Blog - Dr. Vitenas

Breast Augmentation-Liposuction
Posted July 22, 2009 3:52 PM in Breast Augmentation

I'm almost 2 weeks out from my breast implant replacement and lipo procedure with Dr. Vitenas. WOW!!! I had some pretty high expectations for the results of both surgeries... and all were met, and most exceeded by quite a bit. For example: 1. At his recommendation, both the size and material used in the implant exchange were changed. The difference is amazing. Not only do they look completely natural and feel very soft, pliable and bouncy, thanks to the "body artist" he really is, Dr. Vitenas selected the perfect size and shape so my bust is nicely and noticably feminine, but exactly proportional for my height and weight. Of course I expectd them to look good, but frankly, they are eye-poppers. I'd say 15 on a scale of 10. Way better than the work the original doctor did - the first doc actually attached the bags to my muscle tissue so every time I moved my upper "pec" muscles, the breasts jumped. (A sure sign of a boob job and poor surgical technique) I always hated that. No more, though. Too bad I can't show you! Lots of surgeons claim to produce "natural" results. Few do. He for sure did. 2. The lipo work Dr. Vitenas did was actually even more stunning. Although I only needed a relatively small amount of fat removed (mostly targeting the abdominal "muffin top" and upper thighs) he explained the better 'contouring' option to create a slenderizing, proportional and more asthetic balance between the whole thigh (even the little fat pad in the knees - who knew!) as it joins the hips and finally curving into the abdomen and rear. He was right - the gals I know who've had just the front belly done end up with buldges and pockets of fat elsewehere that become disproportional and end up ruining the effect of a flatter tummy. During the very comfortable and fun consultation, Dr. Vitenas seemed pretty relentless in noticing the areas he wanted to work on, starting with the little puffiness just below my xiphoid bone. Mind you I was already a size 8! I didn't think I needed much focus on the lower thigh either, for example, and certainly not the darn knees, for heaven's sake. However, with a true creative artistic gift he has to work with skin and tissue, he truly did 'contour' and shape me from the knees right on up to my rib cage (you should see my waist line. Oooo-eeee. I dropped 2" all the way from waist to thighs immediately (with a little more shrinkage to come in time, I'm told) but the better part was how much better it looked than I expected. My thighs are actually way more smooth (no cellulite dimples) than they were before the procedure. Plus, as with the breast shape and size, I can say his smooth, proportional, gradual shaping and sculpting from my waist to knees is better than "mother nature" did originally. And as I said, I had what I thought was a pretty good body for a 50 year old (I still wear 2-piece bathing suits and get looks.) but this is better, and has WAY exceeded my expectations. I would unhesitatinigly recommend him for anyone who wanted exceptional results the very best plastic surgeon. (Plus he's really nice, easy to talk to, and his staff are amazing - so kind and helpful. You'd be friends with them if you met them somewhere else.) Thank you Dr. Vitenas!   JN

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Vaginoplasty
Posted June 18, 2009 9:29 AM in Vaginoplasty

Kristi and Dr Vitenas,

I was very pleased with the vaginoplasty performed by Dr Vitenas in March. You might remember that I was the patient who chose to go without sedation and then drove myself home to the Beaumont area. I returned to work the next day. Of course, I was fairly tender and sore for several weeks, but I pretty much went about my usual activities.

During the vaginoplasty procedure, I was nervous and talked up a storm with all of the staff in the room. I shared with ya'll that my husband had filed for divorce and that we were currently living apart, but that there was still some hopes for reconciliation. I also began asking questions about breast augmentation surgery as I was lying on the OR table having the vaginoplasty performed. Dr Vitenas then gave me some advice that made all of us laugh, but it may be some of the best marriage advice I've received so far! 

Anyway, without giving away too many details, I would like you to know that we are incredibly pleased with the results of the vaginoplasty. My husband and I are enjoying a wonderful and fun new sex life.

 I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell everyone thank you. And Dr. Vitenas, I especially wanted to let you know that my husband and I are still together and are actually enjoying each other more than ever. We're best friends again. Thank you everyone for everything!     LW

Brest Augmentation
Posted June 12, 2009 3:53 PM in Breast Augmentation

I just want to say that Dr. Vitenas is the most professional and knowledgeable Plastic Surgeon that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! I recently went to his office to discuss breast augmentation. I have already seen the work of other Plastic Surgeons in Houston on my friends and was terrified of ever doing the procedure. Finally, for my 45th birthday present to myself I decided to have it done. I surfed the web and after studying all the before and after pics of patients I decided to go see him. His staff is very warm and inviting; you feel like one of their girlfriends. His Nurse Practioner- Kristi was so helpful throughout the exam and answered all the questions I did not remember to ask the doctor. After my surgery the office called to see how I was doing and I really appreciated the thought.

My breasts look so natural and I am glad Dr. Vitenas talked me out of going any larger. I had a vision to look like the Hollywood gals, but I look great- not fake!

Love all of your staff and you Dr. Vitenas! Great Work!

Linda 

Titan
Posted June 12, 2009 12:58 PM in Facelift

My face needs a lift; An alternative to Surgery

Sagging. Drooping. Jowls. Aged. If these words can be used to describe the way you look and feel, you might have started thinking about what to do about it. Facelift comes to mind, but maybe you are too young for a facelift. Maybe you aren’t ready to go under the knife. Maybe the cost of a full face lift is eating at you. Could be that you just don’t have the option for all the downtime. Whatever the reason, it still doesn’t shade the fact that you want to look more youthful, healthy, and fresh. Look no further, TITAN may be the answer to your aging concern.

TITAN is an FDA approved safe infrared laser skin tightening device that heats the skin below the surface, heating the dermis, where your old collagen tightened and new collagen can be stimulated. After the ripe old age of 20, we actually begin to lose about 1-2% of our collagen a year and that percentage can increase with overexposure to UV, pollution, smoking, and even medications. Collagen stimulation is key to helping our skin stay thick, plump and youthful looking.

During treatment, you will feel a brief heating sensation of the skin. Some patients opt to take a mild pain reliever prior to the procedure and report no discomfort. Most patients report not having to take anything and being comfortable. Following the treatment, there may be some redness and swelling in the treated area, which should be gone within a few hours. There is absolutely no downtime involved and all patients are able to return to normal activity the same day.

Although results with TITAN treatments can be seen and felt immediately, its’ full benefits will not be observed for at least three to six months. The waiting period is the most arduous part of the procedure, because it is not immediate as a facelift.

Patients can be successfully treated on many areas of the body where skin is loose or sagging. Anywhere from the face to the stomach, upper arms, legs or hands can be treated. Even better, patients of all ages and skin types can be treated because TITAN is “color blind” which means we do not have to be concerned with the skin type – the lightest to the darkest skins can achieve skin tightening without worry of damage to the surface skin.

Without surgery, the TITAN can be used to look younger, in treating sagginess and relaxed skin and is a safe alternative to surgery. Especially when used in combination with other laser treatments like Laser Genesis and IPL or even dermal fillers, you can achieve even greater looking results, by giving back volume to the skin and reducing the signs of aging due to sun damage and intrinsic aging.

If you are interested in finding out if TITAN is the best option for you, schedule a consultation with us today.

Sharon K. Steele-Tran  - Aesthetician, Laser Certified