Plastic Surgery

Aesthetic Associates Centre Plastic Surgery

2500 Kensington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1700
Aesthetic Associates Centre Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery practice at the Centre is one-of-a-kind in Western New York.



Welcome, and thank you for visiting Aesthetic Associates Centre in Buffalo, NY!

If you’re a current patient, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to fulfill your plastic surgery needs. If you’re a new visitor, we look forward to meeting you and exploring the wonderful options available for enhancing your natural beauty through cosmetic surgery.

It boasts a large comfortable waiting room, a private room for viewing tapes on all procedures performed at the Centre, and a fully accredited ambulatory surgery centre offering the newest technologies in patient care and surgical procedures. The doctors are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and perform all aspects of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in Buffalo, NY.

Procedures performed at the Plastic Surgery centre include; facelift, eyelid surgery, forehead & browlift, skin treatments and skin cancers, surgery of the nose, chin and cheek augmentation, ear surgery (otoplasty), and body contouring procedures including liposuction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, abdominoplasty, and breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

The surgeons also perform a full range of Plastic and Reconstructive procedures in the hospital when out-patient office surgery is not indicated.

Our desire is to provide you with the finest personalized care, while creating beautiful, natural results that turn your dreams into reality.

This website was designed with you in mind. The site offers us an additional way to provide helpful information that will allow our patients to make more informed decisions. As part of our patient and community education initiative, we offer free monthly educational seminars on various topics in Plastic Surgery and Dentistry (click here). These informative sessions are open to the public, and are designed to share both general knowledge and updates on the newest techniques and technologies in the fields of Plastic Surgery and Dentistry. We genuinely hope that you will discover more about our practice, the many cosmetic procedures and treatments available to you, and other useful information that will answer questions you might have about cosmetic surgery and the services we can provide.

We invite you to browse through our website, and encourage you to bookmark it as one of your favorite resources on the Web.

We would also like to hear from you, so please contact us via telephone or email with any questions, comments, or concerns that you might have. In addition, feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Wishing you health and happiness,

Our GR8 Look Team



Our Practice



The Aesthetic Associates Centre is not just an ordinary Medical/Dental facility. In it's 13,000 sq ft. facility, it boasts a Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dental Practice, complete with state-of-the-art Digital x-rays and imaging, 5 Dental operatories including one specially designed for oral surgery and dental implantology. All phases of dental Implantology are performed right in one location!.

Within the facility is a 1500 sq ft Dental Lab for custom in-house dental prosthesis including dentures, veneers, and crown and bridge work to offer the best in Cosmetic Dentistry.

The medical side contains multiple services ranging from skin care, to body contouring to facial rejuvenation. The Plastic Surgery wing offers the newest technology in non-invasive aesthetic surgery like Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL), CO2 Laser Skin Re-Surfacing, Cellulite Therapy and Microdermabrasion Peels, as well as the popular plastic surgery procedures of Facelift, Eyelift, Breast Surgery and Liposuction to name a few.

The Centre offers the unique concept of out-patient surgery in its newly upgraded ambulatory surgery centre. A state of the art Operating room and recovery suite are featured in this fully accredited Ambulatory surgery centre. The board certified plastic surgeons at the Centre perform all aspects of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The doctors are also on staff at several area hospitals to serve all the needs of their patients.

Visit the Aesthetic Associates Centre for the opportunity to tour the most unique facility of it's kind in Western New York. Meet the pleasant, informative staff, or browse through the video library to learn more about the various procedures available.

We are a plastic surgery and cosmetic dentistry practice devoted to rejuvenating and enhancing your natural beauty using state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, natural results that make you look better and feel more confident about your appearance!

HIGH STANDARDS

A standard of excellence in personalized care enables us to provide the quality cosmetic enhancement services that our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and follow strict standards that ensure your surgery will go smoothly and provide the results you desire.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

As a practice, we are true believers that excellence in performing plastic surgery procedures is derived from both education and experience. We strive to keep current on the latest techniques and standards so we can provide our patients with the safest operations, and the most optimal results. That’s why we focus on thorough exams – checking your total health before performing and procedures. We also know that surgery is never routine, no matter how many hundreds of times we have performed such procedures. We never take for granted that you have placed a great deal of confidence in us. For this reason, a review of your medical history, your current health, your expectations for your surgery and your motivations for electing any cosmetic procedure are all taken into consideration before we even agree to perform any procedure.

UNCOMPROMISING SAFETY

Safety, sterilization and infection control is of utmost importance to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and safety standards to ensure you are protected at all times.

TRAINING & EXPERTISE

As your plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancement professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend plastic surgery lectures, meetings, and plastic surgery conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern plastic surgery practice can utilize to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic enhancement procedures. Also, being members of various professional plastic surgery associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about cosmetic surgery, and how we can make a difference in providing a life changing and emotionally positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your consultation and surgery as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We thank you for allowing us to take care of your cosmetic enhancement needs and look forward to serving you.

