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4 Reasons to Consider Breast Plastic Surgery in the New Year

Breast Augmentation

Smiling woman in bra posing over gray background A new year often means a new start; for many people, that means considering cosmetic procedures to help them look and feel their best. 

If you’re thinking about breast plastic surgery, you should keep a few things in mind. Here are four reasons to consider breast plastic surgery in the New Year. 

Improved Self-Esteem and Body Confidence 

One of the most common reasons people get breast plastic surgery is to improve their self-esteem and body confidence. 

If you’re unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, breast surgery can help you achieve the look you desire. 

Surgery can also be an option if you have asymmetrical breasts or are dissatisfied with how your breasts have changed after pregnancy or weight loss. 

Clothing Options 

Breast plastic surgery can also improve your clothing options. 

If you’re unhappy with the way your clothes fit or want to be able to wear certain styles of clothing that you currently can’t, breast surgery can help.

For example, many women get breast implants to wear strapless tops and dresses without worrying about their breasts sagging or slipping out of place. 

Physical Comfort 

In addition to improving your appearance, breast surgery can provide physical comfort. 

Many women with large breasts experience back pain, neck pain, and headaches due to the extra weight they carry around. Breast reduction surgery can help alleviate this pain by removing some of the excess tissue from your breasts. 

This can also help improve your posture and make it easier to participate in activities like exercise that you may have been avoiding due to discomfort. 

Health Benefits 

The potential health benefits of breast plastic surgery are also worth considering. 

For example, if you have very large breasts, you may be at a higher risk for certain cancers due to the extra tissue in your chest area. Breast reduction surgery may help reduce this risk by removing some of the tissue from your breasts. 

Schedule A Consultation In Calgary

If you’re thinking about breast plastic surgery, you should talk to Dr. Ryan Frank in Calgary about whether breast plastic surgery is right for you. Give us a call at 403-245-1228.

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Getting Your BMI Correct: What It Is & How To Do It

Body Procedures

Nutritionist calculating body mass index of fat woman for obesity treatment Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. 

BMI is an estimation of body fat and is a good indication of disease risk associated with excess fat. You are more likely to develop certain diseases if your BMI is high, such as: 

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Gallstones
  • Breathing problems
  • Certain cancers 

The BMI does not directly measure body fat but is a reliable indicator of body fatness. BMI can screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems, but it is not diagnostic of an individual’s body fatness or health. Here’s what you need to know.

How Does Knowing Your BMI Benefit You?

There are many benefits to knowing your BMI. BMI can help you to:

  • Determine if you are a healthy weight 
  • Find out if you are at risk for any weight-related health problems 
  • Set realistic weight-loss goals 
  • Monitor your weight-loss progress 
  • Determine if you need to lose weight 
  • Prevent weight-related health problems

If you have concerns about your weight or BMI, talk to your doctor. They can provide you with more information and help you to set realistic weight-loss goals.

How to Calculate Your BMI

You can find BMI calculators online. Calculating BMI using imperial values is as simple as following these steps:

  1. Take your weight in pounds and multiply it by 703.
  2. Calculate your height in inches and multiply it by itself
  3. Divide step 1’s figure by step 3’s figure.

This number is your BMI. Using the weight status section below, compare this BMI value to yours. 

What Do Your BMI Results Mean?

After calculating your BMI, you can use the BMI categories below to interpret your results: 

Underweight: If your BMI is less than 18.5, you are considered underweight. You may be at risk for certain health problems as a result. 

Healthy weight: You have a healthy BMI if your BMI is between 18.5 to 24.9. As a result, you are less likely to encounter any weight-related health issues. 

Overweight: A BMI of 25 to 29.9 indicates you are overweight. You are, therefore, at risk for certain health problems. 

Obese: If your BMI is 30 or above, you qualify as obese. Consequently, this means that you are at risk for certain health problems.

If you want to know more about body surgery and how it can help you achieve a new, beautiful you, please call Dr. Ryan Frank in Calgary at 403-245-1228.

