November 2021 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery

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By Jeffrey Donaldson, MD |

Our Cosmetic Deals for Black Friday & Beyond

This holiday season, we invite you to pick up a gift for a loved one or upgrade your own skin care routine by taking advantage of our Black Friday cosmetic promotions! Either call our office or simply use our referral links to get these great offers.

Donaldson Plastic Surgery Gift Card Promotion

Get a $20 bonus gift card when you buy a $100 Donaldson Plastic Surgery gift card! Offer is available Nov 26 – Dec 30 with a limit of 10 per patient.

2021 Skincare Gift Set

Introducing Tatjana’s Holiday Skin Care Sets

These are two next-level systems of Tatjana products that make excellent gifts – or something special for yourself!

The Holiday Essentials Set | $220

  • Gentle Enzyme Cleanser (a holiday exclusive!)
  • Tatjana Eye Serum
  • Tatjana Ultra-Lite Moisturizer
  • Sheer Mineral SPF 50+
  • Retinol + Bakuchiol Treatment Serum

Savings: $55 from retail value

The Holiday Deluxe Set | $400

  • Gentle Enzyme Cleanser (a holiday exclusive!)
  • Tatjana Glycolic Pads
  • Tatjana Retinol Eye Cream
  • Fortified Moisturizer
  • Tatjana Firming Neck Cream
  • Sheer Mineral SPF 50+
  • Retinol + Bakuchiol Treatment Serum

Savings: $100 from retail value

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SkinMedica Cyber Sale

All SkinMedica is 20% off through our practice’s Brilliant Connections online shop (hosted by SkinMedica) from Nov 24 – Dec 6.

Alle Gift Card Promotion

Get a $100 Alle gift card for just $75! These can be used on any Allergan treatment or SkinMedica product including:

  • Botox
  • Juvederm Fillers
  • CoolSculpting
  • CoolTone
  • DiamondGlow
  • Kybella
  • Latisse

This sale is ongoing with a limit of two per person. 

Lash Serum Deals

December’s Product of the Month: Tatjana Lash Serum 20% Off


Our Ongoing Promotions:

  • November Botox special (treat crow’s feet & elevens, receive forehead complimentary) active through Nov 31.
  • Halo/BBL Laser promo extended through end of year – must purchase treatment by Thursday, Dec 30.
  • Mineral Makeup Sale: All Glo makeup is still on sale, 20% off 2 products, 30% off 3 products, and 40% off 4+.
  • 20% Off November’s Product of the Month: Tatjana’s Retinol + Bakuchiol Serum.

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By Jeffrey Donaldson, MD |
Inc. 5000 List 2021

We Placed Among America’s Fastest-Growing Small Businesses!

Earlier this year, Inc. magazine revealed that Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions of Dublin, OH has earned a spot for the 2021 year on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. The practice also achieved this distinction in 2018, 2019, and 2020.


Celebrating Another Dynamic Year: 2021

Dr. Donaldson and Dr. Sieffert in Bridge Park, Dublin, OH

Not only has Donaldson Plastic Surgery been competitive within the market, but we have also proved adaptable and resilient through the challenges that faced the entire private sector in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. When hardship hits, companies that prioritize retaining staff tend to re-emerge stronger and more prepared than those that do not.

The number one asset we have is our people — the clever, compassionate individuals that make up our practice. In the past year, our team has volunteered its time and talents in innovative ways to support our community and thank our heroes working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also spearheaded a sophisticated virtual consultation process, which has tremendously improved our efficiency and the patient experience.

Thanks Where Thanks is Due:

Our patients’ trust in us as reopened after the pandemic, as well as their understanding and cooperation with our increased safety protocols, helped us continue to serve and do what we do best – help people become the very best version of themselves. Our growth is a testament to the relationships we’ve forged with our patients, who continue to share their incredible experiences through patient testimonials, online reviews, and referring friends and family members to our practice.

