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Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles on Restoring Your Pre-Baby Body with a Mommy Makeover
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Says Mommy Makeovers Can Offer Rejuvenated Appearance to Mothers
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that over 325,000 mommy makeover procedures were performed nationally in 2009 among women ages 20-39. Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Christine Petti says she expects that number will only continue to rise as mommy makeovers offer patients the chance to look their best and feel confident during motherhood through a combination of cosmetic enhancement procedures.
At her Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, Dr. Christine Petti says she has seen a significant increase in the number of patients electing a mommy makeover procedure to enhance their post-baby body. She says as awareness of the procedure increases, patients are becoming more comfortable with making changes to their body that can help improve their confidence and self-image. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), plastic surgeons performed more than 325,000 mommy makeovers nationally in 2009 amongst women between the ages of 20-39. The ASPS statistics also show that 62% of moms say they would consider a procedure if cost were not an issue.
Often combining breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction, a mommy makeover is a comprehensive procedure designed to combat the effects of childbirth on a woman’s body. “Moms work day and night caring for their beloved baby, sacrificing their personal time, as well as their physical and psychological well-being. Quickly, this lack of attention to self can lead to insurmountable alterations in their physical appearance and self esteem. It is difficult to ‘do it all.’”
By lifting the breast, sculpting the waist and stomach, and tightening skin, Dr. Petti says the treatment can offer patients restored vitality in their appearance and a renewed confidence in their body, without sacrificing the joys and investments of motherhood. Dr. Petti also adds that through providing procedures such as a mommy makeover in Los Angeles, she hopes to help her patients embrace their own femininity with a more positive outlook on their physical appearance. “Once a mother returns to her pre-pregnancy body weight, the body can still remain ‘out of shape,’ and a mommy makeover may be the only solution to return a mother’s body to her pre-pregnancy state. This is not vain surgery, it is restorative and vital in many cases, so it is something worth investigating to make the right choices and seek the best opinions from surgeons whom not only have good technical skills, but are also warm, understanding, and ethical.”
Whether patients are choosing to combine procedures through a mommy makeover or undergo a single enhancement, Dr. Petti says cosmetic surgery is growing in popularity and approval at her practice; an observation confirmed by the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). She adds that as plastic surgery continues to increase in demand, patients should be sure to consult with a qualified and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon before undergoing any procedure.
“The subject of mommy makeovers has never truly been unpopular; however, in the past our society conducted these conversations in closed settings because the topic could be considered taboo. Today, mothers and families are open to discussions about the changes a mother experiences: husbands and even children are privy to discussions about what happens to a woman’s body after pregnancy, and how difficult it can be for a mother to truly ‘get it back.’ This combination of procedures is discussed in doctor’s offices and family homes, in magazines and newspapers, on the radio, TV shows, and on the internet, so there is a lot of information out there.”
Because of the amount of information available, along with the complexity of combining several cosmetic procedures, Dr. Petti urges anyone considering a mommy makeover, or any form of aesthetic enhancement, to seek the opinion of a board-certified plastic surgeon. “Regardless of the procedure, the patient must find the best resource, based on good medicine, good surgery and excellent patient communications to find a plastic surgeon whom can evaluate and execute in such a way as to realistically meet their individual goals and expectations.”
About Christine A. Petti, MD, FACS
Dr. Christine Petti graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame University, after which she received a research grant from the National Institute of Health for a fellowship at the Department of Pharmacology at Georgetown University. She completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania where she also completed a general surgery residency and received the distinction “Best Surgical Resident.” Dr. Petti finished her plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine and was Chief Resident in plastic surgery. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Petti has appeared on several national and cable television outlets, including The Plastic Surgery Channel web news discussing the Mommy Makeover procedure.
Located at 3400 W. Lomita Blvd., Suite 307 in Torrance, CA, Dr. Petti’s practice can be reached at (310) 961-2530. She can also be contacted online through the website www.dr-petti.com or www.facebook.com/drpetti.
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Posted on December 13, 2011 12:01AM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Tricia’s Story
On August 31st, 2010, Dr. Christine Petti performed chin augmentation and SmartLipo™ treatment on Tricia McNatt, and wait until you see Tricia a year later! Tricia was about to be married, and wanted to improve a specific aspect of her appearance that she had long felt self-conscious about. We have followed the progress of Tricia for more than a year, and Dr. Petti and Tricia have even been featured on the hit series, The Doctors, to tell the story.
As you can see in the above “before” photos, Tricia has microgenia, the medical term for a “small chin.” This anatomical deficiency in the jawbone is caused by genetics, and can often be corrected with chin augmentation. Dr. Petti and Tricia decided the best course of action to improve the appearance of her chin was to place a medium-sized silicone chin implant to give the area a more prominent, defined look. You can take a look at a video profile of Tricia’s procedure featured on the television series, The Doctors, here. Dr. Petti then performed the innovative SmartLipo™ procedure on Tricia to melt surrounding fat and tighten the skin, providing added facial contour along the jawline and making the results appear even more natural and beautiful. After just three weeks, Tricia showed amazing results with a more contoured appearance in the chin and lower face, as seen here on a follow-up appearance on The Doctors.
