Embracing body positivity and cultivating body confidence are integral aspects of our philosophy. While adopting a healthy diet and fitness regimen remains essential, cosmetic body surgeries offer a unique avenue for patients to attain transformative changes in their figures that might otherwise be elusive. Body contouring procedures like tummy tucks, arm lifts, or thigh lifts serve as potent tools for addressing issues like loose, excess skin resulting from pregnancy or weight loss, ultimately sculpting a firmer, smoother, and more athletic appearance. Liposuction surgery effectively targets stubborn fat pockets, enhancing body contours and achieving desired definition. These body contouring surgeries can also be integrated into a personalized mommy makeover, a comprehensive rejuvenation plan that combines breast and body procedures. Dr. Treece’s exceptional expertise allows her to craft flattering curves while preserving a natural look that uniquely suits each patient.
We mention Renuvion under the Cellulite reduction heading and it certainly reduces cellulite via skin tightening.
Abdominoplasty is a major surgical procedure in which excess abdominal skin and fat are removed, and the muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened.
Brachioplasty is a procedure performed to remove the “waggle” under or on the back of the arms that can occur due to ageing or after weight loss.
Uncover the transformative power of Sclerotherapy and Laser treatments for addressing broken vessels and varicose veins in your legs.
Cellulite occurs because there are tissue connections between the deep dermis and the fascia that cover the muscle beneath.
CoolSculpt is like a precision “clamp” that securely targets your fatty areas. Even Dr. Treece’s own mother, a skeptic at first, became a believer and embraced the miraculous fat-freezing effects of CoolSculpt.
Introducing the revolutionary Emsculpt Neo, setting a new standard for slimming, toning, and tightening the body. With Emsculpt Neo, it’s all gain and no pain.
First we need to determine the CAUSE of your scar to determine the appropriate solution.
Exercise and diet are foremost in the battle of the bulge. Are you doing everything in your power but still have resistant fat?
Enter the thigh lift—a transformative procedure designed to address excess skin and rejuvenate the appearance of your thighs.
Vaginal Rejuvenation encompasses a whole slew of questions and problems. Although commonly thought of as the “vagina”.
We mention Renuvion under the Cellulite reduction heading and it certainly reduces cellulite via skin tightening. Up until 2022, I used Profound for skin tightening and although I was happy with Profound, Renuvion blows Profound out of the water. Profound was labor intensive. It took hours and there was about a week of downtime with bruising and swelling. What is a week if the results are amazing!? Well with Profound the results were just OK. Renuvion also carries about a week to 10 days of downtime, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT. Renuvion only takes about 20 minutes once you have local anesthetic infiltrated.
Just to compare, Profound, a radio-frequency (RF) device, emits probes just below the skin, to tighten. The Profound RF heats the area to 67 degrees Celsius for 3 seconds. Over a decade of research determined these parameters to be the best for skin tightening without harming the overlying skin. Renuvion, however, heats the deep dermis to 85 degrees Celcius. This should cause sever burns, but the Helium plasma cools in less than a second. Thus, Renuvion achieves maximun tightening without harm to the overlying skin.
Renuvion is designed to deliver results in a single treatment, not a series. This is not a procedure for an aesthetician or medical assistant to perform. Tumescent fluid must be injected carefully and great care taken to place the Renuvion probe throughout the treatment area. It is imperative to use the Renuvion probe at specific spacing and different levels. You can expect some swelling and perhaps bruising. You will need to wear a compression garment for a while after the procedure. This helps the newly remodeled skin to re-adhere tightly and securely.
Renuvion is not a surgical body lift, however, you will get results to 50% to 80% of what a surgical procedure will yield. The trade off is no surgery, no incision and its resulting scar, less recovery but still incredible results. Dr. Treece and Southern Aesthetics will go over the details in detail with you whe you schedule a consultation at the Metairie office.
Abdominoplasty is a major surgical procedure in which excess abdominal skin and fat are removed, and the muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened. This procedure is particularly helpful to those who have abdominal excess due to weight loss or a tendency to have gained weight in this area over the years despite diet and exercise. Often pregnancies can stretch or “pull apart” the abdominal wall muscles to the point where no amount of diet and exercise will return their abdomen to its former shape. The results are phenomenal, but not without downtime of usually 6 weeks. We will discuss the procedure along with the risks and complications at your consultation. six
But do you even need surgery? We also offer CoolSculpting, Profound, and Velashape procedures that may adequately address your needs. The point is we have many solutions that will all be discussed when we meet you.
Please note that photos are taken 6 weeks after surgery. This will give you an idea of your early scarring. Scars generally fade over the next 6 to 12 months.
Brachioplasty is a procedure performed to remove the “waggle” under or on the back of the arms that can occur due to ageing or after weight loss. This can also be a result of heredity. After every attempt to exercise away this area results with “no results”, there is something I can do. Options include cutting away the excess skin and fatty tissues either with a scar down the back of the arm or limiting the scar to the armpit. Liposuction is usually performed at the same time.