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11 Questions To Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Surgery

Plastic Surgery

asian woman wearing swimsuit posing with arms crossed Choosing to have plastic surgery is a very personal decision. If you are considering surgery, it is essential to do your research and choose a reputable surgeon. You should also feel comfortable asking your surgeon any questions you may have.

The Importance of Asking Questions 

Having questions for your plastic surgeon is natural and even encouraged. In fact, asking questions is one of the best ways to ensure that you get the treatment you want and that you are comfortable with the treatment plan.

Your questions should be specific to your situation and your goals for treatment. For example, suppose you are considering breast implants. In that case, you might want to ask about the different types of implants available, the risks and benefits of each type, and the expected recovery time.

Asking questions also shows that you are taking an active role in your treatment, which is another way to help ensure a successful outcome. So don’t be afraid to ask your plastic surgeon any questions you may have – they will be more than happy to answer them.

What to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon 

To help you get started, here are 11 critical questions to ask your plastic surgeon before surgery:

1. Are you board-certified?

2. How many times have you performed this procedure?

3. What are the risks and potential complications associated with this procedure?

4. What type of anesthesia will you be using?

5. How long will the surgery take?

6. Where will the surgery be performed?

7. What is the expected recovery time?

8. What are the post-operative care instructions?

9. When can I expect to see results?

10. How long will the results last?

11. Are there any potential side effects?

Asking your surgeon these questions will help you feel more informed and comfortable about your decision to have plastic surgery.

Trust Your Instincts 

Choosing the right plastic surgeon is vital in ensuring you get the desired results from your plastic surgery procedure. It is crucial to research and choose a board-certified surgeon with experience performing the type of procedure you are interested in.

Once you have narrowed down your choices, it is also essential to trust your instincts. If you feel good about a particular surgeon, they will be a good fit for you. Make sure to ask plenty of questions and get all the necessary information before making your final decision.

Are you considering a plastic surgery procedure in Calgary? You don’t have to look any further than Ryan Frank. Get in touch with us by calling 403-245-1228.

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4 Plastic Surgery Procedures To Help You Age Gracefully: Healthy Aging Month

Plastic Surgery

charming mature asian lady looking at camera and smiles In celebration of Healthy Aging Month, let’s look at 4 different plastic surgery procedures that can help you age gracefully. Whether you’re looking to improve your skin health or correct a physical deformity, these procedures can help you look and feel your best as you age.

What is Healthy Aging?

The aging process is different for everyone. Some people age gracefully, while others seem to age overnight. But what does it really mean to age gracefully? And is there anything we can do to promote healthy aging?

Healthy aging is relatively new, but it is quickly gaining popularity. Healthy aging is all about making lifestyle choices that will help you age in a way that is healthy and sustainable. It means making choices that will help you stay independent and active as you age. And it means taking steps to prevent age-related diseases.

How Can You Age Healthy?

So what are some of the critical things you can do to promote healthy aging? 

  • Eat a healthy diet: This means eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It also means eating lean protein and healthy fats. 
  • Exercise regularly: This means at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise most days of the week. 
  • Keep your mind active: This means engaging in activities stimulating your brain, such as reading, crossword puzzles, and Sudoku.

You can promote healthy aging by doing these things.

4 Plastic Surgery Procedures to Help You Age Gracefully

As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity, and we start to see wrinkles and sagging. This is a natural part of the aging process, but it can be frustrating to look in the mirror and see signs of aging that we’d rather not see.

Fortunately, several plastic surgery procedures can help turn back the clock and help you age gracefully. Here are 4 of the most popular procedures:

  • Facelift: A facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens the skin on your face and neck, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin.
  • Botox: Botox is a minimally-invasive procedure that helps to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause them.
  • Dermal Fillers: Dermal fillers are injections that plump up the skin, filling in wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Liposuction: Liposuction can help to remove unwanted fat deposits that can make you look heavier and older than you are.

If you’re considering these procedures, be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to see if they’re right for you.

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Would you like to age gracefully with plastic surgery? If you work with a qualified plastic surgeon, you can get through this process smoothly. Dr. Ryan Frank is the best choice. Get more information about plastic surgery and how it can be your best choice for a younger you by calling 403-245-1228.

