How Body Contouring After GLP-1 Can Help
Have you recently experienced major weight loss after taking a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? Congratulations on your achievement! Yet, while you’ve effectively reduced body fat, you may now be left with loose, excess skin that’s making it difficult to fully embrace the benefits of weight loss. What’s worse, no amount
Preventative Aesthetics Treatments to Consider in Your 30s
Many millennials have started noticing the first signs of aging in their skin. That’s because collagen starts declining as early as your 30s and this can lead to loss of skin elasticity, fine lines around the eyes, uneven texture, and/or a duller complexion. Fortunately, if you’re starting to notice these signs, there are preventative
The Advantages of Scheduling Plastic Surgery in the Fall
Autumn is a great time to breathe in the cool, fresh air, take a walk among the vibrant leaves, or cozy up to a warm drink and a good book. It’s also a great time to consider a plastic surgery procedure. This might seem counterintuitive. After all, isn’t summer the season for showing off
Questions to Ask Before Your Tummy Tuck
Do you have excess skin or fat around your abdomen, and dieting and exercise aren’t making any difference? If so, you may have decided it’s time to schedule a consultation for abdominoplasty, a.k.a. a tummy tuck. Congratulations! It’s a big decision. And it’s a decision that has probably left you wondering what questions to
FDA Approval Vs. FDA Clearance: What’s the Difference?
Most people are familiar with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, also known as the FDA. But did you know the FDA has a role in evaluating the safety and efficacy of products used in cosmetic procedures? When researching different cosmetic procedures, patients are often confused by the terms FDA approval vs. FDA clearance.
What Makes Scars Discolored?
If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, you likely know that scarring is inevitable with most surgeries. Fortunately, experienced board-certified plastic surgeons are adept at making these scars far less noticeable or almost invisible. There are incidents of scars taking on red or dark hues, though, compelling patients to ask – what makes scars
What Is Muscle Repair During a Tummy Tuck?
If you’ve been considering abdominoplasty (i.e. a tummy tuck), you might have heard about muscle repair during a tummy tuck as part of the procedure. Most patients seek a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and loose skin for a flatter stomach. They are a common component of a mommy makeover surgery. In some
Reasons to Avoid Ice After Plastic Surgery
Once upon a time, the solution to almost any experience of swelling, pain, or bruising in the body was to ice it. And this is still the case for acute sports injuries – at least at first. Yes, icing does bring down swelling and decreases inflammation. Yet, board-certified plastic surgeons are increasingly telling patients
How to Find the Best Bras After Breast Augmentation
If you’re considering breast augmentation, then you may have heard that finding the best bras after breast augmentation can be a bit daunting. After all, there are so many from which to choose. It doesn’t have to be a big to-do, though. By listening to your surgeon, your body, and respecting each stage of
What Is a Hydrafacial Keravive?
What Is a Hydrafacial Keravive? If you’re trying to manage damaged or thinning hair, you know it can be irritating, troublesome, or even embarrassing. Matters only get worse if these conditions are accompanied by an itchy, dry, irritated, and flaky scalp. What you may not know is that poor scalp health could be to blame
