Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery

Chemical Peels – St. Simons Island

jen — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:58:01 +0000

Smooth, soft skin has long been considered a staple of beauty and health, but skin is very delicate and sensitive. Many people struggle to achieve smooth, soft healthy skin especially in the face of sun damage, acne and acne scarring and other skin traumas. Fortunately, these days there are is a vast number of cosmetic procedures available on the market today to help improve the vitality of your skin. Dr. Bowen offers many skin care treatments for her St. Simons Island area patients, one of the these treatments is the Chemical Peel.

A St. Simons Chemical Peel is a procedure in which the outer layer of skin is gently removed. Along with this outer layer of skin you will also be saying goodbye to all the imperfections which are on that layer of skin. Things like sun spots, uneven skin pigmentation, fine lines, and acne scars mostly be removed or reduced with a Chemical Peel. Once this layer is removed, it reveals the under layer which is yet undamaged, fresh, new, healthy skin. A Chemical Peel may not be the right answer for everyone. The best way to determine if a Chemical Peel is right for you is by discussing it with Dr. Diane Bowen in a personal consultation.

If you are ready to discuss your skin care options, contact our office and schedule your confidential consultation today.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

jen — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:10:23 +0000

Prospective patients spend a lot of much needed time energy finding the right Plastic Surgeon and discussing the vast options of the procedure itself, but what about after the procedure? It’s important to keep in mind that, as with any type of surgery, complications may arise that could require an overnight stay. Generally speaking, however, Breast Augmentation patients are kept for a few hours following the procedure to be monitored while they come out of anesthesia and then are allowed to go and rest in the comfort of their home. You will need someone to drive you home, though, so you will need to arrange for that prior to the procedure.

Breast Augmentation Recovery varies from patient to patient and in the weeks following your procedure you will have check-up appointments to track your progress and make sure that you are recovering properly. Contact our office for more information.

St. Simons Island Face Lift

jen — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:22:40 +0000

For centuries men and women alike have been looking for ways to help stave off and reverse the signs of aging. Common signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can cause us to look older and more tired than we are. In some cases, patients have noted that their faces in resting position tend to give off an angry or upset look which is not truly reflecting their emotional state. While there are a number of facial rejuvenation treatment on the market today, Face Lift surgery continues to be one of the most popular.

A Face Lift surgery is designed to tighten the skin, smooth out the wrinkles and sagging and create a more youthful, natural, energetic appearance. When this procedure is performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, the results can be truly amazing. In many cases a Face Lift procedure may be coupled with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as a neck lift, eyelid lift or liposuction. Talking to your plastic surgeon is the first step in find a treatment plan that best suites your needs and goals.

Contact our office and schedule your consultation with Dr. Diane Bowen to discuss how you can benefit from face lift or other facial rejuvenation procedures.

Botox Injections

jen — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:35:56 +0000

Not to long ago there weren’t a lot of options for people wishing to restore a more youthful appearance to their faces. Really the only option available was face lift surgery. For those wanting to take a less invasive approach there weren’t many options, but in recent years, facial rejuvenation procedures have made great strides. One of these great strides developed into BOTOX injections. Dr. Diane Bowen has helped many men and women achieve a more youthful appearance in a non-invasive way through BOTOX injections.

As we age our skin looses it’s elasticity and wrinkles, fine lines, crows feet around the eyes and mouth begin to pop up on the face. This can not only make us look older than we really are, but often times unflattering wrinkles can even make a person look sad, tired or angry. BOTOX injections helps to effectively reduce these common signs of aging to reveal a more smooth appearance.

Contact our office to schedule your consultation today!

Breast Lift – Golden Isles

jen — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:04:56 +0000

The effects of gravity, pregnancy, nursing and weight loss often leave women desiring higher, more shapely and firm breasts. Women who are already happy with the size of their breasts, but not the sagging of their breasts, may simply choose to opt for a Breast Lift. A Breast Lift procedure involves the Plastic Surgeon making a circular incision around the areola, excising excess skin and closing the remaining skin around the areola, which will be moved slighter higher to accommodate the proportions of the newly positioned breasts. Thus creating perkier, firmer and more youthful looking breasts.

