Cosmetics

Dr. Royal Benson and his staff are pleased to offer several different cosmetic services for their patients. Please click through each of these following links to see more about the services offered by Dr. Royal Benson and his staff.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

As opposed to traditional inflammatory treatments that have low success rates, Dr. Benson and his staff have adopted Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy to treat damaged tendons, ligaments, and other painful areas.

The process involves drawing blood from a patient, similarly to a standard blood test, and then spinning such blood in a special centrifuge that increases the concentration of platelets in the blood before injecting the platelet concentration back into the patient’s damaged or pain-filled tissue.

While the injection lasts only a matter of minutes, the entire treatment lasts for around forty minutes, with one to three treatments occurring once every six weeks until the damaged area is restored. There is a period of soreness after each treatment and patients are encouraged to not take anti-inflammatory medications.

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, or PRP, is successful due to the nature of platelets being incredibly rich in natural growth factors that enhance tissue repair. This makes the therapy useful for several areas, including:

Knee Pain
Tennis elbow
Rotator Cuff
Achilles Tendon
Muscle Tears
Ligament Tears
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Joint Pain

There is also a significant benefit to the use of PRP in the cosmetic field, as it can be used to aid:

Face Lifts
Breast Augmentations
Breast Reductions
Neck Lifts
Tummy Tucks
Laser Resurfacing
Liposculpture
Skin Rejuvenation
Gynecologic Surgery

Botox

The lines that appear between your brows – glabellar lines actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. You may have heard the expression “to wear your emotions on your sleeve,” but in reality you wear them on your face. If you’re angry or annoyed, for example, you knit your brows together. Underneath your skin, your facial muscles contract, cause a pleating of the overlying skin, and then others can tell that you’re frowning.

After years of crinkling and wrinkling, those glabellar lines start to linger longer and can become more pronounced. For women, whose faces are usually more animated than men’s, and whose skin is oftentimes more delicate, these lines may appear exaggerated and more permanent.

Botox® is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

Breast Enhancement

Breast Implants
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift
Financing Available
Free Consultation
Outpatient Procedure – 3 Hours
No Hospital or Anesthesiologist Charge
No Loss of Consciousness

Female Genital Refinement

Increase Sexual Satisfaction, Self Esteem and Self Image with Female Genital Refinement

Female Genital Refinement is surgery that is performed to improve a woman’s physical appearance and self-confidence. In turn, this improves both her sensuality and sexuality. When a woman is confident in her appearance, she is confident that she will be pleasing to her partner.

Dr. Benson performs procedures on the clitoris, labia and vagina. This surgery can significantly improve a woman’s self image, self-esteem and confidence in herself as a sexual being. There is a new confidence that she will be able to perform sexually in a way that is extremely satisfying to both her and her partner.

A vast majority of women do not know that female genital refinement surgery is available to them. When considering this surgery, the patient should seek a surgeon with exceptional experience and skills. There are a limited number of surgeons qualified to perform refinement procedures. Dr. Benson is highly qualified to perform this surgery for you. Click here to read more about Dr. Benson.

The procedures Dr. Benson performs are:

Clitoral Hoodectomy

Dr. Benson performs a simple clitoral refinement surgery called Clitoral Hoodectomy that allows for maximum exposure of the clitoris. This is designed to allow for quicker, more intense orgasms as well as making multiple orgasms possible.

Clitoral Hoodectomy is commonly referred to as clitoral refinement, clitoral hood removal, clitoral adhesion removal, removal of the hood of the clitoris, removal of clitoral adhesions, clitoroplasty, clitoridotomy, female circumcision, and clitoral circumcision, clitoral hood release, or hoodectomy.

Labiaplasty

Labiaplasty is the refinement, or shaping and contouring of the inner vaginal lips or labia minora. This typically results in the reduction of labia minora. After childbirth and with age, the labia may become enlarged and unattractive in appearance. The enlarged labia may cause significant pain with intercourse, sports, and while wearing tight fitting clothes.

Labiaplasty is commonly referred to as labial beautification, female cosmetic genital surgery, and labia reduction, labial refinement, labia enhancement, vagina lip reduction, or simply labia surgery.

Click to read Labiaplasty Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the typical patient?

The typical patient who requests Labiaplasty or who is a good candidate for Labiaplasty is a patient who has enlargement of the labia that causes discomfort during sexual intercourse, discomfort with tight clothing, or irritation or skin rashes. Many times these patients will report being embarrassed about the size and shape of their labia and they may have been teased or humiliated by friends or sexual partners. The procedure can correct tears and deformities that occur during childbirth and the procedure may also eliminate stretching that may have occurred during childbearing or physical or sexual activities. In addition, the typical patient requests that the right and left labia be adjusted to become as nearly identical and proportionate as possible and also have a normal ratio between the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) and the outer vaginal lips (labia majora).

