What Makes Scars Discolored?
If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, you likely know that scarring is inevitable with most surgeries. Fortunately, experienced board-certified plastic surgeons are adept at making these scars far less noticeable or almost invisible. There are incidents of scars taking on red or dark hues, though, compelling patients to ask – what makes scars
What Is Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck?
If you’ve been considering abdominoplasty (i.e. a tummy tuck), you might have heard about muscle repair during a tummy tuck as part of the procedure. Most patients seek a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and loose skin for a flatter stomach. They are a common component of a mommy makeover surgery. In some
Drugs That May Cause Gynecomastia
Just like women, men’s breasts consist of glandular and fatty tissue. Men typically have less though. But when there is abnormal or excess growth tissue, men can have breasts that begin to take on a more womanly appearance. This condition is known as gynecomastia , which translates from the Greek for “woman-like breasts.” It’s quite common
Planning Your Sleep After Breast Augmentation
Planning Your Sleep After Breast Augmentation Did you know that the way you sleep after breast augmentation matters a lot? Implants add pressure and weight to your chest, and the surrounding tissue needs time to settle and recover. If you don’t sleep in an approved position and perhaps with support, your implants can be pushed
Reasons to Avoid Ice After Plastic Surgery
Once upon a time, the solution to almost any experience of swelling, pain, or bruising in the body was to ice it. And this is still the case for acute sports injuries – at least at first. Yes, icing does bring down swelling and decreases inflammation. Yet, board-certified plastic surgeons are increasingly telling patients
Are There Differences Between a BBL and a Butt Lift?
A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) and a traditional butt lift do have similarities. At the end of the day, each one goes the distance to improve the shape of the buttocks and boost the patient’s confidence. There are, however, differences between a BBL and a butt lift. We’ll break it down here.
