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Patients with extra padding of the tummy, loose skin, and separated muscles want the easiest, least expensive procedure to reach their goals. Totally understandable. “I just want liposuction.” “Can’t you just do a mini tummy tuck?” “I don’t want a full tummy tuck!” But if liposuction and mini tummy tucks […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to the desire for plump lips, lip injections have been the top procedure, providing an option that is both mainstream and affordable. Achieving lips you will feel confident about has never been easier, thanks to the popularity of lip injections as the go-to procedure to easily enhance […]
Read MoreMore than 310,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States last year. Many women find an increase in their confidence when they can achieve their goals of volume and shape restoration through breast augmentation. However, many women still find themselves reluctant to commit to the surgical procedure, even […]
Read MoreOnce you have decided to have a plastic surgery procedure, the natural question is: “what can I do to minimize scarring?” There are many answers to that question but, first, let’s review the factors that determine the fate of a scar. DNA: your genetics play a factor in what kind […]
Read MoreWomen have discovered that their concerns over the length of their labia minora are much more common than previously thought. Long labia minora can get tangled in underwear, can be painful and can get twisted during intercourse. Labiaplasty has emerged as a procedure that has a high satisfaction rate and […]
Read MoreAs women, we expect to see changes in our body over the years. Our skin may lose elasticity and sag, wrinkles form, and isolated pockets of stubborn fat appear. Although these changes are frustrating, they are generally anticipated. Unfortunately, one change that can be surprising, and therefore intimidating, is a […]
Read MoreMost women are taught that Kegel exercises are the key to keeping the vagina tight through the years after giving birth. Unfortunately, few people discuss the impact on quality of life that that many women experience from vaginal laxity. In fact, there is no definitive evidence that Kegel are effect […]
Read MoreWe all know the patients: they walk in and hold their neck while saying “this double-chin is the only thing I care about.” To our patients it seems simple enough. But to those of us who review the options on a daily basis, there is much more to the neck […]
Read MoreDoes the shape of breast implants make a difference in the result of a breast augmentation? Factors Impacting Breast Augmentation Results There are many factors that impact the final look and shape of augmented breasts: original breast size, breast shape, thickness of tissue, elasticity of tissue, symmetry, rib contours, history […]
Read MoreAs I stepped into an exam room to see a post-operative patient last week, I noticed her smile as broad as the keys of a grand piano. She wasn’t just happy; she was excited. Could it be the tummy tuck she’d had a few weeks before? “Doc, I gotta show […]
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