Dr. James Barber - Cosmetic Surgery Blog

Friday, October 16, 2009

Why do you want plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery and vanity wrongly and unfairly go hand in hand. Quite the opposite is true, actually. Mariam Webster's definition of vanity is: inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance. Cosmetic surgery candidates typically lack pride in their appearance and suffer with low self-esteem. I am always quick to correct a patient that walks into the office saying "I am so vain for wanting a breast lift", for example.

When patients reach out to Dr. Barber, it is usually because they have a deep desire to feel better about themselves, which is NOT vanity. Desire for self improvement is a natural impulse, and typically people who seek plastic surgery are simply unhappy about an aspect of their appearance.

Pittsburgh plastic surgery encourages and promotes a strong, positive self-image. It can be a rewarding choice if done for the right reasons. Let's be realistic. Wanting to look like Angelina Jolie is neither healthy nor realistic. Examine the reasons behind your decision. Why do you want surgery? Are you doing it to please someone else? Are you doing it in hopes of changing your life? Improving your appearance could help promote a positive change in many areas of your life, but you are setting yourself up for disappointment if you think it will change your life as a whole.

Many patients tell us they want to look younger because they feel young on the inside and they want the outside to reflect it.
Other positive motivations may be:
  • Look younger for personal/professional reasons. (Example: stay competitive in the workplace.)
  • Change a feature that they have never liked. (Example: Pittsburgh rhinoplasty)
  • Finally get what nature forgot. (Example: Pittsburgh breast implants)
  • Repair damage from weight loss/gain or pregnancy. (Example: Pittsburgh tummy tuck)

It is Dr. Barber's job to help potential Pittsburgh plastic surgery patients examine and understand their motivations. Speak openly and honestly with your surgeon. Honesty and a healthy perspective will lead to a realistic and successful experience.

Contact our office today to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. James Barber. 412-741-1976

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Balance and Proportion

Many patients are not bothered JUST by a small breast size, but more by a body that is not proportional. A common concern is clothing that does not fit properly because the lower body is a different size from the upper body. We hear it all the time in our office. The top doesn't match the bottom--I have a dress that fits perfectly at the top but is too snug at the bottom. Most women desire an attractive silhouette that is balanced. Dr. James Barber, a Pittsburgh plastic surgeon, will help you achieve your goals.

Dr. Barber likes to look at the body as a whole, beyond breast volume and cc's, for a natural looking, balanced result. Liposuction can de-emphasize common problem areas resulting in a slimmer dramatically more proportional look while enhancing the curvier results of breast augmentation.

Problem areas that may benefit from liposuction:

Abdomen-a flatter abdomen enhances the results of a breast augmentation.

Saddlebags-wide outer thighs take away from even the perkiest of breasts and can make the body appear larger. Smoothing out these areas elongates the legs and brings the focus upwards.

Upper back-dreaded back fat effects women of all sizes. Correction to this area will help improve the look of your upper torso allowing you to wear slimmer more form-flattering clothing.

Flanks and buttocks-fatty deposits on the flanks and buttocks gives your body a pear shape. A slimmer lower body emphasizes a smaller waist and a fuller bust.

To discuss your Pittsburgh cosmetic surgery options in a personal private consultation, contact our office today. 412-741-1976

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Limited Time Only

For a limited time we are offering complimentary consultations with Dr. Barber. Patients can contact the office to schedule a consultation for:

If you would like to take advantage of a complimentary consultation, contact our office today at 412-741-1976. Appointments are limited.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Look Your Best For Fun In The Sun

Most of us love the summer sun and all the festivities that the warmer weather brings. After a long winter, we long for the tennis courts, gardening, and beach vacations. However, the thought of wearing shorts and tank tops makes us hope the colder weather sticks around a little longer. After all, there is nothing like the comfort and confidence an oversized sweater brings. Since we all know that 12 months of winter and sweaters is not an option, it is time to look ahead. There could not be a better time to think about what you should be doing to look and feel your best in time for summer.

Are you thinking about stepping up your exercise program? Or perhaps the last minute starvation diet to shed the winter weight so you can bare to show your legs?

We hear it all the time.
  • I eat well and exercise and still have stubborn fat deposits on my legs and tummy. There is no way I can wear shorts this summer!
  • My breasts are too small for my frame. I hate looking like a boy. I want to finally look good in a bathing suit. I want to look proportional.

