Aspen Therapy

IN LONG BEACH, CA AND SERVING LA, ORANGE COUNTY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Do you struggle with discomfort stemming from breast implants? Or would you like to heal faster after cosmetic surgery? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Aspen Therapy in Long Beach might be your ideal solution.

Aspen Therapy is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment for women with breast augmentation complications like capsular contraction and patients who have had procedures like a tummy tuck, facelift, or liposuction.
Read on to learn more about Aspen Therapy, then contact Dr. Josh Waltzman for your confidential consultation.

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Your Consultation for Aspen Therapy

Capsular contracture can be a frustrating complication of break augmentation surgery, making it difficult to enjoy your results fully. Dr. Josh Waltzman uses patented Aspen Therapy to treat and even prevent this condition without corrective surgery. If you’re ready to learn more, schedule your consultation today!

What is Aspen Therapy?

While breast revision surgery used to be the only way to address capsular contracture, the Aspen Multi-Energy Therapy protocol has helped many women avoid the stress of undergoing a corrective procedure.

The Aspen Multi-Energy Therapy protocol, developed by clinician Tim Weyant, is the only patented, researched, and non-invasive therapeutic technique to restore breast shape, softness, and symmetry for women with capsular contracture. The outcomes of the patented Aspen Technique have proven successful at bringing Grade II and III capsules back to Grade I.

Dr. Waltzman performs this highly tolerable treatment in his Long Beach office, using soundwaves to increase the implant’s blood supply and soften the implant capsule.

The Aspen After Surgery System is an optimal non-surgical treatment to resolve capsular contracture. In addition, the procedure reduces the rate of recurrence significantly. The Aspen Rehab Protocol is cost-effective and requires no post-surgery downtime. It consists of 10 treatments for Grade II or III capsular contracture. Patients with Grade IV may consider a capsulectomy, an operation to remove the breast implant capsule.

The donor site is where you wish to remove the fat, typically the stomach, hips, or arms, where fat is most densely packed. You need to have enough donor fat in one of these areas in order to have facial fat grafting. 

The treatment site is where the fat will be injected, typically the cheeks, chin, temples, or lips. In this area, the fat cells establish a blood supply and become life-long residents. Fat cells can be placed almost anywhere you have concerns about hollowness or volume loss. 

Since the facial fat grafting procedure uses fat cells from your own body, once it is reinjected into the treatment site, there are extremely rare chances that you will develop an allergic reaction or complication. 

What Results Can I Expect From Facial Fat Grafting?

Capsular contracture is a complication of breast augmentation surgery that occurs in approximately 5 to 10% of patients. While you heal from your procedure, your body will naturally form a capsule around each implant – a phenomenon that also happens with devices like artificial hips. Usually, these capsules are harmless and do not require medical attention. However, with capsular contraction, the capsule hardens and tightens around the implant, which can be painful.

The cause of this potential breast implant complication remains unknown. However, prevailing theories include breast trauma, infection, large implants, and radiation therapy. In addition, capsular contracture may occur if there is a collection of fluid around the implant after surgery (seromas) or bleeding under the skin (hematoma).

You may not experience capsular contracture signs and symptoms immediately after surgery. These usually take time. To determine capsular contracture in degrees of severity, physicians use the Baker grading scale.

  • Grade I: The breasts look and feel normal, with no palpable capsule.
  • Grade II: The breasts are firmer, but the implant remains invisible.
  • Grade III: The breasts are hard, with visibly distorted implants.
  • Grade IV: Breasts are hard, tender, and painful, with severe distortion of the implants.

If you have a family history of capsular contracture problems, previous contracture surgeries, a compromised immune system, or implants that didn’t settle into place correctly, there’s a good chance you can benefit from preventive treatment for capsular contracture. You can start as soon as two weeks after breast surgery to prevent possible complications with our Aspen After Surgery treatment plan in Long Beach. The goal is to avoid the problem rather than wait for it to emerge.

The Aspen Rehabilitation Technique is a patented process offered in Long Beach, CA, by board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Josh Waltzman.

Treatment costs are less than surgery, with none of the potential complications or downtime.

How Many Aspen Therapy Sessions Will I Need?

Ten treatments over a three- to four-week period are recommended for the treatment of existing capsular contracture. For prevention, Dr. Waltzman recommends five treatments over five weeks beginning as soon as two weeks after breast augmentation. The number of treatments needed will vary depending on your body’s unique response.

What are the Benefits of Aspen Therapy for Capsular Contracture?

The Aspen Treatment boasts a 90% success rate for qualified candidates. In addition, it has proven to result in enhanced shape and softness in clinical studies.

This promising technology helps with recovery by addressing wound and incision healing, bruising, hematoma, seroma, and infection. It also delivers venous and lymphatic drainage post-surgery to help drain fluids and reduce swelling.

Return to Life Faster & Quicker After Surgery

ELIXIR MD™, an FDA-cleared medical-grade device, is exclusively designed to transform post-surgical care. It employs advanced photobiomodulation technology, infusing energy into the skin with varying light wavelengths. Each wavelength is precisely calibrated to penetrate different skin layers, enhancing specific healing mechanisms. Deeper wavelengths stimulate cellular repair and tissue regeneration, while surface-level wavelengths reduce redness and swelling.

Accelerated Healing Process

Reduced Pain & Discomfort

Minimized Swelling & Bruising

Customizable Treatment Options

Hands-Free, Relaxing Experience

Why Choose Dr. Waltzman for Your Aspen Therapy?

Of course, even with the incredible advancements in cosmetic surgery, your surgeon is still the most crucial aspect of your treatment plan. That’s why so many women choose Dr. Waltzman, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who’s renowned for his work with breast augmentation in Long Beach. Dr. Waltzman was specialty trained at an Aesthetic Surgery fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, where he learned advanced techniques for this procedure.

Dr. Waltzman is known for his dedication to helping women achieve self-confidence. He takes great care to support every patient throughout their entire journey. From the consultation to the recovery period, Dr. Waltzman will be there to guide you personally. Dr. Waltzman understands that breast augmentation is a transformative process, and his ultimate goal is to make sure every patient feels peace of mind.

Take the Next Step

When you are ready to consider Aspen Therapy, reach out to The Waltzman Institute Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics at (562) 448-6100 to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about our many aesthetic enhancement options.

We are located in Long Beach and serve patients in Southern California. You’ll find that we are fully committed to the best possible experience and outcomes for all of our patients!

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