Plastic Surgeon in New Hampshire on ASAPS Breast Augmentation Stats
At his New Hampshire plastic surgery practice, Dr. Richard Zeff says breast augmentation is the most popular surgical procedure he performs, a statistic reflected by the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The ASAPS reports cosmetic surgical procedures increased by almost 9% during the past year to a total of 1.6 million procedures performed. There were a total of 318,123 breast augmentation procedures performed in 2010 according to the latest study, a number that Dr. Zeff believes will continue to rise as approval of cosmetic enhancement also increases.
According to the latest study released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the past year, with 318,123 performed during 2010. Board-certified New Hampshire plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Zeff says he has seen similar results at his practice. The ASAPS study also shows that cosmetic surgical procedures rose by 9%, with almost 1.6 million total. Dr. Zeff says this growth indicates a greater trend of increased approval and awareness of cosmetic plastic surgery in the US.
Dr. Zeff says the popularity of breast augmentation is likely a result of the innovations in surgical techniques and breast implant options over the past few years. As advances in both silicone and saline implants and incision size have continued to develop, he says even more patients are seeking quality, natural results that breast augmentation can now offer. “New, more durable implants and the results of extensive research have given patients a greater comfort level. Implants have become more widely accepted. There is less paranoia about safety and less concern with what other people think. Even the mammography departments consider it routine.”
Whether patients are considering breast augmentation or another procedure, such as breast lift surgery, Dr. Zeff says the increase in popularity of the procedure will continue to foster research and technological advances in surgical techniques. At his practice, Dr. Zeff says keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in breast surgery can ensure that surgeons are achieving the highest quality results and furthering developments in safety and efficiency.
About Richard L. Zeff, M.D. P.A.
Dr. Richard Zeff graduated from Tufts University and received his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his residency in general surgery in Des Moines, Iowa and his plastic surgery training at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Zeff is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the New Hampshire Medical Society, and the New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Located at 137 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham, NH, Dr. Zeff’s practice can be contacted at (603) 684-2339 and also online via the website drrichardzeff.com or facebook.com/drzeff.
New Hampshire Plastic Surgeon Dr. Zeff Discusses ASAPS Stats
The most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show the three most performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2010 were breast augmentation, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. At his New Hampshire plastic surgery practice, Dr. Richard Zeff adds tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty to this list of most popular procedures for his patients.
In a year that saw a 9% increase in the overall number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed, the latest report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) lists breast augmentation, liposuction, and blepharoplasty as the three most common procedures in 2010. As Dr. Richard Zeff returns from the annual ASAPS meeting in Boston, he discusses the increase in cosmetic enhancement procedures, and the correlation between national statistics and the number of procedures he performs as a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Hampshire.
The total number of procedures performed in 2010 totaled more than 9.3 million, which Dr. Zeff says should come as no surprise considering the fact that over half of all Americans now approve of cosmetic surgery. After attending the annual ASAPS meeting, he adds that he expects this approval rating to continue to increase, as new procedures are developed to meet the growing demand.
Since 1997, the number of cosmetic procedures performed has increased more than 155%, due mainly to the surge in popularity of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. However, Dr. Zeff points out that in the last year nonsurgical procedures performed declined, while surgical procedures such as liposuction and breast augmentation continued to increase at a steady rate. Regardless of the rate at which the plastic surgery industry expands, he says the dedication to patient safety and technological innovation highlighted at this year’s ASAPS conference should continue to support this type of steady growth and overall approval of cosmetic plastic surgery.
About Richard Zeff, MD
Dr. Richard Zeff earned his medical degree from the University of Miami. He then completed his general surgery residency in Des Moines, IA after completing his surgical internship at New York University Bellevue Hospital, followed by a plastic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Zeff is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the New Hampshire Medical Society.
Q: I want to rejuvenate my face and look less tired. How can I tell if injectable fillers will help me or if I need to undergo a full facelift?
