Plastic Surgery Facts

If you think plastic surgery is only for celebrities and debutantes, here are some facts that may surprise you:

• Women last year accounted for 92% (8.6 million) of the total cosmetic surgeries done. Men had over 750,000 cosmetic procedures, or around 8%.
• The top five plastic surgeries done were:
• Breast Reduction
• Abdominoplasty
• Liposuction
• Breast Implants
• Eyelifts
• Americans spent nearly $10.7 billion on procedures.

We are a Minneapolis plastic surgery office with years of experience. Richard S Werner Plastic Surgery can be found online at www.RichardSWerner.com. 

Plastic Surgery FAQ

People ask us a lot of questions about plastic surgery before they decide to undergo any procedure. And the Richard S Werner staff is glad they do: cosmetic surgery is a big decision and questions should be raised. Here are some of the more common ones we get:

What questions should I ask before choosing a plastic surgeon?

Anything you want! We encourage you to bring a checklist along of any questions you wish to ask. We suggest asking potential plastic surgeons:

• Where will the surgery be performed?
• How many times have you performed similar procedures?
• What risks are involved?
• What kind of recovery time is needed?
• How much will this cost?

Will I have a scar from the procedure?

Scars are unavoidable of any healing time. But, a professional surgeon should be able to place it in a place where it’s virtually unnoticeable, like along natural creases or under undergartments. Scars will fade normally over time, and the severity is different from person to person.

What procedures are the most popular?

Our most popular plastic surgeries are:

• Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
• Liposuction
• Vein Stripping
• Tummy Tuck
• Eyelifts

Richard S. Werner is a Minneapolis plastic surgery office that can be found online at www.RichardSWernerMD.com. 

More FAQ about Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment

What are the risks of not getting varicose vein treatment?

Varicose veins commonly produce leg discomfort symptoms, aching, swelling and give you a higher risk for painful blood clots. Another risk is skin breakdown, which occurs with more advanced disease.

Is sclerotherapy or spider vein treatment right for me?

Vein treatments are highly individualized procedures and should be done for only yourself. They may be a viable option if you are bothered by spider veins or varicose veins anywhere on your body; you have a positive outlook and goals for treatment; and you are committed to following your plastic surgeon’s course of treatment.

Do spider or varicose veins serve any use?

Not usually. Most of these veins are dysfunction and removal may improve circulation. There are rare cases when deep leg veins are blocked, leaving varicose veins to carry the circulation, and should remain intact.

Will my treatment require me to wear medical stockings?

Graduated compression stockings are integral part of cosmetic and medical treatments. They are available in several styles and colors, and how long you will need to wear them will be determined by your doctor.

Does medical insurance cover these treatments?

In some cases, yes. Your surgeon’s office should be able to help you with all the paperwork.

Dr. Richard S. Werner MD and his Minneapolis plastic surgery office have over 30 years of experience. Learn more about vein treatments at www.RichardSWernerMD.com.