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Can I Run After Breast Implant Removal Surgery?

Breast Implant Removal Surgery

woman with a delicate skin dressed in white lace underwear bra We recommend waiting at least 4 weeks before returning to vigorous activity.

Here are some tips for when you are ready to return to your exercise routine after breast augmentation removal surgery:

Don’t Push Yourself Too Hard

If you’re just coming off surgery for breast implant removal, don’t expect to do the same amount of exercise as before your procedure. Give yourself time to heal properly before increasing the intensity or duration of your workouts.

If a particular motion causes you pain & discomfort, then you should refrain from that motion until you feel comfortable with it. Being active during your healing, with lots of walking and climbing stairs will help you recover quickly.

Take it Slow at First

Start out with easy jogging and gradually work up to faster paces over time, if possible. Avoid sprinting until your body has had time to recover and heal completely from the operation itself.

It Helps Your Body Heal Faster

Running is great for your heart and lungs because it gets them working hard. It also helps prevent blood clots from forming in your legs, which makes healing faster and easier on your body. Even if you’re only able to go at a very slow pace, each step counts toward getting back into shape after surgery.

When you get breast implant removal surgery from Ryan Frank, MD, you can be certain that you are getting a surgeon that is ethical, compassionate and passionate about the work he does. He will take his time and make sure you understand every step of your breast implant removal recovery process. Make sure you choose Ryan Frank, MD by calling 403-245-1228 for your breast implant removal surgery in Alberta. You will not be disappointed.

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Is Male Breast Reduction Right for You?

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Shirtless White Man With Beautiful Hair is smiling and looking While ‘large breasts’ on men do not cause serious health problems, many people can develop lowered self-esteem, as well as physical discomfort from this condition. Additionally, excess weight in that area can interfere with living an active lifestyle.

Also known as gynecomastia, male breast reduction surgery is a solution for men who want to remove excess fat from their chests, as well as diminish the size of their areolas or nipples to achieve a more traditionally masculine stature.

The best candidate for this cosmetic surgery is someone who is bothered by their appearance and can’t eliminate the fat from diet and exercise alone. Dr. Ryan Frank in Calgary, AB specializes in this procedure and can help you decide if this is the right option.

What’s The Cause?

Excess fat in the chest area of men is oftentimes caused by poor diet and weight gain, but that is not the only contributor. Certain medications can cause the development of breasts, as well as genetics, hormonal irregularities, and age. Your doctor can help you figure out what the underlying cause is if you’re a male growing breasts.

If you are a heavy drinker, smoker, or steroid taker, you are not the best candidate for this procedure. Excess fat in the breasts is due to lifestyle choices instead of an inability to reduce their size.

What Can I Expect?

Gynecomastia is typically performed by using general anesthesia. The doctor then has two options about how to make incisions on the patient depending on what is causing the growth of the breasts. If they are caused by excess fatty tissue, the doctor will perform liposuction on the area through the lower halves of the areola or in the underarms.

If there is excess glandular tissue in the male breasts, the doctor will implement a surgical incision instead, and reposition the nipples and areola.

Patients are completely asleep during the procedure, and only experience minor discomfort during recovery time.

Schedule a consultation for gynecomastia with Dr. Ryan Frank at our office in Calgary, AB by calling 403-245-1228 today.

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Platelets Have Power

Medical Aesthetics

Portrait of beautiful woman in studio Everyone is familiar with the power of platelets for stemming bleeding when our skin is cut. Platelets create the mesh that first stops the bleeding and then acts as the groundwork for the scab and eventually new supplies of collagen to fully repair the skin.

But what you don’t know about platelets could be just what your skin is looking for.

Platelet-rich plasma is a skin rejuvenation treatment we offer at JECT Medical Aesthetics.

What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?

Beyond its wound clogging benefits, the platelets in our blood play a critical role in the overall repair and rejuvenation of the skin. It does this with numerous protein growth factors that trigger all sorts of healing mechanisms in our skin.

