Timothy G. Schaefer, MD, FACS

Procedures and techniques named

• Breast augmentation: evens out asymmetrical breastsIf your breasts are asymmetrical in size, breast augmentation can even them out through breast implants.
• Breast lift: usually an outpatient procedureBreast lift surgery is usually an outpatient procedure, so you should be able to return home soon after your operation.
• Breast lift: incisions around areola and creaseGenerally, the incisions for the breast lift will run around the areola, then vertically down from the areola to the crease, and also horizontally along the breast crease.
• Breast lift: scarring gradually diminishesWhile there are scars after a breast lift, scarring gradually diminishes, becoming more inconspicuous every week.
• Tummy tuck: mild discomfort afterThere will be mild discomfort after your tummy tuck.
• Tummy tuck: mini, navel not repositionedFor this tummy tuck, your navel will not be repositioned.
• ExparelDr. Schaefer likes to use Exparel ® to minimize post-operative discomfort along with muscle relaxants and prescription pain medication.
• Liposuction: large volume requires overnight stayLarge volume liposuction, which usually removes over 4 liters of fat, will require an overnight stay for your safety.
• Liposuction: return to work one to two weeksYou should be able to return to work within one to two weeks after your liposuction.
• Facelift: combined with browlift, neck lift, blepharoplastyHis facelift can also be performed in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures, like a browlift , neck lift, and/or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).