Is There Such a Thing As Thigh Lift?
For all of the joy that comes with intentional weight loss, there is one rather sizable drawback. Loose skin. Much of the focus on TV and in publications has been on abdominoplasty (a.k.a. “tummy tuck”) to rid the abdominal area of loose skin. But what if you experience a lot of your weight loss in
The Details on High Volume and Debulking Liposuction
If you’re a naturally large person, you may find it far too easy to put on weight and far too difficult to take it off. You may have even considered getting liposuction, but feel that it may not make much of a difference for you. Fortunately, there is now high volume and debulking liposuction that
Maintaining Plastic Surgery Post-Op Results
Plastic surgery is just like any other surgery. So just as you wouldn’t (we hope!) do nothing but sit on your couch and eat salty potato chips after heart surgery, there are effective ways of maintaining plastic surgery post-op results too. Although some of them may require a small amount of medical intervention, but most
What to Expect From a Lower Eye Lift
When you glance in the mirror, are you bothered by sagging, wrinkles, or bags in the under-eye area? If so, you can smooth out and tighten that area with a lower lid blepharoplasty – also known as a lower eye lift. The lower eye lift is not a one-size-fits-all procedure though. So knowing what to
What Is an Upper Body Lift?
Losing a lot of weight is something to celebrate. Yet, after massive weight loss, there are often multiple skin folds of the lateral chest and back. In addition, there may be loose skin on the arms and sagging in the breasts. And no amount of diet and exercise alleviates the condition – zapping some of
What Are the Different Types of Breast Lifts?
Do you fondly remember a time when your breasts were firmer, rounder or perkier? Or perhaps they’ve never had the fullness you desire. If so, now is the time to consider mastopexy – a.k.a. a breast lift. In this procedure, a plastic surgeon can raise and reshape your breasts to give them the look you
Am I Too Old for Plastic Surgery?
It’s often been said that age is just a number. There are times when this philosophy is more applicable than others. For example, if you’re currently an AARP member, your age is certainly going to limit your ability to partake in, let’s say, parkour. On the other hand, if you’re wondering whether you’re too old
The 411 on Plastic Surgery With Medical Conditions
One of the most common questions plastic surgeons hear is, “Can I still have plastic surgery with medical conditions?” The short answer is, “As long as your health is optimized for surgery, it is safe.” That’s why highly professional plastic surgeons not only provide compassionate care, but they also conduct a pre-op screen to catch
When to Replace Breast Implants
Okay. We’ll admit it. We drew you in with the title. In reality, there is almost no need to replace breast implants. With advanced techniques and improved manufacturing practices, the vast majority of today’s implants stand up to the test of time. That said, with a rupture rate of .5% per year for silicone and
Difference Between Full and Mini Abdominoplasty
You’ve more than likely heard the term “tummy tuck.” This is the layman’s term for an abdominoplasty. But did you know that there is both a full and a mini version? Which, of course, may leave you wondering about the difference between full and mini abdominoplasty procedures. Many people take advantage of these surgical procedures