“We are honored to return to the list this year, and to have once again earned a place as one of the fastest-growing small businesses in the country. Since our very beginning, we have considered growth to be an outcome of our patients’ satisfaction. We’re humbled and overjoyed to have reached this milestone achievement by simply doing what we love— empowering others.”
Dr. Donaldson, Owner and Surgeon


2020-2021 Practice Highlights

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  • Some of the most notable moments in our recent growth have come in the form of new additions to our team. In the past year, we have hired some of the best medical and aesthetic providers in Columbus: Stacie Isler, Angie Scala, Nikki Rucinski, and Paige Brudzinski. We have also expanded our administrative and communications team to better serve our patient base and keep up with demand.
  • We have added PRP therapy to our line of services, intended to improve hair restoration and sexual wellness. Earlier this year, we introduced DiamondGlow and lash extensions in the Donaldson Plastic Surgery Medspa. 2020 saw the addition of CoolTone, CoolSculpting Elite, and RHA fillers to our line of injectable products. We also have recently expanded our private skincare line, and introduced new result-driven products like Pachamama CBD and Nutrafol hair growth supplements.
  • Donaldson Plastic Surgery also has recently been recognized as a Top 500 Partner of Allergan for the 2021 year. We are among the top 3% of accounts nationwide as a supplier of Natrelle breast implants and nonsurgical services such as Botox, CoolSculpting, Latisse, and more!

Donaldson Plastic Surgery is your destination for the best plastic surgery providers in the midwest, and home to hundreds of real patient reviews and testimonials you can trust. The complete list of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/2021.

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By Dr. Michelle Sieffert |

All Of Your Skin Tightening Options, In One Place

Aging, pregnancy, weight gain (or loss), hormones, genetics, medical conditions, lifestyle factors, and sun exposure can all contribute to drooping skin. Treatments for tightening the skin, however, are more difficult to identify. Reversing the skin’s natural processes can be challenging, but there are several truly effective skin tightening solutions at Donaldson Plastic Surgery that you should know about.

We’re here to answer two questions:

  1. What treatments & procedures are out there specifically to tighten skin? and
  2. which ones are the most effective?
Patient with tight skin smiling

The Most Effective Treatment For You Depends on Skin Laxity & Elasticity

Whether a treatment will be effective or not varies from person-to-person, depending on two things: the level of skin laxity (mild, moderate, or severe) and the overall elasticity of the skin. For example, an individual in their 20s or 30s with mild or moderate loose skin will have relatively higher skin elasticity and, therefore, will be more likely to see loose skin improve over time with regular non-invasive treatments.

Moderate to severe skin laxity is more common among individuals in their 50s or 60s. This population is more likely to have relatively lower skin elasticity, so their skin may be less responsive to non-surgical treatments. In this case, surgical skin tightening may be a more effective path to correct your concerns.

The Cause & Severity Can Help Direct Us To The Best Solution

No matter your concerns or what level of loose skin you have, we have the tools to help you address it. Our team of experienced aesthetic specialists is here to help you identify what level of treatment is right for you to tighten loose skin of the face, neck, and body — all the way from result-driven products to our surgical skin tightening procedures.

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Skin Care Solutions & Medspa Treatments

Our Medical Aestheticians Tatjana and Nikki recommend a combination of at-home care and professional Medspa treatments to correct mild to moderate loose skin on the face, neck, and body. Listed below is a powerful collection of medical-grade skincare products that you can use to improve skin elasticity, visibly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and combat signs of aging.

