Women considering breast augmentation can benefit from asking questions. We have learned in our years of serving patients that an informed patient is a more confident and empowered patient. This awareness spurs us on as we meet new people who are interested in enhancing their appearance. With that in mind, we try to answer questions […]
Aging eyes often have a notable feature, heavy upper eyelids. The other complaint that we hear about as much as that one is puffiness in the lower eyelids. Each of these physical signs of aging around the eyes can be very frustrated. Heavy eyes look tired no matter how long you sleep or how many […]
Fat is a necessity. We need some bit of fat on the body to support our energy and vitality. Still, we tend to do all that we can to avoid too much of it. For years, people who have struggled to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat somewhere on the body have joked about how wonderful […]
Abdominoplasty is a popular body contouring procedure performed often in the United States. It did not qualify for the Top 5 procedures in 209, the last year that statistics were gathered. That year, it sat at #6, coming in just behind facelift surgery. This procedure is designed to give the midsection a slimmer, more toned […]
The American Cancer Society believes that more than 264,000 new breast cancer diagnoses will be made in 2021. In addition to cases of necessary mastectomy, doctors also expect to perform preventative mastectomy procedures for women with a positive BRCA gene or strong family history of breast cancer. For many of the women affected, breast reconstruction […]
The vast majority of plastic surgery procedures performed each year revolve around improving the appearance of the breasts. Most of us can think of someone we know or have met who has had breast augmentation. Breast lift surgery, as well, is commonly known as a procedure that can help a woman feel like her best […]
The aging face is something we cannot avoid. The biological changes that occur with age, combined with sun exposure and other factors, can have a profound effect on the resiliency of the skin. In time, the loss of elasticity, volume, and muscle firmness can cause permanent lines and creases. Some signs of aging, such as […]
Decisions, decisions! We make them all day, every day. Many of the choices that we make are subconscious. Many require only a moment of thought. Others, like having abdominoplasty, are very personal decisions that we think about for weeks or months. A consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss the tummy tuck procedure covers several […]
It is an exciting thing to plan a plastic surgery procedure. Many people who come to our office have been thinking about how they would like to address a specific cosmetic concern for some time. Making that appointment to consult with a plastic surgeon means “I am ready!” It is the beginning of a new […]
Plastic surgery is always a big decision. The rewards can be huge, but patients often want to feel confident that their decision to undergo a procedure like liposuction will be worth it. We can understand, especially with this surgery, why that question exists. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, and yet there is no guarantee that […]