What about the procedure?

The procedure is usually done in the office or an outpatient facility and the procedure itself involves very small incisions that allow excess tissue to be removed, and allows a visually pleasing shape to be created with the labia. There is no pain and virtually no bleeding during the surgery. Any residual scarring is nearly invisible. After the procedure , there are no sutures that need to be removed and no dressings are needed. Finally, after the incision is healed in 3-6 weeks, the patient will find that sensation and function are normal or possibly improved compared to prior to the surgery.

What about recovery from the surgery?

The technique that Dr. Benson uses ensures that the patient is able to leave the office and go home or their hotel immediately after the surgery. The instructions are to put nothing in the vagina and wear no tight nothing or have no vigorous exercise for 3-6 weeks. Usually there are no stitches to be removed. There is only minimal pain that is typically gone by day 2 or 3 after the procedure and at its worse only requires mild oral pain medication. Dr. Benson expects his patients to resume everyday abilities and to be able to bathe or shower almost immediately and to expect minimal or no bruising. There should be no need to miss much work at all.

What can I expect in results?

Probably the most important thing that a patient can expect from the surgery is an extreme increase in confidence and self-esteem. Frequently, patients will report that their comfort is significantly improved in regard to sexual relations and in regard to physical activities or wearing of certain clothing styles such as tight pants.

What tests are required before surgery?

Typically, Dr. Benson requires only the usual testing required prior to any type of outpatient procedure.

Tell me again how much it is going to hurt?

Dr. Benson uses an anesthetic procedure which usually combines a topical local, and IM/IV sedation that allows for complete comfort and no pain after surgery. There should be minimal pain after the first or second day and that pain, at its worse, should be able to be controlled with simple oral pain medication. Further, the patient can get back to work very quickly unless there are complications, where additional time away from work may be required.

How long before I have sexual relations?

Dr. Benson feels that normally 3-6 weeks is plenty of time for the labia to heal prior to resumption of vaginal penetration.

Tell me again whom this surgery can help?

This surgery is designed to help any woman who is embarrassed or has lost confidence and self-esteem regarding the size and shape of her inner vaginal lips (also called the labia minora). Women who have had children and even women who have not had children are good candidates for this procedure.

In many cases, women with large or misshapen labia minora will have pain during intercourse or have discomfort during day-to-day activities, especially when wearing tight fitting clothing.

Some women may feel unattractive or embarrassed by the outward appearance of their vagina and may have been, in unfortunate cases, teased or humiliated by friends or sexual partners. The purpose of Labiaplasty is to improve the external appearance of the vagina, and after the procedure, most women have less discomfort during intercourse, feel more confident about their appearance, and show tremendous improvement in their self-esteem.

How long will it be before I can expect the final result?

Results depend on the individual and the type of surgery being performed. There may be bruising in some cases. Swelling and bruising normally resolve after 1-2 weeks, but it may take several months before the final results of the surgery are known, maybe up to 12 months as a maximum.

How about scarring?

Any scars that are there will be nearly invisible, as this procedure is done as cosmetically as possible. Typically, over the course of a year, the scars fade and become nearly imperceptible.

Tell me about risks of the procedure.

Any surgery has its own risks of bleeding infection, scarring, and chronic pain. This certainly relates to this procedure also. Dr. Benson takes every possible precaution to prevent any of these problems, but if these complications arise, Dr. Benson can deal with them in a timely manner.

How much does the surgery cost?

It is important to know that patients from all walks of life and all incomes are now having this surgery, as it has become more readily available. Financing for any and all patients can typically be provided at the time of scheduling of the procedure . Unfortunately, insurance does not normally cover the cost of the surgery because it is still classified as cosmetic surgery. Please discuss your needs with Dr. Benson to alleviate any financial fears.

Vaginoplasty

Vaginoplasty is a procedure designed to tighten the vaginal opening and greatly improves sexual sensation during intercourse for the patient and her partner. Greater sexual satisfaction is easily achieved. Other names for Vaginoplasty are vaginal reduction, vaginal enhancement and vaginal rejuvenation, vagina reduction, or vagina enhancement.

Dr. Royal H. Benson, III can perform any combination of the Clitoral Hoodectomy, Labiaplasty, or Vaginoplasty procedures. With the specialized techniques Dr. Benson utilizes, the patient will have very minimal postoperative pain, minimal scarring and a rapid return to her normal activities.

