Many men and women believe that a tummy tuck should give them a more slender waistline, love handles and all. Unfortunately, the nature of abdominoplasty surgery isn’t quite that all-encompassing. While getting rid of your love handles with a tummy tuck isn’t impossible, it does mean including liposuction to eliminate excess fat that abdominoplasty alone […]
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To Tell or Not to Tell? 3 Tips for Talking About Your Breast Implants
Just as the choice to enhance your breasts in the first place is a very personal one, so is deciding whether to share that decision with your loved ones. Although it’s likely those who care the most will be supportive beforehand and helpful after breast augmentation surgery, that first step toward discussion can still feel […]
Should Your Age Determine Your Breast Implant Profile?
Most women focus principally on their desired cup size when considering breast enlargement, but plastic surgeons know it’s equally important to consider profile when selecting implants. In general, there is a trend among surgeons and patients to select higher profile implants for younger women while preferring a subtler look for older patients. Does this mean […]
3 Reasons Why Spring Is a Great Time for Breast Implants
Many women wonder if there is an ideal time of year to schedule a breast augmentation. With today’s advances in surgical technology, you can fit this procedure into your hectic schedule pretty much year-round. However, spring is one of the most convenient seasons to schedule your surgery, for three very simple reasons. Between Hectic Winter […]
The Belly Button: The Most Important Part of Your Tummy Tuck?
A skilled tummy tuck surgeon should think carefully about your belly button when planning tummy tuck surgery. The fact is that the navel is the most central, most eye-catching feature on the belly. A belly button that looks odd or fake can be an immediate giveaway of your surgery, while a well-crafted one can serve […]
Could Lightweight Breast Implants Be the Next Big Thing?
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular and enduring plastic surgeries. As such, there continue to be a number of innovative surgical techniques and technologies applied to this procedure. One of the latest involves a new type of implant that’s purported to be much lighter than either silicone or saline implants in their current […]
Is Overfilling Saline Implants a Good Idea?
Updated for 2019. Although there are some definite benefits to using saline implants for breast augmentation (like the fact that they can be placed with slightly smaller incisions and are a bit less expensive than their silicone gel counterparts), many women avoid saline implants because they are concerned they might have visible implant rippling. A […]
Men and Their Spare Tires: Why Tummy Tucks Aren’t Just for Women
Men are less open than women in talking about their body insecurities, but their self-confidence is just as likely to suffer if struggling with a “spare tire” that just won’t go away. How you feel about your physical appearance can be a major barrier to feeling positive, and not just about your body. If you’re […]
3 Liposuction Mistakes (and How You Can Avoid Them)
The goal of liposuction is smoother, slimmer lines that bring out the best in your figure by eliminating isolated problem spots.* By choosing a highly qualified and experienced liposuction surgeon, you can limit your chances of running into these 3 cosmetic concerns after lipo: Dimples Liposuction is really a two-part surgery, because the fatty deposits […]
4 Tips for Navigating the Complicated World of Breast Implants
When considering breast enlargement, you can all too easily overwhelm yourself with plenty of confusing medical information culled from a variety of sources. Since many patients wonder about the various distinguishing features of breast implants, I’ve prepared this quick primer to address four of the most misunderstood elements. Selecting the Right Implant Size Remember that […]
