Your consultation will give you the information you need about your specific procedure. These FAQs can help you focus your questions.
The consultation with your surgeon will involve a one-on-one, personalized discussion tailored to your specific goals. Our surgeons will offer their expertise and will give you the pros and cons for each treatment that may be right for you.
We offer a variety of noninvasive, nonsurgical procedures that are perfectly suited for subtle changes. These procedures also offer minimal down time with little to no pain.
At Lift Plastic Surgery we firmly believe that one of the goals of cosmetic surgery is to restore a younger version of yourself while at the same time maintaining your self image. After any treatment at Lift, your friends and family may mention that you look more rested, happier, or perhaps, a few years younger.
Each procedure performed will have its own specific effects on your body. For example, facial rejuvenation procedures have minimal swelling and down time. Patients can apply makeup 1 to 2 days after the procedures and return to work without anyone knowing they had anything done. Breast augmentation surgery, on the other hand, has more down time and swelling, which usually start to subside after one week.
Our medical providers will help you look your absolute best for as long as possible. Each procedure is different, and in your consultation, we will review and outline the expected length of appearance change. For example, Botox injections for lines and wrinkles on the face usually last between 3 and 6 months. However, a face lift operation will maintain its appearance for at least 10 – 15 years.
We believe in complete disclosure to our patients. This is called obtaining an informed consent. your surgeon will review all of the potential risks associated every procedure that is discussed with you. Each procedure is different with varying levels of risks.
Our medical providers are committed to providing the best results with the least pain possible. Noninvasive procedures, such as laser treatments, Botox injections, Juvederm injections, and facial rejuvenations, are essentially pain free. For other procedures, our physicians are highly skilled at minimizing pain with local anesthetic (such as lidocaine, similar to Novocain), which is delivered with injections and/or creams that are applied directly onto the skin. In the operating room, injectable local anesthetic is used to minimize pain after surgery. Patients then use a prescription pain medicine for about two days. After that, many patients do well with an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol.
Absolutely. At Lift Plastic Surgery, our patients are treated like our own family. Initial consultations are $150. This cost can be applied to any surgical procedures. Our providers can be reached at any time during normal business hours at (406) 327-3895 or by filling out a contact form. Please allow 1 business day for a response.
Some insurance companies cover procedures that can be considered both reconstructive and cosmetic. A common example is breast reduction surgery. This is often done to improve neck pain or strain, upper back pain and shoulder pain in women with large, pendulous breasts. The reconstructive part of the procedure involves relieving the pain by reducing the weight of the breasts. The cosmetic part of the procedure involves lifting the breasts, reshaping them, and possibly reducing the size of the nipple and areola. Our office will discuss these options with you, and if applicable, will obtain insurance prior authorization for you.