Cosmetic Surgery

What is fat grafting? Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection, is a relatively new procedure that’s catching on fast. And for good reason – it’s safe, effective, versatile, has a short recovery time, and produces natural-looking results. It’s also part of an exciting new field in medical research dedicated to stem cells’ regenerative properties. ... Read more

Wish you had a pair of dimples on your face, but detest the ones on your butt? You’re not alone. Love them or hate them, dimples matter. Cheek dimples can light up a smile (think Miranda Kerr, Bar Rafaeli, and Princess Kate Middleton), and if you weren’t lucky enough to be born with them, there’s a ... Read more

With age, breasts once perky and full begin to deflate and droop. Creams do very little to help, and exercise can make the problem even worse. Breast lift surgery is the only truly effective solution — if you can deal with the scars. Mastopexy, also known as breast lift surgery, is a surgical procedure that gives breasts ... Read more

Considering a tummy tuck procedure but you’re concerned about the recovery time and potential complications? Your fears may be based more in fiction than fact. Tummy tucks, also known as abdominoplasty, are one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States, with some 130,000 procedures performed each year. Compared to other procedures, it does have ... Read more

If you underwent tummy tuck surgery, you’re probably thrilled with certain aspects of the results; a flatter tummy, a curvaceous waist, improved muscle tone, and smoother skin are just some of the positive outcomes. However, if you’re like many abdominoplasty patients, you may be concerned about the scars that result from this invasive procedure, and ... Read more

Cellulite is a skin condition characterized by dimpling of the skin, most notably on the thighs or buttocks, predominantly affecting women.  Just under the surface of the skin, fibrous strands form compartments that aren’t always able to contain every fat cell. Consequently, bloated fat cells and lymph that get trapped in these compartments tend to ... Read more

ThermiTight uses a device called ThermiRF to generate heat under the skin using a small, needle-like probe. According to the makers of the product, their FDA-cleared device harnesses temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to achieve aesthetic outcomes, such as skin tightening. Is ThermiTight effective? At different temperatures, ThermiTight technology is believed to have a range of skin ... Read more

What is a chin implant? Chin implants are synthetic materials that are surgically placed in the lower part of the face to enhance the appearance of the chin. Silicone implants are typically used due to their durability and their biocompatibility, which reduces the risk of complications. These implants come in a variety of sizes and ... Read more

What is a panniculectomy? A panniculectomy is the name of the surgical procedure that removes a pannus, which is an apron of excess abdominal skin that hangs over the thighs and genitals, usually as the result of rapid massive weight loss. A pannus will frequently cause back pain and skin rashes in the pubic area. ... Read more