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Having a plastic surgery procedure is a dramatic decision; after all, you are changing your appearance, and that’s a big step to take. Choosing the right doctor to get the best results is very important – but wouldn’t it also be nice if you could somehow see what you were going to look like after the procedure? Now you can, with Crisalix! Read on for more information about this state-of-the-art technology and how it can benefit you! 

What is Crisalix?

Crisalix is a 3D imaging system. Take three pictures of your face or body (whatever area you are considering a procedure for), upload them to the Crisalix site, and then see how you would look after your chosen procedure. It’s as simple as that. 

Why should I try Crisalix?

Crisalix reduces any doubt as to whether you should have that procedure or not, because you can see exactly what you will look like when it is all complete. You don’t have to leave it up to your imagination. 

You can use the Crisalix system to get an advanced peek at how you would look with just about any procedure your favorite plastic surgeon offers, including nose jobs, cheek implants, breast enlargement/reduction, tummy tucks, and body contouring. You’ll be able to not only see how you would look after such a procedure, but Crisalix can help you decide exactly what the procedure should entail. For example, perhaps you know you want a breast enlargement, but you don’t know how large you would like them to be. Crisalix can help you decide. 

If you need help making those final decisions, Crisalix also makes it easy for you to show your friends and family your images, so you can get their opinions as well. 

Crisalix offers patients the opportunity to decide if they would like to proceed with plastic surgery, while also helping them to decide exactly what they want. Dr. Gary J. Price uses the Crisalix system to ensure his patients will be happy with their results. Call the office in New Haven and Fairfield County, CT, (203) 453-6635 for a consultation today!

It’s always been hard to be an adolescent. But in today’s world, it is especially difficult. Social media and peer pressure are much help. Bullying is abundant; feelings of inadequacy can be real. Some teens may think that a cosmetic or plastic surgical procedure will make them happy, help them fit in or give them the self-confidence they need to face their world.

Approximately 236,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on teens between the ages of 13 and 19 in 2012, with more than 75,000 of those involving the nose, breast augmentation, tummy tucks and liposuction. The risks of these increasingly common procedures have not been empirically studied; additional research is needed for the more controversial procedures such as implants, genital plastic surgery, and liposuction.

Reconstructive surgeries which correct prominent ears and noses or cleft palates and lips benefit children and teens and are not considered controversial. However, the cultural phenomena of reality TV and the increasing pressures to conform to unrealistic standards of beauty combine to make it difficult to agree on what constitutes “normal.”

The teenage body is a work in progress, and that is one of the major concerns when it comes to adolescent cosmetic surgery. As girls mature and their weight fluctuates, the need for breast implants may diminish. The FDA has approved saline breast implants for women age 18 and older; silicone gel breast implants were approved by the FDA in 2006, but only for women age 22 and older. These restrictions reflect the FDA’s concerns regarding the risks of breast implants, and the ability of young patients to comprehend those risks. Teens are often oblivious to the long-term health consequences of smoking, tanning and other risky behaviors.

If you would like to know more about this topic or are dealing with a teen who is requesting a cosmetic procedure, call to schedule a consultation, today. These decisions are life-changing and permanent. Let us help you: (203) 435-6635.

If you are thinking about plastic surgery on your breasts, face or body but are a bit afraid of the procedure and the outcome, you’re not alone. It is surgery, after all, and comes with anesthesia, stitches and yes, some pain. Improving your self-image and achieving a healthier, younger look are worthy goals. And when done correctly, plastic surgery can achieve those goals. Don’t be afraid.

Here are a few things to consider before your first consultation appointment:

• Make a list of your questions and concerns. Before you decide on surgery, do some research, formulate questions and consult with your surgeon. Know your goals and know your expectations. Your surgeon performs the surgical procedure but is also able to guide you through the process – so that you feel comfortable from start to finish.
• Start small and start simple. A facelift is wonderful when used to correct the effects of aging such as lines and wrinkles. But consider starting your cosmetic treatments with an injectable or dermal filler such as Botox or Juvederm. Botox and fillers are able to target all areas of the face, and you don’t have to go under the knife to see almost immediate results.
• Know when to stop. You may have read about or heard about people who have become hooked on plastic surgery. They are extreme cases, it’s true, but remember that less is usually more when it comes to plastic surgery. Before you meet with your surgeon for the first time, make a list of what you consider your “problem areas” and discuss these with your surgeon. You may be able to limit potential procedures or combine them – for example, an eyelid lift with a facelift.

