New data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows 2018 plastic surgery trends, including nearly a quarter million more cosmetic procedures performed in 2018 than the previous year. More than 17.7 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2018, a number that has risen steadily over the past five […]
Let’s be honest: tradition demands a little indulgence and a lotta gratitude for the things that bring us together year after year. The holiday season is upon us once again, complete with flavorful foods, rich desserts, and high-calorie beverages. Between office parties, school events, and holiday gatherings, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy diet […]
What is A Drainless Tummy Tuck? Have you heard about the “drainless tummy tuck”… but have no idea what that means? Traditionally, after a tummy tuck, surgeons use drains to collect the fluid that builds up between the layer of repaired muscle and the abdominal tissue. The drains empty into external collection chambers which patients […]
Here’s a question I get asked all the time: “Do I need liposuction or a tummy tuck?” To understand whether you need liposuction or a tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty), it is important to know how these two very different procedures work. Liposuction removes fat from under the skin. A long instrument…basically a metal […]
Mommy Makeovers are Growing in Popularity: This is Why… Motherhood is probably one of the most important and meaningful endeavors a woman can undertake. But… pregnancy also has a tremendous impact on a woman’s body. We have all seen it happen. The Abdominal Skin & Muscles Stretch The belly grows. Then grows some more. The Breasts […]