Liposuction

A fit and well-proportioned body is often considered a symbol of health and vitality. Despite all the hard work, some individuals still have localized fat deposits. These areas may be due to heredity or family traits rather than a lack of weight control or fitness.

Liposuction slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing localized or regional excess fat deposits, improving body contours and proportion, and ultimately, enhancing your self-image.

Breast Augmentation

How a woman feels about her body has a lot to do with her overall self-confidence...that's no secret. When breast size or shape is an issue, many women turn to breast augmentation to increase their confidence, look better in their clothes, and...bottom line...present the image they want to the world.

Implants come in many different shapes and sizes. The process of determining the type of implants is an individualized process that will take place during your private consultation.

Silicone gel implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue because the gel filler holds together uniformly-without compromising reliability or safety. Silicone gel implants have been successfully used and trusted for 20 years by millions of women worldwide.

Saline implants are still widely used for breast augmentation surgery. Saline implants are filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body.

If you would like additional information on any of these procedures, or if you would like to schedule your private consultation, please call the office at 412-741-1976.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

NEW OFFICE LOCATION

Starting in March, patients will have the option to have a consultation with Dr. Barber at Skin Beautiful Medical Spa on Pittsburgh's South Side. We are very pleased to offer this new convenience to all of our patients.

Skin Beautiful Medical Spa strives to enhance the beauty of each of their clients with the most qualified and caring staff in a safe and comfortable environment. They are available to assist you in all your cosmetic concerns-hair removal, teeth whitening, massages, permanent makeup, as well as a variety of other treatments.

Dr. Barber is now available at this location for appointments concerning:

Facial Rejuvenation
Body Sculpting
Contact our office to schedule a consultation. 412-741-1976

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Monday, February 9, 2009

LIMITED TIME FINANCING OFFER!

Carecredit financing announces their economic stimulus plan for patients. Take advantage of our 18 month no interest financing TODAY! (If paid within promotional period. Minimum monthly payments required.) Offer ends April 30, 2009.

Our team is dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. We offer a full range of cosmetic procedures and services, including:

Contact our office for additional information. Call today, offer ends soon!

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Breast Implants Soar With Popularity

National statistics show that breast augmentation surgeries increase dramatically every year. We have certainly seen the increase in our office. You would be surprised to learn that many of our conservative Pittsburghers have breast implants. Because we are a fairly conservative city, our implants tend to be a little smaller so that they better fit our body frame giving us a more natural look. Now we still get our ladies in from Vegas that like them big and beautiful, but most of our patients just want a breast implant that will take them up 1-2 cup sizes. They just want to look and feel womanly in (and out) of their clothes.

Breast enlargement surgery, or augmentation mammaplasty, changes the body contour of a woman who desires larger breasts. The procedure also corrects the volume loss in the breasts after pregnancy, or to correct asymmetrical breasts. The surgery usually takes 1 hour in an outpatient setting.

During your personal private consultation with Dr. Barber, we will discuss all your options for breast implant surgery-saline vs. silicone, implant size and shape, implant placement, and incision placement. We will also discuss the best way to keep you comfortable during and after your surgery. Pain pumps are now available and widely utilized to keep discomfort to a minimum which is a great option for patients that have a low pain tolerance.

Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Barber. 412-741-1976

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Are you ready for summer?

It is not too late to get your body in shape for summer. You still have plenty of time to schedule your breast augmentation or liposuction and be healed in time for the bathing suit season. Dr. Barber operates 4 days a week, making it very convenient to schedule your appointment for cosmetic surgery. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation. 412-741-1976

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Change your shape.

Would you like to get back to the shape you had before children? Or maybe you want the shape you never had but always dreamed of. You are not alone! Every year, thousands of women undergo breast augmentation procedures. In 2007, breast augmentation surgery saw an increase of 6% to over 340,000 women.

For many women, feeling confident and looking their best go hand in hand. For thousands, achieving confidence has come from breast enhancement surgery (breast implants). Following their procedure, many women have gone on to experience a transformation in how they feel about themselves and their bodies. It is amazing how confidence can enhance our interactions-both in personal and business situations.

Contact our office if you would like to schedule a personal private consultation. Dr. Barber and the staff are caring professionals that will do their absolute best to make you feel comfortable.

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