Revitalize Your Health & Fitness Routine at Washingtonian Fit Fest Posted on June 18, 2014 By Center for Plastic Surgery We're getting ready for the Washingtonian Fit Fest: A Day of Wellness for Women coming up on Saturday, June 21st! Our doctors will be at the event answering questions and offering free private consults. This first-of-its-kind event, taking place at American University, brings together everything you love about living a healthy lifestyle: Fine-tune your fitness … Read More
So Long, Saddlebags! We Just Made CoolSculpting Better Posted on May 30, 2014 By Center for Plastic Surgery Want to send those pesky saddlebags packing without surgery? Well, now there's an "app" for that. It's called the Coolsmooth handpiece, and we can't wait to tell you all about it. CoolSculpting has been a huge hit with our patients, and it's no surprise why. It's a non-invasive treatment that lets you spot-reduce unwanted fat … Read More
Refine Your Contours, Define Your Waist, Defy Your Thighs! Posted on April 29, 2014 By Dr. G. Wesley Price Would you like to bring your body into better proportion before swimsuit season? Changes don't have to be drastic to bring about an improvement in contour—but our happiest patients often have chosen to make changes in more than one area of their body. The fact is that by combining a few targeted procedures, a skillful, … Read More
What Makes a Mommy Makeover? Posted on April 3, 2014 By Samir S. Rao, MD If you’re a mom, chances are your body looks somewhat different after having children. Earlier generations may have called stretch marks, loose abdominal muscles, and sagging breasts “badges of motherhood,” but today more women are choosing to combat these changes and restore their bodies more closely to what they looked like before having children. A … Read More
Breast Augmentation + Breast Lift = Breast Shaping Posted on March 31, 2014 By James H. French Jr., MD, FACS It is completely natural for the appearance of the breasts to change over time. Your breasts can lose their shape and fullness for a variety of reasons: the aging process can create sagging breasts; weight fluctuations can deflate the breasts; breastfeeding and pregnancy can lead to similar changes. If you're concerned about the size of … Read More
Cosmetic Procedures for The Professional Woman Posted on March 28, 2014 By Center for Plastic Surgery You're a smart woman capable of changing the world around you, but that doesn't mean you can do it all alone. If you're pouring creativity, energy and discipline into your work, it's natural to recruit help in other areas of your life. And our team of professionals is ready to pour their energy and creativity … Read More
Are You Looking at a Real “Result” in Before-and-After Photos? Posted on February 28, 2014 By James H. French Jr., MD, FACS “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” We’ve all heard this adage. But what about dramatic before-and-after photos that are so often shown to advertise a plastic surgery procedure? Aren’t we supposed to see dramatic results from plastic surgery? Men and women understandably want noticeable results from cosmetic surgery, and photos that … Read More
Tired Eyes? The Right Eyelid Treatment Can Help Posted on February 27, 2014 By Dr. G. Wesley Price “You look so tired.” Does this sound all too familiar to you? If so, you are not alone. A common complaint among our patients is that their friends tell them they look tired, even when they are not. Often, aging around the eyes is to blame for a constantly tired appearance. The way our eyelids … Read More
Having Trouble Talking About Feminine Rejuvenation? We Understand. Posted on January 28, 2014 By Samir S. Rao, MD Feminine aesthetics is an intimate topic, and we know that it can be a delicate subject to discuss with a stranger. But this rapidly growing area of women’s health has changed so many lives for the better that we encourage you to share your concerns with us. We can offer help! During a consultation, we … Read More
Get Great Results with Your Breast Augmentation Posted on January 23, 2014 By Dr. G. Wesley Price Did you know that you can do a lot to make sure you get a great breast augmentation result well before surgery? Researching breast implants and looking at photos online can help you get an idea of what you might like, but the real prep-work begins when you meet with your surgeon. So, what do you … Read More