Make an appointment today…..and experience the life changing effects of plastic surgery!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is plastic surgery safe?
All surgical procedures are accompanied by a certain degree of risk, whether the procedures are for medical or cosmetic reasons. Our expert team is dedicated to making your operation go smoothly. We carefully review your medical history and current health condition before deciding if it is safe for you to proceed with surgery. It is important that you fully disclose all pertinent information so that we are able to make an accurate assessment of the risks involved. We will take every precaution necessary to reduce the possibility of any complications.
How do I know if plastic surgery is right for me?
There are several important factors that come into play when deciding whether plastic surgery is the right option for you. One of the most important factors is your health. Being in good health greatly reduces the risk of complications occurring during surgery and leads to a speedy recovery. Next, you need to ask yourself what your motivations are. People who have plastic surgery generally find that the surgery enhances their overall appearance and self-esteem. Thirdly, you should have realistic expectations. Plastic surgery is both a science and an art, neither of which are perfect. Set reasonable goals as to the result you wish to achieve and be prepared to thoroughly discuss these goals during your initial consultation.
Can I have several procedures performed simultaneously?
It is a relatively common practice for a plastic surgeon to perform multiple procedures during one operation. This allows the surgeon to better “sculpt” your final appearance. In addition, having several procedures done simultaneously saves you the expense of paying the operating room and anesthesia costs more than once. However, having too much done at one time can lead to complications. The decision to have multiple procedures done depends on which procedures are being done, the extent of surgery, the operating time, and your age/health. Ultimately, the surgeon decides whether or not it is appropriate to include more than one procedure in your operation.
Does it matter how old I am?
Due to the variety of procedures available in plastic surgery, there can be no blanket rule on age although age will be taken into consideration when planning your operation. People of all ages have taken advantage of the image-enhancement offered by plastic surgery. There are even procedures appropriate for young children! It is important to realize the limitations of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery cannot “fix” every situation or reverse the aging process. What is a good procedure for one person may not be an appropriate procedure for another. We are committed to making your plastic surgery experience a successful one.
What happens during my initial consultation?
During your consultation we will discuss your desired changes and expectations, review your medical history and current health, and make an assessment on whether the procedure(s) in question are right for you. This is a good time to ask specific questions about the procedure so that you are fully prepared, mentally and emotionally, for surgery. We will discuss the results that can be achieved with the aid of photos and/or computer imaging. When a final decision is made, you will need to sign an informed consent stating that you are fully aware and understand what is entailed by your pending operation, including the potential complications and secondary effects.
How long will it take to recover from my surgery?
Generally, post-operative instructions call for rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. The length of recovery varies with each procedure and is different for each individual. Bruises usually disappear within a few days, and most swelling is gone in a matter of weeks. If you follow our post-operative instructions carefully, you will be able to enjoy your normal activities within no time. Your scars will fade over time but are permanent. We take care to conceal any scars so that they are barely visible, if at all. The image-enhancing effects of plastic surgery become more evident over time with certain procedures taking up to a year for your body to fully adjust and settle into its new look. When you come in for your consultation we can discuss your expected recovery period and any post-operative instructions in detail.
Will my insurance cover the surgery?
Insurance providers generally cover costs for reconstructive surgery but not for cosmetic surgery. For example, insurance providers will often pay for breast augmentation to reconstruct a breast following a mastectomy; breast reduction to remedy back pain caused by heavy breasts; eyelid surgery to remove sagging skin that blocks vision; nose surgery to allow for a patient to breathe better; or tummy tucks to remedy the vertical separation of abdomen muscles known as diastasis. Insurance providers are required by law to cover breast reconstruction surgery and any cosmetic operations necessary to create symmetry in either breast. If your surgery is covered by insurance, pre-certification is required. We will be happy to assist you with the process.
Are breast implants safe?
The issue of breast implant safety has been a hot topic throughout the last few decades. As a result, more stringent standards have emerged in order to protect patients. Current breast implant procedures primarily use silicone shell implants filled with a saline solution. Occasionally, silicone-gel filler is used; but this is highly regulated by the FDA, and generally only acceptable in reconstructive surgery procedures. Rarely, an implant will rupture or leak. With saline implants, the saline is safely absorbed into the body. The effect of silicone-gel leaking into the body is still being researched. If rupture or leaking is detected early, the implant can be easily replaced. Other possible complications from breast implant surgery may include blood clotting or pooling, overly sensitive breasts or loss of sensation in the breasts, and capsular contracture (a hardening of the tissues surrounding the implant). Our expert team is dedicated to making your operation a smooth one. We take every precaution necessary to reduce the possibility of any complications.
Does plastic surgery hurt?
You will be under anesthesia during your operation so there will be no pain during the operation. In the days (or weeks) following the operation, you may experience some discomfort which can be effectively treated with oral medication.
What kind of anesthesia will be used?
The type of the anesthesia varies with each procedure. For some procedures, only local anesthesia or local anesthesia with intravenous (IV) sedation is needed. This method will allow you to be awake, but insensitive to any pain. In more complex procedures, general anesthesia is needed and you will be asleep during the entire procedure. The anesthesia used in your operation will depend on the type and extent of the procedure(s), your age, and the surgeon’s preference.
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