Edward Jonas Domanskis, M.D.

Some plastic surgery centers promote cosmetic or plastic surgery as a "quick-fix" and overlook the potential issues involved. At our practice, we believe that a fully informed patient more qualified to make positive cosmetic surgery choices and will be happier and more satisfied with them in the long run.

Procedures, like breast augmentation and liposuction, are increasingly popular among average Americans, and cosmetic/plastic surgeons have an inherent obligation to ensure that their patients are well informed of all the risks, benefits, and potential results before consenting to have any surgery performed. It is important for you to have realistic expectations of what plastic surgery can do for you, and to understand the limitations with every procedure. Read below for more tips on how you can be more proactive about your cosmetic procedure decisions.

The Consultation
Although my staff and I do our best to inform you about all the details of your procedure, we also rely on you to ask questions and communicate your comfort level. If you are unsure or clear about any particular step in your surgery, nervous about the anesthesia process, or want clarification about the post surgical process and healing, please make a point to discuss your feelings with us.

Our goal is to answer all of your questions thoroughly, and reduce your anxiety by arming you with accurate, detailed information. During your initial consultation, you will not only get valuable information, but a true feel for our practice and the level of personal care we provide.

Support
The decision for having cosmetic surgery is a personal one. It is important to have close emotional support while you proceed through it. Our plastic surgery patients are encouraged to share all the important pre- and post-operative information with a close friend or family member. This can provide you with an added sense of confidence.

Having someone to support you and help work with your surgery team after the procedure, while you are still recovering, can be a real benefit, particularly regarding post-operative instructions that need to be communicated. The support is also helpful when adjusting to something as dramatic as a change in your appearance. You will also need a friend or family member to drive you home and help during your recovery period, when you may be significantly limited in your movements or ability to do everything yourself.

Results
While it is your responsibility to clearly communicate your ideal beauty goals with us, it is our job to use the many years of experience to give you a realistic idea of what to expect. No surgeon can predict your exact results, but we can show you the results we've helped others achieve, and give you an approximation of what you might look like after your full recovery. No two patients are the same, and no two will have the exact same results with the same procedure. Also, complications can occur and choosing a surgeon with experience should be part of avoiding them, as well as resolving them when they occur.

For more about our experience, click on my credentials, or schedule a consultation.

Dr. Domanskis

Most people are aware of how liposuction can help adults reduce areas of unwanted fat, but can it be used to help children with weight problems? Extra weight can be dangerous, especially in children. While some children overeat, others have physical conditions like thyroid dysfunction that prevents them from burning off excess fat normally. The liposuction procedure may be a suitable solution for teenage children who need help with fat reduction, but it would be recommended only after a thorough examination and health history evaluation.

While liposuction is typically not recommended for obese individuals, it can be used to remove small to moderate amounts of fat in targeted areas. In fact, having the liposuction procedure to combat excess weight in teenage children can give them a head start on a healthier adulthood. Parents should be informed of all the potential risks of liposuction, and the risks that are specific to children. Liposuction typically is not performed on young children.

Most men and women over age 30 are familiar with the unwanted belly "pouch" - the area of the lower abdomen that protrudes and may exhibit sagging skin. While this area is especially prone to laxity (as many mothers will tell you!), there is a cosmetic contouring solution that is affordable and effective. The mini tummy tuck, or partial abdominoplasty, is a great alternative for patients who want a less invasive procedure than the full tummy tuck but desire a firmer, more toned stomach.

The "mini-tuck" is also ideal for those who have some but not an excessive amount of loose skin on the belly area, but also have excess belly fat. Based on your unique needs, the mini tummy tuck may include a combination of liposuction contouring, tightening of the lower abdominal muscles, tightening of the upper abdominal muscles, limited skin excision, and slight repositioning of the belly button. In the mini tummy tuck, I use a smaller incision to redrape and reshape the abdominal muscle tissue and surrounding skin tissue. The result is a taut tummy with highlighted abdominal muscles and firm, even skin.

Dr. Domanskis,

Both my husband and I believe you are truly an artist at what you do. The many things you have done for me, the face lift, brow lift and ears all contribute to making me look many years younger than I looked previously. I totally love what all that did for and my husband loves it too. And now the lips too make me look even younger, and I am quite hopeful and confident that by the time a year has come and gone that they will look even better. Also, I would imagine that raising lips like that is probably one of the most difficult surgeries that a doctor could undertake, and I admire your talent in this most difficult surgery.

