How a Face Changes With Age (or Why a Good Moisturizer Just Isn’t Enough)
As we age, our faces go through a number of changes. Those changes happen to a number of facial structures to varying degrees. The extent that any one change causes aging will differ from person to person. This is why cosmetic procedures and facial plastic surgery needs to be individualized [...]
Breast Reduction, Breast Lift or Both?
“Location, location, location” is not just a saying in real estate, it can also apply to cosmetic breast surgery. In particular, it is the location of the nipple (further south) that often brings a woman in to see a cosmetic surgeon. As women age, nurse babies, gain and lose weight [...]
We Must, We Must Increase Our Bust: Or Can Exercise Help You Have the Bustline You Want?
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes – often on the same woman. The breasts you had right after puberty aren’t quite the same as the breasts you had as a young adult, during or after pregnancy, or after menopause. And if you’ve gained or lost much weight over the [...]
Planning for a Breast Reduction
Planning for a breast reduction can mean different things to different people. You will likely be able to fit into some cute new (and definitely smaller sized) tops, but the main focus shouldn’t be going out and buying a bunch of new clothes. There are a whole lot of things [...]
Men and Liposuction – What You Need to Know
It’s natural to want a well-defined, muscular body. That’s why so many of us spend hours of our free time at the gym. Sometimes, though, a nutritious diet and plenty of the right kinds of exercise just don’t have the desired impact on certain trouble spots. For men these spots [...]
What if My Teenager Wants to get a Breast Reduction?
Whether you think it is OK or not, the fact remains that adolescents (age 13-19) in the United States are having plastic surgery. More than 200,000 cosmetic procedures are performed on teens per year. Many of these are minimally invasive procedures like laser hair removal or treatments for acne scars, [...]
After Plastic Surgery: Tips for Maintaining Your Terrific Results
The surgery was a success and you look good. Finally, that pesky fill-in-the-blank (tummy, breast size, muffin top, thigh fat) is no longer your concern. Your surgery fixed it, and you no longer have to worry about it. While that’s more true after you’ve recovered from surgery than it was [...]
Can I Still Breastfeed After a Breast Reduction?
Whether to breastfeed is one of the most personal decisions a woman can make, and it isn’t always straightforward. Life and sometimes anatomy get in the way. Even in the best of circumstances, baby may have difficulty latching on or getting enough milk. Adding breast reduction surgery, also called a [...]
Patient Story: Laura’s* Tummy Tuck
Laura’s body had worked hard for her and her family. So, after giving birth to two children, she was planning to have a breast lift and implants. But she also realized that, after the breast surgery, her tummy would not match her new breasts. Even after working hard to lose [...]