According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons breast augmentations were in the top 5 cosmetic surgeries performed in 2020. With its popularity comes an increase in information and knowledge that potential patients must consider. After determining what size, shape, and type of fill they want for breast implants, implantees are left to consider where they want them positioned. Over…
While not every man is a movie star, and men tend to be (perhaps) less self-conscious when it comes to their looks, exuding youth and masculinity in the workplace is often associated with success. While sophistication in appearance is still important to men, looking old can give others the sense that they’re over-the-hill, tired, or part of a bygone era.…
When your body shape changes, you can be left with remnants of the previous shape that aren’t pleasing. If you’ve experienced weight loss, for example, or following pregnancy, you might have loose skin or a bit of a protruding tummy that doesn’t match your new shape. Some women also find that the size of their breasts are too large and…
Scrolling through images of models or celebrities online, you’ve probably seen the current trend toward pillowy, full lips. It’s a youthful, fresh look and one that is attainable through lip injections. But perhaps you don’t want that kind of fullness. Instead, you may want to counteract some of the effects of aging such as fine lines around the mouth, a…
Are you noticing small lines and wrinkles forming on your face? Are you feeling less confident as a result? As we age our skin loses hyaluronic acid and collagen which can cause those lines to appear as well as a bit of sagging or drooping in the skin. This loss of hyaluronic acid and collagen could be making you look…
There is some misinformation about fat grafting online and cropping up in casual conversations. Micro-fat grafting harvests a patient’s fat from areas with excess—such as the tummy, flanks, or thighs—and inserts it in specific areas to restore the lost volume to your face. It can be used to: Enhance your cheekbones or chin Shape and soften the bone around your…
Did you know that there have been 20 million injections of Restylane® since it was approved by the FDA 20 years ago? It’s quickly become the go-to procedure for women looking to add volume to their lips. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently reported that over 27,000 lip procedures were done in the United States last year, up…
You can still feel the youth in your heart and soul, but since you’ve hit 60, it seems like time is only speeding up. Every day, your bones ache a little more and you discover more wrinkles and gray hairs. Nobody can stay young forever but it is possible to slow the process and minimize those tell-tale signs of…
Are you suffering from back pain, joint paint, or have excess skin due to extreme weight loss? Well, there are some surgical solutions that can help you feel better physically while feeling better about the skin you’re in today. There’s a routine, safe surgery called Abdominoplasty or more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck and there are many reasons…
So you’ve decided to get liposuction but there’s still one thing holding you back: the scars. You are wondering, does liposuction leave scars? Liposuction scars come from incisions that allow for the insertion of tubes called cannulas into your body. As the cosmetic surgeon directs these tubes to the various targeted fat deposits, fatty tissue is suctioned out. The first…
