10 Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Treatment FAQs, Answered Posted on July 13, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery From skin tightening and texture improvement to reducing wrinkles, scars, and discoloration, energy-based treatments offer noninvasive or minimally invasive options for rejuvenating your skin's appearance. This blog post will answer 10 frequently asked questions about 4 advanced treatments: J-Plasma, intense pulsed light (IPL), Halo® hybrid fractional laser, and the Ultrapulse CO2 laser. 1. What Is … Read More
Your Guide to Recovery From Eyelid Surgery Posted on July 10, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but sometimes, the window treatments need updating. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, provides a much-needed cosmetic boost with subtle adjustments that create dramatic results. Despite the procedure's widespread popularity, patients often have questions about what recovery from eyelid surgery is like. To help you know what to … Read More
Can’t Breathe Through Your Nose? With Rhinoplasty, Beauty Meets Function Posted on June 11, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you can't breathe through your nose, that's a functional problem. If you're bothered by a nasal hump or a bulbous nose tip, that's a cosmetic issue. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a "nose job," can effectively treat both functional and cosmetic concerns. Rhinoplasty is a versatile procedure that goes beyond aesthetic enhancements. While many people … Read More
How Many CoolSculpting Treatments Are Needed for the Stomach & Other Areas? Posted on June 5, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery CoolSculpting® and its extended family of treatments (CoolMini® and CoolSmooth®) offer natural—and natural-looking—fat reduction in a safe, nonsurgical way. Each procedure uses the principle of cryolipolysis (or the targeted breakdown of fat cells using cooling) to contour the body’s most stubborn rolls and bulges. To help patients understand how many CoolSculpting treatments are needed for … Read More
How Long Does a Facelift or Mini Facelift Last? Posted on May 26, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery When we hear people ask How long do facelifts last? we understand that to mean How long can I expect to enjoy the results of my facelift? There is no "correct" answer to those questions, because every facelift and mini facelift is different. Result longevity depends on the plastic surgeon’s skill, your skin health, your … Read More
QUIZ: How Many Units of BOTOX® Do I Need? Posted on May 22, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery Most practices charge for BOTOX by the unit, so it's natural to wonder how many units of BOTOX you'll need to get your desired results. The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors, including the degree of wrinkling you want to smooth, the strength of the muscle that needs to be relaxed, … Read More
How Long Does a Facelift Last & Are Secondary Facelifts Safe? Posted on April 18, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery So, you got a facelift and loved your results but now your age is coming through again? As they say, nothing lasts forever. Unfortunately, this goes for the results of your facelift too. Although most people can enjoy their facelift results for about 10 years, sun damage, genetics, and a host of other conditions can … Read More
Breast Augmentation Recovery Essentials: Follow-Up Aftercare Posted on March 18, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery In the excitement of planning for breast augmentation, many people don't give much thought to follow-up aftercare. However, as our friend Jenny Eden of Eden Knows Implants and Bustmob points out, follow-up appointments play an essential role in making sure your breast augmentation is a success and that you love your results. Don’t skip your … Read More
Is Liposuction Permanent? Tips for Maintaining Your Liposuction Results Posted on February 28, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery When choosing a cosmetic procedure, most of us focus on the results we can expect and how long we can enjoy the procedure's benefits. That's true for people considering liposuction, too, who wonder whether the removed fat cells can return after the procedure. So, how long does liposuction last? Is liposuction permanent? You will be … Read More
We Answer Your Questions About Breast Augmentation Recovery Posted on January 31, 2023 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you're considering breast augmentation, you're probably wondering how quickly you can return to your everyday life after the surgery. "When can I sleep on my side?" "When can I drive?" "How long will it take my scars to heal?" These are common questions, and it's natural to want to know about the particulars of … Read More