Go Big Or Go Home: When Are Breast Implants Too Large?
If you are considering large breast implants, there are many potential downsides you should consider. When it comes to choosing breast implants, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What some patients and surgeons might consider too large will seem perfectly normal to others. However, most plastic surgeons agree that there is such a thing as going too ... Read more
Complete Guide To Tummy Tuck Surgery: Abdominoplasty Benefits, Techniques, and Recovery
If you find yourself feeling self-conscious about drooping skin or fat around your abdomen area that cannot be eradicated regardless of how much you exercise or diet, then abdominoplasty — also known as tummy tuck surgery — may be a procedure worth considering. What Is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck is a transformative procedure ... Read more
Facial Reconstruction After Dog Bites: What You Need To Know
Of all the injuries plastic surgeons see each year, dog bite injuries are among the most challenging to treat. Most often affecting children, dog bites can be both physically devastating and emotionally traumatic. What makes dog bite injuries so serious is that dogs characteristically shake their heads after clamping their jaws in an attempt to ... Read more
Complete Guide to Areola and Nipple Reconstruction: Techniques, Recovery, and Cost
This guide outlines the choices available when considering nipple and areola reconstruction, and what you can expect in this final phase of breast cancer recovery. A breast cancer diagnosis represents a traumatic time for any woman and her family. The combination of fear, pain, and grief can deeply affect a person, and even after a ... Read more
How to Fix a Crooked Nose: Causes and Surgical Approaches
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, rhinoplasty can successfully address the functional and aesthetic concerns caused by a crooked nose. We spoke to Dr. Alexander Ovchinsky, a respected board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Short Hills, New Jersey, about the technical challenges of surgically repairing a deviated nose. Dr. Ovchinsky’s scope of practice involves ... Read more
Buffalo Hump Removal: Liposuction and Beyond
If you’ve got extra fat that appears to bulge up behind the neck and shoulders, you may have what’s known as a buffalo hump. What is a buffalo hump, you ask? It’s simply the buildup of extra fat along the back and upper neck, creating the appearance of a protruding hump. This fatty protrusion can ... Read more
Saying Goodbye to Sagging Jowls: The Best Surgical and No-Knife Treatment Options
What are jowls? Jowls are the areas of skin and tissue on your face that sag below your chin or jawline. They appear on almost everyone as they age, and become increasingly visible as time goes by. Genetic predisposition is one known factor for pronounced jowls. Oftentimes, you can look at your older family members to get ... Read more
Angry Resting Face Is A ‘Syndrome’, And Plastic Surgeons Have The Cure
Remember that super-viral Bitchy Resting Face Public Service Announcement? It was all in good fun, parodying serious PSAs to warn the public about women who suffer from a perpetual scowl, but the condition is actually a serious problem for a lot of people. If you look disgruntled when you’re actually smiling on the inside, we ... Read more
Duodenal Switch Surgery: Is This the Weight Loss Surgery for You?
What is Duodenal Switch Surgery? Duodenal switch surgery, also known as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) or gastric reduction duodenal switch (GRDS), is a two-part bariatric surgery that helps patients reduce hunger, lose weight, and treat conditions such as sleep apnea and diabetes. The procedure is considered both restrictive (it restricts the amount of ... Read more
Complete Guide to Lower Body Lift Surgery: Procedures, Recovery, and Costs
A lower body lift, also known as a posterior body lift, is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin of the lower back and lift the buttocks. The procedure is often performed on those who have experienced significant weight loss, causing excess sagging tissues as a result. It is best performed on those ... Read more