Come by the office on Thursday, December 15th, from 9-11am for the Latisse “Lash-and-Dash” special. Buy 2 boxes of Latisse and get 1 free. This is not a voucher or mail-in rebate. You will leave the office with 3 boxes for the price of 2! No appointment necessary. Just dash in and dash out! Don’t miss it.
To learn more about Latisse, click here.
Juvederm Day is scheduled for Thurday December 1st, 2011. Buy one syringe of Juvederm Ultra XC ($575) or Juvederm Ultra Plus XC ($600) and get all additional syringes for 1/2 price!! We will inject 10 patients from 3pm-7pm in the office. Call now to schedule (378-7443). $50 deposit required to hold your spot.
Juvederm is a dermal filler used to fill lines, wrinkles and depressions on the face. It is commonly used to soften nasolabial folds (smile lines), augment lips, fill hollows under the eyes, fill in depressed scars, and augment cheeks.
While they don’t result in hearing issues, prominent ears can have significant psychological impact on children. Most kids do not sense a problem until about age 6, when they start to become more aware of their appearance. Teasing by other children can result in reduced self-esteem. Many adults who decide on surgery report the damaging effects of relentless taunting they experienced as kids.
The most common cause of prominent ears is failure of the upper fold of the ear to form completely. This results in protrusion of the upper portion of the ear. Over-growth of the bowl of the ear may occur as well. Otoplasty, sometimes called ear pinning, is the procedure used to treat prominent ears. It is generally an uncomplicated cosmetic procedure performed to make prominent ears less prominent. It’s important to note that procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposes are typically not covered by insurance, though some amount of coverage may be available. Different types of otoplasty can also be performed on very large ears, ears damaged by trauma, or ears affected by congenital deformities.
How old should a child be at the time of surgery? Ears have generally grown and matured enough by age 6 to undergo the surgery. Since it is at around this age that children may become sensitive to their appearance, this is a good time to consider the procedure. It is very important, however, to allow the child to help make the decision for surgery. They are old enough at that age to have an opinion, and getting their input is an important part of the treatment process. Adults are also candidates for otoplasty.
During the surgery, general anesthesia is used for children, while adults can usually undergo the surgery with local anesthesia, with or without sedation. An incision is made behind the ear, and the cartilage – the strong, flexible material that forms the ear – is re-modeled to its new shape. A few sutures are used until the tissue heals, and the scar is hidden behind the ear. The surgery will generally take two to three hours. Every case is different and individualized care is always provided to every patient.
Since otoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure, patients go home soon after the surgery is completed. The soft, bulky dressing placed after the surgery will be removed the following day, and a lighter dressing will be placed. After about a week, that dressing will be replaced by an elastic headband to be worn constantly for a week, and then at night for several more weeks. Complications are rare, and patients can return to a normal routine in about a week. As with any surgical procedure, every patient is different, and Dr. Bridges will discuss your expectations with you before surgery.
Dr. Matthew A. Bridges is a Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Richmond, VA. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck.
Have you ever wanted to have your lips plumped with fillers but were afraid of potential pain from the procedure? Fear no more… Both Restylane and Juvederm have new formulations with lidocaine (numbing medication) mixed in already. This makes injection, particularly in the lips, much more comfortable. Now you have no excuse!
Come in to Commonwealth Facial Plastic Surgery today and buy Latisse to take advantage of the Allergan buy-one-get-one deal. Simply sign up for LashPerks through Latisse.com after you buy Latisse and you’ll receive a free box. Start growing your lashes longer and thicker today!
The first ever Commonwealth Facial Plastic Surgery “Evening of Beauty”, held on March 10, 2011 was a huge success. Almost 90 people attended, in the middle of a driving rain! Attendees learned all about non-invasive and surgical options for facial rejuvenation. Lots of fabulous prizes were given out as well. If you missed it, don’t worry. We are already planning the next event! If you would like to be notified, go to the contact page and let us know (or call (804) 378-7443). We’ll make sure you are kept “in the loop” for the next event. Thanks!
