Modern society has a way of placing a youthful appearance and attractive physique on a proverbial pedestal. The standards of appearance are something that we try to both live by and resist. For those in a competitive field or with a high standard of personal excellence, this can be particularly challenging. When appearance conflicts with […]
The medical community has complicated technical jargon for every ailment and condition that could develop. These terms provide clinical information to healthcare providers but typically mean very little to the patient. Gynecomastia is one of them. You may have never heard this term before. We’d bet, though, that you’ve heard the term “man boobs.” They […]
As we inch ever so close to the holiday season, we may be looking at the weeks ahead more than the present moment. There are gifts to buy, which means malls to visit. There are parties to attend, too, which means we may be slightly more aware of our appearance. As it would go, what […]
In our last post, we focused on what a patient can do to begin her mommy makeover journey on the right foot. While patients benefit greatly from specific preparations, what many women want to know is what they can expect during recovery. A mommy makeover typically involves multiple surgical techniques, which means at least two […]
There is no hiding the fact that a mother’s body is bound to change. Sometimes, enormous physical changes happen during the very first pregnancy. Regardless of the timing, changes to a woman’s breasts, tummy, and other areas may feel unpleasant. This doesn’t diminish the joys of motherhood, but it can alter the sense of self […]
Throughout history, there has been a prevalent misconception that most men simply don’t care much about how they look. Interestingly, as men began to express their desire to have more sculpted bodies, sharper jawlines, and smoother pecs, words like “metrosexual” and “manscaping” became common. We believe that any man, like any woman, deserves to enjoy […]
Breast augmentation has been one of the top cosmetic procedures for many years. Women all around the world have turned to this surgery to enhance their shape and their self-confidence along with it. As common as this breast surgery has become, it has not been without certain disadvantages. Some women who undergo breast implant surgery […]
Breast enhancement is a popular area of treatment for many women. It is easy to assume that enhancing the breasts means to enlarge them. This isn’t true in every situation. Here, we discuss how breast augmentation and breast lift surgery differ to achieve specific results. Breast Augmentation for Increased Volume and Size Breast augmentation is […]
At some point, many people wish to shave a few years off their face. Historically, this has been accomplished with a surgical facelift. Because surgery is involved, there may be a tendency to postpone treatment as long as possible. Today, we approach the aging process much differently. In our office, a fair percentage of our […]
The tissue around the eyes is delicate than most other areas of the body. This is why we tend to see signs of aging on the eyelids before anywhere else on the face. As the decline of collagen and elastin progressively thins and weakens the skin and underlying connective tissue, many people notice worsening bags […]
