Cohn Plastic Surgery – During your initial consultation, Dr. Kohn and Dr. Anderson will spend as much time as necessary discussing your concerns and wishes. A second consultation is usually scheduled before the day of surgery. At this appointment, our doctors and you will discuss any additional questions you may have about the details of the surgical procedure. Our doctors take a holistic approach to how we treat patients, and all surgical procedures are customized to address each patient’s specific needs and goals. Patient education and participation in the decision-making process is a priority and strength of our practice philosophy.
Dr. Kohn and Anderson perform operations with experienced staff in an accredited operating room and accredited hospital setting to ensure surgical safety and complete focus on surgical resources. He has had the privilege of working in many hospitals in and around Birmingham.
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For our select cosmetic procedures, Cohn Plastic Surgery participates in the CosmetAssure Program, a program available only to active and candidate members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Complications from cosmetic procedures are rare, but when they do occur, most traditional insurance companies will not cover the cost of complications, even if it is medically necessary. CosmetAssure protects you financially at no additional cost to the patient. For complete information on covered procedures, covered complications and benefits, visit their website, www.cosmetassure.com.
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There are several ways to finance cosmetic surgery. Cohn Plastic Surgery accepts most major credit cards and also participates in Care Credit, a healthcare financing program. With low monthly minimum payments, no upfront costs, no prepayment penalties, and no annual fees, this program makes cosmetic surgery affordable. Approval can be done during an office visit or through their website at www.carecredit.com.
We invite you to contact us. Let us answer your questions about cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and skin care. Our staff is knowledgeable and committed to providing excellent personalized service at every stage of the surgical process: pre-operative consultation, pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery. When a person hears the word “fat,” it often sends shivers down their spine. Fat may not be a “four-letter word,” but it can make some of us cry like one. Fat in relation to body weight is why this idea is scary. Ideally, most people want to do everything they can to lose fat in order to look and feel better about their bodies. However, the lack of fat on the face causes a person to age. As the aging process progresses, most people begin to lose facial volume, leading to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and wrinkles.
There are many treatments available such as facial injections that restore volume to the face; however, there is a more natural option. Fat grafting is a procedure designed to increase facial fullness. Unlike facial fillers, fat grafting uses human fat instead of hyaluronic acid – a common ingredient found in some injectable treatments. Fat grafting continues to gain popularity. In fact, most plastic surgeons now use fat grafting as part of their facelift surgery.
Fat grafting involves the use of fat injections taken from an area of the body with excess fat and replanted into the face to smooth and enhance facial features. Common areas for fat removal are the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. The donor site is prepared with local anesthesia. The fat is drawn through a syringe attached to a large needle or cannula. Oil is cleaned, purified and put into small needles. The oil is then strategically injected into the face to produce the desired results. Fat grafting can also be used as a buttock augmentation technique. Commonly called a Brazilian butt lift, patients can also use fat to shape and contour their buttocks.
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Most patients experience a very short postoperative period. Patients should limit their activity and avoid the use of facial cosmetics for the first few days. Dr. Kohn will advise you on when is the best time to resume regular activity and exercise. There will be some pain and swelling for the first few weeks. Patients should not touch or apply pressure to surgical incisions. Medicines are prescribed to relieve any pain and reduce the risk of infection.
After the swelling and bruising subsides, patients notice how smooth and plump their face looks. The results may not be immediate as the fat takes time to be absorbed by the body. It may take several weeks to see full results. Meanwhile, patients notice a younger, improved version of themselves. They see a significant improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Patients who follow a healthy lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and maintaining a daily skin care regimen, can achieve long-term results.
If you are interested in learning more about fat grafting, Dr. Kohn can provide you with all the information you need. He or she can assess your facial anatomy and goals to help you choose the right treatment. Schedule your consultation today! Contact us at (205) 590-9900 or by filling out our online contact form. We are happy to announce that we are moving to a new office this fall! Our new office address is 3127 Blue Lake Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243!
We held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Williams Blackstock Architects designed our new office and Rives Construction will complete its construction.
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The architectural style of Alys Beach inspired the new office design. Our state-of-the-art medical facility is approximately 10,000 square feet and includes consultation and exam rooms, an operating room, a dedicated recovery room, administrative offices, and two waiting rooms – one for consultation and one for post-surgery. patients and one for families of surgical patients. We will have a beautiful outdoor courtyard for all visitors to enjoy.
Our operating suite includes a pre-op room, an operating room, a post-op room and a family waiting room. Our operating suite will have a private check-in and check-out area for patients.
Our Med Spa will have a skin care consultation room with business space, a specialty treatment room and two spa treatment rooms. Each med spa room is equipped for patients to benefit from our treatments and procedures such as Cellfina®, BBL, Morpheus8 and CoolSculpting®.
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