Commonwealth Facial Plastic Surgery, along with La Bella Dona Skin Care, Skin Medica, Sculptra Aesthetic, and Medicis presents an “Evening of Beauty” on March 10th, from 6-9pm. It will be held in the lobby of the St. Francis Cancer Institute at 14051 St. Francis Blvd. We will be discussing all aspects of facial plastic surgery, non-surgical treatments, medical grade skin care, and lots more. Numerous door prizes will be awarded. Facial “morphing” software will be demonstrated. Don’t miss it! Space is limited. If you are interested, call 804-378-7443 to RSVP. See you there!!!
One ongoing “hot topic” in facial aging is volume loss. This is certainly not a new concept, but more and more focus is being directed toward restoring facial volume. Think about what a youthful face looks like. A baby has full, rounded cheeks. The overall shape of the face is an upside-down triangle. As we age, fat loss occurs under the cheek bones and in the temples, and lower cheek fat sags somewhat creating jowls. The face takes on a more square shape. As jowls get worse and midface and temple fat shrinks, the face becomes shaped more like a triangle again, but this time the triangle is “right side up”. Options for correcting this loss of midface volume include implants, midface lifts, and fat injections, to name a few. There is really no good surgical treatment for temple wasting, however. Sculptra is a new injectable that is really a new concept in “fillers“. It is composed of a material that has been used in absorbable sutures for years. When injected beneath the skin, Sculptra causes your body to produce collagen. The filling effect of Sculptra is not from the material injected, but from your own collagen. Sculptra requires usually 3-4 injection sessions, spaced about 6 weeks apart. The results are very gradual, but long-lasting. Expect Sculptra effects to last up to 2 years!
Chesterfield surgeon, Dr. Matthew Bridges, achieved a unique double board certification, showing true dedication to the practice of medicine. Dr. Bridges was recently granted board certification from the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. He was already board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
(i.e., ENT or Ear, Nose, and Throat).
This unique double board certification puts Dr. Bridges on the forefront of facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgical procedures. Whether diagnosing diseases of the ear, nose and throat, or performing delicate eyelid surgeries and facial implants, Dr. Bridges’ unique combined specialties and years of experience make him a most-requested physician at Stony Point Surgery Center.
After obtaining his medical degree from the University of Virginia, graduating with highest distinction, Dr. Matthew Bridges completed an ENT residency training in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. During his subsequent four-year military career with the United States Air Force, Dr. Bridges became increasingly interested in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, perfecting his technique and achieving the rank of Major at the same time. Dr. Bridges followed this experience with a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery.
“He is truly a master of his craft,” says Bruce P. Kupper, FACHE, CEO of Stony Point Surgery Center. Dr. Bridges owns and operates Commonwealth Facial Plastic Surgery and operates at the Stony Point Surgery Center located in Richmond, VA. He specializes in rhinoplasty, or nose jobs, and also performs corrective operations called revision rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), browlifts, otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery) and facial implants. Adding to his list of procedures, Dr. Bridges also performs non-surgical treatments such as Botox/Dysport and facial fillers.
Dr. Bridges operates at Stony Point Surgery Center, Virginia’s pre-eminent outpatient surgical center with top ratings in safety and innovation since 2002. The Stony Point Surgery Center is a private appointment-only medical facility, where patients are seen on time and doctors are able to practice their specialties.
To contact Dr. Matthew Bridges, call (804) 378-7443. The Commonwealth Facial Plastic Surgery office is located at 14051 St. Francis Blvd, Suite 2211, Midlothian, VA 23114. For more information, please visit their website at www.matthewbridgesmd.com.
About Stony Point Surgery Center
Stony Point Surgery Center is Central Virginia’s pre-eminent outpatient surgical facility. With flexible hours, appointment-only settings, and no hospital attachment to cause delays, each patient is a priority. Founded in the tradition of the former Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital, Stony Point Surgery Center leads the industry in innovative hearing and vision corrective treatments. The Richmond Eye & Ear Foundation provides support to community based programs that increase access to care for hearing and vision related problems and funds research in Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology. For more information about Stony Point Surgery Center, please visit their website at www.StonyPointSC.com.
