Michael Spann, MD: Little Rock Plastic Surgery

FACIAL REJUVENATION OPTIONS faceOur face is our most visible body part; it is the first thing people see when they look at us, and the first part of our body to show the unfortunate effects of aging. So it should not come as any surprise to learn that in 2012, the majority of cosmetic surgery procedures (three out of five, in fact) were to correct facial imperfections. Luckily, modern advances in cosmetic surgery have made it possible to correct the effects of aging with shorter recovery time and more natural and beautiful-looking results. Dr. Michael Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas understands how important it is for you to be able to put “your best face forward” and will work with you to develop a customized, individual treatment plan to correct troubling aesthetic problems. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with extensive training and experience, Dr. Spann offers a wide range of options for facial cosmetic surgery: Brow lift Chin Surgery Eyelid Surgery Facelift Mini Facelift Otoplasty (ear pinning surgery) Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping surgery) WHY CHOOSE A FACIAL REJUVENATION PROCEDURE? The skin on the face is very delicate and especially sensitive to the effects of gravity, stress, injury, sun, genetics, and pollution and other environmental factors. The skin is primarily composed of two proteins—collagen and elastin—that together give the skin its smooth, supple, youthful appearance. As we age, collagen and elastin levels decrease, making our skin less elastic and resilient and more susceptible to damage. Sun and environmental factors dull and pigment skin that was formerly smooth and glowing, while repeated facial expressions and stress lead to wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. If you have noticed these or other effects of time showing on your face, facial cosmetic surgery may be the solution for you. Luckily, advancements in modern cosmetic surgery allow today’s surgeons to correct these signs of aging. Advanced surgical techniques enable a skilled surgeon like Dr. Spann to achieve beautiful and natural-looking results with significantly shorter recovery times and lower risk of surgical complications. Because our facial skin is so delicate, it is critical that any surgical treatment plan take careful consideration of each individual’s underlying facial structure and how even minute changes can impact the overall aesthetics of the face. It is imperative, therefore, to select a surgeon who is extremely experienced, operates with exceptional skill and technique, and stays up-to-date on all technological advancements in the field of cosmetic surgery. As such a surgeon, Dr. Spann is committed to helping men and women achieve their aesthetic goals and enhance their natural beauty safely and effectively. CONTACT LITTLE ROCK PLASTIC SURGERY Because your face is both so delicate and so important, it is critical to choose a skilled, experienced plastic surgeon who will handle your facial surgery with an exceptional level of precision and expertise. Dr. Michael Spann is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and thus has the experience and training to ensure that your surgery will give you the natural-looking rejuvenation you seek. During your initial consultation, Dr. Spann will review the range of options appropriate for you, develop a customized surgical plan, and thoroughly review all the risks and benefits associated with facial surgery. If you are interested in exploring whether facial surgery might be the right option for you, please contact Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery to schedule your initial consultation today.

What is Body Contouring? body“Body contouring” generally refers to a wide range of surgical procedures that enable men and women alike to alter parts of their bodies with which they may be dissatisfied or have tried to correct in non-surgical ways. As much as we may hate to admit it, how we feel about our bodies can have an enormous impact on our self-esteem and outlook on life, hence the proliferation of miracle diet pills, fat-burning creams, expensive exercise equipment, and weight loss programs. Unfortunately, however, these solutions are rarely effective, and diet, exercise, and good lifestyle choices are not always enough to correct nagging problem areas and shape our physiques to match our aesthetic goals. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle but are still dissatisfied with “problem areas”, such as stubborn fatty pockets on your stomach or hips or sagging arms or thighs, or if you have recently lost a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery, body contouring surgery may be the right choice for you. If you are interested in pursuing body contouring, it is critical to find a skilled surgeon who will listen to your needs, utilize the safest, most advanced technological procedures, and put years of experience and training to work to achieve your goals. Dr. Michael Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas is a double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will do just that. In his capable hands, you will finally be able to achieve the body you always knew you could have. Dr. Spann offers a broad range of safe and effective body contouring surgery procedures, such as: Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Body Lift Bra Line Lift Brazilian Buttocks Lift Genital Aesthetics Liposuction Mommy Makeover Post Bariatric Body Contouring Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) These and other body contouring procedures offered by Dr. Spann are designed to address a wide range of body issues that are often resistant to changes in lifestyle. For instance, our physiques are often determined by variables beyond our control, such as hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy and childbirth, genetic background, aging, environmental factors, and significant and rapid weight loss or gain. One or more of these factors can create stubborn “problem areas” such as uneven body contours, excess and saggy skin, and fatty pockets on the stomach, buttocks, hips, thighs, and arms. If you are in good health and maintain a proper diet and exercise regime, body contouring may offer a solution to these types of nagging issues. Major technological advances in the field of cosmetic surgery make today’s body contouring procedures safer and easier than ever before. When conducted by a skilled, experienced surgeon such as Dr. Spann, many body contouring procedures can be carried out in the doctor’s office, with less discomfort and recovery time than ever before. Moreover, today’s modern surgical techniques allow the surgeon to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results Contact Little Rock Plastic Surgery Dr. Spann and his staff at Little Rock Plastic Surgery are dedicated to creating an inviting, safe atmosphere where you will feel comfortable discussing changes you would like to make to your body. At your initial consultation, Dr. Spann will conduct a thorough review of your medical history, evaluate your aesthetic goals, review the options available to you, and create an individualized treatment plan designed to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results. Dr. Spann is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, has years of training and experience, and will use the latest surgical advances to achieve your goals, while maximizing your safety and comfort. If you are in interested in finding out more about our body contouring procedures and whether they might be the right option for you, please contact Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery. We look forward to speaking with you, and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery today.