Platelet-rich plasma is simply a concentrated form of a blood sample that accentuates these healing powers. At JECT in Dr. Frank’s practice, we take a typical blood sample, and we place it in a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates the different components of the blood. Red blood cells are divided and removed from the platelets and the plasma (the clear fluid that makes blood liquid). This plasma now contains a higher-than-normal number of platelets (four times higher) along with white blood cells and is called platelet-rich plasma. The key is the protein growth factors. These can be found in PRP:

  • Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) — Promotes blood vessel growth, cell replication, and collagen production.
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF) — This is the regulator of normal physiology in nearly every type of cell in the human body.
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) — Promotes growth and generation of vascular endothelial cells.
  • Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-b) — Promotes growth of skin cells and blood vessels necessary for wound healing.
  • Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) — Promotes growth of new skin cells, would healing, and collagen production.
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2) — Promotes growth of specialized cells and blood vessels.

Good for the Skin

At JECT, we take your PRP and place it in shallow injections across areas you’re seeking to improve the skin. The PRP will stimulate skin improvement over the following weeks. Skin will become smoother, firmer, and more vibrant.

Interested in PRP in JECT Medical Aesthetics at Dr. Frank’s? Call us at (403) 245-1228 to schedule an appointment.

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Your Face Loves Being Pampered with AquaGold

AquaGold

woman portrait with fresh green exotic tropical leaves No matter if you’re in Calgary or Columbia, we could all use a little help with our facial skin.

Whether sun damage, stress, environmental factors, or simply the decline of collagen that comes with aging, our facial skin shows our age sooner than we’d like. Fine lines and wrinkles, areas of volume loss, pigmentation problems — they all add up.

In our JECT Medical Aesthetics area of Dr. Frank’s practice, we use the AquaGold facial to improve these facial skin problems. AquaGold combines microneedling with mesotherapy to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin and then to deliver a personalized cocktail of Botox & HA filler through those channels directly into the dermis.

The result is impressive improvement in your facial skin. Your skin will love our AquaGold facials.

How does AquaGold work?

AquaGold’s secret is a handpiece with a tip made up of 20 gold-plated microneedles. Each of these needles is about the width of a human hair. They are made of steel for strength and then are coated with 24-karat gold for easy penetration into the skin. For every AquaGold treatment at Dr. Frank’s we use a new tip, ensuring the needles are sterile and free from any impurities.

The AquaGold handpiece is moved across the skin surface and the needles move up and down. They reach a depth of 600 microns, which is the ideal depth for insertion of the various ingredients that will fortify the skin. This depth penetrates the epidermis (the skin’s outer layer) and enters the dermis (the skin’s second layer). The needles provide microneedling, while at the same time introducing vitamins, peptides, stem cells, and other beneficial ingredients.

What does an AquaGold facial treat?

Our AquaGold facials improve the skin across the treatment areas. Specifically, they improve facial issues such as:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Acne scarring
  • Decreased skin elasticity
  • Areas of uneven skin texture
  • Areas of volume loss
  • Age spots and pigmentation problems

How many AquaGold treatments will I need?

These can be stand-alone treatments, especially before a big event. But we recommend having an AquaGold facial every three months or so to provide your skin with an ongoing boost in collagen production. This helps keep up with the decline in collagen that comes with the aging process.

Your facial skin wants an AquaGold facial at JECT Aesthetics in Dr. Frank’s! Call us at (403) 245-1228 to schedule your AquaGold session.

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Breast Revision Surgery

Breast Revision Surgery

sexy young woman model in sexy dressDr. Frank has many new patients come see him seeking a revision procedure for their breast augmentation. There are various reasons why a patient may seek revision surgery. Here are the main issues to be addressed with these procedures.

Capsular contracture

When an implant is placed into the body, there is a reaction, as you would assume. This reaction is called the “capsule” and it is made up of calcified cells and scar tissue. If this capsule becomes very thick and causes the implant to shift or the breast to feel very firm, or if there is pain from the constricting scar tissue, this is called capsular contracture. If the capsule is very calcified, Dr. Frank will remove it along with the implant. If it isn’t, he usually will leave it in place. If there is a rupture of a silicone implant, the capsule may contain silicone shell fragments, silicone gel, and inflammatory cells that all need to be removed prior to placing new implants. This is especially the case with silicone implants older than 15 years.

