- Medical Weight LossDr. Maier begins by consulting Cincinnati tummy tuck patients to understand their expectations for weight loss and body sculpting. If a patient is a good surgical candidate, a procedure is scheduled and a post-surgery plan is created.
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryPregnancy and breastfeeding will change the appearance of breasts, hips, midriff, thighs and buttocks. After childbirth, mothers are often too busy taking care of their newborn to get back into a diet and fitness routine. Makeovers offer mothers an effective method to get back into pre-pregnancy shape and enjoy a youthful appearance.
- UltrasoundLiposuction in Ohio may be the only solution for especially stubborn body fat. Dr. Maier’s ultrasound assisted liposuction is perhaps the safest, most effective option for liposuction Cincinnati has to offer.Realistic expectations are essential. Firm, elastic skin reduces the risk of noticeable post-surgery droop or loose skin. Obese patients may not achieve dramatic results with a single liposuction surgery, meaning a more specific long-term body sculpting plan will be created.
- MRIOccasionally, breast implants may break or leak. Rupture can occur as a result of injury or even from the normal compression and repeated movement of your breast and implant, causing the man-made shell to weaken, and leak. If a saline-filled implant breaks, the implant will deflate in a few hours and the salt water will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. If a silicone-gel filled implant leak or break, the elastic silicone gel may remain within the implant shell, or may escape into the breast implant pocket (a capsule of tissue that surrounds the implant). A leaking implant filled with silicone gel may not deflate and may not be noticeable except through imaging techniques such as an MRI. For this reason, a woman with silicone breast implants is advised to visit her plastic surgeon annually to assess that her implants are functioning well. An MRI screening can help assess the condition of breast implants; after 3 years it is recommended that all silicone implants be properly screened.
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- MammographyRoutine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women who are in the appropriate age group, although the mammography technician should use a special technique to assure that you get a reliable reading.
- General SurgeryA native of Portland, Oregon, Dr. Maier received his B.S. in Biology from Portland State University, followed by his M.D. from Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Maier completed a traditional general surgical training program starting with a General Surgery residency at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, an affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Maier then completed a Plastic Surgery residency and Burn fellowship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He then further honed his skills by completing a Breast & Body Aesthetic fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee with renowned Aesthetic Surgeons, Drs. Jack Fisher, Mary Gingrass, &Â Melinda Haws.
- Reconstructive SurgeryThe American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) is one of the 24 specialty boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). It is the only ABMS board which certifies in the full spectrum of the specialty of plastic surgery of the entire body. That is, plastic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, trunk and extremities.
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- LiposuctionAs with all surgeries, there is the risk of complications. Patients must share any known allergies or medical conditions that may affect the surgery. Cellulite is not improved through liposuction, as there are no proven surgical solutions to the appearance of cellulite. Age is not a determining factor for this procedure.
- Breast AugmentationDr Joel Maier, MD, FACS, a local plastic surgeon says  Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breast. Click to see 3D animation of a breast augmentation.
- Breast ReductionFor men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can help. The procedure removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
- Breast LiftBreast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts—at least, for a time. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume—for example, after pregnancy—breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size.
- Plastic SurgeryDr. Joel P. Maier is double boarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery ( abplsurg.org ) and the American Board of Surgery ( absurgery.org ), as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons ( facs.org ).
- Thigh LiftScarring should heal within a year. Most tummy tuck patients schedule related procedures to improve their body shape and contour, such as a thigh lift, liposuction or breast lift. In this case, planning for each specific procedure and recovery time will be part of the initial consultation.
- AbdominoplastyAbdominal incisions are made small and discreetly in the bikini area, so that the minor scars will not show after a procedure. Anesthesia is administered, and a full tummy tuck is typically completed within a few hours. A mini tummy tuck may be completed in as little as in hour through outpatient surgery.Recovery time varies with each patient. The amount of fat removed and skin improved will affect acute recovery time, or time when limited physical activity is recommended. This should only last 4 to 6 weeks, and driving is not recommended until at least 2 weeks after the procedure. A follow-up visit with Dr. Maier will be scheduled to check the progress of recovery, and a healthy diet and fitness routine is the best way to ensure long-term results following abdominoplasty.
- Breast SurgeryBreast implants do not generally interfere with a woman’s ability to breast feed, or present a health hazard during pregnancy to a woman or her baby. However, pregnancy and the associated changes to a woman’s body may alter the results of any breast surgery, including surgery to place breast implants. Therefore, it is important to discuss the options of breast implant surgery with your plastic surgeon if you are interested in becoming pregnant and breast feeding in the future.
- Body ContouringAfter his training, he started practice in Portland, Oregon performing primarily Cosmetic Breast and Body Contouring. After four years of practice, Dr. Maier decided to move to Kentucky to be closer to family where he will continue his passion of practicing the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery with an emphasis on cosmetic breast and body contouring.
- GynecomastiaGynecomastia is a medical term that refers to enlarged breast tissue in men. Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it’s actually quite common.
- Neck Pain
- Allergies