America's Vainest Cities

August 23, 2012 @ 07:54 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Men's Health magazine did a study. The publication took several factors into account, including rates for cosmetic procedures, hair salon visits and spending on anti-aging goods and services. They tallied sales of at-home hair dyes, teeth whiteners and shapewear, as well as cosmetic dentists, plastic surgeons & tanning salons.

America's vainest city is TAMPA, FLORIDA. Other locales that ranked in the top ten include Las Vegas; Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida and San Francisco, California. Three Texas cities - Plano, Dallas and Houston - also were included, as were two northeastern cities that may come as a surprise to some - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Providence, Rhode Island.

The least vain were MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE; Toledo, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Burlington, Vermont; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Fargo, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, North Dakota; Lincoln, Nebraska and Des Moines, Iowa.

Doing Our Part: Smart Business Recycling

February 23, 2012 @ 07:15 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Our main role is providing high quality services to help patients enhance their appearance, however operating our practice in ways to help the environment makes sense.  Business recycling is another small way we help make things better.  Again this year we received recognition from the State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling, SC Smart Business Recycling Program (quite a name, isn't it?).  If your business is not recycling, encourage them to help too.  Our resource is Ever-Green Recycling at 864-230-9800.

"Like" us on Facebook

October 22, 2011 @ 04:37 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
Go to your Facebook page and then Dr. Sutton Graham's Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery.  If you "like" our practice Facebook page, you will get occasional notices and updates; news from our practice.  We love hearing from you too!

Don't put too much emphasis on the technology. Evaluate the operator.

November 11, 2010 @ 02:02 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
Dr. Graham makes periodic contributions to online patient information websites. RealSelf.com is one such site where many people write questions for panels of cosmetic physicians. One of the most frequently misunderstood topics concerns patients choosing the right laser or other device for a skin condition such as wrinkles. "Should I chose Brand X or Brand Z for my laser treatments?" Our humorous response to this question for a long time has been, "you need to consider more carefully the witch or the warlock, than which brand of wand they use." You will obtain the best results with the best diagnosis and proper treatment(s) regardless of the brand of laser your surgeon uses. It matters how the device is used and the selection of the appropriate devices. Of course, sometimes the answer from an experienced surgeon may be that lasers won't give you the results you expect, but that facelift or other surgery is your best answer.

October Cosmetic Surgery Seminars

October 05, 2010 @ 02:15 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
Come and join us! Find out about treatments that can give you the beautiful look you've always wanted. You will have the opportunity to meet our staff and Dr. Graham, see Before & After photos, and have plenty of time for questions.Breast & Body Seminar: October 12th from 6:30 until 8:00pmFacial Cosmetic Seminar: October 19th from 6:30 until 8:00pm(Additional future dates are available)You can register several ways:Register by e-mail (info@expertplasticsurgeon.com)Register through our website, www.ExpertPlasticSurgeon.comRegister by phone 864-676-1707Contact us now!

Our Region is a Great Place to Live: High Rankings by Editors

June 16, 2010 @ 08:33 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

The South Carolina Upstate is a wonderful place to live, play, sightsee, dine, and to practice cosmetic plastic surgery.

Most recently Fortune Magazine rated Greenville one of it's TOP FIVE places to retire. Fortune had this to say: "South Carolina has turned into the home of the halfbacks, folks from the Northeast who retire to Florida and then -- because of heat, high insurance premiums, hurricanes, or all of the above -- move halfway back up north. Greenville and its fellow South Carolina cities still give residents a change of seasons and a stable real estate market that never experienced sky-high prices during the bubble: Greenville has dropped a relatively modest 13% since its peak and has another 1% to fall. One of the biggest draws for Greenville residents is its downtown, which has undergone a 30-year revitalization plan. (Its Main Street has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.) "It is so darn cute," says Lori Sperry, 50, who recently b

HAPPY NEW YEAR: Work toward progress, prospertiy & peace

January 04, 2010 @ 09:06 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

We welcome in this new year, 2010! Dr. Graham and the staff at the Aesthetic Center enjoyed the holidays, including time off, travel, family get-togethers, special meals, greeting friends, etc. We hope you had safe and pleasant times too. We would like to see this new year as one of progress, prosperity and peace.

