff to under privelaged places around the globe to do surgery (mostly cleft lip and palates) on children and sometimes adults that would otherwise go their whole lives without help. Often, local surgeons are trained on the same missions, on the techniques needed to restore "little smiles" to their normal shape and function. This is the 24th mission that Dr. Sellers has been on for Operation Smile. The last several he has gone as Mission Leader, which is quite a responsibility. He has been to many places all over the globe including the Philippines, India, China (several times) , Viet Nam, and Kenya previously. Each trip has it's own unique challenges and rewards. The greatest reward is always the eternal thanks of the parents of these little ones and the timid smiles on those little faces. It's truly a humbling and life changing experience for the surgeon and the patient.

And the Winner is...

2011-03-23T11:41:00.000-07:00

Hayzelstarr!!! Congratulations! Contact our office in the next week to schedule your FREE Hydrafacial! Leave a comment and let us know how you liked it!!

Giveaway @ Sellers Plastic Surgery!

2011-03-02T22:02:00.001-08:00

Here at www.sellersplasticsurgery.blogspot.com, to celebrate the creation of our new "blog button", we are doing a giveaway! You're going to LOVE this! We're giving away a FREE hydrafacial treatment! If your name is randomly chosen, you'll have a week to contact us to make your appointment. Don't know much about hydrafacial? Here's the website to check it out www.hydrafacial.com. It's FABULOUS! So here are the rules to get your name entered into the drawing.
Leave us a comment- 1 entry
Copy this post onto your blog- 1 entry
Add our button to your blog- 2 entries

Boost your chances and get your name into the hat four times! We'll announce the winner on March 23rd! Please leave your email with your comment so we can track you down if you win!

Post op recovery after breast augmentation

2011-03-01T14:54:00.000-08:00

We are often asked what to expect in the way of recovery after breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation tends to be uncomfortable for a week. You will be given oral pain medication as needed. Some people only need a little medication, others require it for a little longer. At a week most people are going about their daily activities and most have gone back to work. If you have a physical job where you are called upon to carry heavy things you may need a few more days before returning to work. Dr. Sellers usually doesn't have you wear a bra for three weeks post surgery. Women tend to consciously or unconsciously wear their bras where they always have. After augmentation the inframammary line (the indentation where the breast meets the chest wall) may have been lowered to accomodate the bigger breast. If one wears their bra where they have always worn it, the new implants may get pushed up in the pocket and become malpositioned. We usually have our patients wear a breast strap, which is a broad elastic band, over the top of the breasts to hold them down in the pockets until the new pocket has healed--usually about three weeks. After three weeks you may wear a bra or not depending on your preference. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, but this is the usual recovery plan.

Skin Renewal

2011-01-28T07:51:00.000-08:00

Are you tired of tired, dull , patchy skin? Winter is the ideal time to consider laser resurfacing. It is the only procedure that we have that can really change the texture of your skin. It erases small wrinkles and spots on the skin and evens out skin tone. It is absolutely amazing the difference it can make in your appearance. As we age, the manufacture of skin cells slows considerably. This procedure helps the deeper layers to rev up their cell production as it vaporizes those top layers of dead, dull cells which are so aging. Yes there is some down time. You should expect somewhere between 12 days to two weeks before you can apply makeup and be on your way. There may be pinkness in the skin for several months but, this can easily be covered with a good makeup.
Everyone who has this procedure done raves about their "new skin". Winter is the ideal time because the sun is limited and we spend a lot of time inside.
Come in and we can show you some before and after pictures--you'll be amazed.

Cool New Skin Treatments!

2010-09-27T11:06:00.000-07:00

We at Dr. Sellers' office are excited about our new skin treatment modality. It is the Hydrafacial by Edge Systems. This new treatment takes place of the old microdermabrasion technology. The root word for the HydraFacial is hydrate: "to cause to take up moisture". This ability to moisturize the skin separates the Hydrafacial from all other skin resurfacing procedures. The Hydrafacial removes dead skin cells and impurities while simultaneously bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing skin solutions. The treatment is soothing, refreshing, non-irritating and immediately effective. Healthy skin is radiant skin. Hydrafacial is designed for all skin types. Treatments can be adapted to each individual's needs. Call and talk to one of our aesteticians about scheduling an appointment today. You'll love it!

Back to School!

2010-08-27T09:23:00.000-07:00

Well, summer's over. Seems like just a minute ago we were watching fireworks for the 4th of July. I suppose that it's a good thing to get back to a bit more scheduled existence. You've spent all summer on running kids to swimming lessons, picnics, reunions, Disneyland, the lake, arts and crafts class, baseball practice and who knows what else. What about pausing and taking a little time for yourself? If you have something done right now, you will feel and look great for the holidays. Wouldn't it be terrific to have that tummy tuck or liposuction and greet that office Christmas party in a slinky little black dress instead of hanging back in the shadows in that old sweater set with the huge poinsettas and that long skirt? Dr. Sellers' does a fabulous mommy makeover. Call us!

Tummy Tuck Miracles

2010-08-09T09:41:00.000-07:00

That pesky, bread dough-like skin that you now sport around your mid-section can be eliminated and tightened to return you to your pre-childbirth days. Imagine a tight, firm ,shapley mid-section again. You may have just decided that that extra layer of stuff around your middle that you pinch and pull and analyze every time you get out of the shower is just going to be a permanent fixture in your life. But, If you'd like to see what options there are, we'd love to visit with you. Anything from a simple tummy to tuck to a full scale mommy makeover is a possibility. So whatever your budget limitations, come see what can be done. Hope to see you soon!