Topical Products:

FACE:
  • Tatjana Firming Neck Cream: Can be used on the neck and jawline where aging skin is most apparent. Nikki recommends applying the product in an upward lifting motion.
  • Tatjana Retinol + Bakuchiol Treatment Serum: Increases cell turnover to reduce visible signs of aging, including spots and hyperpigmentation, brightens the skin, and minimizes redness!
  • Environ C-Quence Serum: A step-up system full of vitamins A, C & E and peptides to combat signs of aging. Potency and concentration increase with each product in the line.
  • Environ Revival Masque: Gives instant lifting results, and is commonly referred to our clinicians as a “facelift in a jar”.
  • Environ Frown Serum: Potent serum that can be used to spot treat certain areas of concern, like frown lines, crow’s feet, and the “elevens” (the two vertical lines that form between a furrowed brow). Tatjana recommends using with a facial roller device at home to help with product absorption and extra collagen production.
  • SkinMedica TNS Serum and Environ Colostrum Gel: Both have growth factors to help minimize the appearance of fine lines.
BODY:

All of these products, including the facial and body rollers, are available for purchase by phone or in person.

Microneedling treatment being performed

Medspa Treatments:

  • Microneedling is a popular and very effective treatment for treating skin laxity of the face, neck, and chest. We recommend microneedling in an initial series of 6 treatments – one to two weeks apart – to ramp up your skin’s collagen production and optimize your results. From there, maintenance is achieved with regular microneedling sessions every few weeks. Skin becomes smoother, brighter, and tighter.
  • Advanced Microneedling is another great treatment for tightening aging skin. In this treatment (also popularly referred as the Vampire Facial), microneedling is performed with potent growth factors from your own blood added in to promote skin cell regeneration, boost collagen, and cut downtime in half. It can be used to tighten skin of the face, neck, and chest, and improve a variety of other skin concerns.

Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatments

Morpheus8

Non-invasive skin tightening treatments are more targeted and go deeper to address the underlying causes of mild to moderate loose skin. Morpheus8, specifically, uses radiofrequency and fine surgical pins to melt fat, smooth skin, minimize the appearance of cellulite, reduce oil production and stimulate new collagen and elastin formation. Skilled Morpheus8 providers can dial in device settings to reach deeper layers of skin for greater, more controlled results. This treatment can be performed on the face, neck, chest, arms and legs — just about any part of the body with loose skin, scars, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and other common skin concerns.

Ultherapy

Ultherapy is a non-surgical skin tightening and lifting treatment that uses ultrasonic energy to send waves deep within the skin that stimulate collagen production. Because it works on a deeper level than other treatments, Ultherapy is a great preventative treatment for individuals seeing the beginnings of aging skin, rather than a fix to severe sagging or wrinkling. It is primarily intended to lift and tighten the skin of the brow, chin, jowls, neck, and upper chest, but can also be used to target other specific areas of concern.

Halo laser treatment

Halo

Halo Laser Skin Resurfacing is a hybrid fractional laser treatment that addresses a number of visible skin concerns and offers skin tightening benefits by inducing collagen production in the healing process. For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, Halo can result in more youthful, tighter-looking skin. Although the Halo laser is not primarily for skin tightening, patients usually see and feel a skin tightening effect. Wrinkles and fine lines are addressed with Halo, as well as other signs of aging, problematic skin texture, scarring, and sun damage. Other benefits of Halo include minimal downtime and a noticeable improvement of skin a just a couple of days. You can schedule Halo with Adrienne, Paige, Stacie, or Claire.

Minimally-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatments

Renuvion (J Plasma) Skin Tightening

Renuvion (also known as J Plasma) is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses a combination of radiofrequency energy and helium gas to virtually tighten the skin of the face, neck, and body. A wand emitting the stream of energy is gently passed underneath (in some cases overtop) the dermal layer to cause contraction of the skin. Results can be seen immediately, but dramatically improve over time. See what one patient has to say about her chin liposuction and Renuvion results with Dr. Sieffert!

Injectables

Botox and fillers are not “skin tightening treatments,” but they do offer benefits that address signs of mild to moderate skin laxity, which is why we include them here.

Aging skin can cause wrinkles, folds, and droopiness to form, which can be corrected using minimally-invasive injectables like Botox and dermal fillers for the face. Botox works by softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the skin by relaxing the muscle underneath that causes the crease to form. Fillers restore volume under the skin to an area where volume has been lost and skin has begun to droop or fold as a result (ex. the jawline, or nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Neither injectable treatment is used to reverse skin laxity, but they can help to improve common concerns associated with it.