Click to read Vaginoplasty Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the typical patient for Vaginoplasty?

A patient who requests Vaginoplasty is usually someone who has begun to complain of decreased sensations in the vagina during intercourse or other sexual activities. Her partner may also be reporting a lack of sensation during intercourse leading to an overall decreased sense of sexual gratification for the patient, her partner, or both. This procedure is completely designed to improve sexual gratification and also improve confidence and self-esteem in the patient. Once the woman realizes that her vagina is providing excellent sensations to herself and her partner, this never fails to improve her confidence in self- esteem, not only during sexual activities but in routine day-to-day activities as well.

How is the procedure performed?

Dr. Benson uses a combination of topical anesthetics, local anesthetics, and IV sedation to ensure the patient is comfortable during the Vaginoplasty procedure.

The procedure takes place in his office or at an outpatient surgical center. During the course of the procedure, there is no pain and very little bleeding and there will be no sutures that need to be removed.

The time needed for recovery after the Vaginoplasty procedure is approximately six weeks and the patient is able to resume normal light activities very quickly but may not resume sexual intercourse for six weeks or until completely healed.

Sensation and function are improved significantly by the Vaginoplasty procedure. There are no dressings that are needed and any post-operative pain is dealt with by using a mild oral pain medication.

What is the recovery like?

Dr. Benson has his patients leave the office and go home or back to the hotel immediately after the surgery even if these procedures are combined. Showering or bathing is resumed immediately, although Dr. Benson will frequently recommend ice packs to the surgical area for the first 24-48 hours. There is going to be some minimal bruising and moderate swelling that resolves quickly and the patient is expected to return to work almost immediately.

What kind of results can I expect?

First, there is a significant improvement in sexual gratification. The patient becomes anxious to experience and enjoy sexual relations and to enjoy the effect of the surgery that her partner also experiences. Overall, this leads to a tremendous increase in the woman’s sense of confidence self-esteem, and ability to project those positive feelings in her day-to-day activities.

What kind of problems does Vaginoplasty correct?

Vaginoplasty is designed to enhance sexual gratification for the woman and her sexual partner through significant tightening and narrowing of the vaginal opening, normally to a diameter of 1 1/2 to 2 fingers which is typically the first and second fingers of the surgeon’s dominant hand.

Vaginoplasty allows for significantly increased stimulation during intercourse and sexual play. This leads to very positive feelings about sexual relations and leads to an increase in overall happiness and sexual receptivity. It also tends to improve the sensations for the male partner in addition to the woman.

Once a woman realizes that her vagina is providing maximum pleasure for both her and her partner, this will typically make the woman project a tremendous sense of confidence and this will affect everything that she does on a day-to-day basis.

What if I have never had children?

Even women who have never had children can have the Vaginoplasty procedure done. Many patients over the course of time, either with sports, work or sexual ability, develop an enlarged vaginal opening. There is no reason why they cannot have their vaginal opening repaired and tightened up by Vaginoplasty.

What if I plan to have children in the future?

There is no reason to avoid Vaginoplasty just because you are planning to have children. Yes, it is likely that if you have a vaginal delivery, your vagina will return to its loosened condition and the patient may require a repeat Vaginoplasty procedure.

Most patients are happy to undergo a second procedure in order to return to the same level of sexual gratification that they had after their original procedure.

Another option is to consider an elective Caesarian section without labor to avoid loosening the Vaginoplasty repair. A woman should be able to choose her route of delivery based on personal needs and concerns.

How long after Vaginoplasty should I abstain from sexual relations and physical activities?

Vaginoplasty normally has a healing time of approximately six weeks and Dr. Benson does not recommend attempts at sexual intercourse prior to the six-week period.

How much pain is there?

Vaginoplasty will have some minimal to moderate pain with mild bruising and swelling that will resolve fairly quickly. Normally, patients are discharged from the operating room and directly back to their home or hotel room and they may travel within 24 hours. In addition, pain control is dealt with through the use of mild oral pain medicines.

When I can return to work and other normal activities?

The patient should be able to return to work nearly immediately and should require minimal pain relief after the first few days after surgery. Regarding other activities, there should be no vaginal penetration for at least six weeks and no heavy lifting for an equal period of six weeks. There should also be no sports or activities where there is pressure on the surgical area, including exercises or activities that would cause pressure on the surgical area such as bicycle, horseback riding, four-wheeling, etc…

Increase Your Orgasms

These procedures are designed for any woman, from any walk of life, at any age. For a woman who is ready to take control of her sensuality and sexual pleasure. Many women seek out a surgeon to perform these procedures because she knows her sex life can be better and she is ready to make that happen.

