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iWe offer a variety of plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancement procedures. Below are just some of the many procedures that we can perform. If you have any questions about plastic surgery or wish to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation, please feel free to give us a call. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you.
Breast: Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Combined Breast, Lift/Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction
Body: Arm Lift, Body Lift, Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction
Face: Skin Cancer Removal, Botox Treatments, Chemical Peels, Chin and Cheek Implants, Ear Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Facelift, Nose Surgery
Meet Dr. JenningsDr. Jennings is a Mississippi native who loves living in the South among friends and family. He attended the University of Mississippi where he graduated cum laude with a degree in chemistry. Dr. Jennings then began his journey in medicine attending the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he obtained his M.D. in 2000. After completing his General Surgery internship at UMMC, he then went on to complete his General Surgery residency at Mercer University with the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, GA. His training continued in Memphis, TN, at the Firefighters Regional Burn Center, where he completed a Burn Fellowship. His Plastic Surgery training was completed in 2008 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where he underwent extensive training in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery.
The next step in Dr. Jennings career took him to North Carolina where he worked in private practice as a plastic surgeon before coming to the Shoals area in January 2011. The opportunity to come back closer to his family and friends is very exciting for Dr. Jennings. He believes the opportunity in the Shoals area of Alabama is an excellent one to provide quality Plastic Surgery for his patients.
Dr. Jennings is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
All surgical procedures are accompanied by a certain degree of risk, whether the procedures are for medical or cosmetic reasons. Our expert team is dedicated to making your operation go smoothly. We careful review your medical history and current health condition before deciding if it is safe for you to proceed with surgery. It is important that you fully disclose all pertinent information so that we are able to make an accurate assessment of the risks involved. We will take every precaution necessary to reduce the possibility of any complications.
The issue of breast implant safety has been a hot topic throughout the last few decades. As a result, more stringent standards have emerged in order to protect patients. Current breast implant procedures primarily use silicone shell implants filled with a saline solution. Occasionally, silicone-gel filler is used; but this is highly regulated by the FDA, and generally only acceptable in reconstructive surgery procedures. Rarely, an implant will rupture or leak. With saline implants, the saline is safely absorbed into the body. The effect of silicone-gel leaking into the body is still being researched. If rupture or leaking is detected early, the implant can be easily replaced. Other possible complications from breast implant surgery may include blood clotting or pooling, overly sensitive breasts or loss of sensation in the breasts, and capsular contracture (a hardening of the tissues surrounding the implant). Our expert team is dedicated to making your operation a smooth one. We take every precaution necessary to reduce the possibility of any complications.
There several important factors that come into play when deciding whether plastic surgery is the right option for you. One of the most important factors is your health. Being in good health greatly reduces the risk of complications occurring during surgery and leads to a speedy recovery. Next, you need to ask yourself what your motivations are. People who have plastic surgery generally find that the surgery enhances their overall appearance and self-esteem. Thirdly, you should have realistic expectations. Plastic surgery is both a science and an art, neither of which are perfect. Set reasonable goals as to the result you wish to achieve and be prepared to thoroughly discuss these goals during your initial consultation.
It is a relatively common practice for a plastic surgeon to perform multiple procedures during one operation. This allows the surgeon to better “sculpt” your final appearance. In addition, having several procedures done simultaneously saves you the expense of paying the operating room and anesthesia costs more than once. However, having too much done at one time can lead to complications. The decision to have multiple procedures done depends on which procedures are being done, the extent of surgery, the operating time, and your age/health. Ultimately, the surgeon decides whether or not it is appropriate to include more than one procedure in your operation.
Due to the variety of procedures available in plastic surgery, there can be no blanket rule on age although age will be taken into consideration when planning your operation. People of all ages have taken advantage of the image-enhancement offered by plastic surgery. There are even procedures appropriate for young children! It is important to realize the limitations of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery cannot “fix” every situation or reverse the aging process. What is a good procedure for one person may not be an appropriate procedure for another. We are committed to making your plastic surgery experience a successful one.
During your consultation we will discuss your desired changes and expectations, review your medical history and current health, and make an assessment on whether the procedure(s) in question are right for you. This is a good time to ask specific questions about the procedure so that you are fully prepared, mentally and emotionally, for surgery. We will discuss the results that can be achieved, with the aid of photos and/or computer imaging. When a final decision is made, you will need to sign an informed consent stating that you are fully aware and understand what is entailed by your pending operation, including the potential complications and secondary effects.
Generally, post-operative instructions call for rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. The length of recovery varies with each procedure and is different for each individual. Bruises usually disappear within a few days, and most swelling is gone in a matter of weeks. If you follow our post-operative instructions carefully, you will be able to enjoy your normal activities within no time. Your scars will fade over time but are permanent. We take care to conceal any scars so that they are barely visible, if at all. The image-enhancing effects of plastic surgery become more evident over time with certain procedures taking up to a year for your body to fully adjust and settle into its new look. When you come in for your consultation we can discuss your expected recovery period and any post-operative instructions in detail.
Insurance providers generally cover costs for reconstructive surgery but not for cosmetic surgery. For example, insurance providers will often pay for breast augmentation to reconstruct a breast following a mastectomy; breast reduction to remedy back pain caused by heavy breasts; eyelid surgery to remove sagging skin that blocks vision; nose surgery to allow for a patient to breathe better; or tummy tucks to remedy the vertical separation of abdomen muscles known as diastasis. Insurance providers are required by law to cover breast reconstruction surgery and any cosmetic operations necessary to create symmetry in either breast. If your surgery is covered by insurance, pre-certification is required. We will be happy to assist you with the process.
The first visit to our office is designed to get you better acquainted with all we offer as well as introduce you to Dr. Jennings and our caring staff. We encourage questions and do our best to always deliver quality care. To speed up the process of checking in, we have put our forms online for your disposal.
Please take a moment prior to your scheduled appointment to download our patient forms. We ask that you complete the forms and bring them with you to your appointment so we may better assist you in a timely manner. Thank you for your confidence in our office, we look forward to assisting you with all your surgical needs.
