The most common cosmetic surgery for women is a breast augmentation. Many women are unhappy with their natural chest for a variety of reasons. Women are either unhappy with the way their chest naturally is or even the way their breasts look after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Issues may be size, fullness, shape, or even nipple … Read more
Rhinoplasties, casually known as nose jobs, are one of the most popular plastic surgeries. The procedure is relatively low-risk when compared to other popular operations but provides clear benefits. The central position of your nose means that its size, shape, and overall character have a major effect on the general appearance of your face. Even … Read more
Between the effects of natural aging, poor lifestyle habits, and genetics, you may notice that you have saggy cheeks. But what causes saggy cheeks? Extreme weight loss can also contribute to sagging skin on your face, specifically your cheeks, as that’s where a lot of the fat is stored on your face. What Causes Saggy … Read more
Every one of us is absolutely unique. There is an endless number of body shapes with a million variations. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that there is so much push-back against the use of standardized body-type labels for both men and women. What body shape do you have? That being said, we can and should discuss … Read more
For patients that are about to undergo surgery, scarring is a serious concern. Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process that allows our bodies to strengthen the wounded area by stimulating collagen production. Still, they can physically mar what was once smooth, beautiful skin. One tip many people receive is to try … Read more
Breast cancer affects one in eight women (about 12%) in the United States. Because it affects so many people, the fear of getting breast cancer is a very real response for women. While there aren’t any fail proof prevention methods, there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. … Read more
When most people think about a tummy tuck, they think about the cosmetic effects: the slimmed waist-line and the renewed abdominal structure. What we often don’t consider is the importance of that abdominal structure and how it relates to the rest of the body. The truth is that when the abdominal muscles become weakened or … Read more
Rhinoplasty (or a “nose job”) is a plastic surgery procedure that reconstructs the nose for cosmetic correction. People may consider rhinoplasty for a number of reasons. It may be entirely cosmetic, or it may out of necessity due to a prior injury. It could also be both. There is a lot of misinformation about cosmetic … Read more
The lips are an essential and functional part of our body. They also happen to be one of the most sought out areas for cosmetic surgery. Aesthetically, our lips can alter a good deal of our overall appearance, but over time they can easily age along with the rest of our body. Thin lips and … Read more
Cellulite, or dimpled skin, start with fatty tissue deep beneath the skin. When fat tissue pushes up against connective tissue, it creates a dimpled appearance on the surface of the skin. Cellulite often appears on the thighs because they have more fatty tissue. Though it is less common in men, an estimated 85 percent of … Read more