We plan to continue to offer quality cosmetic plastic surgery, cosmetic medical procedures (injectables and neurotoxins), and professional skin care services. We excel at education and care throughout your course of treatment with us.

We have a reputation for quality in:

  • Breast enhancement (augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction)
  • Facial cosmetic procedures (facelift, eyelid tuck, brow, chin, lips)
  • Body contouring (tummy tuck, liposuction, thigh & arm tucks)
  • Minimally invasive / non-surgical (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening)
  • Estheticia

New Augmentation Photos in Our Gallery

December 05, 2009 @ 03:51 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Dr. Sutton Graham regularly updates the Aesthetic Center practice website and blog. The latest is addition of fresh breast augmentation photos.

The last patient is an avid runner and active mom, who wanted a trim figure and natural, proportional breast appearance.
http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/breast-augmentation-4793/case-26-13537-20588 She was very complimentary of her result and the experience with our office, Dr. Graham and the staff.

More information about breast implants, augmentation recovery, breast lift options, and other breast surgery questions are available on our site www.ExpertPlasticSurgeon.com

If you would like to learn even more, call and talk to one of our helpful staff, and schedule your personal consultation session. Our phone number is 864-676-1707.

Public education success in Upstate South Carolina

November 04, 2009 @ 09:42 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
We were very pleased with the response to our public education efforts last night.Dr. Graham, our patient coordinator Betty Babb, and our nurse practitioner Janice Sasser hosted a well attended presentation at a beautiful restaurant meeting room in Seneca, South Carolina (Rudy's on Ram Cat). They had some great appetizers and refreshments for our guests.We presented information on cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medical procedures, and professional skin care. We covered breast & body, and facial procedures in two, back-to-back sessions. We offered Dr. Graham's presentation, interesting statistics, before & after photographs, periods for audience questions, and time for individual questions. We were pleased with the numbers of people in attendance and their interesting questions. Thanks to all of you that came and shared the evening with us. We hope you'll want to do it again sometime.

Cosmetic Surgery Education in Easley, South Carolina

October 27, 2009 @ 02:59 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
WE'RE COMING TO YOU!Tonight is the next in our series of community education events. Dr. Graham and our patient coordinator, Ms. Betty Babb will host a 2 1/2 hour presentation in Easley, SC. We'll be at Dunburk's Conference Center 110 South Pendleton Street.We have many guests registered, but will accommodate you if you call our office today at 864-676-1707.Our blog last week explains more about the content and times. http://expertplasticsurgeon.blogspot.com/2009/10/easley-seneca-south-carolina-were.html

Easley & Seneca, South Carolina: We're Coming to You!

October 24, 2009 @ 06:21 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

In our continuing series of presentations to our communities, we will be visiting Easley and Seneca, South Carolina in the next two weeks. Come & join us! Bring your friends!

We're serving refreshments and highlighting our quality cosmetic surgery (our team, our facility, our wonderful patients, their beautiful results)

The presentations start at 6:00pm.
--6:00 until 7:15 Facial Cosmetic Procedures
--7:15 until 7:30 Break & Refreshments
--7:30 until 8:30 Breast & Body Procedures

We have many before & after photographs. We'll discuss skin care, non-surgical treatments, minimally invasive and standard surgical procedures.

You'll learn a lot from Dr. Graham's presentation. And you'll have plenty of time for questions in both sessions. You can also ask us to contact you afterward with additional information.

Easley's session is Tuesday, October 27th at Dunburk's Reception and Conference Center in

Cosmetic Surgery Safety: California requires pre-op medical clearance ("Donda West Law")

October 18, 2009 @ 03:49 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Dr. Graham has emphasized safety and patient comfort for almost 20 years performing cosmetic surgery. Our patients receive thorough medical history evaluation and perioperative teaching, appropriate physical examination, and evaluation of our physician anesthesiologist prior to surgery. We contact our patient's primary care doctors, and occasionally cardiologists, to request relevant health information prior to surgery. This is nothing new.

Following an unfortunate well publicized tragedy in California, a local legislator held a public contest to request suggestions for laws. As

Tummy Tuck B&A photos by Sutton Graham, MD

October 08, 2009 @ 07:12 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Tummy tuck is called abdominoplasty by plastic surgeons; reshaping the abdomen.

