If you’re thinking about breast augmentation, you’re one of many. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has pegged breast augmentation as the leading plastic surgery procedure for the last 20 years. Each year, 300,000 patients or more undergo this surgery. There may be a variety of reasons they do so, but the underlying desire of… Read More »
Loose, sagging abdominal tissue is nothing but a huge frustration. At least that’s what we hear from patients who visit us to discuss abdominoplasty. When the lower or entire abdominal area is protruding, loose, and droopy, it can be difficult to feel fully comfortable in most clothing. Rather than hide your shape, you can learn… Read More »
Women’s bodies go through a lot. The Mommy Makeover is a set of procedures that has been developed to address the changes that are often related to pregnancy and nursing. However, it should be understood that the breast and body procedures that are often involved in a customized Mommy Makeover process are suitable for all… Read More »
When seeking information regarding any treatment, it is important to speak with a board-certified professional. People interested in liposuction often skip that step. It is easy to find information online, so why spend the time in a doctor’s office talking face-to-face? There are several reasons. The most important one is that you are a unique… Read More »
It takes a lot of dedication to reach any goal. The one that is the most common around this time of year is to lose weight. If you’re on the bandwagon, you might see an initial drop in pounds, clothing size, or both. These losses are critical for maintaining motivation. Over time, it can get… Read More »
Breast enhancement surgery is often talked about in terms of enlargement. While breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants is one of our top procedures, Dr. Schaffer also performs breast lift surgery. This procedure, called mastopexy, can revive a more youthful and attractive profile without enlarging the breasts. It involves trimming the tissue that covers… Read More »
If you’ve experienced a significant change in weight due to pregnancy or other reasons, you may have stretch marks. These dreaded streaks on the skin are usually attributed to pregnancy, but they may result from any condition that stretches the skin too quickly or drastically. At first, stretch marks appear red or pink. Over time,… Read More »
Confidence is not the result of how a person looks. However, appearance is a major contributing factor to appearance. A plastic surgeon is well aware of this connection. In our office, we continually see people’s confidence transformed by various procedures that free them of their cosmetic concerns. For example, male breast reduction can free a… Read More »
Eyelid rejuvenation has been popular for several years. The blepharoplasty procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and requires little downtime. Due to many successful outcomes, this rejuvenating surgery is considered by more and more people every year. Still, as familiar as the concept of eyelid rejuvenation is, there are details that most patients do… Read More »
You’ve been thinking of having that plastic surgery procedure for years. You’ve finally had your consultation with a plastic surgeon and are starting to plan your recovery. This is where a lot of nervousness usually occurs. There is no way to predict how you will recover from your procedure. However, years of interaction with patients… Read More »
