- Medical Weight LossFacial and neck aging is a complicated process involving changes to the skin, volume loss of the soft tissues of the face, relaxation of the fibrous/muscular tissues, the descent of the soft tissues of the forehead, brows, face, and volume reduction of the facial bones. Sun exposure, genetics, stress, environmental factors, and weight loss can make these changes more apparent. The result is the formation of rhytids (wrinkles) and laxity (looseness) in the skin, loss of cheek volume, jowl formation, collection of adipose tissue (fat tissues) under the chin and neck, bands in the neck, and loose neck skin.
- Labor and DeliveryAn abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure that removes the extra skin and fat of the abdomen and repairs the paired six-pack muscles (rectus muscles) that may have separated (diastasis) after childbirth, weight gain, or aging. After an abdominoplasty, patients enjoy a flat abdominal contour and a stronger core. The abdominoplasty procedure is individualized to the specific patient depending on the condition of the abdomen.
- UltrasoundSofwave™ is the next generation in ultrasound technology to treat facial fine lines and wrinkles and provide eyebrow, submental, and neck lifting. Our office is one of the few practices in the Raleigh and Cary areas to offer this exciting new non-invasive treatment modality that helps rebuild your collagen!
- General SurgeryMen choose facial surgery to look less tired or appear more youthful. With new techniques and procedures for facial surgery, men are increasingly pursuing surgeries to look as good as they feel. Our highly experienced surgeons routinely provide natural looking facial surgical services for men.
- Ear Surgery
- BotoxNeuromodulators such as Botox® Cosmetic, Daxxify™, Dysport®, and Xeomin® work to soften some of the facial wrinkles (rhytids) caused by repetitive muscle movement. These injections temporarily relax the treated muscles and can be used to treat forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet and soften neck bands.
- Brow LiftHorizontal wrinkles and lines on the forehead are very common and have a variety of causes. Aging is one cause, but these appear in younger people as well. Causes can be excessive sun exposure, dehydrated skin, stress, repetitive muscle movement, and genetics. To relax the forehead lines and creases, neuromodulators are the injectable product of choice. Along with the horizontal lines, many patients have ``11`` lines which is the glabella skin between the eyebrows where you often see two vertical lines. The use of neuromodulators for the forehead can also function as a brow lift. Neuromodulators are very safe and effective but should only be injected by an experienced licensed clinician. Hollowing of the temples is an area that is often overlooked in the treatment of facial volume loss. Depressed temples are a sign of aging easily reversed by the use of dermal fillers. The temples are often treated with fillers in the same visit as neuromodulators are injected to relax wrinkles and lines.
- Eyelid Surgery
- LiposuctionLiposuction is a procedure that removes focal areas of fat on the body. It is most effective in healthy patients with good skin tone and discrete, localized areas of stubborn fat that are refractory to diet and exercise. These “trouble spots” of fat can be removed with liposuction.
- Breast AugmentationBreast augmentation is a procedure designed to improve your breast shape and or size with an implant or your fat. Women who undergo breast augmentation report a higher confidence level and quality of life after their surgery.
- Breast ReductionA breast reduction is a procedure that lifts the nipple position, reshapes and reduces the breast tissue so that your breasts sit higher on your chest wall, are rounder, and more youthful. Breast reduction surgery is used to achieve a breast size that is in proportion with your body and to eliminate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.
- Breast LiftA breast lift is a procedure that lifts the nipple position as well as reshapes the breast tissue so that your breasts sit higher on your chest wall, are rounder, and more youthful.
- Rhinoplasty
- Plastic SurgeryFacial aging is a complicated process involving changes to the skin, volume loss of the soft tissues of the face, descent of the soft tissues of the face, and volume reduction of the facial bones. Trauma can similarly cause changes in the face. Fortunately, advancements in facial plastic surgery techniques and technology have allowed corrective procedures to become less invasive and more precise. Facial surgery is one of the many options available to help revive and refresh our appearance, and ultimately improve function and self-esteem.