These are some of our happiest patients! Women are excited when they see how much we can improve the effects of time, gravity, pregnancies, weight changes. If you want to see several examples follow this link: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/photogallery/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty-4814/case-1-10867-16331/32069

If the problems are loose skin, stretch marks across the lower abdomen, a roll-like collection of fat, and / or poor tone of the abdominal wall then tummy tuck can improve your appearance. If you lost quite a bit of weight then you often experience some of these. On the other hand if the problem is only localized fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise, then liposuction may be a better procedure. During your consultation, we will check and explain how ea

Clemson Cosmetic Surgery Presentation, Tuesday October 27th

October 05, 2009 @ 10:55 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham


WE'RE COMING TO YOU, CLEMSON!

Bring state-of-the-art cosmetic plastic surgery to your upstate community, Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Madren Conference Center. http://www.clemson.edu/madren/toc/contact/location.htm

Dr. Graham and the staff of Aesthetic Center for Breast & Cosmetic Surgery will present a broad range of topics; from the face to the breast and the body. We'll discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments.

The presentation will be divided into two sessions. The first half will run 6:00 th

Fall Office Seminars

September 09, 2009 @ 12:00 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Our Fall Seminars have been scheduled and registration is starting. Call now (864-676-1707) or send an e-mail through our website http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/.

BREAST & BODY seminar: Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30-8:00pm

FACIAL REJUVENATION seminar: Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30-8:00pm

 

  • Meet Dr. Graham & our wonderful staff
  • See Before & After photos
  • Watch presentation of current techniques
  • Ask any questions you may have
  • Tour our accredited facilities
  • Refreshments served
  • Special gifts to attendees

Items in the media

July 30, 2009 @ 01:07 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Some recent online articles about cosmetic plastic surgery.

Safe Surgery in the News

July 21, 2009 @ 05:05 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Recently the Wall Street Journal ran an article stressing the importance of safety and accreditation in office-based surgery (including cosmetic surgery). (July 21, 2009) We couldn't agree more.

The article highlights that many facilities lack oversight, regulation, etc. Potential patients should be aware that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons saw the importance of facility accreditation several years ago. The ASPS requires that all of its members only operate in accredited facilities. Members are also board-certified in plastic surgery.

Our office surgical facility was carefully designed from the outset with safety in mind. It has been nationally accredited from the beginning by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). This includes annual review, on-site visits, staff training and certification, back-up equipment and safety systems. Our facility meets or exceeds state laws and regulations. All anesthesia is per

News for the New Year 2009: Incentive Pricing

January 01, 2009 @ 03:50 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
We are going to make it easier to have cosmetic surgery in early 2009. Patients will be offered reduced surgeon's fees of 5-10%, possibly more. Call for more information, 864-676-1707. Or contact us via e-mail through our website. Just click on the link below.http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/

Busy Fall Season: Breast, Face & Body

October 17, 2008 @ 07:23 AM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham
Now is the time to plan your fall and winter season cosmetic surgery procedures. At this time of year we begin to hear from new and established patients who want to schedule a consultation. They are making their plans to have various operations. The want to coordinate them with plans to travel, and to gather with family and friends.Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years provide holidays from work that many patients use to recover with minimal down-time. Many of our patients have seasonal businesses that slow in December. Every individual has reasons for choosing this time of year that work for them. We are glad to accommodate and assist your plans. Call our office or e-mail. Find the contact information at out website: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/index.html.

Office-Based Plastic Surgery Safety

August 04, 2008 @ 09:07 PM -- by Dr. Sutton Graham

Over 1 million (1.1) procedures were reviewed by the AAAASF (American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) between 2001 & 2006. Data reveal mortality rates similar to hospitals (0.002%). You can learn more at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/media/press_releases/July08-PRS-PatientSafety.cfm.We are accredited by AAAASF and undergo yearly re-evaluation. Fortunately for our citizens, South Carolina is one of the minority of states that require accreditation. All members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons only perform surgery in accredited facilities.For your safety, if you are considering a procedure ask your doctor which organization accredits their facility.

Contact our Greenville practice to meet with cosmetic surgeon Sutton Graham, M.D.






Aesthetic Center
Sutton L Graham II, M.D., F.A.C.S.
615 Halton Road, Suite 100
Greenville, SC 29607-3403
Phone: (864) 676-1707
Fax:(864) 676-9256
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