Dr. Ed Breazeale's Schools

• University of Tennessee College of Medicine MD

Dr. Ed Breazeale's Affiliations

• American Board of Plastic Surgery

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons

• American College of Surgeons

• The Breazeale Clinic

Dr. Ed Breazeale's Publications

• Frequently Asked Questions about Liposuction, Part 2 By Dr. Ed Breazeale of the Breazeale Clinic March, 2011 By Dr. Ed Breazeale continued from >Part 1: Q: What constitutes a successful liposuction? A: The liposuction surgeon aims to produce results that make the patient happy. This does not usually involve the removal of as much fat as possible, but rather a carefully planned extraction that produces natural-looking results. Just as too much body fat can look unattractive, too little body fat, especially in only a few areas, can create an unnatural look. The surgeon usually strives to remove no more than one or two pounds of fat from any targeted area, leaving enough fat to produce a natural appearance that fits in with the individual’s overall shape. Q: Does liposuction remove cellulite? A: No. Cellulite stems from hormonal changes in the body that appear with age, and the end result evolves from the collagen structure that supports the skin, not just the amount of fat in that part of the body. Liposuction simply removes fat. To treat cellulite, the skin must be tightened and the collagen structure reformed. Q: Can gaining weight after liposuction cause fat to be distributed differently? A: Yes and no. Most people do not experience any unusual fat accumulation following liposuction, but the distribution of fat in the body will vary slightly. For small gains in weight, less than 10 pounds, the body does not produce new fat cells, but simply increases the size of existing fat cells. When an individual puts on more than 10 pounds, he or she will begin to produce new fat cells proportionately across the body. In other words, if a surgeon removes fat from a woman’s hips and thighs, those areas will be slower to gain weight. Instead, she may experience proportionate weight gain in other parts of her body, such as the arms, legs, and breasts. Weight gain following liposuction should look relatively natural unless the increase is a dramatic amount. Q: Does liposuction produce scarring? A: Most patients can expect very little scarring after liposuction surgery. Surgeons make extremely small incisions, less than a quarter of an inch for most cases, in unobtrusive areas. As an example, liposuction performed on the jowls usually involves a cut behind the earlobes. For the stomach, incisions are made just above the mons pubis. Dr. Ed Breazeale maintains the Breazeale Clinic, a full-service cosmetic surgery practice based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He holds extensive experience as a plastic surgeon.

• Programs Sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Ed Breazeale July, 2011 An accomplished Plastic Surgeon and owner of The Breazeale Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Ed Breazeale belongs to the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The largest professional organization for surgeons in the United States and Canada, the ACS oversees a number of programs that provide valuable support for surgery professionals. Here is a brief overview of some of the programs and divisions sponsored by the ACS. Education: To ensure a high standard of performance among surgeons and others involved in the surgical care industry, the ACS offers a number of continuing education programs. The ACS strives to become one of the most widely recognized educational resources for surgeons across the country by establishing top-quality educational programs and new performance benchmarks. Examples of educational programs offered by the ACS include general surgery review courses, rural surgery workshops, fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery, and a variety of conferences and seminars on leadership within the surgical profession. Trauma programs: Through a series of trauma initiatives, the ACS seeks to improve the quality of care in the wake of traumas at local, regional, national, and international levels. To accomplish its goal, the ACS has established a number of programs that address issues such as outcome assessment, education, standards of care, and professional development. Research and patient care: Through its Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care, the ACS helps surgeons draw upon the best available technology and scientific research while maintaining high standards of patient care. To accomplish this goal, the ACS promotes the participation of surgeons in the laboratory setting, and supports a collaborative effort among ACS divisions such as the Division of Education and the Division of Health Policy. Cancer programs: The ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a comprehensive cancer care program that seeks to improve standards of patient care across the country and support cancer patients and their families as they battle this deadly disease. The Cancer Liaison Program, one of the primary activities of the CoC, draws upon a nationwide network of volunteers dedicated to the cause of supporting clinical cancer-related activities in their local communities. To learn more about the activities of the American College of Surgeons, visit its website at www.facs.org.

• Waxing at The Breazeale Clinic for Plastic Surgery, By Dr. Ed Breazeale November, 2011 The litany of surgical and non-surgical procedures performed by Dr. Ed Breazeale and his team at The Breazeale Clinic for Plastic Surgery includes aesthetician services such as facials, peels, threading, and waxing. While hair removal practices date back to 4000 B.C. in India, waxing as it is currently understood has existed since the ancient Egyptians developed the process by using a sticky substance consisting of oil and honey to remove unwanted hair from the body. Many cultures have considered a hairless, smooth body to be the standard of feminine beauty. The citizens of ancient Greece and Rome used resin or pitch to wax off body hair, although such hygienic concerns as lice were often the reason. That standard has come and gone over the years, but today’s preference for less clothing has renewed its desirability. In fact, the trend has grown sharply in popularity, among both males and females, straight and gay communities alike. In addition, many athletes wax their entire bodies to render themselves more aerodynamic. Waxing involves removing hair from the root, which makes it grow back much more slowly than shaving it. Skin can stay smooth for anywhere from two to eight weeks, and nearly every area of the body can be waxed. As added benefit, after several waxing sessions, hair usually grows back softer. Popular areas people wax include the legs, bikini area, arms, upper lip, the back, eyebrows, face, chest, and stomach. There are different ways to use wax to remove hair. With warm wax, the esthetician first spreads a thin coating of heated wax on the area to be done and then presses a piece of cloth or paper on top of it, waiting a few seconds before they rip off the paper or cloth in the opposite to the grain. Hard wax employs just the wax, which is applied rather thickly, hardening to allow its removal without paper or cloth. Waxing can be painful, especially in more sensitive areas, but the pain is generally not long-lasting. While some experience ingrown hairs after waxing, using an exfoliant or astringent to the area can help avoid that. While there are plenty of self-waxing kits on the market, it is generally recommended that a professional handles this somewhat delicate procedure to cut down on frustration and mistakes.

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