Surgical Skin Tightening Procedures

Tightening a surgical glove

To successfully treat more significant loose skin, surgery is usually the best option.

With the following skin tightening procedures, excess skin is removed surgically and the remaining skin is then re-draped tighter than before. This option is the gold standard for patients who have moderate to severe skin laxity as a result of aging or weight loss but can be ideal for mild to moderate skin laxity and stretch mark concerns, as well.

Here are some of our most effective surgical solutions performed by Dr. Donaldson & Dr. Sieffert.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a procedure in which excess skin and fat are surgically removed from the abdomen (and the underlying muscles tightened) to improve its contours. Stretched skin in this area will not always retract on its own, making surgery the only option to return the abdomen to its original form.

Anyone who has undergone pregnancy or weight loss, or who just simply struggles with excess skin of the belly, can benefit from this kind of surgical tightening. Scarring for a tummy tuck is minimal and easily concealed with undergarments or bathing suits, and our tummy tuck patients are thrilled with their results. Their only regret is they wished they had done is sooner!

Body Lift

A body lift, or circumferential body contouring, is a procedure in which excess skin of the entire abdominal front, back, and sides is removed for a tighter trunk. Usually performed on individuals with severe skin laxity of the body, this procedure is common amongst individuals who have undergone significant weight loss and are left with excess skin as a result. A body lift can also encompass surgical tightening of multiple areas including the arms, chest, upper and lower back, buttocks, and thighs — the surgery is always customized to address the patient’s concerns.

Arm and Thigh Lift

Arm lifts and thigh lifts are procedures in which sagging excess skin of the upper arms and thighs is removed, often solving cosmetic concerns of the colloquial “bat wings” and sagging skin of the inner thighs and above the knee. They can be performed individually or together, depending on a patient’s wishes. These two areas are very likely to loosen with age, so the majority of arm and thigh lift candidates simply wish to see their extremities restored to a more youthful-looking state. Scarring is likely to be visible in these areas, so please discuss your concerns with your surgeon prior to surgery.

Face and Neck Lift

Facelifts and neck lifts are also common amongst individuals with concerns of drooping skin. As exterior representations of how we present ourselves to the world, the areas of the face and neck are often ones of prime importance — but, unfortunately, they can be some of the first areas to show the effects of aging. In a facelift and/or neck lift, excess skin is excised by your surgeon and the skin is laid tauter than it was before. Specific areas like the lower or upper face can be targeted, as in the case of a brow lift. Scarring is very discrete and easily concealed.

Eyelid Lift

Upper and lower blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, are surgical procedures in which excess skin of the upper and lower lid is carefully removed, and the remaining skin joined back together for younger, fresher-looking eyes. If you have what some might describe as overly-hooded eyes, or suffer from large bags underneath, you are likely a good candidate for an eyelid lift. Sometimes fat pads in the lower eyelid may also be removed to reduce puffiness. The procedure is straightforward and scarring is virtually invisible.


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Ready to See Which Skin Tightening Procedure is Right for You? We Can Help!

As a full-service plastic surgery practice, we are always uniquely equipped to offer each patient a customizable treatment plan, completely attuned to you. Our two board-certified plastic surgeons & our team of highly-trained non-surgical and aesthetic experts work closely together to recommend the right treatments that will help you reach your goals, and we take great care to vet the technology we use to offer the safest and most effective treatments available. We are intensely focused on delivering realistic recommendations and achieving beautiful outcomes.

If you’re curious to learn more, please submit your contact information below. Our friendly team of aesthetic coordinators will reach out to answer your questions and help you schedule your personalized consultation.