Just a few weeks after the procedure, Tricia was ecstatic about the results, as well as the whole treatment process here at Aesthetic Accents. “I’m actually kind of vain now! I look in the mirror… and I’m like, ‘I don’t have a double-chin anymore!’ I just knew in my heart this was the right thing to do. I can’t speak more highly for everybody [involved in my care.] After the surgery, people checked on me. Every day people from the office called me to find out how I was doing, how I was feeling. You can’t put a price on care. I felt like everybody here really did care.”
Now, one year later, take a look at Tricia!
She not only looked terrific for her wedding nearly a year ago, but the results after all this time show an even greater improvement. Tricia is an actress, a dance instructor, and a writer/producer of her own program, and you can see in the following video clip of her work the amazing aesthetic results of her chin augmentation compared to a year ago before surgery. And it’s hard not to notice her talent as well! She feels great, looks great, and walks with confidence and with her chin held high, and we are so excited for her success!
If you would like more information on treatments like those that have helped Tricia, please contact us today.
Posted on October 11, 2011 8:14AM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Undergoes Facial Procedure
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Discusses Facial Rejuvenation Procedure
At her Los Angeles plastic surgery practice, Dr. Christine Petti discusses the SmartSkin® Laser Skin Renewal procedure, as well as her own experience with the revolutionary procedure at her Aesthetic Accents practice. Dr. Petti says this minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation procedure provides dramatic aesthetic enhancement results, without the downtime required of more traditional procedures, such as the facelift in Los Angeles.
Dr. Christine Petti is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. As she strives to create positive patient experiences with each visit, she says she must remain dedicated to the latest advancements in plastic surgery to continue to offer her patients the safest and most effective cosmetic enhancement results. As part of this commitment, Dr. Petti recently began offering the SmartSkin® laser skin rejuvenation in Los Angeles. She adds that she is so confident this procedure will satisfy her patients’ desires to look and feel younger that she underwent the procedure herself.
The SmartSkin® Laser Skin Renewal uses a combination of rejuvenation techniques, including Micro Ablative CO2 technology and a scanning delivery system that not only delivers skin resurfacing, but also encourages collagen production. While Dr. Petti says one of the most significant changes in the way this procedure is performed is the reduction in recovery time and discomfort, she also says the combination of procedures provides better and more immediate results.
With more than 9.3 million cosmetic enhancement procedures performed in 2010, 83% of which were nonsurgical in nature [1], Dr. Petti says the most recent statistics show patients are still searching for less-invasive ways to achieve a younger aesthetic. She adds that she believes SmartSkin® Laser Skin Renewal is the procedure patients have been looking for because of its ability to address a wide range of concerns, including wrinkles, acne scars, sun-damaged skin, and undereye circles.
About Christine Petti, MD, FACS
Dr. Christine Petti earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her general surgery residency. She then completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, where she also served as Chief Resident in plastic surgery. Dr. Petti is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Along with her appearances on daytime talk shows such as “The Doctors,” Dr. Petti has authored a number of medical articles in both the U.S. and Canada.
Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center is located at 300 W. Lomita Blvd., Ste. 307, in Torrance, CA 90505, and can be reached at (310) 961-2530, or found online at dr-petti.com or the Aesthetic Accents Cosmetic & Laser Surgery Center Facebook page.
[1] Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Retrieved on July 18, 2011 from surgery.org/media/statistics
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Posted on August 3, 2011 12:01AM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
Tricia underwent a chin augmentation. See the amazing results and learn how the procedure is performed.
Posted on December 2, 2010 1:06PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice
The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Double Chin Surgery
Tricia, 30, hates her double chin, and undergoes a chin augmentation.
Click Here To View The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
Posted on December 2, 2010 1:05PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Petti on The Doctors “Solve Your Biggest Double Dilemmas”
Dr. Christine Petti has offered her expertise as a plastic surgeon on “The Doctors” twice before, and has now made her third appearance on the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show that discusses vital and valid current medical topics from sound and expert medical resources.
- Tricia’s Treatment Plan
- The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Double Chin Surgery
- The Doctors Video of Tricia’s Results
- Tricia’s Before and After Photographs
- Exclusive Behind The Scenes Video Footage From Our Office
Introducing “The Doubles”
During the episode, “Solve Your Biggest Double Dilemmas”, Dr. Petti was asked to evaluate and correct a “double chin”. Tricia, the patient chosen by Dr. Petti, is a 30 year old model, actress and bride to be! She has had a double chin all her life, despite the fact that she had been in perfect physical condition. She thought about having it corrected all her adult life, but with the wedding coming up-she now had a timely motivating factor.