So please feel 100% appreciated, because you really are, not only for your great talent and for what you do, which is totally awesome, but even better than that, because of the person that you are.

Lois



Dear Dr. D., Rachelle and Pam,

Thank you so very much for the beautiful flower arrangement. It was the first thing I saw when I arrived back at the hotel yesterday. It was such a beautiful splash of color, it certainly raised my spirits! You have been so supportive during this whole process, beginning to end. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Gayl


Dr. Domanskis,

I felt so much better after your telephone call on Thursday. Thank you for all you do for me. You are the best!

L. Z.


Dear Ed,

Thank you so much for taking care of me. I hope you know how much I appreciate the great job you have done. My breast has healed beautifully and life is becoming normal once more. You have a beautiful family.

Sincerely,
Jennylyn

A couple of days ago, I shared some comments from some of our patients. My staff gets messages and comments from our patients all the time, and wanted to share a few more. I think patients' experience says the most about our practice.
Dr. Domanskis
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Dear Dr. D., Rachelle and Pam,

Thank you so very much for the beautiful flower arrangement. It was the first thing I saw when I arrived back at the hotel yesterday. It was such a beautiful splash of color, it certainly raised my spirits! You have been so supportive during this whole process, beginning to end. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Gayl
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Dr. Domanskis,

I felt so much better after your telephone call on Thursday. Thank you for all you do for me. You are the best!

L. Z.
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Dear Ed,

Thank you so much for taking care of me. I hope you know how much I appreciate the great job you have done. My breast has healed beautifully and life is becoming normal once more. You have a beautiful family.

Sincerely,
Jennylyn

We are always happy when our patients are willing to share some of their thoughts and comments with us. The following are just some of the experiences our patients have had with cosmetic surgery and our staff.
Dr. Domanskis

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Dr. Domanskis,

You are the greatest! Thank you for everything.

Carolyn
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Dr. Domanskis,

Thank you again. I am enjoying wearing my earrings in my cute, little custom ears. You are not only a wonderful doctor, but also a good friend.

Lois
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Dear Dr. Domanskis and Staff,

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. P.S. Thank you again for your responsiveness and caring. Happy New Year 2007.

Fondly,
Marie
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Dr. Domanskis,

Thank you so much for all you have done for me.

L. A.
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Dear Dr. Domanskis and Staff,

Thank you for doing a wonderful job on my surgery and all of your assistance in my post surgery care! Thanks again.

Karen
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Dr. Domanskis,

Thank you again. I am enjoying wearing my earrings in my cute, little custom ears. You are not only a wonderful doctor, but also a good friend.

Lois
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Dear Dr. Domanskis and Staff,

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. P.S. Thank you again for your responsiveness and caring. Happy New Year 2007.

Fondly,
Marie
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Dr. Domanskis,

Thank you so much for all you have done for me.

L. A.
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Dear Dr. Domanskis and Staff,

Thank you for doing a wonderful job on my surgery and all of your assistance in my post surgery care! Thanks again.

Karen

While the old adage "growing old gracefully" traditionally meant accepting what Mother Nature intended, my cosmetic body contouring team and I feel it is high time to redefine it for the twentieth century!

Grace can be defined as "elegance and beauty of movement or expression." We think the negative connotation of the phrase "growing old" should be thrown out the window, and that aging does not have to mean sacrificing aspects of your appearance that you find beautiful. In fact, we feel that, through innovative cosmetic solutions, we are helping patients find that true elegance that exists internally and allowing them to express themselves by enhancing their appearance.

At our cosmetic body contouring practice, we encourage you to choose procedures that will boost your self-confidence and complement your uniquely wonderful personality. As we age, we adjust accordingly – we kick up our exercise levels to combat a slower metabolism, we take vitamins and supplements, and we pledge to enjoy each passing day. So, in keeping with the philosophy that life changes and so do our bodies right along with it, the new definition of "growing old gracefully" is hereby officially rewritten to include anything that makes us look and feel better about ourselves, and gives us the confidence to tackle whatever comes our way!