Author: chelsea

If you are contemplating a liposuction procedure, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the procedure itself and the options that the surgeon has available to him or her. Liposuction gets rid of the unwanted fat in the areas that can be next to impossible to “diet away”, such as the abdomen, love handles, and saddlebags. Seems easy enough, right? Well, unfortunately, sometimes patients end up with less fat, but oftentimes are left to deal...

Facelifts are gaining popularity once again, and for good reason. Facelifts have outstanding results and can last much, much longer that the liquid facelifts done with Botox and fillers. Of course, many women have a multitude of questions they want answered before making the commitment to move forward with a facelift. Here are just a few possible Facelift questions you may have: 1. Should I drop some weight prior to my facelift? Honestly, if we are talking about a...

When contemplating breast augmentation, there will be many questions that you and your surgeon will discuss and determine. Size, placement of incision and type of implant are all questions that will need to be answered. However, where exactly the implant is placed is a very basic and very important decision. There are very distinct advantages and disadvantages to placing the implant either above or below the chest muscle, known as the pectoralis major muscle. This muscle...

Tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure also known as abdominoplasty. Abdominoplasty procedures are designed to remove excess skin for the abdominal area. When a tummy tuck is combined with various other procedures, such as breast lifts, breast augmentations, and/or liposuction, it may be referred to as a Mommy Makeover. There are various types of tummy tucks so make sure you educate yourself on the options so you can make an informed decision about which one is...

Today there are a multitude of injectable dermal fillers being used in plastic surgery offices and medical day spas. It is always wise to educate yourself on what may be the next dermal filler used on you and why that was the one of choice. Each dermal filler has its own special qualities to help restore volume and youthfulness to the face and in addition, each filler is chosen for certain areas by its own redeeming qualities. A Run...

Recovery from a facelift surgery takes many forms. There is the physical recovery, the social recovery, and the recovery of sensation. For many, because it is your face, the social aspect can sometimes be the hardest part of the recovery process. Your recovery from a facelift largely depends on the plastic surgeon that you select and his or her protocol for recovery. The plastic surgeon with experience and expertise will have long-lasting results and have the...

When we hear the words Botox, dermal fillers, and Dysport, we definitely don't think of famous couples, like Bogie and Bacall or great combinations like chocolate and wine. However, just like those pairings, Botox and dermal fillers go together like peanut butter and jelly. When these two injectables are used simultaneously, magic happens. Many refer to this tandem usage as a “liquid facelift”. It makes perfect sense, because most candidates who are fighting the lines and...

Many times after breast augmentation surgery, a patient is extremely happy with her results, walks out of the office and may never feel the need to see the plastic surgeon again. This is not a good idea. It is very important that any changes in the look, feel or quality of the breast implant be reported to your physician sooner rather than later. There are a few very good reasons why a visit is necessary: 10...

After the birth of their last child, many women begin thinking about that procedure that everyone in this age group is talking about - the mommy makeover. They think they want it, but need more information as to what is involved. Here's a brief rundown of what a mommy makeover actually is and what to expect. Everyone likes the potential of what a mommy makeover can accomplish, but the reality of surgery of course is a...