New massage therapist

2010-07-20T08:02:00.001-07:00

There is nothing better than a long, deep massage. Whether it's just to treat yourself to some much needed tension relief or whether it is to help with a physical condition, massages are wonderful. We want you to know that we have a new massage therapist in our office. Her name is Janine Bleiweiss and she is a much welcome addition to our practice. She has many years of massage experience. Have you heard of lymphatic drainage massage? Well, if not, it's a technique that is utilized to help get built up fluids out of your tissues. It is very gentle and soft, but very, very effective. Janine is very skilled at this particular type of massage. We recommend that all of our post liposuction patients have a few sessions of lymphatic drainage massage to get extra fluids out of the tissues and get the best final result possible from their surgery. Janine is now taking appointments. Her usual days will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, but she is quite versitile and will work to suit your schedule when she can. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a relaxing hour with Janine call our office at 801-295-6554. Talk to you soon!

Death Ride

2010-07-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Dr. Sellers has been in practice for about 25 years now. He still is very busy practicing medicine, but he does have some interesting hobbies that he persues in his limited time off. This last weekend he rode in the annual Death Ride . (Doesn't that sound like an invigorating option for your leisure time?) Anyway, the Death Ride is a 130 mile bike ride (yes, the kind that you peddle yourself) that is out of Lake Tahoe, California. What it amounts to, as far as I can tell, is riding up and down three mountains in the area (15,000 feet). The temperature of course can only be described as hot. It is completed in one day--unless of course you "expire". Hense the name "Death Ride". Dr. Sellers was able to complete the ride and returned to work Monday morning none the worse for wear--at least no visible wear. He will ride in several more bike races this summer, including Lotaja in September. He often goes for "little rides" of 50-60 miles just to keep in shape. It's pretty amazing. So when you're out and about, wave at all the bikers you pass--one of them may be Dr. Sellers.

The Eyes have it!

2010-07-08T06:09:00.000-07:00

Nothing makes you look more tired and sad than eyelids that have started to droop. Blepharoplasty is the big medical word for eyelid surgery. It is a relatively quick procedure that can make you look awake, alert, rested and younger. And in our society, younger is good. Bags under the lower eyelids are also very aging. Sometimes upper eyelids can even be done under local anesthetic in our surgical suite in the office. Come in and talk with Dr. Sellers and his staff about your situation and see if freshening up your eyes might be just the procedure for you.

More comfortable exercise (if there is such a thing)

2010-06-25T09:42:00.000-07:00

Tired of having to strap on at least two industrial strength sports bras to go out for a jog? Tired of dents in your shoulders and the constant rash under your breasts? Breast reduction surgery is a wonderful solution to these and other problems and may be right for you. Breast reduction surgery can reduce the size of the breasts and also reposition them back up on your chest wall where your muscles were designed to carry them. Insurance companies are getting much more amenable to paying for reduction surgery. Come in and see Dr. Sellers and have him tell you about the surgery and see if it might be right for you. Come on in and talk to us and get the weight off your chest!

Muffin tops

2010-06-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

Have you had the experience of putting on your favorite capris from last summer and finding that not only are they a bit snugger in the waist, but you seem to have developed that pesky "muffin top" thing over your belt? And as you have studied Mom and Aunt Mary, you have realized that these bulges seem to have a hereditary element? Have you lost weight before, only to find that even at your new, happy weight, your natural shape is still the same? Did you know that your natural, genetic shape can be changed through liposuction or body contouring? If you'd like to look less "pear-ish" or less "apple-ish" liposuction may be the procedure for you. Imagine waking up to find that those saddle bags that you have lived with so long are gone. Wow-cool! Remember, that once fat cells are removed from the body, you cannot put more fat in to them. They're gone . (and good riddance) Liposuction is a procedure where fat is suctioned out of various areas of the body to give you a more pleasing, desireable shape. Yes, Virginia, there is going to be some down time for recovery, but it will sure be worth it. Come in to see Dr. Sellers and let him answer your questions and give you an idea of what could be done to help you reach your goal. It's still not too late to do it and still look fabulous in a swimming suit. (Let's face it, you'll look better in your levis, too) Hope to see you soon!

Summer's here!

2010-06-01T08:41:00.001-07:00

It seems like it's been a long time coming this year, but the weather man says that summer's finally here. (we seemed to have skipped spring this year) It's not too late to get in shape for swim suit weather. Spring and summer are prime seasons for breast rejuvination--either breast augmentation, breast lifts (with or without adding an implant) or even breast reduction surgery. Any of these procedures can give you a new lease on life and a new spring in your step.

Breast augmentation can give you back that fullness that you once enjoyed (or maybe never had) This procedure can be done with either saline or silicone implants. Different situations may be better done with one or the other. Breast augmentation can make your waist appear smaller and can balance out your hips giving you a more beautiful, more balanced look--and not just in a swimming suit. All of your clothes will fit and look better. It usually only takes a week or so after surgery to be feeling more like you self and by three weeks you're usually back to a fairy normal routine.

So, if you're tired of padded bras and all their inconveniences, come and see us at Dr. Dan Sellers' office and see if breast augmentation would be the right thing for you. Perhaps, your breasts would benefit from a little lifting as well. It can be done. You'll love it.

Welcome!

2010-05-27T06:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Dr. Sellers' blog. Thanks for stopping by. The intent of this blog is to keep you informed on plastic surgery issues. We will try to keep you up on new developments , treatments, surgeries and options in the Plastic Surgery arena. There is a lot of conflicting information about cosmetic surgery on billboards, advertisements and in the media in general. No wonder there is a lot of confusion. Certainly, we can't address every issue here. More in depth information and answers can be found on our website www.sellersplasticsurgery.com

My name is Karen and I have been with Dr. Sellers as his patient coordinator/assistant for the past 16 plus years. I hope that this information will be helpful to you.