Kenya

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...

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!

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.
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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

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

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!

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!

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!