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Liposuction
When diet and exercise fail, what other options do I have to create a smoother, better proportioned body?

Many people exercise and eat a healthy diet, yet they still find that they have a few stubborn pounds that they simply can't seem to loose. This can leave them frustrated by areas of body fat that just won't budge. For these people, liposuction  may hold the answer.

"Often the structure or placement of fatty deposits makes some target body areas prone to pockets of fat that seem to be immovable," said Dr. Christine Sullivan. "However, liposuction allows patients to achieve medical and cosmetic goals that they thought were unattainable."

 

"Liposuction can enhance the body's healthful appearance, and make it possible for anyone to enjoy a more attractive body image and improve their self confidence." said Dr. Christine Sullivan, who specializes in cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures at The Sullivan Center, an accredited outpatient cosmetic surgery facility in Columbus, Ohio.

Liposuction is a very popular surgical procedure that removes fat deposits from specific areas of the body, face or neck. It can produce excellent results for people who have deposits of excess fat that make certain body areas appear disproportionately large. Although liposuction is not a treatment for obesity, it can permanently alter body proportion and is sometimes the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise.

While liposuction has been around for years, the newest, most innovative technology is ultrasonic liposuction, in which the fat is first liquefied with ultrasonic energy and then suctioned. This advanced technology offers more dramatic shrinkage with less trauma, allowing patients to return to work and normal activities within just a few days following the procedure.

If you are unsatisfied with the results of diet and exercise on your body, you may wish to speak with the professionals at The Sullivan Centre. With a straightforward, professional consultation, you can to learn more about liposuction and find out which procedure is right for you. To schedule a personal consultation, call The Sullivan Centre at (614) 436-8888.

Is breast augmentation right for me?
Breast augmentation is not only a medical decision; it is a very personal one. While not every woman may feel the need to have breast augmentation, many have found that it affords them a sense of great personal satisfaction and helps enhance the way they feel about themselves.

Every year, thousands of women have breast augmentation. Common reasons they choose to do so include:

  • Restoring natural breast volume, which may have decreased as a result of pregnancy.

  • Enhancing the natural breast size.

  • Bringing balance to a breast that is smaller than the other.

  • Balancing the body.

Often, women have larger hips and legs and a smaller breast size. This can create a "pear" shape. Breast augmentation is a way of balancing out the body and turning a perceived pear shape into a more hour-glass figure. Explains Dr. Christine Sullivan, "The total shape of the body needs to be evaluated. Balance between the top and bottom create a more curvaceous figure." Breast augmentation can offer improvements to a woman's body that may also give them a healthier self-image.

There are many options available today to consider. The more educated you become about the procedure, the options and your surgeon, the better equipped you will be to make the right decision ? the one that's best for you. For this reason, at the Sullivan Centre, everything from what type of breast augmentation procedure is best to a complete care plan is closely considered before, during and after the procedure.

"Every woman's goals and expectations differ, but choosing a compassionate plastic surgeon to help during the decision making process can make all the difference in the world," said Dr. Christine Sullivan, who specializes in breast augmentation at the Sullivan Centre, an accredited outpatient cosmetic surgery facility in Columbus.

Only FDA approved implants are used. With the latest, most advanced techniques, scarring and healing time are minimal. The incision is small and made in a discreet location. The exclusive ON-Q? Pain Management System is also offered which reduces discomfort, avoids the use of narcotics and its potential side effects and helps patients recover faster, more comfortably.

Breast augmentation benefits are immediate. It is important to choose and meet with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If you are interested in finding out more about breast augmentation or would like to schedule a personal consultation, call The Sullivan Centre at (614) 436-8888.

Micro-Dermabrasion
Does this sound familiar? "The only thing worse than getting older is looking older.
What happened to the soft, smooth skin I used to have."

Now you can turn the clock back and get back the look and feel of younger skin from years gone by. The procedure is called Micro-Dermabrasion, a breakthrough medical treatment for skin problems.

The latest advancement in nonsurgical, non-invasive skin conditioning, Micro-Dermabrasion works by removing dead and flaking skin cells and stimulating the production of fresh skin cells and collagen to create immediate improvement. Unlike chemical or laser procedures, the treatment causes little discomfort, requires little or no recovery time and produces results after the initial treatment.

With minimal discomfort and rapid recovery time, patients can resume normal activities immediately so a Micro-Dermabrasion treatment requires no time away from work or leisure or social activities.

"With treatments that feel good and typically take just fifteen to thirty minutes, Micro-Dermabrasion is the ideal answer to persistent skin problems," says Dr. Michael Sullivan. "Recovery time is so rapid that patients can receive treatment over their lunch hour and yet attend a social function that evening, looking and feeling better than ever."

Crystal-free Micro-Dermabrasion is the latest advance in skin resurfacing. In addition to eliminating the annoying crystals, results with this new technique have proven to be more effective. Diamond encrusted metal tips are used to exfoliate the skin more thoroughly, resulting in fresher, younger looking skin and greater collagen production.

Available at The Sullivan Centre, Crystal-free Micro-Dermabrasion is safe for skin that is sensitive to chemicals and make-up. It is also effective for those who do not respond well to acne remedies. Patients can have the treatment year around regardless of skin type, color, or age.

If you're interested in finding out more about Crystal-free Micro-Dermabrasion or would like to schedule a personal consultation, call The Sullivan Centre at 614-436-8888.

 

 

 

 

General Information

Hours:
Monday through Friday,
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Weekends and Holidays

Phone:
(614)436-8888

Parking:
Free parking at the Centre

Scheduling:
You will be scheduled for surgery and informed of the date and time by our patient coordinator. You will also be contacted by a member of the professional staff the day before your surgery to answer any questions you may have. Out-of-town patients may find it convenient to stay over night in the vicinity of the Centre either before or after surgery. Arrangements can be coordinated through the Centre staff if desired.

Location:
7706 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio. The Sullivan Centre is located in north Columbus, one-half mile north of I-270 on Rt. 315/Olentangy River Road in the Mason Office Park.