- Thigh LiftThe thigh lift procedure is performed in our fully accredited surgery center under general anesthesia. The procedure lasts approximately 3 hours. After surgery, you will be placed in a support garment, which will be worn for the first four weeks. You may feel some pain or discomfort, but most patients are able to manage post-operative pain or discomfort with just a few days of pain medications. You can walk the day of surgery, but running or lifting anything greater than 5 pounds is not recommended until four weeks post-procedure. This allows the thigh tissue to heal. Patients usually return to work in approximately 2 weeks. The scars will continue to heal, and will become thinner and lighter in color at around 12-18 months.
- Face Lift
- Neck Lift
- Blepharoplasty
- AbdominoplastyAbdominoplasty is a very common procedure and one that Dr. Cindy Wu performs routinely for patients in Cary, Raleigh, surrounding areas of North Carolina, and across the nation with exceptional outcomes.
- Body LiftThe lower body lift procedure is performed in our fully accredited surgery center under general anesthesia. The procedure lasts approximately 5 hours. After surgery, you will be placed in a support garment, which will be worn for the first four weeks. You may feel some pain or discomfort, but most patients are able to manage post-operative pain or discomfort with just a few days of pain medications. You can walk the day of surgery, but running or lifting anything greater than 5 pounds is not recommended until six weeks post-procedure. This allows the abdominal and back tissue to heal. Patients usually return to work in approximately 2 weeks. The scars will continue to heal, and will become thinner and lighter in color at around 12-18 months.
- Breast SurgeryWhether a woman desires augmentation with implants or fat transfer, or reduction, it is extremely important that a board certified plastic surgeon fellowship trained in breast surgery perform their surgery. Having both breasts appear symmetric and natural is the desired outcome.
- Otoplasty
- Lip AugmentationLip augmentation with dermal fillers is one of the most popular injectable treatments for men and women of all ages. Although thinning of the lips is generally an age-related problem, many people genetically have asymmetric, thin, small, flat, or shapeless lips. Dermal fillers plump the lips, hydrate, balance symmetry, lift the upper lip, raise the corners of the lips, and refine the shape. Oral commissures (corners of the mouth), and the vertical lines above the lips, are generally lifestyle or age-related issues that the injection of dermal fillers can vastly improve. Dermal fillers injected by a skilled CANS Nurse Injector provide a very natural-looking appearance of the lips. Many patients choose to have dermal filler treatment of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines in the same visit as their lip injections to complete their natural, more youthful look. Many dermal fillers are used for lip augmentation; your provider will determine which is optimal to meet your aesthetic goals and ensure a natural look that enhances your face.
- Body ContouringStatistics provided by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons indicate that men are increasingly requesting both surgical and non-surgical facial enhancements to look as young as they feel and remain competitive in the workplace. The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons reports that body contouring procedures, such as liposuction, have also increased and continue to grow.
- Laser ResurfacingThe DOT CO2 laser technology offers results similar to the traditional CO2 laser resurfacing, but with complete recovery in less time.
- Cosmetic SurgeryWhether individuals are born with body issues that cause a lack of confidence, they occur as one ages, gain or lose weight or they are simply dissatisfied with certain areas of their bodies, aesthetic body surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon can help to restore confidence and remedy body image concerns. Many body image concerns that can be enhanced by cosmetic surgery, and in the past decade, the techniques for performing these surgeries along with the increase in numbers of options have made cosmetic surgery a very common choice.
- Facial Implants
- Skin CancerEltaMD® is a leading manufacturer of sunscreen products to protect your face and body from damaging UVA and UVB rays. These sunscreens are all physical mineral blocks that provide your best protection against premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer. You have 19 sunscreens to choose from!
- Acne Treatment
- Chemical PeelsCYNTHIA GREGG MD, FACE & BODY SPECIALISTS offers men and women in Cary, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas of North Carolina a variety of chemical peels to improve their appearance and skin health.
- Rashes
- Skin CareCYNTHIA GREGG MD, FACE & BODY SPECIALISTS we offer a comprehensive line of pharmaceutical grade skin care products. Our expert skincare professionals will help you custom tailor a skin care portfolio to help optimize your skin health. The products listed below represent the current state of the art in skin care that we have chosen for our male and female patients in Cary, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas of North Carolina to provide excellent at home skin care. Each individual needs to have skin care products that meet the needs of their skin. An appointment with our aesthetician will allow her to evaluation your skin and suggest the proper products.