In the last few years the public has been inundated with miraculous solutions to help ward off the aging process. This is rapidly growing industry and as such can be confusing and even sometimes deceptive. Injectables? BOTOX®? Facelift? Minifacelift? Short Scar Facelift? It’s pretty overwhelming. It would take hours and an extensive consultation with a plastic surgeon to sort this all out and identify what’s really best for you. But, let’s try to give you a head start.
BOTOX® paralyzes (temporarily) only those muscles which have been identified as causing undesirable wrinkles. It can make lines softer or disappear completely if they aren’t too deep.
Injectables can be one of a number of different substances, but they are all used to fill in lines, hollows, creases or other deficiencies. They can also be used to augment or sculpt areas of the face such as the lips, cheeks or cheekbones. This can restore a youthful fullness of the face and sometimes offer a subtle lift of surrounding tissues.
Choosing between injectables and surgery can be a daunting task, but the differences are straightforward. Surgery (facelift etc.) is more expensive (in the short term) but will provide a more lasting effect. It also provides a substantial tightening of the jawline and neck that injectables cannot provide. There is also recovery which can require up to two weeks. Injectables, on the other hand, provide very little actual tightening of sagging skin and may need to be repeated annually or sometimes even more often. They can, however, offer specific wrinkle correction or volume replacement with virtually no down time and at less expense.
That’s the “keep it simple” answer. Visit your plastic surgeon for the details and for what really meets your needs.
Well, my staff, my daughter and I have have just returned from Haiti, and we have all been moved beyond words. The medical/surgical aspect of the trip was rewarding. By closing limb threatening wounds, we have certainly touched many individuals and hopefully changed their lives a little, but the close-up view of Port au Prince has had a far more profound effect on me. Our daily commute to and from the hospital was a full 2-3 hours which I spent in the bed of a pickup getting a truly panoramic feel (and smell) of the city and culture. I appreciate so much more now that the needs of this entire culture are monumental. I spent hours struggling with how to help these people in a more lasting way than simply patching the residual physical wounds of the earthquake. I realized that no form of aid can provide a lasting benefit until the Haitian people know how to use it. Education is the clear and obvious solution. As a surgeon, I have always been victim of the immediate gratification syndrome, so it took a great deal of processing to realize that changing Haiti will take years, probably generations to achieve. Clearly, the only hope is to educate the future teachers, politicians, etc who can eventually make a difference. Through their school, my children have been involved with Life and Hope Haiti ( www.lifeandhopehaiti.org), an organization which will undoubtedly make a difference over time. My family and I hope to continue our efforts to make a difference. We’re sponsoring a child and hope to visit as family again this year. – Dr. Richard Zeff
Below we have posted a sampling of photos from the trip. To view more, we invite you to visit our practice Facebook page.
Q: Mommy Makeover procedures have gained popularity recently. Would this be a way to address a loose belly after pregnancy?
Nothing’s more annoying to a mother of small (or any size) children than seeing another mother wearing a skimpy 2 piece showing off her abs of steel. The truth is, she’s unusual and incredibly lucky, or…. she’s had a tummy tuck. The condition of the tummy following one or more pregnancies is much like the condition of the skin of some one who has had massive weight loss. The skin loses much of its natural elasticity and becomes loose, stretched out and, occasionally saggy. Only a very lucky few have an unusually strong genetic resistance to this elastic damage. Once it happens, no amount of diet or exercise can restore the original tone. That’s not to say that excellent diet and exercise can’t achieve the best possible degree of health and tone. It simply won’t tighten the skin. Tummy tuck or “abdominoplasty” is the surgical procedure in which which the excess skin and fat between the pubis and the belly button are removed. Once things are pulled together, the entire abdomen is often so tight that it takes a few days to stand up fully straight. But when you do…..! The scar can be quite long, and the belly button itself is not moved but sutured to the newly tightened skin improving another troublesome area. Another bonus is the internal tightening of the muscle which has usually become relaxed or even widened in the mid-line following pregnancy. There is also a “mini-tummy tuck” which is effective when only the lowest part of the tummy needs to be tightened. Many women actually have tummy tuck and breast lift or augmentation at the same time. Since the breasts and the tummy seem to suffer the most with pregnancy, this seems to be the most common combination (mommy makeover) operation.
