September 2022

  • The Not-So-Exotic Brazilian Butt Lift

      When you hear the term Brazilian butt lift, you might believe that this cosmetic procedure hails from the far reaches of South America. In reality, it was not created in Brazil. In 1996, an American doctor was performing a televised fat transfer surgery on a Brazilian patient. They entitled the show, “Building the Brazilian…

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  • What Makes Mommy Makeovers So Popular?

      Some time in the past few decades, the notion that the child always comes first took hold and left mothers feeling like they no longer deserved to care for themselves. And if they did, they experienced guilt. But much like pulling down the oxygen for yourself first so that you can help others, mothers…

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  • Prepping for Breast Augmentation

      With the wealth of plastic surgery-based “reality” television, a procedure such as a breast augmentation may not be taken as seriously as it should. To call it a “boob job” with a laissez-faire attitude diminishes the importance of the procedure. It’s important to remember that it’s surgery and prepping for breast augmentation should be…

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  • Breast Implants Or Fat Transfer?

      If you’re considering breast augmentation, having an implant is no longer your sole option. Fat transfer is gaining in popularity as a more natural option. So that may now leave you with the question, “Do I want breast implants or fat transfer?” Fortunately, you don’t have to decide now; or even by the end of…

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  • The Nightmare of AI Face for Plastic Surgeons

      Patients have always come to plastic surgery centers in hopes of achieving a certain aesthetic. During their consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they discuss different pathways to their goals to make an informed decision. That’s changing lately. With AI being all the rage, there’s a new trend that’s become very troubling for plastic…

  • What Is the 45-55 Rule for Breast Volume?

      When you think about the words ‘breast augmentation,’ it sounds very clinical. Yet, during the procedure, plastic surgeons strive to give breasts a natural versus ‘augmented’ look. In the early days of breast augmentation, the surgery was sometimes noticeable. Especially in the case of implants, where they often looked like cereal bowls under the…

  • Are You Familiar with Comprehensive Contouring?

      When patients inquire about liposuction with plastic surgeons, they’re often focused solely on fat reduction. And yes, it’s great for that. But one of the most important factors for liposuction success is dependent on how well the skin adapts. When the skin is unable to retract after surgery, it can negatively impact contour and…

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