Tricia’s Treatment Plan
Dr. Petti performed a combination of procedures which included placement of a silicone implant along the chin and jaw line to create a very natural augmentation of her weak chin and mandible. Dr. Petti also performed Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ of the neck to remove a congenital pocket of fat under her chin, which was always there, despite the patient’s ideal body weight. She also performed SmartSkin ™ fractional CO2 laser resurfacing of the skin of the neck for further tightening and contouring of the neck skin. The surgery was remarkable for being minimally invasive-as the silicone chin/jowl implant was placed through an incision hidden in the lower lip of the mouth and the Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ was done with small incisions behind the ear. Tricia had tears of joy when she saw her result! She was ready to hold her head high and her chin up for her October wedding on her family’s Texas ranch!
Tricia’s Before and After Photographs
As Seen on “The Doctors” Tricia is pictured before and 15 days after Chin augmentation with Silicone Chin/Jowl Implant (medium size), Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; of Neck, SmartSkin/Affirm Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing of the Neck.
Exclusive Behind The Scenes Video Footage From Our Office
Click on the play button below to view exclusive video footage from Tricia who discusses her dramatic transformation.
A Third Time Star on “The Doctors”
In her last appearance, in 2009, Dr. Petti was featured on “The Doctors-The Biggest Makeover Show Ever” as she revealed the aesthetic enhancement she performed on Debra, who flew in from Washington state for a facial makeover which included the surgical procedures-rhinoplasty, Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™of the Neck and SmartSkin ™ of the face and neck, along with nonsurgical enhancement using Botox and Juvederm facial dermal filler in the postoperative recovery phase. The year before in 2008, Dr. Petti performed Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade; ™ of the abdomen on a young mother, who was challenged by fat in her tummy that was resistant to diet and exercise! She was awake for the surgery and it was one of the first demonstrations of Smartlipo TriplexTriplexSmartlipotrade;trade;trade;™ to the pubic in the entire country.
Whether focusing on plastic surgery procedures, or less invasive procedures such as dermal fillers and laser skin resurfacing in Los Angeles, Dr. Petti says she is very excited about the makeover results, and is looking forward to unveiling another transformation achieved through the combination of procedures available through both her plastic surgery practice and her medical day spa in Los Angeles.
Posted on December 2, 2010 12:55PM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Bizymoms.com Spider Vein Therapy Q&A Forum with Dr. Christine Petti
In a recent interview conducted by the popular, work-at-home community, www.Bizymoms.com , our Medical Director Dr. Christine Petti, addresses questions from forum members in regards to the treatment of varicose or spider veins. Dr. Petti is committed to helping her patients combat the unsightly effects of varicose veins by utilizing advanced technology and techniques to achieve maximum results. For more detailed information on cosmetic dermatology or cosmetic surgery procedures by Dr. Christine Petti, please visit our Vein Treatment page. For more personalized feedback, contact us to schedule your discreet personal consultation.
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Posted on April 12, 2010 2:35PM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Petti Interviewed on Celebrity Plastic Surgery
After the recent surfacing of some unflattering pictures of Angelina Jolie, the celebrity news and gossip blog “Hollywood Life” reported suspicions that the actress had gone under the knife for a neck or facelift procedure. As a top Los Angeles female plastic surgeon, Dr. Petti has been the name Hollywood Life has come to know and trust in the field. Wanting the truth revealed, the blog asked Dr. Petti in a recent interview if Jolie could have had a neck or facelift?
“That’s not even where any plastic surgeon would put a scar, which would be around the ear.”Adds Dr. Petti, “Angelina Jolie is a perfect example of the divine proportions of beauty. She is the epitome of beauty.”
Posted on February 22, 2010 1:08PM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Christine Petti Featured in “Hollywood Life” Blog
As a trusted Los Angeles plastic surgeon, the media often turns to our own Dr. Christine Petti for insight into the latest plastic surgery trends and topics. Most recently, the blog “Hollywood Life” sought her opinion regarding whether mother-daughter plastic surgery was normal or not. As Dr. Petti explains, “From a plastic surgeon’s standpoint, a mother-daughter experience is normal. People do this all the time. I haven’t had anyone come in saying it was going to be a bonding thing, but it’s common for a mother to have facial plastic surgery and then a daughter come in afterward for a nose job.”
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Posted on December 23, 2009 9:46AM in Media Appearances, News from our Practice
Dr. Petti on The Doctors “Biggest Makeover Show Ever!” – September 2009
Watch our very own Los Angeles based plastic surgeon Dr. Christine Petti during her feature on The Doctors “Biggest Makeover Show Ever” as she reveals her makeover patient Debra to the world!
Posted on September 23, 2009 11:57AM in "The Doctors" Television Appearances, Media Appearances, News from our Practice, Uncategorized