The scar down the back of the arm can be seen in short sleeves, but that’s the trade off. As one patient put it, “Yes, there’s a scar down the back of my arm. Life is full of scars and before my arm lift I couldn’t even squeeze these wings into a turtleneck sweater; you could still see the big bulges.” The armpit scar is much less noticeable but determining what you need depends on where we are starting and what you hope to accomplish. You can return to normal work duties soon but laborious work and strenuous exercise will need to wait six weeks after this procedure.
Pregnancy, weight gain, and aging can all cause unsightly broken leg vessels. Basically, the veins have been under high pressure causing them to dilate and become visible. They can be tiny (spider veins) or large and ropey, like the size of a finger (true varicose veins). True varicose veins may require testing for valve patency and may require surgical intervention. Most medium to tiny vessels can be treated with sclerotherapy or laser. Once the high pressure condition has developed in the veins, unfortunately the problem tends to be ongoing, but we can curtail this problem and help prevent future occurrences.
I like to start with sclerotherapy. This involves injection of concentrated saline into the visible veins. Immediately, you see the veins go away, but then compression must be maintained for a period of several weeks to allow the veins to completely regress. I find that sclerotherapy is less painful than laser, and it heals and resolves more quickly as well. We will discuss the post procedure protocol at your consult, but know that compression is essential so this procedure is best done in cooler weather. Although you must compress, you CAN get back to your daily activities and exercise the very next day.
The treatment takes about 15 minutes, and to be forewarned, it does nip a bit, but it’s not nearly as painful as seeing the broken vessels glaring back in the mirror. The best plan of action will be formulated at your consultation appointment. Usually at least two sessions are required and perhaps more, depending on the severity.
Cellulite occurs because there are tissue connections between the deep dermis and the fascia that cover the muscle beneath. Add to this extra subcutaneous fat packing between these tissue connections (think tufted sofa) and skin sagging with age, or both, and the result is the dreaded appearance of cellulite. The thinner the skin, the more apparent this is. Men don’t typically have cellulite because of thicker skin and less subcutaneous fat.
What’s the solution? Decrease the fat, tighten the skin, and build the muscle. Hyperdilute Radiesse, Renuvion, Emsculpt Neo and the Toledo Techniques all accomplish these goals. It is complicated to choose which is best for you. Dr. Treece is accomplished at Hyperdilute Radiesse, Renuvion, Emsculpt Neo and the Toledo Technique. In fact, Dr. Treece had personally experienced these techniques so she can tell you exactly what to expect. At Dr. Treece and Southern Aesthetics in Metairie you will experience a comprehensive consultation to decide what choices will serve you best.
This injectable melts the fibrous connections that form the pockets where fat accumulates. When the fibrous connections are gone, the fat can smooth out evenly. Multiple treatments are ususally needed
Radiesse is an FDA approved filler that has been around for some 20 years. It is different from all the other fillers in that it is composed of calcium hydroxylapetite. All other fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid. The composition of Radiesse makes it perfect to flow into and fill out the indentations of cellulite. The “hypderdilute” part means Dr. Treece thins out the Radiesse so that it flows more easily into the cellulite defects.
How much Radiesse you need will be determined by the extent of the cellulite and the area treated. Typically, two sessions are needed at least 6 weeks apart. As a filler and like all fillers, Radiesse will eventually fade away, BUT, research shows that as Radiesse goes away, 35% NEW collagen is left behind. This means the results are very long lasting and may be essentially permanent provided you maintain a healthy diet and good muscle tone. A lot depends on your skin and lifestyle: sun and time cause thinning skin allowing cellulite to become more visible.
Probable the coolest tech to come along in a long time, Renuvion is a Helium Laser. It is actually a purple “lightening bolt”! Look at the videos updating daily, but this is the most awesome science ever. If you Google Renuvion you will read it is a “J plasma” thing. This is incorrect. It does create plasma but with a cold Helium laser and should not be confused with the” J plasma” face wand that aestheticians use and can be found all over instagram. Renuvion is a serious procedure that requires infusion of local anesthesia and can only be done by a physician. If you take a look at the videos you will understand why. Rest assured, it is completely safe in Dr. Treece’s hands and the results are astounding.
Renuvion is classically used to tighten skin and it does a fantastic job. Remember above when we stated one component of cellulite is skin laxity? Renuvion is the solution for loose skin. If the primary cause of your cellulite is loose, sagging skin laxity, then Renuvion to the Resucue!
Renuvion is done in the office by Dr. Treece. After the treatment area is numbed, the entire process is about 20 minutes. Renuvion is a one and done treatment. In other words, a series is not required and one session yields optimal skin tightening. Of course, you can have Renuvion repeated years later if further aging causes the skin to become lax once again.
Dr. Treece and Southern Aesthetics will see you in consultation at the Metairie office to determine if Renuvion is the solution to your cellulite.
Dr Treece and Southern Aesthetics simply cannot get enough of the new Emsculpt Neo. Literally, the staff or the doctor is on it any time they can sneak in between patients. So, back to the causes of Cellulite: excess fat, skin laxity and poor muscle tone. Emsculpt Neo treats every single one of these problems.