As we posted in our blog last month, Dr. Zeff and members of our surgical team are traveling to Haiti on May 23rd. Local Exeter News-Letter interviewed our staff regarding the upcoming trip which can be seen by following this link: Stratham plastic surgeon, staff to help in Haiti
Despite Haiti no longer being front page news, the Haitian people continue to face overwhelming health challenges as they try and recover from the catastrophic earthquake that struck their homeland on January 12, 2010. The human loss and suffering has been tragic and is ongoing, which is why we are excited to announce that six of us will be travelling as a surgical team to provide much needed specialized plastic and reconstructive procedures to the victims of the quake. Our travel has been facilitated through The LEAP Foundation (a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) which has provided a continued surgical presence since the first relief planes were allowed to land in Haiti. Although LEAP has made the arrangements for this trip, there is a cost associated. Each team is responsible for their expenses of airfare, housing, and transportation in Haiti, as well as the supplies and medications to cover 50 cases for their week.
Like most of you, we have always wanted to help when disasters like this occur but often wonder how much of our contribution actually goes to the suffering. Now we have the opportunity to assure that any donations go directly to the needs of the Haitians. We are donating our time and skills and team members will bring limited personal affects as carry-ons, allowing each of us to check 100 pounds of desperately needed medical equipment.
Here’s how you can help. If you would like to help support us financially (no amount is too small), 100% of donations will be applied towards funding medical equipment and supplies for our team’s trip. Donations can be made directly to the LEAP foundation via their website: www.leap-foundation.org, or via mail to: The Leap Foundation, P.O. Box 7452, Dallas TX 75209. It is important to reference “Dr. Zeff” and “May 23″ in the comments or memo section. Checks can also be given to our front office and we will forward them to LEAP.
We are grateful for this opportunity, and want to thank you in advance for your support!
The practice is very excited to introduce our latest acquisition, the Quadralase Laser from Candela! Now the search for excellent results with far less down time is here. This fractional laser is based on the principle of resurfacing the skin in an almost pixel-like fashion rather than the entire skin surface. This allows the skin to heal much more quickly with a shorter recovery. Significant improvement can be seen with wrinkles, fine lines, problems with pigment, and scarring. Depending on both the patient and the areas of the face being lasered, this procedure can be done under local,topical, or general anesthesia. We’re very excited about how much easier this is on our patients, and the results have been impressive.
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I’ve found that the absolute best way to select implant size is to try on sizers in the office. Sizers reproduce the exact shape and feel and when worn under clothing will accurately reflect post op size making size selection very easy.
2. Breast Implants and Breast Lift after pregnancy? How long after pregnancy should I wait before I can get breast implants and undergo breast lift?
When you are no longer nursing and your breasts stop changing, you can consider breast lift and/or augmentation.
3. Which breast implant placement gives a more natural appearance? When getting breast implants, what gives a more natural appearance, going under or over the muscle?
I prefer using smooth round implants. My philosophy is that all women already have an inherent breast shape, and they simply want to enhance that shape with larger breasts. Therefore, I don’t use anatomic or shaped implants for cosmetic enlargement. Because the pectoralis muscle serves as an internal bra, placement under the muscle provides addtional support giving the breasts a perky, but natural look.
4. Breast implants – How long do they last? When should you replace them?
No one really knows how long they will last. Every patient should expect that they will need to be replaced. The companies warranty the implants for life. I see no reason to replace the implants at a predetermined time unless there is an issue or problem.
5. Should I get breast implants if I plan on getting pregnant later? Is it recommended to have breast implants before having a child? How will the breast look after breast feeding?
Getting breast implants prior to pregnancy or breast feeding simply gives a larger starting point. Whatever pregnancy and breast feeding will do is essentially unaffected except that you will still have the implants when it’s over.
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