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Ask Dr. Pane: I Have A History Of Seizures Will That Affect My Tummy Tuck Operation?
March 24, 2021
During a recent Instagram Live discussion with ACA’s founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Thomas A. Pane, a lot of great questions were raised about a variety of patient interests and concerns. Perhaps one of the most interesting and important from a patient health perspective came from a viewer who asked, “My surgery for an […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane! Do you work on patients with heart history AND do all patients need clearance or only the ones with a history of problems?
March 15, 2021
In a recent Instagram Live session with our founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Thomas A. Pane, patients asked about how existing medical issues may impact cosmetic surgery. These are very common questions, especially among prospective patients who are older or in poor physical health, and so as you can imagine, we at Atlantic Coast […]
Read moreWhen doing a tummy tuck, is there a technique you use to reduce the hanging skin in the upper back? Also, how do you determine the cut with the incision, V cut, or does it depend on the person’s body?
March 10, 2021
Many people who have lost a lot of weight very rapidly, either as a result of childbirth, bariatric surgery and/or good old-fashioned diet and exercise, often find their journey is only beginning when they get down to their ideal weight. Rapid weight gain and loss can lead to stretch marks, increased skin laxity and hanging […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane! While Getting a Tummy Tuck, Can I Get Fat Transferred to My Hips?
February 26, 2021
When a patient wants multiple body procedures done, we at Atlantic Coast Aesthetics often call these “combination procedures.” People are understandably curious about how a combined procedure might work, especially those who experience dramatic weight gain and loss through pregnancy, illness or diet and exercise, resulting in excess skin and fat, double chin, loose skin […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane! Waking Up from Plastic Surgery what is it like?
February 10, 2021
When it comes to a cosmetic surgery procedure, plastic surgery patients universally have two questions: What should I expect from the effects of anesthesia in plastic surgery, and do I need to worry about feeling pain or waking up during surgery? These are perfectly reasonable, valid questions. Patients who don’t flinch at the idea of […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane! How long is the healing process for a tummy tuck with umbilical hernia repair?
January 13, 2021
At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we’re very pleased at the number of people who ask specific questions about their particular cosmetic surgery needs. We have always encouraged our patients to educate themselves and be their own best advocates, and the topic of this week’s Ask Dr. Pane segment is no exception. During our Instagram Live chat […]
Read moreDo You Recommend the Exparel Shot for Arm Lifts and Breast Augmentation/Breast Lift?
December 9, 2020
During our Instagram Live chat with Dr. Thomas A. Pane, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Atlantic Coast Aesthetics over the summer, we got a lot of great questions! One of them in particular was interesting because the patient was interested more in the anesthetic used for surgeries than the procedures themselves. User Knickknack asked, […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane: Drains for Breast Augmentation?
December 2, 2020
During a recent Instagram Live Q&A with the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, Dr. Thomas A. Pane and Zee received a question about drains implanted subsequent to breast augmentation. This question is important because aftercare is rarely considered or asked about in open forums. Usually this is addressed on a one-on-one […]
Read moreAsk Dr. Pane: How to Choose the Right Breast Implant for You
November 13, 2020
Breast augmentation surgeries remain a perennial chart topper in the cosmetic surgery world’s body procedure pantheon, routinely appearing in the most frequently done cosmetic procedure roster in first to third place year after year. Choosing the right breast implant size, type and method can mean the difference between the beautiful figure you’ve always dreamed of […]
Read moreHow soon after giving birth can I have Vaser Lipo on my neck/chin?
October 28, 2020
Pregnancy puts a woman’s body through many changes. Many of these are temporary, but a lot of women want to get their pre-pregnancy body back as soon as possible after birth. Our Atlantic Coast Aesthetics Question of the Week comes from our Facebook audience, and asks, “I am aged 36, 31 weeks pregnant and looking […]
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