OVERVIEW Skincare is the best tool for looking and feeling better and regular facials by a medical aesthetician or a board-certified plastic surgeon are an essential part of that care. So if you've been on the fence about why regular professional facials matter when it comes to taking care of your skin

OVERVIEW If you’ve had breast implants, then it’s important to be especially aware of changes in your breasts and overall health. Such changes may be a sign of a serious condition. What is ALCL and BII? ALCL is the abbreviation for Breast-Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and BII

OVERVIEW Living with excess abdominal skin can certainly have an impact. If you are uncomfortable with loose skin in your stomach area, you may want to consider an abdominoplasty to remedy this area once and for all. What is an Abdominoplasty? The common name for an abdominoplasty is a “tummy tuck.”

OVERVIEW If your face has been looking a little dull and lackluster lately, a session of dermaplaning may be right for you. This popular cosmetic procedure is non-invasive, quick, and results in a brighter complexion, as well as smoother-looking skin. Here's what you need to know about dermaplaning,

OVERVIEW If you live with droopy eyelids, you are likely aware of how problematic it can be. What you may not have known, however, is that there's a surgical remedy that can fix the problem. This procedure is known as blepharoplasty. What is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty is the name of a procedure

OVERVIEW If you struggle with feeling self-conscious about baggy upper arms, there is a solution. Saggy upper arms result from excess skin, fat, or weak muscles that cause the skin to sag and appear baggy. If this sounds like symptoms you face, then Brachioplasty might be an option to consider. What

OVERVIEW Brazilian Butt Lifts have become much more popular in the last several years. The Brazilian Butt Lift is a fat transfer surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of people receiving this procedure doubled from 2000 to 2017 and increased by 254%. What is a Brazilian

OVERVIEW Plastic surgery has evolved over the years and has many benefits beyond improving physical aesthetics. Thanks to advancements in technology, plastic surgery is more accessible than ever before. Breast augmentation is one of the most common types of plastic surgery that people elect for various

OVERVIEW With age, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, breasts tend to lose their normal position and start sagging. This can be corrected by a surgical procedure called Mastopexy or a breast lift. During this procedure, the breasts are lifted to promote a more youthful appearance and enhance feminine proportions. What

OVERVIEW Plastic or reconstructive surgery is not just limited to improving the looks and physical aspects of specific body parts. The reasons for having these types of surgeries can also result from a mastectomy stemming from breast cancer. The most common type of plastic surgery after a mastectomy

OVERVIEW The most common misconception about plastic surgery is that it can only improve the physical aspects of specific parts of the body. Contrary to popular belief, people can also undergo plastic surgery to relieve pain, especially when dealing with bigger breasts that can eliminate and restrict

OVERVIEW The natural pull of gravity combined with aging can alter the look of your face, especially in the forehead area. Wrinkles, frown lines, and sagging eyebrows are often the result of aging and stress, making an individual look angry and tired. This is where a medical procedure called a Brow Lift

OVERVIEW Like other parts of the body, an asymmetry sometimes occurs in calves on one individual - either from birth or as a result of the disease. At other times, the proportions between the thighs and calves are out of balance. Calf implants and lifts offer an alternative for creating a balanced look

OVERVIEW When a foreign object gets inside your body, it forms a protective capsule of scar tissue around it. This scar tissue can get thick over time. This thickened scar tissue capsule can hold the implants in place for breast implants. However, this can cause a problem wherein the capsules tighten

OVERVIEW If you're looking for a way to achieve smoother, younger-looking skin, you may want to consider carbon dioxide laser resurfacing. This cosmetic procedure involves the removal of the top layer of your skin as well as stimulating the production of collagen from deep within, resulting in the formation

OVERVIEW Aging affects our body in different ways, including our cheeks. As you get older, it's not uncommon for you to see changes to your cheeks, including: loss of volume sunken-in or hollowed-out appearance A cheek enhancement may help, especially if you're unhappy with the look of your cheeks.

