After dramatic weight loss is achieved, either by diet and exercise or weight loss surgery, many men and women find themselves frustrated by the remaining folds of skin and tissue that so often hide their slimmer new figure. Body contouring surgeries can help highlight a patient’s weight loss success by removing excess skin and bringing […]
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How 3D Imaging Takes the Guesswork Out of Breast Augmentation
Like any cosmetic procedure, seeing beautiful results after your breast augmentation depends on a number of different factors, most of which are unique to your individual physique. This complexity can make figuring out the perfect implant size and shape quite a challenge. For example, a 350 cc implant on a woman with a tall, slender […]
Men and Plastic Surgery…They Need Rejuvenation Too!
The old adage goes “beauty is pain,” and never before have I considered this saying to be applicable to men, until the last few years. Our society is a place where attractiveness and vitality are increasingly held in high regard and for that reason, the number of aesthetic procedures for men continue to grow year […]
4 Surprising Facts You Never Knew about Breast Implants
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular of all plastic surgery procedures, but that doesn’t mean you’ve heard all there is to hear about implants. Here are some surprising and uncommon facts about breast augmentation. The Idea of Breast Enhancement Surgery Dates Back to the 1800s Breasts are synonymous with femininity and sex appeal, […]
Why Weight Loss May Mean an Implant Update, Too
Whether achieved through weight loss surgery or lifestyle changes, losing a significant amount of weight dramatically changes the way your body looks and how it’s proportioned. If you lose a large amount of weight after you’ve had breast augmentation, you may find that your implants need to be updated in order to better match and […]
The Best 3 Upper Body Contouring Surgeries after Weight Loss
People who have achieved extreme weight loss are often unprepared for the reality they’ll face once the extra pounds are gone. If you’ve worked hard to fight your way out of obesity, it can be very frustrating when heavy folds of sagging skin stick around as a reminder of your former self. Here are a […]
Vectra 3D Imaging Changes the Way Patients Explore Plastic Surgery
Moving beyond traditional photography, plastic surgeons are no longer limited to only providing surgical patients their “before and after” pictures at their six-month post-operative visits. We will soon offer Vectra 3D imaging technology during consultations to illustrate the results that surgery can achieve. We’ve found that Vectra offers patients at least two big advantages: better […]
Can a Tummy Tuck Keep You Healthier after Weight Loss?
Body contouring surgery following significant weight loss is deemed elective and isn’t covered by most insurance plans, which leaves many gastric bypass patients with a significant amount of extra skin following their post-surgery weight loss. A recent study challenges the notion that post-weight loss body contouring surgeries aren’t essential by proving they significantly increase a […]
4 Reasons You Might Consider Breast Augmentation Revision
The reality is that not every woman will be 100% satisfied with her results after breast enlargement surgery. Thankfully, if you aren’t happy with your implants or are experiencing a complication, a skilled surgeon can help you get the look you really want. Here are some common reasons why breast augmentation revision may be a […]
3 Ways Body Contouring Helps After Weight Loss
One of the great ironies of dramatic weight loss is that after all the hard work is successfully done, sometimes patients still face a frustrating problem: excess skin that distorts their hard-won results. Here are three of the best body contouring procedures that can help reveal the slimmer, trimmer you that may be hiding below […]