If a woman’s clitoris lacks sensitivity and orgasms are difficult to achieve, if she is concerned about large or misshapen labia, or if the vaginal opening does not provide adequate stimulation, she should consider one or all of these procedures. Women have expressed an incredible boost in self-confidence and self esteem after having refinement surgery. If a woman’s sensuality is improved, she gains greater confidence in all aspects of her life.

Financing available with approved credit.

Liposuction

Accumulated fat cells in adults tend to increase over the years, and fat is usually distributed according to a genetically predisposed pattern. In other words, the genes you inherited determine whether you will tend accumulate fat in your hips (pear shape) or your abdomen (apple shape).

Once the fat cells have developed, they are often resistant to exercise and dieting. Dieting only shrinks fat cells; the only way to completely get rid of fat cells is to remove them. Liposuction is one such method of permanent fat removal.

The Tumescent Technique of Liposuction removes fat cells through a small stainless steel tube, called a cannula. The cannula is connected to a specialized suction pump inserted through tiny skin incisions. Large volumes of a dilute solution of lidocaine (a local anesthetic), in combination with the vasoconstrictive drug epinephrine (which shrinks the capillaries, reducing excessive bleeding and bruising) allow the patient to be awake during the entire procedure. Fat cells removed by liposuction do not grow back. As long as the patient does not gain excessive amounts of weight after the procedure, the results will be permanent.

Tumescent Liposuction is considered to be the safest form of liposuction for removing large amounts of fat because there is virtually no blood loss. It is less painful, has minimized postoperative recovery time, and has produced optimal cosmetic results!

Click here for a brochure that includes more information about Tumescent Liposuction.

Male Breast Reduction

What is Gynecomastia? (From Gynecomastia.org)

The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast.” In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men.

The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months, or, as adolescence wanes, a few years later. But the remaining 10% are burdened with a social handicap that causes a deep and complex shame, and puts one’s relationship with one’s body at risk.

There are several potential causes: puberty, steroid abuse, obesity, tumors, genetic disorders, chronic liver disease, side effects of many medications, and aging.

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Tummy Tuck

What is a Tummy Tuck?

The tummy tuck is the procedure to remove excess fat and skin and to tighten underlying muscles in the abdomen. It also gets rid of loose or wrinkled skin and in some cases, stretch marks. Both women and men can benefit from this extremely effective body contouring surgery.

Pregnancy, weight gain, and weight loss have a devastating impact on a woman’s abdomen. Only rarely can exercise fully restore the abdominal wall to its flat desirable shape after the skin and muscles have been stretched to their limit. After losing weight, men can also have difficulties regaining their youthful flat abdomen.

Liposuction is ideal to contour the abdomen for those who have good skin tone and excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, but the tummy tuck is a better procedure for women and men who have loose abdominal skin and lax muscle tone following pregnancy and weight loss.

Types of Tummy Tuck

Full Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)

A Full Tummy Tuck addresses the three defective components (skin, muscle, and fat) so it benefits most patients who want a flat stomach and skin as tight as possible. Results, especially when combined with liposuction of the flanks, are dramatic. The procedure is done under local anesthesia (Tumescent) in our office. A relatively long incision in the bikini line just above the pubic area is made. The fascia is then sutured in order to tighten loose or stretched out muscles located below the fascia. This step creates a tighter abdominal wall and a thinner waist. The skin is pulled down and the excess skin and fat are removed. Usually drains are inserted to eliminate fluid collection. Every effort is made to hide the scars in the bikini area. The incision is then closed and a firm dressing is placed on the abdomen. Liposuction to remove excess fat from the hips and flanks are often performed in conjunction with the tummy tuck for better body contour.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck or partial abdominoplasty is best suited for patients who have a pouch below the belly button who do not have significant stretch marks, saggy skin, or a hooded belly button. The procedure is much less invasive than a full tummy tuck. While a full tummy tuck might involve an incision around the belly button and across the lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck leaves the belly button intact and requires a smaller incision. The excess skin and fat are removed and tightening of the muscles is performed. Liposuction is frequently employed with this procedure to remove excess fat above and below the belly button to enhance body contour.

Dermolipectomy

A dermolipectomy is a procedure that removes skin and fat from the abdomen but does not tighten the muscles. It is indicated for slender women who have wrinkly or excess skin but good muscle tone. The scar is the same as a tummy tuck.