Northern Michigan Cosmetic Surgery

Petosky- Male Breast Reduction

elle — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:33:56 +0000

For men who are coping with gynecomastia, swelling or increased size around the nipple and breast, male breast reduction surgery may be the answer. In the Northern Michigan area Dr. Kane is known for his discretion and professional staff.
Compassionate and skilled, Dr. Kane employs various forms of liposuction as well as state of the art surgical skills in order to correct the enlarged region and give you the toned look you want. The procedure, which usually takes about an hour to perform, can usually be done on an outpatient basis. Dramatic results on a person’s appearance and self-esteem are a common result in Petosky. Contact us today to find out more information on this life-changing procedure.

Breast Reduction Petosky

elle — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:23:05 +0000

Very large breasts can be painful for a number of physical and psychological reasons. Medical problems can range from back, neck, and shoulder pain to headaches, and irritation or infection of the skin under the breasts. However, Dr. Kane understands that the psychological effects of possessing excessively large breasts can sometimes be even more devastating. Extreme self-consciousness, difficulty finding clothes that fit, and unsolicited attention can all take their toll on a person’s well being. At our Northern Michigan practice, breast reduction surgery also known as mammaplasty, is highly successful in treating all these symptoms. Usually involving the removal of excess breast tissue as well as the lifting of the breast for an improved shape, this procedure can produce incredible results. Contact us today and begin a new pain-free chapter in your life.

Financing Your Procedure in Petosky

elle — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:26:03 +0000

At our Northern Michigan practice we understand that your well-being may be transformed by a procedure at our office. However financing your procedure can sometimes present challenges. Some patients may choose to save up for a procedure, postponing an improvement in the quality of their life and self esteem. To make the financing process as easy as possible we work with Care Credit. This company specializes in medical financing with low monthly payments, no penalties for prepayment and no interest if paid within their promotional period. For more information visit their website or contact us today.

Petosky Ear Reshaping

elle — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:18:01 +0000

Exceedingly protruding ears can be a source of pain and embarrassment from childhood on. Usually performed under local anesthetic, an otoplasty consists of repositioning the ears through an incision in the back. Additionally depending on your needs, your cartilage may be resculpted or removed to create a more sleek appearance. Dr. Kane may also use stitches to form the ear cartilage into a more pleasing position. At our Northern Michigan practice, we provide immediate results and most likely a rapid return to your normal activities. Ear surgery or otoplasty can typically be performed as soon as the ears have stopped growing, usually around age four. Why wait for years of negative attention and difficulty? Contact our Petosky office today formoreinformation or to schedule a consultation.

Abdominoplasty- Northern Michigan

elle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:46:32 +0000

The factors that can play into a flabby waistline are numerous. Everything from pregnancy to genetics to age can play a role. The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular surgeries used for aesthetic enhancement, because so many patients struggle with this area of the body. At Northern Michigan Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, Dr. Kane not only removes loose tissue, but also sculpts both midline and oblique abdominal wall muscles. With this procedure, he restores a tapered waistline that even years of diligent exercise could not provide. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Eyelid Surgery- Petosky

elle — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:39:00 +0000

Rejuvenating the eyelids can make a person look years younger and more rested! Loose skin of the upper and lower eyelids is removed along with fatty tissue, leaving no visible scars. Dr. Kane hides the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or on the lash line of the lower eyelid. With approximately one to two weeks of downtime, this in-office procedure can provide natural and lasting results!

Northern Michigan Liposuction

elle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:11:16 +0000

If you’re a healthy person, liposuction can be an excellent body-contouring tool to rid you of persistent fat deposits in many troublesome locations. Dr. Kane can remove stubborn love handles and saddlebags, in a relatively uncomplicated outpatient procedure. Patients in Northern Michigan choose liposuction for the same reason people do nationwide – to improve body shape and feel more fit.

Liposuction is performed at our Petosky practice to remove fat from “trouble spots.” Which can include, but are not limmited to the: stomach, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. For moreinformation on liposuction or to schedule a consultation, contact us today.

FDA approves new silicone-gel breast implant from Sientra

austi — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:11:49 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a silicone gel-filled breast implant manufactured by Sientra Inc. to increase breast size (augmentation) in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age.

As a condition of approval, Sientra is required to conduct post-approval studies that will assess long-term safety and effectiveness outcomes as well as the risks of rare disease outcomes.

“The ability to offer our patients a wider variety of treatment options is good for everyone,” says ASPS President Malcom Z. Roth, MD. “Innovation and patient safety drive our specialty, so we welcome the opportunity to provide yet another FDA-approved alternative for both breast augmentation and reconstruction patients.”

With today’s approval, there are now three FDA-approved silicone gel-filled breast implants in the United States; they are manufactured by Allergan, Mentor and Sientra.

“Data on these and other approved silicone gel-filled breast implants continue to demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness,” says William Maisel, MD, MPH, deputy director for science in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

“It’s important to remember that breast implants are not lifetime devices,” Dr. Maisel adds. “Women should fully understand [the] risks associated with breast implants before considering augmentation or reconstruction surgery, and recognize that long-term monitoring is essential.”

The FDA based its Sientra approval on three years of clinical data from 1,788 participants. The complications and outcomes reflected those found in previous studies of other breast implants and included capsular contracture, re-operation, implant removal, an uneven appearance (asymmetry) and infection.

In June 2011, the FDA released a report that included preliminary safety data from post-approval studies from earlier breast implant approvals. The experience collecting and analyzing data from these studies informed the design and structure of post-approval studies for Sientra breast implants.

In addition to other post-approval conditions, Sientra will:

• Continue to follow the 1,788 clinical trial participants in their pre-market study for an additional seven years;

• Conduct a 10-year study of 4,782 women receiving Sientra silicone gel-filled breast implants to collect information on long-term local complications such as capsular contracture, as well as less common disease outcomes, such as rheumatoid arthritis and breast and lung cancer; and

• Conduct five case-control studies that will evaluate the association between Sientra’s silicone gel-filled breast implants and five rare diseases: rare connective tissue disease, neurological disease, brain cancer, cervical/vulvar cancer, and lymphoma.

“The design of these post-approval studies will require Sientra to collect valuable safety information with adequate enrollment and follow-up,” says Dr. Maisel. “The FDA is committed to working with breast implant manufacturers to collect useful post-market data on long-term safety and effectiveness.”

Article from American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Ear Reshaping- Petosky

elle — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:56:59 +0000

Exceedingly protruding ears can be a source of pain and embarrassment from childhood on. At our Norther Michigan practice, otoplasty is usually performed under local anesthetic, and consists of repositioning the ears through an incision in the back. Additionally depending on your needs, your cartilage may be resculpted or removed to create a more sleek appearance. Dr Kane also use stitches to form the ear cartilage into a more pleasing position.

At Northern Michigan Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, ear surgery is an extraordinarily effective procedure which can have the ultimate impact on a child’s or adult’s self-confidence. Contact us today for more information.

Brow Lift, Northern Michigan

elle — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:32:09 +0000

Have you been asked lately if you’re tired or feeling down? The answer could be your forehead and brow! A forehead lift or brow lift can rejuvenate the entire face. By elevating the brows back to their natural position a bright, more rested look is achieved.
Depending on the patient’s needs a minimally invasive or endoscopic forehead lift may be used. Here we use small incisions in the hair and a camera device to perform the surgery. The result? Brows can be lifted and the frown muscles relaxed through these incisions with minimal downtime. Generally done on an outpatient basis, a forehead or brow lift can be a minor procedure that achieves maximal results.