Breast augmentation, one of the leading plastic surgery procedures since its inception, can provide outstanding improvements. This procedure is performed on hundreds of thousands of patients each year and has a high rate of satisfaction. Still, deciding to undergo breast augmentation is a big decision. One of the questions that patients have about their journey […]
Unwanted fat is usually the most stubborn. You know the kind we’re talking about, the fatty tissue that develops around the midsection and won’t go away no matter what you seem to try. The fat that hangs on to the hips, the back, the buttocks, and even under the chin can also be incredibly hard […]
Breast augmentation surgery has been popular for many years. However, over time, trends have changed and then changed some more. For example, women who initially chose to get breast implants 30 years ago were more likely to choose a much larger size than their natural breasts. Fifteen to twenty years ago, that trend began to […]
We’re steadily making our way toward warmer weather, which means many people are double-downing on their health and wellness goals. The resolutions that were made only a few months ago often don’t end with wanting to feel better. Often, the hidden goal in there is that we want to look better. Wanting to look better […]
The term “realistic expectations” is used frequently when discussing beauty treatments, especially those that involve plastic surgery. Much of the initial consultation between doctors and patients revolves around the results that are desired and expected. The more aligned patients’ expectations are with the potential of a procedure, the greater their sense of satisfaction. Likewise, patients […]
The term “realistic expectations” is used frequently when discussing beauty treatments, especially those that involve plastic surgery. Much of the initial consultation between doctors and patients revolves around the results that are desired and expected. The more aligned patients’ expectations are with the potential of a procedure, the greater their sense of satisfaction. Likewise, patients […]
Age has a way of making the face look tired. This may be what feels most frustrating as we get older. It isn’t the “older” part that feels unpleasant, it’s the looking tired and angry or downright unapproachable. One of the reasons the actual emotion of the face changes is that the eyes lose their […]
Fat transfer is yet another advancement in the world of facial rejuvenation. We are proud to offer this service to patients of our Bloomington plastic surgery practice. If you’ve not heard much about fat transfer for facial rejuvenation, we’re about to fill you in on why more than 80% of RealSelf patients say it’s worth […]
The idea of breast enhancement nearly always involves some matter of size. While some women wish to have their breasts reduced to better fit their frame, most inquire about breast augmentation using implants. In recent years, the medical devices used to add volume to the breasts have improved significantly. Both silicone and saline breast implants […]
Across the board, nose-reshaping is one of the most requested procedures in plastic surgery. People who get a nose job are often pretty vocal about it. They may share before and after photos on social media or personal blogs. The perfection presented by photographs is often a strong influence on what we define as beauty. […]