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Dr. Douglas Dedo finished the transformation by providing
a facelift to the patient, while Dr. Louis DeLuca of Boca Raton performed a breast reduction, completing this cosmetic
makeover.
Dr. Dedo: The Patient’s S.L.A.B.S. is a phenomenal success story; dieting assisted weight loss and the S.L.A.B.S.
procedures eliminated unwanted fat, resulting in a toner
and firmer frame, and eliminating joint pain along with
other complications of obesity. She was awake through the
S.L.A.B.S. procedures, had just one day of downtime, minimal bruising and no scarring because there were no stitches
involved. Once the S.L.A.B.S. procedures were completed,
the Patient recovered well and we discussed the final stage:
a face/neck lift and breast reduction. This surgery required
that the Patient go under general anesthesia for five to six
hours, so both cosmetic procedures were performed at the
same time. Dr. Louis DeLuca is my extremely talented colleague who performed her breast surgery while I operated
on the face/neck area. Dr. DeLuca is a tremendous surgeon.
I immensely enjoyed the opportunity to work with him and
was very impressed with all he did.
Dr. DeLuca: Having the upmost respect for Dr. Dedo, I
was intrigued to hear about the S.L.A.B.S. makeover project.
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BEFORE
by Patricia Stuart
A NEW LIPOSUCTION TREATMENT • SEQUENTIAL LIPOSUCTION AND BODY SCULPTING
S.L.A.B.S.
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S
ince June, PBG Lifestyle has followed the S.L.A.B.S.
surgeries and progress of a patient undergoing
a series of liposuction and body sculpting treatments, for the purpose of losing weight to provide
a healthier lifestyle and image with minimal risks involved.
All S.L.A.B.S. treatments are now complete and in just seven
months the patient lost a total of seventy-plus pounds! Her
dress size has now been reduced from a size twenty to size
twelve; additionally, she feels great and is continuing to lose
weight by following a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Gina Franano after S.L.A.B.S. surgeries with
Robin Quivers of The Howard Stern Show
Upon examining the patient, I recognized breast reduction
surgery would contribute greatly to her appearance, but it
would be a tremendous surgical undertaking. I welcomed
the challenge and opportunity to work simultaneously with
Dr. Dedo.
Patient: I worried about general anesthesia, but never having a problem with it for past surgery, I quickly changed focus to selecting a surgeon to operate on my reduction. As
I healed from the S.L.A.B.S. procedures, I continued losing weight and grew self-conscious of how mammoth my
breasts appeared, and not in a flattering way. Dr. Dedo would
only recommend the best doctor available, and that’s exactly
what he did. Dr. DeLuca has a well-earned reputation as an
excellent cosmetic surgeon with a terrific sensitivity and
bedside manner, very important during cosmetic surgeries.
Dr. DeLuca quickly became an integral part of the team. He
and his entire staff made me feel comfortable from our first
meeting. I then had not one, but two highly skilled and compassionate surgeons operating on me at the same time!
Dr. DeLuca: The patient needed a reduction and a lift utilizing her own tissue, without an implant. My surgery is
meticulous, and I spent many hours ensuring a natural and
youthful appearance.
Patient: I couldn’t believe how great my chest looked and
how minimal the scarring was. It’s been four weeks since the
operation and the scar line is already light and thin. I had
no bleeding and minimal discomfort. I’ll continue to wear
a sports bra for the next month (underwire is not permitted
for eight weeks post-surgery). Dr. DeLuca did such an amazing job; I really don’t “need” to wear one at all!
Dr. Dedo: Once S.L.A.B.S. and breast reduction completed
the fabulous makeover, the face/neck lift was the icing on
the cake. Recovery from the procedure required the patient to wear a chin strap for one week to assist in tissue
support. She would be in downtime for two weeks following the breast surgery, and six days of it included face/neck
lift. Chewing was a bit uncomfortable in the days immediately following surgery. A small incision was made under her
chin, behind each ear and along the bottom hairline, which
clears up within six weeks. She experienced slight swelling
under the jaw line; the tissue somewhat hardened. It takes
approximately eight full weeks for swelling to totally subside, but she was able to go out in public after just a week.
Explained the two doctors, “Not everyone may be eligible
candidates for these specific surgeries. Smokers, people taking blood thinners, having problems with healing or requiring extra precautions, as well as those on certain medications and natural herbs first need to be qualified.
“Our patient did great – without incident – looks twenty
years younger and feels fantastic. It was a beautifying and
healthy makeover with minimal risk involved.” PBG
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