Why Is It Called a Brazilian Butt Lift?
You’ve likely heard of Brazilian butt lift, or BBL. A BBL provides patients with a fuller buttock contour while simultaneously removing fat from problem areas. So it’s like getting two procedures in one! The BBL has become wildly popular, with an average of 20,000 procedures performed each year. Yet, just 20 years ago, in 2005,
How Pregnancy Changes Breasts
If you’re a woman, do you remember a time when you were unencumbered in some way by breasts and moved through life with ease? For most women, this is a distant memory. By the time puberty hit, you were probably well aware that you would be developing breasts – if you weren’t already. These
Say Goodbye to Sagging Skin Under Your Arms
Are you troubled by sagging skin under your arms? Do you find it especially annoying because it won’t go away, no matter how much dieting and exercising you do? That sagging skin could be the result of aging, genetics, or even rapid weight loss. It might be a combination of these. And even if
The Benefits of Radiesse
Aging brings with it more than a few indignities. If you’re of a certain age, you probably know this firsthand. But while certain aspects of aging can’t be avoided, you can bring back a more youthful appearance to your hands and face using dermal fillers. While there is a variety of effective dermal fillers
Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Menopause
As women reach their 40s and 50s, and menopause begins, their estrogen and progesterone levels drop. This can result in sagging skin, fat redistribution, and changes in breast size and shape. While menopause is a natural process, it’s no joy ride. Aside from all of the physical symptoms, the aesthetic changes only add insult
A Brief History of Rhinoplasty
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, you may be considering a rhinoplasty, less elegantly known as a nose job. But if you think getting a nose job is new to the 20th century, you’d be mistaken. The history of rhinoplasty dates all the way back to ancient Egypt. Of course, the
A History of Fat Grafting
Though you may not know much about it, fat grafting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Board-certified plastic surgeons find it highly effective for reconstructive applications for the breast and face, congenital anomalies, and treating post-radiation and burn injuries. But it’s also effective for a wide variety of aesthetic applications, including breast augmentation,
What Causes Breast Implant Rippling?
The development of breast implants – both saline and silicone – created the foundation for amazing breast augmentation results. Implants go the distance in mimicking the look and feel of natural breast tissue. Yet, under certain circumstances, the soft texture of implants can cause them to visibly wrinkle beneath the skin. This largely avoidable
Exercising After Plastic Surgery
If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, you may be wondering about exercising after plastic surgery. There’s no one-size-fits-all post-surgery workout plan. Depending on the type of plastic surgery you have and your general activity level, your surgeon will have recommendations to personalize your plan. Whatever the case, activity is an
Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size
Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size For many women who’ve decided to have breast augmentation, one of the most stressful parts can be choosing the right breast implant size. Why is this? First, what each woman determines as the perfect size for her is a deeply personal decision. Second, in addition to