OVERVIEW Chemical peels are cosmetic procedures that use various chemical solutions to exfoliate your skin. Chemical peels are commonly done on your face, neck, and hands. They work by removing and shedding the outer layer of skin, leaving behind new and regenerated skin which appears smoother and more

OVERVIEW Three words summarize the most important characteristics to look for when choosing a cosmetic or plastic surgeon: qualifications, experience and comfort. 1. Qualifications count - Medical professionals in the United States have well-defined, stringent requirements for their professional training

OVERVIEW Used to smooth out wrinkles, plump up your skin, and give your face a more youthful appearance, dermal fillers are a popular cosmetic procedure. In 2020 alone, there were over 3.4 million dermal filler injections administered in the United States, making it the second most commonly requested

OVERVIEW Aging brings with it a slew of changes to your body—face included. The formation of wrinkles, loss of volume, and sagging of your cheeks are all a part of the facial aging process. However, cosmetic surgery is here to help. From non-invasive serums to minimally invasive injections, the world

OVERVIEW A full body lift is a series of cosmetic procedures or surgeries that remove excess skin and fat that can remain on your body after massive weight loss. Changes to your diet and exercise can result in radical physical changes rather quickly; the resulting weight loss, however, does not include

OVERVIEW Gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary patients includes a variety of non-surgical and surgical treatments to achieve gender affirmation. Female-to-male bottom surgery is one of the transmasculine surgical treatments that exist for trans men who want to feel more comfortable and confident

OVERVIEW A common gender-affirming surgery available for trans women is male-to-female surgery. This surgery can be life-changing and a way of affirming your identity, allowing trans women to feel more comfortable in their own skin and achieve the body they desire. Here's everything you need to know

OVERVIEW Top surgery is one of several treatments available to support transgender and nonbinary individuals as they transition. Transitioning is different for every person, and top surgery is just one way to help your physical traits match the gender you identify with. What is Top Surgery? Top surgery

OVERVIEW Having a well-defined jaw and chin structure can add to a person's facial symmetry. By undergoing chin implants or chin augmentation surgery, anybody can achieve a symmetrical chin which can improve the physical looks of a person. What is Chin Augmentation? Chin augmentation is a medical procedure

OVERVIEW Gynecomastia is a condition affecting men that causes enlargement of breast tissue. Certain hormone imbalances in men can cause one or both breasts to become enlarged, resulting in low self-esteem, body image issues, and often physical comorbidities. Although this condition is usually temporary

OVERVIEW Hereditary factors, aging and hormones are the most common causes of hair loss in both men and women. A hair transplant, also known as hair replacement surgery, uses your own existing hair to recreate living hair in bald areas of your scalp. To be a candidate for hair transplantation, you must

Injections are most frequently used for cosmetic procedures to help rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They are also used for lip augmentation. In an office procedure, a filler is inserted into the treated area using a fine needle. In the case of fat injections, a needle is used first

One of the most popular forms of treatment for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and create smoother, younger skin is injections. In an office-based procedure, the physician uses fine needles to insert a filler into the skin to add volume, replace collagen and/or stimulate natural collagen

OVERVIEW We all want to have perfect skin, one that's free from wrinkles, remains pumped and volumized as we age, and is youthful despite the effects of aging. Two popular forms of cosmetic treatment are available to help—intense pulsed light therapy and broadband light therapy. But, what are the differences

OVERVIEW Labiaplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of the labia, which is the set of skin flaps that are located at either side of the vaginal opening. What is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the shape of your vaginal lips. Depending on the goals for labiaplasty,

Excess hair on the body - in small areas or large - can now be permanently eliminated with laser hair removal. Originally, ruby lasers were used for everyone, but they did not work well on people with dark skin. Today, ruby, alexandrite or diode lasers are used for light-skinned people, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet

Light or heat emitted by lasers can produce certain reactions in the human body that can help resolve some problems. In the fields of cosmetic and plastic surgery, laser surgery offers options for rejuvenating the skin and treating spider and varicose veins. Different forms of lasers are used in these

Lip augmentation procedures create plumper, fuller lips. They also reduce fine wrinkles around the mouth. Procedures Three primary techniques are used to add volume to and reduce wrinkles surrounding lips: injections, implants and local flap grafts. Injections are generally office-based procedures where

OVERVIEW If you're dealing with stubborn areas of fat that you just can't seem to lose despite working out or changing your diet, a liposuction consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon may be right for you. This common cosmetic procedure is used to target and permanently remove unwanted areas