Its important to remember that Emsculpt Neo is generally recommended to people who are health and workout conscious. Emsculpt Neo is not a weight loss treatment nor is it a substitute for working out. Emsculpt Neo is perfect for people who are genuinely trying to improve their physique and need a little help. That being said, since Emsculpt Neo tightens skin, builds muscle and melts fat, even visceral fat, it can absolutely work wonders. If you have more than a little cellulite and fat or skin laxity, one the the other options may be for you. Dr. Treece and Southern Aestheitcs access their New Orleans and Metairie populations every single day to pick the best options. Call 504-779-7749 today for an appointment and be toned for summer.
The Toledo technique is ususally surgical in nature and is typically performed in the same setting as liposuction. Remember the tissue connections I discussed above? The Toledo dissector is a small fork like instrument that is used to “snip” these connections. Thanks to innovations with hyperdilute Radiesse, the Toledo technique can now be done in the office to free the especially stubborn bands of tissue. Typically these bands can “reattach”, so it helps to have placed a layer of Radiesse to help prevent this phenomenon.
I purchased m first CoolSculpt machine at the beginning of 2011. It seemed too good to be true (and what did your Mama tell you?). We demoed the machine and, for the first time ever, we got the same amazing results touted in the brochure. Actually my Mama has been happy to have CoolSculpt prover her wrong and has taken full advantage of the Coolsculpt fat freezing miracles.
CoolSculpt is like a “clamp” that sucks your fatty area up very tightly. As the freezing begins, it does pinch a bit, but only for a few minutes, and then you just stay still for an hour. After we “unhook” you, we massage the area and you just go on with your life. The area will be sore for a while but you can exercise and there is no girdle to wear like with liposuction. The fat cells that are treated undergo a type of cell death called apoptosis. The fat is then absorbed and eliminated by the body naturally. It is NOT a replacement for liposuction as it only removes 20-30% of the fat in the area and it can take up to 3 months to see the full results. CoolSculpting can be repeated, removing another 20-30%. If you don’t want downtime or surgery, Coolsculpting is an amazing option for you. Of importance, CoolSculpting is just a “tool” in Dr. Treece’s big box of fat removal tools. CoolSculpting is best performed by a physician that is familiar with and has practiced liposuction, abdominoplasty, kybella, and Emsculpt Neo. Otherwise, you cannot be assured that CoolSculpt is the best solution for you. Also, the placement of the CoolSculpt head is crucial to achieve optimal fat removal without creating a defect in surrounding tissues. Ultimately, CoolSculpt may not be the best option for your fat removal goals. Dr. Treece is an expert at all forms for fat loss, and together you will decide your perfect solution.
You may have heard about Emsculpt as it has been around a few years. This “old” Emsculpt required separate sessions for skin tightening, fat melting, and muscle building. At 30 minutes each, this could take an hour and 30 minutes to complete! Even worse, there is a charge for each of these treatments (around $700 to $800 each). Also, six treatments of all three were recommended for results. Doing the math, it could cost thousand to get a tighter, thinner and more muscular tummy. When there was no alternative, you may have been OK with “old” Emsculpt costing thousands, not to mention that hour and a half every week for 6 weeks.
INTRODUCING THE ALTERNATIVE! Dr. Treece and Southern Aesthetics are thrilled to be the first in New Orleans and Metairie to offer the totally new and improved Emsculpt Neo. With its HIFEM technology, high intensity focused electromagnetic energy, it is now the latest innovation for slimming, toning and tightening of the body. The Emsculpt Neo is safe, FDA approved and done correctly, results are guaranteed. There is absolutely no pain, in fact most of Dr. Treece’s patients actually say it feels good. ALL gain, NO pain
Emsculpt Neo now combines all the treatments of skin tightening, fat melting and muscle building in to one thirty minute treatment. Most people will need 4 to 6 treatments, but at only 30 minutes each, you have already saved hours over the traditional Emsculpt. You can also save thousands as now the price is one third the cost of the former Emsculpt. The Emsculpt Neo is sold in packages and there is only down side: just like going to the gym, the muscle building will fade if you do not maintain the treatments. You can choose to re-treat monthly or quarterly and honestly, quarterly is usually enough unless you want to continue to add muscle. Conversely, the fat loss and skin tightening tend to be lasting as long as you maintain healthy habits.
Start Emsculpt Neo now for introductory pricing at Dr Treece and Southern Aesthetics serving New Orleans, Metairie, and the nearby Louisiana areas.
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Vaginal Rejuvenation encompasses a whole slew of questions and problems. Although commonly thought of as the “vagina,” the external parts that that we commonly consult for are: the labia majora, labia minora and mons pubis. These are not part of the “vagina”. The vagina is the area extending internally from these external parts, within the uterus up to the cervix. Complicating this area further is the urethra (the tube you urinate through), so urinary problems can be associated with this area. The surgical procedures involved would address aesthetic, functional or both problems: Labiaplasty, Vaginoplasty (posterior colporrhaphy), Bladder Lift/Suspension, and Liposuction/Profound to the Mons Pubis.
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