Do CBD and Plastic Surgery Mix?
In previous posts, we’ve gone into some detail about the risks associated with smoking and/or drinking alcohol before surgery. But given the increasing popularity and availability of cannabis products, you might be wondering – what about CBD and plastic surgery? What’s the recommendation for that? Could this seemingly harmless and often helpful substance be
The Ultimate Prep List for Your Mommy Makeover
If you’re gearing up for a mommy makeover, you’re probably feeling excited about getting back to a leaner and more toned body. Even so, it is surgery. So to get the most out of your procedure, there are things you’ll need to consider both before and after your surgery. In other words, you’re going
Can You Get a Thigh and Arm Lift at the Same Time?
Given the popularity of tummy tucks and breast augmentation, it can feel like much of the focus in plastic surgery is on the torso. Yet, that’s not the reality. For some patients, the “problem areas” are the limbs. After weight loss, they are satisfied with their midriffs. Yet, the extra fat or saggy skin of
Avoiding Counterfeit Botox
OnabotulinumtoxinA, better known as Botox, was approved for cosmetic use over 20 years ago. And since that time, it’s been a popular medication used to smooth wrinkles and help patients look younger. Given that the average Botox injection costs around $530 and multiple injections are required, it’s not surprising that counterfeit versions of this drug
Who Was the First Female Plastic Surgeon in the U.S.?
There is documentation of women performing surgical procedures as far back as 3500 BCE. But new regulations issued during the Middle Ages prohibited women from practicing surgery unless they were given privileges by a jury or took over their deceased husbands’ practices. Fast forward 1400 years or so to the inaugural class of 1057
Can You Reverse a BBL?
If you’re in the know (in the world of plastic surgery, at least), then you’re aware that a BBL is a Brazilian Butt Lift. It was a popular procedure during the reality TV reign of the Kardashians. With a BBL, fat from one part of the body is harvested, treated, and then injected into