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By Jeffrey Donaldson, MD |

What Goes Into The Pricing of Plastic Surgery

When choosing the right cosmetic surgery clinic, you have many factors to consider. On the medical side, you’ll evaluate things like the surgeon’s expertise and reputation. On the logistics side, you’ll consider location, cost, amenities, etc. We understand there is a lot to consider!

Understanding the cost of plastic surgery in Ohio is essential. At Donaldson Plastic Surgery, we do not have one-size-fits-all pricing — that’s because none of our surgeries are one-size-fits-all. We tailor our unique surgical plans to meet your needs, and then we will create a customized quote for you!

Cost of Plastic Surgery In Columbus Ohio

How Much Does Surgery Cost?

A patient’s surgical plan should be custom, which means the price should also be customized to reflect it. It is not unheard of for a surgical practice to only give you a range for surgeon’s fees over the phone, which can be misleading.

These are additional fees that can impact the total cost:

  • Treatment area
  • Time spent in the OR
  • Supplies
  • Anesthesia
  • Post-surgery care items

This means you may not know the right plan for you until you talk about it with an expert. That’s why it is important to know YOUR particular plan before moving forward with an estimate given over the phone.

Average Ohio Plastic Surgery Costs by Treatment Area

The specific cost for your surgery is determined during your consultation, but each treatment area has a general price range. Below are ranges for cosmetic surgery prices in Ohio:

  • Breasts: $7,000 – $10,000
  • Abdomen: $8,000 – $11,000
  • Legs and arms: $8,000 – $10,000
  • Face and neck: $7,500 – $13,000
  • Liposuction: $3,500 – $8,000*

*Liposuction, in particular, is extremely dependent on the patient, so creating a range before the consultation is difficult.

Note: These prices can be higher or lower depending on your own individual anatomy and goals.

Patient Considering Different Cosmetic Surgery Options

How We Create your Customized Quote

We will give you an exact quote during your very first consultation. Our board-certified plastic surgeons will examine your treatment area, listen to your goals, and develop a plan. Sometimes the surgeon may suggest several different plans for you to choose from. We will give you separate quotes for every plan that the surgeon recommends based on your input and desires.

When you meet with one of our Surgical Coordinators, they will go over your quote line by line with you to ensure that you are aware of where each cost is coming from and why.

Plastic Surgery Financing & Payment Options

Along with receiving your quote, our surgical team will also discuss our different financing options with you. You are able to pay with cash, your personal credit or debit card, sometimes your HSA account, or one of the third-party medical credit cards that our practice works with (or a mix of any of the above!).

We accept different payment plans through third-party medical credit cards called Alpheon and CareCredit. You can learn more and apply for these services on their websites, or by visiting our financing page.

Across the board, surgeries must be paid for four weeks prior to the surgery date in whatever way you prefer. Our practice will work with you to accommodate a payment due date if you might need some additional time.

What to Consider When Comparing Costs

Plastic Surgery Financing Options

We always encourage patients to do individual research about procedures and practices to help them find their right path. However, a consultation with an experienced expert is extremely valuable in your decision-making process. Online research can only take you so far in your education until it becomes time to consult with a plastic surgery professional to get the information you’re seeking. A personalized consultation provides recommendations that are right for you, along with all of the corresponding details and information that you need to know. Remember: a good plastic surgeon with the right training and expertise is going to almost always cost more.

At Donaldson Plastic Surgery, the cost of surgery also includes unlimited access to top-notch medical care. Our clinical staff is ready to address your needs, provide an excellent surgical experience and ensure that you will never have to pay for a follow-up with your surgeon.

Book Your Virtual Consultation!

Cosmetic surgery is an investment in yourself and your confidence. Get your customized treatment plan and quote by scheduling your consultation. Give us a call at (614)-442-7610, and we can get you started on your journey!


Jeffrey Donaldson, MD Author Bio

About The Author

Jeffery Donaldson, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio with more than 20 years of experience. His training and patient-first approach to his craft allow him to create accurate and realistic plastic surgery quotes for individual patients based on their unique goals.

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