We are trained to understand your body. Make your own decisions about procedures, whether surgical or cosmetic. Don’t be influenced by your significant other or your friends. Call to schedule a consultation appointment, today, and let us address your fears: (203) 453-6635.

Cosmetic surgery can be a life-changing decision and one you will consider carefully and won’t make lightly. It’s a decision you will live with for the rest of your life and the outcome is crucially important. A good outcome is hoped for…a bad outcome could mean heartache. That’s why it’s so important to choose your plastic surgeon wisely. Your choice of surgeon is equal in importance to your decision to have the surgery itself.

Consider these 4 things as you make your decision:

• Is your surgeon board certified? The government does not require a surgeon to be specifically trained in the procedures they offer. Many doctors with general surgery or other medical training decide to offer cosmetic surgery. Dr. Price is board certified, which is the most dependable way of assessing whether a cosmetic surgeon is properly trained.
• Does your surgeon have experience in the procedure you want? Each area of cosmetic surgery requires different skills. Operating on a nose is quite different from operating on a breast. Ask your surgeon how he or she trained in the procedure you want and how many times they have performed it.
• Do you feel a connection with your surgeon and their support team? You should feel comfortable with your cosmetic surgeon and their support team. Do you like spending time with them? Can you trust them to recommend what is safe and right for you?
• Have you considered the aesthetics of your desired procedure? What one person finds beautiful may be unattractive to another. This is why it is important to find a cosmetic surgeon that shares your aesthetic sensibility. Compare results for the procedure you want to have, usually provided by the surgeon as before-and-after photos. Do the results appeal to you? Take a selfie for reference. For facial procedures, look for photos of patients that have a similar facial structure, are close to your age and have some of the same concerns. Do they look like you want to look after your surgery?

If you have concerns or are curious about a specific procedure, Dr. Price would be happy to meet with you. Call to schedule a consultation, today: (203) 453-6635.

The many plastic surgery options available today can be confusing, at best. You may have friends or relatives who have had procedures and you think it’s time to refresh your image. Only you know what areas of your face and body need improving…and choosing the correct procedures can often depend on your age. Dr. Price, one of Connecticut Magazine’s “Top Docs” for four consecutive years, can help you focus and decide on the goals you have for your surgery, helping you maintain a youthful appearance.

DURING YOUR TWENTIES

• Just out of your teens, you may want to improve the appearance of your skin using minimally invasive procedures and topical treatments. Liposuction, rhinoplasty (nose jobs) and breast augmentation are common procedures for young adults.

DURING YOUR THIRTIES

• This is the decade when you may begin to see your first fine lines and wrinkles. Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a chemical peel, or opt for a facial, laser skin resurfacing or facial filler. This is also the decade of child-bearing…when you may realize that your body is not responding to diet and exercise. Consider body contouring options such as breast lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks and “Mommy Makeovers.”

DURING YOUR FORTIES

• Popular procedures for this decade include injectables, brow and eyelid lifts, neck and face lifts – excellent compliments to your active life style. Breast implants, breast lifts, tummy tucks and liposuction are requested procedures of the “fabulous forty”

DURING YOUR FIFTIES

• If 50 is the new 40, then this is your decade. Face, brow, eyelid and neck lifts, along with an on-going regimen of skin care treatments…laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels…are requested procedures for this fabulous time of life.

DURING YOUR SIXTIES

• Women are more likely to have facial plastic surgery procedures during this decade and beyond. If you are in good health, you can still consider liposuction, tummy tucks and other lift procedures.

Call for a consultation and let Dr. Price work with you for your best outcome – at any age.