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Cosmetic Surgery Educational Seminars

Seminars are given by Dr Kelly O’Neil, a Cosmetic Surgeon, to educate potential aesthetic patients about new advances and technologies in Facial Rejuvenation. Nonsurgical procedures and techniques are explored and compared to conventional surgical procedures.

In the last 5 years Cosmetic and Plastic surgery procedures have dropped 25-30% while, at the same time, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures have risen over 100%. Patients prefer nonsurgical procedures because they are less invasive, safer, and less expensive. Also, there are no scars involved. When properly performed; non-surgical cosmetic procedures are usually more natural looking as well.

Examples of non-surgical modalities to be discussed are Botox, Fillers (Restylane and Juvederm), liquid face and handlifts, chemical peels, ultrasound skin tightening, nonsurgical facelifts, lasers (fraxel), and radio frequency (Thermage, Titan). Dr O’Neil will demonstrate and explain why non-surgical technologies are superior to surgery for the removal of facial wrinkles and sun damage.

Modern techniques of body contouring such as Smartlipo and Tumescent Liposculpture will also be discussed as well as how to tighten skin or body areas such as abdomen or arms without surgery.

The following locations are sites for our upcoming seminars.  Seminars begin at 2:30pm and last until 4 pm.  During the seminar, Dr. O’Neil will speak on his procedures and show a “Before and After” slide presentation on his Skin Rejuvenation, Body Contouring and Liquid Facelift.  Following the seminar, he will offer brief, complimentary consultations for those interested in scheduling a procedure.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet Dr. O’Neil and visit with past patients who have had work done by Dr. O’Neil and who will share their experience and their new look with you.

If you are a past patient, you may pass this along to a friend if you cannot attend.  If your friend books a procedure, Dr. O’Neil will send you a gift certificate for complimentary Botox or Dermal filler (up to $750 value).  Don’t wait, call Sue, email us sue@oneilskinandlipocenter.com or fill out the contact box below to RSVP for yourself and a friend.

UPCOMING SEMINAR LOCATIONS 

02/07/12                     Crowne Plaza Hotel/Beverly Hills

02/16/12                     Classic Club/Palm Desert

02/21/12                     Seacliff Country Club/Huntington Beach

03/01/12                     Braemar Country Club/Tarzana

03/06/12                     Hyatt Regency/Newport Beach

03/15/12                     Rancho Los Palmas Resort & Spa/Rancho Mirage

03/20/12                     Beverly Hills Country Club/Los Angeles

04/03/12                     Woodland Hills Golf Club/Woodland Hills

04/12/12                     Indian Wells Golf Club/Indian Wells

04/17/12                     Sun City Indio Community Assoc./Indio

04/24/12                     The Westin/Long Beach

05/08/12                     Springhill Suites by Marriott/Temecula

05/15/12                     Renaissance Club Sport/Aliso Viejo

05/22/12                     To Be Determined/Sherman Oak

What is a Lifestyle Lift?

 A “Lifestyle Lift” is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the lower face and neck.  It is most effective on the jowl area and the submental (under the chin) area of the face and neck.  It is designed to improve the chin and jawline profile and to give you a firmer and tighter neck.

Like other types of facelifts, a “Lifestyle Lift” requires some surgical incisions to be made around the ear area.  In this way, redundant skin may be removed and tightened.  Only “Lifestyle Lift” participating doctors may advertise using the name “Lifestyle Lift” but other cosmetic surgeons perform similar surgical procedures using terms like a “lower facelift”, “small facelift”, “S-lift”, “mini lift” or “neck lift”.  Results will vary depending on physician experience and expertise.

Complications with “Lifestyle Lifts” are similar to other small face/neck-lift procedures.  They are rare but include bruising, hematoma, infection or unevenness.  Your particular physicians experience will make a huge difference in your risk.  But generally speaking, these types of surgical procedures are safe and well tolerated.

Some surgeons will require General anesthesia but often the surgeon will opt for intravenous sedation coupled with local anesthesia to provide comfort for the patient during the procedure.

“Lifestyle Lifts” only modestly improve facial wrinkles and will have little or no effect on mouth and lip lines.  Laser or chemical peels as well as Botox and fillers can be added to the lift to enhance wrinkle improvement.

Kelly J. O’Neil, M.D.

Doctor O’Neil is in private practice in Temecula, California serving surrounding communities including Fallbrook, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Hemet, and Sun City .  He is a cosmetic surgeon and specializes in non-invasive cosmetic procedures as well as body contouring procedures.  See his website for additional information.