Changing the implant size

Sometimes a patient comes to Dr. Frank unhappy with her choice of implant size. The first thing he advises is to wait one full year before opting to make a change. This allows for any swelling to fully subside and for the implants to settle. If the patient still wants to change her implant size, Dr. Frank will enter through the original incision on each breast. If a larger implant is desired, he will increase the size of the pocket, the space in the breast to hold the implant. If the patient seeks smaller implants, he will reduce the size of the pocket with sutures to fit the smaller implants. In cases of reduction, a breast lift may be done in conjunction with the implant revision to remove any sagging tissue and possibly relocate the nipples.

Implant position

Sometimes a less experienced surgeon will place the implant pockets either too far away or too close together and the patient is not happy with the placement. In these cases, Dr. Frank will use scar tissue from the capsule and will reconstruct new pockets for the implants in better positions.

Implant rippling

Implant rippling is usually only a problem that occurs with saline implants. It happens when the implants are placed atop the chest muscle, and they show rippling or even the edges of the implants can be felt. In these cases, Dr. Frank enters through the original incision and replaces the implants with better muscle coverage. This may involve switching implant types and/or placing them in new breast pockets.

Implant removal

When a patient decides she no longer wants to have her implants, they are removed through the same incisions. Dr. Frank will also remove the capsule if it is calcified and thick. In most cases, a breast lift will be recommended because the skin has stretched with the implant size. A lift will remove this excess skin and breast tissue and bring the smaller breasts back up higher on the chest.

While breast augmentation is a life-changing procedure, the results may not be what the patient had hoped for. Of course, expectations need to be realistic. But this is another reason to opt for a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience, such as Dr. Frank, to perform the surgery. Do your research beforehand and the odds are you’ll be happy with your results.

Are you interested in breast augmentation, or do you have questions about a procedure performed elsewhere? Call Dr. Frank at (403) 245-1228 to schedule a consultation.

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Give Your Skin Some Love in 2022

AquaGold, Medical Aesthetics

beauty portrait of a laughing beautiful half naked woman applying face cream Coming into a New Year after another forgettable calendar of COVID, your skin deserves some love. Give it AquaGold.

Huh?

We know, that kind of sounds like the latest Marvel superhero or something. But AquaGold actually combines microneedling with a form of mesotherapy to rejuvenate the skin. We offer it in JECT Medical Aesthetics at Dr. Frank’s.

What is AquaGold?

If you’re reading Dr. Frank’s blog, you probably know about microneedling. The concept is to create hundreds of microscopic punctures into the epidermis layer of the skin, down into the skin’s second layer, the dermis. These punctures are so small they heal within just a few hours, but they trigger a wound response in the body. This response is to remodel existing collagen in the area, and to initiate the production of new collagen to send to “heal” the perceived wounds. This improves skin tone, texture, and firmness.

Mesotherapy has been used in Europe for weight loss. Traditional mesotherapy involves multiple injection below the dermis into the mesoderm, the layer below the dermis where the body’s connective tissues can be found. AquaGold doesn’t seek fat reduction, but it injects active ingredients such as plant extracts, enzymes, peptides, and vitamins deep into the skin with the goal of tightening and rejuvenating the skin.

How does AquaGold work?

AquaGold’s secret is a handpiece with a tip made up of 20 gold-plated needles. Each of these needles is about the width of a human hair. For a AquaGold treatment at JECT Medical Aesthetics we use a new tip for each patient, ensuring the needles are sterile and free from any reactions.

The AquaGold handpiece is moved across the skin surface and the needles move up and down. They reach a depth of 600 microns, which is the ideal depth for insertion of the various ingredients that will fortify the skin. The needles provide microneedling, while at the same time introducing vitamins, peptides, stem cells, and other beneficial ingredients.

Give your skin something to glow about in 2022 with an AquaGold treatment in JECT Medical Aesthetics at Dr. Frank’s Call us at (403) 245-1228 to schedule your session with one of our advance nurse injectors.

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