Abdominal exercises aren’t always enough to accomplish the intended goal. Neither is diet. There is only so much that one can do, and so much that one can feel deprived before he/she starts to feel a little hopeless. Many men and women express an interest in having a flatter midsection, and follow up with action, […]
Interest in labiaplasty, a group of surgical techniques to refine a woman’s external genitalia, has grown exponentially in recent years. The struggles of living with elongated, asymmetrical, or oversized labia have come to an end for the women who have chosen to correct these issues through the surgical contouring of the labia minora or labia […]
When plastic surgery is being planned, one of the important topics of conversation is how lifestyle can affect the outcome and recovery process of the intended procedure. Smoking, in particular, is a habit that surgeons encourage patients to kick before undergoing their elective surgery. This recommendation is nothing new, and it is well-known. That being […]
Rhinoplasty is a common cosmetic surgery procedure sought by men and women of all ages. While there are many reasons given for the interest in this nose-shaping surgery, it all boils down to this: rhinoplasty enhances the proportions of the nose. As such, it can improve aesthetics, and it can make it easier to breathe. […]
When the term “breast procedure” is mentioned, the surgery that most often comes to mind is breast augmentation. Many women have benefitted from the slight, or significant, addition of volume and shape to this part of the body. Then there is the other group. You know, the group of women who wish that Mother Nature […]
We meet with many men and women who are concerned about the cosmetic changes that are happening in the mid-stages of their life. Drooping brows, under eye bags, flat cheeks; these are all common frustrations that occur with age. And when they do occur, they make a person appear older than they are. Having […]
Regaining a fitter, slimmer waistline can be an enormous undertaking. Many of the men and women who visit our Bloomington office to discuss tummy tuck surgery express frustration that their intense efforts have not paid off. Diet and exercise are necessary to lose weight and keep it off, but that does not mean that eating […]
Usually, it is breast augmentation with implants that we hear about. However, there are many women for whom enlargement would be very undesirable. In our Bloomington plastic surgery practice, breast reduction is actually a hot topic of discussion. When breasts are too large, they create unique challenges, such as finding clothing that fits well or […]
Do you know someone who has undergone cosmetic surgery? If you knew them prior to their procedure, you may have noticed an interesting side effect to their physical change – a bigger smile! Historically, we have tread lightly around the topic of how cosmetic surgery can improve one’s quality of life. We still do. There […]
We do a lot to look our best, because this helps us feel our best, and we don’t try to hide this fact. Several decades ago, men and women who were interested in turning back the hands of time may have done so with the help of a plastic surgeon. However, the few who actually […]