As 2021 rolls in, and we look to move past the ordeals and tribulations of last year, many of us are tempted to make a New Year’s resolution to improve ourselves in some way. A significant number of our resolutions focus on physical or emotional well-being, and include some aspect of diet, exercise, or appearance.Read More
While some degree of breast asymmetry is normal, and most women notice some differences in the appearance of their breasts – whether in specific aspects of the size and shape of their breasts, nipples, or areolas – significant asymmetry in how breasts look can have a profound negative emotional impact. In a new study evaluatingRead More
Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures in plastic surgery, and offers both men and women a way to improve their body with a single treatment. Designed as a procedure to remove localized fat deposits in healthy patients who already maintain normal weight and proper diet, and exercise regularly, it can improve contour andRead More
Breast augmentation remains the No. 1 cosmetic surgery procedure in the US, and women now have more breast implant options than ever. Variations in implant characteristics such as size, shape, fill material, and shell surface have created hundreds of possibilities for women who wish to boost their bust. Breast implants have been used for decadesRead More
There’s a buzz about “liquid” rhinoplasty as the latest and greatest cosmetic procedure to reshape your nose and make it look better. Is it truly as amazing as it’s touted to be? Liquid rhinoplasty is an in-office treatment that uses a non-surgical approach with off-the-shelf fillers to change nasal shape by injecting product under theRead More
Aesthetic plastic surgeons are dedicated to helping patients look their best, by seeking to lessen or reverse changes that occur with age. Facial aging involves a number of processes, including loss of skin elasticity, decrease in soft tissue volume, and downward displacement of the skin and tissues. This combination results in the appearance of wrinkles,Read More
The appearance of the neck often betrays some of the earliest signs of aging, such as loose, crepey skin, jowls or indistinct jawline, or bulging from fat located under the chin. Age-defying methods that improve the quality of the skin and overall neck contour offer many different cosmetic options for creating a smoother, tighter, youngerRead More
Women who seek breast reduction surgery are usually encumbered by excessively large, heavy, pendulous breasts that may negatively impact their daily activities. This medical condition, called breast hypertrophy, may develop as early as adolescence, or manifest later in adulthood, where it may persist after normal breast enlargement seen during pregnancy or cause increasing discomfort asRead More
Cosmetic surgery involves different types of procedures that aim to improve the appearance of all parts of the body, for both men and women. These treatments include more extensive surgical procedures as well as non-invasive nonsurgical alternatives. Many patients are already aware of Botox and fillers as non-invasive treatment options, but in addition to those, thereRead More
The area around the eyes, referred to as the periorbital area, is often the first part of the face that shows signs of aging. Patients may complain of wrinkles called crows feet, of looking tired, or of having heavy or droopy lids or undereye bags. There are different ways of addressing each one of theseRead More