BREAST SURGERY OPTIONS Breast surgery has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures since 2006 because patients have such a wide variety of options available to them. The decision to undergo breast surgery may be medical, for instance to reduce the size of breasts that are causing back pain or to reconstruct breasts after a mastectomy. Or the decision may be aesthetic; for individuals who have always been unhappy with the size or shape of their breasts, breast augmentation can transform the way that they feel about themselves. And once the decision to undergo breast surgery has been made, there are still a wide range of options and choices available to match the aesthetic preferences of each individual patient, so every person can have the perfect breasts that look and feel just the way they choose. Because breast surgery is so very individualized and customizable, it is critical to choose a surgeon who understands how changes to the breasts will impact the whole individual and who views you as a unique individual with unique needs. Dr. Michael Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas prides himself on listening to and understanding what you want, and will guide you through what can be a complicated decision-making process. His extensive experience and up-to-date training ensure that he will apply the newest and safest materials and techniques to ensure beautiful, natural-looking results. He is pleased to offer a wide range of options for breast surgery to match your aesthetic goals, including: Breast Augmentation Breast Lift Breast Reconstruction Breast Reduction Breast Revision BREAST SURGERY PROCEDURE DETAILS Breast augmentation surgery is generally performed on individuals who feel their breasts are too small for their frame, or who have lost breast volume after a pregnancy or losing a significant amount of weight. Breast augmentation can be performed either alone or in conjunction with a breast lift to correct breasts that have become saggy a result of aging and gravity. When these two procedures are performed together, the result is a more raised and firm profile. Breast reduction surgery will reduce the size of the breasts, generally to correct medical complications from carrying too much weight on the chest, such as back and neck pain, skin irritation, bra strap indentations, and numbness and weakness in the breast region. If you are unhappy with the results of a previous breast enhancement, or have suffered from complications from a prior breast surgery, a breast revision may be appropriate. Breast revisions are performed in order to replace a deflated or ruptured implant, to eliminate capsular contracture (when the implant has hardened within the breast pocket), dissatisfaction with either the size or placement of a previous enhancement, or removal of implants entirely. Once you have decided which procedure is right for you, you will then need to select the size, shape, texture, profile, and implant material to achieve the look you want. The exact placement of the implants, as well as the size and location of the incisions, can also have a dramatic impact on the final results. Fortunately, todays implant materials and precise surgical techniques, in the hands of the right surgeon, ensure shorter recovery and downtime, less post-operative complications, and perhaps most importantly, more natural-looking and beautiful results. CONTACT LITTLE ROCK PLASTIC SURGERY During your initial consultation, Dr. Spann will discuss all of the breast surgery options available to you, and will work with you to develop an individualized surgical plan designed to meet your specific aesthetic goals. Dr. Spann is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, has years of training and experience, and will use the latest technological advances in surgical techniques to achieve your goals and give you the physique you have always wanted. If you are in interested in finding out more about your choices for breast surgery and which procedure might be the right option for you, please contact Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery. We look forward to speaking with you, and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery.

NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURE OPTIONS nonsurgIt is inevitable that over time, the effects of gravity, sun, pollution, stress, and time change our appearance in ways we could not have anticipated. We begin to see the appearance of crow’s feet around our eyes, frown lines around our mouth, sagging skin around our neck and jaws, age spots, and other signs that we are getting older. As we age, our skin simply doesn’t have that smooth, elastic glow that it used to have. Fortunately, for most people these natural signs of aging are easily reversed with modern non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Recent advances in non-surgical aesthetic treatments have made it possible for many people to achieve the appearance they would like even if they are not ready for or interested in plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery makes it a priority to remain up-to-date on all the latest technological advances in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and has the training, certifications, and experience to understand which cutting-edge treatments are right for you. The non-surgical cosmetic procedures offered by Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery include: Botox Dermal Fillers Fraxel Laser Resurfacing Liposonix WHY CHOOSE A NON-SURGICAL COSMETIC PROCEDURE? Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are a fantastic way for patients to improve their appearance without the downtime, cost, and medical risks associated with more intensive plastic surgery options. In a society often focused on achieving the most dramatic results in the shortest amount of time, these procedures are the perfect way to address most minor, but still troubling aesthetic problems. The treatments offered by Dr. Spann are designed to reverse the natural signs of aging with very little post-treatment recovery time and in most cases can be performed in the doctor’s office in less than one hour. Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are less expensive than surgical options, can be performed as outpatient procedures, and show immediate results. What could be better than scheduling a treatment during your lunch hour, then returning to work looking fresh, youthful, and rejuvenated! CONTACT LITTLE ROCK PLASTIC SURGERY During your initial consultation, Dr. Spann will discuss all of the non-surgical options available to you, and will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan designed to meet your specific aesthetic goals. Dr. Spann is Board Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, has years of training and experience, and will use the latest technological advances in non-surgical techniques to achieve your goals and restore your youthful appearance and natural vigor. If you are in interested in finding out more about our non-surgical procedures and whether they might be the right option for you, please contact Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery. We look forward to speaking with you, and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. Spann at Little Rock Plastic Surgery.