Cosmetic Surgical Procedures

Look the way you've always wanted with cosmetic surgical procedures that increase your self-confidence!

Today's medical advances have made it possible for men and women of all ages to improve their appearance with revolutionary cosmetic surgical procedures. These various surgeries can correct troubling flaws, restore your appearance after an injury/illness, or simply help you to look better or younger.

What is Cosmetic Surgery?

Sometimes called plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery refers to a host of elective procedures that can make you look and feel more attractive. These surgeries run the gamut from facelifts to breast augmentation to a full body lift. At the Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii, we utilize VECTRA technology – a 3D imaging system that helps you picture how you will look after your surgery.

During your consultation, our surgeons will recommend the best procedure(s) for you to achieve the results you want. This will be based on your medical history and condition, and you will be advised of what you can expect before, during, and after your surgery.

Facial surgeries might include a facelift or neck lift for a more youthful look, or it could involve nose or ear surgery to make your nose or ears smaller or more symmetrical. Implants in the cheeks or chin can create a more pleasing face shape, while lip augmentation can make your lips fuller.

At times, a non-surgical procedure may be the best option for you. This is especially true when you want to reduce facial wrinkles, scars, or uneven skin tone. If you are just beginning to show the signs of aging or have scars, surgery may not be necessary. It is important to note, however, that the results from surgical procedures are more permanent than the results from non-surgical treatments. Please visit the Non-Surgical Rejuvenation page for more information.

Breast surgeries are among the most common cosmetic surgical procedures. Breast augmentation involves silicone or saline implants to make the breasts larger. Breast reduction surgery reduces the size of the breasts, a breast lift corrects sagging, and male breast reduction removes excess fatty chest tissue in men. A breast lift may also be performed at the same time as a breast augmentation or breast reduction. Revision breast surgery is a specialized procedure to restore a normal appearance after breast cancer.

Body surgeries are becoming very popular. Liposuction, which removes stubborn fatty tissue from various parts of the body, is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures. A tummy tuck can reduce the size of the abdomen, while pectoral, buttock, or calf implants increase the size of these parts of the body.

The various lift surgeries usually involve removing excess skin to reduce these areas of the body, and the procedures may also include liposuction. These are an arm lift, thigh lift, buttocks lift, or body lift. In a body lift, two or more of these procedures are combined to sculpt the entire lower portion of the torso and thighs. Sometimes, a body lift, which is most frequently performed after extensive weight loss or weight loss surgery, requires more than one procedure over a period of months.

The very popular Mommy Makeover procedure helps women restore their pre-pregnancy appearance with a variety of surgeries, depending on their needs. These might include a breast lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, and lift surgeries.

Recovery times from these procedures vary greatly depending on the specific surgery and the degree of correction that you require. Any post-surgery discomfort can be managed with pain medications, and the team at the Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii is always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you want to look more attractive and youthful, a cosmetic surgical procedure can give you a new lease on life!

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Dr. John D. Stover and Dr. Angelo Cuzalina of the the Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii are among the most prominent cosmetic surgeons in the state. They have performed surgical procedures on countless patients and continually update their knowledge, skills, and practice to include the latest technologies and techniques. They are both board-certified in cosmetic surgery, and they maintain offices in Kona, Hilo, and Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii.