Liposuction is one of the leading cosmetic procedures, capable of achieving dramatic results that can last a lifetime with healthy habits. That in itself is quite a lot! However, when considering a plastic surgery procedure, it is important to understand that every technique will have limitations. Liposuction is not an exception. Here, we point out… Read More »
We receive a lot of requests for lip enhancement. The trend of full, voluptuous lips doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Even after Kylie Jenner famously reversed her va-va-voom pout, thousands of people continue to get lip fillers each year. The satisfaction rate for lip enhancement is incredibly high; 96% according to RealSelf.… Read More »
Stretch marks are a common indication of growth. Teens may develop stretch marks on their sides, back, or legs during a dramatic growth spurt. Individuals who have lost a substantial amount of weight may also notice streaks on their skin. By and large, though, stretch marks are usually associated with pregnancy. Women who visit our… Read More »
Man Boobs is a term that has been thrown around like a proverbial hot potato. It may sound funny to hear it, but for the guy whose chest has grown too large and soft for its own good, man boobs is a term that cuts to the core. In recent years, studies have indicated that… Read More »
Breastfeeding is a rite of passage that many new mothers wish to do. At the same time, there is virtually no way to make it through pregnancy and breastfeeding without some degree of physical change to the breasts. In cases where the breasts are left deflated and saggy by motherhood, a woman may choose to… Read More »
Typically, discussion about the eyebrows tends to revolve around tweezing, threading, and otherwise achieving a curvature one would describe as “on point.” The eyebrows are a frame to the eyes, so it is no wonder we want to give them attention. As we age, the position of the brow line gradually changes. Because this occurs… Read More »
One of the common questions posed to plastic surgeons is whether or not multiple procedures can be performed in a single surgical day. The short answer to this question is yes. You may have heard of high-profile cases in which ill-advised patients have undergone nearly a dozen procedures in one day. We say ill-advised because… Read More »
If you were one of the millions of people who gave in to the urge to start anew in the new year, you are not alone. If you are already feeling the frustration of making this the year in which it all changes for you, you are in good company. Resolutions are hard because they… Read More »
Cosmetic aging doesn’t pose the same concerns for all of us. The development of lines and creases creeping onto the face makes us appear older than we may feel, yes, but there is more. Perhaps even more than looking older than we’d like is the perception that facial aging creates. For women, in particular, there… Read More »
Laser skin resurfacing has been a popular and effective method of treating scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles. Since the initial development of ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, several other laser and light treatments have been established to provoke anti-aging responses without the same downtime needed after a more aggressive technique. Ablative and nonablative resurfacing treatments have… Read More »