Women may also choose to have a breast augmentation at the time of their breast lift if they desire to increase their bust size as well as increase the lift of their breasts. If you are interested in learning more about your breast lift or breast augmentation with lift options, we invite you to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bowen today.

Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery – Brow Lift

jen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:41:17 +0000

Our faces are communicating things to other people constantly, even when we aren’t aware of it. The lines of our faces tell a story about how we are feeling and this is why it is so important that our faces are telling the trust story about how we are feeling. This is the reasons many men and women opt for a Brow Lift procedure. The face, particularly the forehead and area around the eyes, is often one of the first places we begin to show signs of aging. As these creases and wrinkles form it can make us appear more angry, upset or tired than we actually are. Often the brow can become heavy and hang low over the eyes. Theses are all issues that Brow Lift surgery can address to help restore a more youthful, relaxed, alert, and natural appearance.

St. Simons Island – Liposuction

jen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:03:53 +0000

Almost everyone has it a part of the body that it seems next to impossible to improve. It’s different for all of us. For some it may be the arms, thighs, midsection, hips, or buttocks. Wherever the area, the struggle’s the same and just as frustrating. These pockets of fat can be removed using the latest, most advance surgical techniques by board certified, Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery plastic surgeon, Dr. Diane Bowen through Liposuction.

Liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss and having a healthy diet and exercise regime is always recommended for your health as well as your figure. However, if you’ve found this particular trouble area somewhat resistant to your diet and exercise efforts, Liposuction can be a good options to improve the contour of your body and create a better overall body proportion. A consultation with Dr. Bowen is the best way to find out if you are a good candidate for Liposuction. Some of the main rules of candidacy include being in good health, non-smokers, and having realistic goals for the procedure.

Ready to discuss how you might benefit from liposuction? Contact our office today to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Bowen.

Golden Isles Male Breast Reduction

jen — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:13:08 +0000

A condition which causes overdeveloped breast tissue in men, known as Gynecomastia, effects thousand of men across the country every year. The condition usually develops during puberty and is often outgrown, but it can also effect older men in adulthood as well. For those who do not outgrow the condition a Male Breast Reduction surgery is the only way to achieve the more normal, masculine chest they desire. Dr. Bowen has helped countless men achieve these results through Male Breast Reduction.

Gynecomastia is not a serious condition, in that is has no real physical threats, but it’s emotional impact can be severe. In the surgery the excess glandular tissue is removed, creating a flatter, firmer chest. To find out if you would be a good candidate for Male Breast Reduction surgery, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Bowen.

St. Simons Skin Care: Microdermabrasion

jen — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:05:41 +0000

Did you know that skin is the largest organ? We are surrounded by our skin, it keeps us safe and battles the elements day in and day out, everyday of our life. Taking proper care of your skin is one of the best ways to keep yourself looking young and healthy. Dr. Bowen offers a plethora of skin care treatments to keep your skin in top form. One of these procedures is Microdermabrasion.

St. Simons Microdermabrasion is a popular skin re-freshening treatment which uses tiny crystals to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells to reveal the smooth, yet unharmed, healthy skin which lies just beneath. Since Microdermabrasion is removing that dead outer layer of skin, any skin imperfection on that layer will also be removed. Skin imperfections such as uneven skin pigmentation, fine line, wrinkles and sun damage may be effectively treated with Microdermabrasion.

Consulting with a skin care specialist is the best way to determine if Microdermabrasion is the right treatment option for you. Contact our office to schedule your consultation today.

Golden Isles Botox

jen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:02:25 +0000

These days, more than ever before, the options available to those wanting to turn back time and erase a few of those common signs of aging, are numerous. In previous years the only option available was a Face Lift surgery. While a Face Lift Surgery is still the most effective in reversing late stages of aging, those in the early stages or who only have smaller changes to make, can often find the results they seek through simple BOTOX injections. BOTOX injections are one of Dr. Bowen’s most popular procedures. It is an effective, efficient and easy way to keep up a youthful appearance.

To learn more about the effects of BOTOX and how it could improve your appearance, contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bowen.