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How Long Do Tummy Tuck Results Last?

How Long Do Tummy Tuck Results Last?

Any fat and skin that is altered during a tummy tuck (also known as an abdominoplasty) is permanently removed and can’t grow back; however, that does not mean results will stay the same forever. The remaining fat cells can expand, skin can stretch, and muscles can become weaker or st

January 23, 2023

How To Prepare For Breast Lift Surgery

How To Prepare For Breast Lift Surgery

As your breast lift surgery approaches, you need to start preparing. Long before your surgery, you will already have completed the preparation of undergoing consultations with your plastic surgeon, discussions with your doctor, and the completion of blood work, but there are a few more ste

January 9, 2023

What Procedures Are Included In A Mommy Makeover?

What Procedures Are Included In A Mommy Makeover?

After childbirth and breastfeeding, your body may be very different from its pre-pregnancy state. Although carrying a child is an amazing feat, the way it changes your body can cause many women to feel dissatisfied and can make them want to get their pre-pregnancy body back. Mommy makeover

January 2, 2023

Know Your Options For Silicone Implant Removal

Know Your Options For Silicone Implant Removal

Breast implants are not designed to last for a person’s entire life. Although they can last for 10 to 20 years, many people with saline or silicone breast implants will need to have them removed at some point. A person can have their breast implants removed or replaced for a variety

December 26, 2022

Why Winter Is A Great Time For Body Contouring Procedures

Why Winter Is A Great Time For Body Contouring Procedures

Body contouring is a way to remove excess fat and skin to help smooth the body and create firmer, younger-looking skin. Many people chose to undergo body contouring to feel more confident with their appearance, especially in short-sleeved shirts, tight clothing, and bathing suits. Whether

December 19, 2022

Tips for Recovering After Breast Mastopexy

Tips for Recovering After Breast Mastopexy

A breast mastopexy, also called a breast lift, is the altering of the breast tissue and skin to reshape the breasts and reposition the nipple. A breast mastopexy is typically chosen to make breasts appear more lifted, symmetrical, and overall more aesthetically pleasing. A breast mastopexy

December 12, 2022

The 3 Questions Everyone Asks About Arm Lift Aftercare

The 3 Questions Everyone Asks About Arm Lift Aftercare

So you’ve decided to get an arm lift. This procedure can offer amazing results that help you feel and look better, increasing your confidence and creating toned, sleek arms. If you’re getting ready for arm lift surgery, it is helpful to feel prepared. Although your plastic surg

November 21, 2022

The Pros And Cons Of Body Contouring

The Pros And Cons Of Body Contouring

The term body contouring is a fairly encompassing phrase that refers to procedures that reduce or remove excess skin or pockets of fat to alter appearance. These surgeries can help to tighten the skin and create smooth lines to refine various parts of the body. Body contouring can include

November 14, 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Saline Implants

Everything You Need To Know About Saline Implants

If you are dissatisfied with the size, shape, or asymmetry of your breasts, breast augmentation may be the solution. Breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts using implants, which can also help to change the shape of your breasts and make them more symmetrical. When a person o

November 2, 2022

8 Tips For A Better Recovery After Breast Lift Surgery

8 Tips For A Better Recovery After Breast Lift Surgery

A breast lift is great for anyone who wants to improve the appearance  of their breasts and increase their confidence. A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue and repositions the nipple for a more youthful lift, a

October 22, 2022

A Guide To Exercising After A Tummy Tuck

A Guide To Exercising After A Tummy Tuck

Although an active and healthy lifestyle is important, a tummy tuck is a surgery that requires healing time, and trying to rush back into your previous workout routine isn’t feasible. You will need to give your body some time to rest and heal before you can start easing back into exe

October 15, 2022

Body Contouring: Arm Lift Surgery Or Arm Liposuction?

Body Contouring: Arm Lift Surgery Or Arm Liposuction?

Have you ever felt self-conscious waving goodbye? Or maybe you prefer wearing long-sleeved shirts, even when it’s too warm for that? You’re not alone. The upper arms are an area of insecurity for many people, whether because of excess fat or loose skin. These areas of your arms

October 8, 2022

When Are Saline Implants A Better Choice?

