Obi Lewis J Sr MD PA

read moreExcess fat is our friend, when located in the right places! By using one's own unwanted fat, Dr. Obi can return a more youthful appearance to the face, hands and naturally shape and reconstruct breasts. While fat transfer has been being performed for many years, Transferred fat cell survival rates have historically been lower than desirable for most, and still are for those performing fat transfer in traditional ways. Today, new technology is allowing Dr. Obi to dramatically improve the survival rates of transferred fat; the Enclosed Fat Processing System known as the Adivive | LipoKit allows Dr. Obi safely harvest your own body fat, enrich it with nutrients and growth factors, and inject it to add volume to contour and smooth the face and neck, enlarge and contour breasts, and replace lost volume in hands.

read moreMost people begin to consider a neck lift around their 40s, when they begin to notice they have a neck "drop zone" i.e., the skin between your jaws and collarbones. What was once a taut right angle, is now simply dropping. The aging jaw and neck are a challenge that may not only include sagging skin and muscles but bulging fat. With thinner skin, a deep ropey material called platysma bands may split the neck into a V-like formation of protruding cords. These changes may or may not be associated with changes in the mid face.

read moreOne of the most difficult procedures for plastic surgeons to master is the brows (Browlift Surgery). This is evident in the numerous different brow lift surgical techniques published in plastic surgery industry books and journals. A quick Google search reveals 261,000 web sites articles and other sources of information that further underscores this quandary. Ironically, this plethora of literature offers hundreds of articles and techniques that are too complicated, allow too much chance for distortion of the patient's natural appearance, or are simply ineffective.

read moreA facelift is a very individualized procedure. In your initial consultation, Dr. Rayess and Dr. Obi will evaluate your face, including the skin and underlying bone and discuss your goals. Dr. Obi and Dr. Rayess will check for medical conditions that could cause problems during or after your facelift such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars. Be sure to tell us if you smoke or are taking any drugs or medications, especially aspirin or other drugs that affect clotting.