When Are Saline Implants A Better Choice?

Breast implants are a plastic surgery option for anyone who wants to enhance the look, shape, size, or symmetry of their breasts. If you are considering breast augmentation, you need to take into account what type of implant you would like to get. Silicone and saline implants are both exce

September 22, 2022

How Often Do I Need To Replace My Silicone Implants?

How Often Do I Need To Replace My Silicone Implants?

A breast augmentation can help you feel content with your breast size for a long time, but silicone implants don’t always last a lifetime and may need occasional replacing. While the average silicone implants last between 10 and 20 years, this is not a hard and fast rule. There is no

September 8, 2022

Body Contouring: Recovery After Arm Lift Surgery

Body Contouring: Recovery After Arm Lift Surgery

Arm lift surgery is a great way to reduce excess fat and loose skin on the upper arms. Arm lift surgery typically addresses the skin and fat on the underside of the upper arm between the elbow and the armpit. If you’re interested in learning about arm lift surgery, read Body Contouri

September 2, 2022

Am I A Good Candidate For Facelift Surgery?

Am I A Good Candidate For Facelift Surgery?

A facelift, also called a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure performed by a qualified plastic surgeon to restore a youthful appearance to the face. Facelifts work by altering tissues below the skin, repositioning the skin, and removing excess skin to smooth wrinkles and eliminate saggin

August 11, 2022

Dermabrasion For Scar Revision

Dermabrasion For Scar Revision

Whether caused by falling off your bike as a child, intense acne, or surgery, scars can mar the skin and be highly noticeable. These marks on the skin can cause a person to feel self-conscious and can even be uncomfortable or reminiscent of unpleasant memories. If you want to reduce the lo

August 11, 2022

Body Contouring: The Most Requested Liposuction Treatment Areas

Body Contouring: The Most Requested Liposuction Treatment Areas

Liposuction is a form of body contouring that is used to get rid of fat cells and create a smooth, toned appearance. Often when people think of liposuction, the first thing that comes to mind is stomach fat reduction, but there are actually many areas where liposuction can be used. This bo

August 2, 2022

Are Silicone Implants Better?

Are Silicone Implants Better?

Breast implants are used during breast augmentation to add volume to the breasts and increase cup size. Two different forms of implants can be used during this plastic surgery: silicone and saline. Silicone implants have a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel whereas saline implants h

July 12, 2022

How To Maintain The Results Of A Breast Lift

How To Maintain The Results Of A Breast Lift

A breast lift, also known as a breast mastopexy, is a plastic surgery that alters the shape of the breast to create more lift and symmetry. This procedure can also improve the look and position of the nipple and areola. A breast lift is a long-term solution for breasts that are sagging, un

July 5, 2022

What Age Is The Right Age For A Facelift?

What Age Is The Right Age For A Facelift?

If you are tired of looking in the mirror and seeing someone who looks older than you feel, you may be interested in a facelift. This procedure, clinically known as rhytidectomy, can reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and deep creases within the face. While there are other options fo

July 5, 2022

After A Tummy Tuck: A Recovery Timeline

After A Tummy Tuck: A Recovery Timeline

Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a popular cosmetic surgery that has evolved into an effective procedure for body contouring. A tummy tuck procedure removes fat and excess skin from the abdominal area and tightens the abdominal muscles to reveal a slimmer figur

June 15, 2022

Body Contouring: What Is An Arm Lift?

Body Contouring: What Is An Arm Lift?

As summer gets into full swing, it’s time to don our tank tops and swimsuits. For some of us, wearing sleeveless tops isn’t all that fun and freeing. When you don’t like the look of your upper arms, the thought of exposing them to the world can be highly uncomfortable and

June 15, 2022

Questions To Ask When Considering A Facelift

Questions To Ask When Considering A Facelift

Watching yourself age can be disheartening. Your skin no longer has the same firmness and vibrancy it did and you can see the skin sag in areas that never used to do that. If you’ve been looking in the mirror and don’t feel good about what you see, you may have considered a fac

June 8, 2022

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