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
What Is an Extended Tummy Tuck? Mini Tummy Tuck? Which Is Right for You? Posted on December 15, 2022 By Center for Plastic Surgery You might be surprised to learn that you have several tummy tuck options to help you achieve a firmer, flatter midsection. Generally, tummy tuck surgery (also known as abdominoplasty) tightens sagging abdominal skin, removes excess skin and fat, and may repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles. Your plastic surgeon may recommend an extended tummy tuck, … Read More
QUIZ: Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or CoolSculpting®: Which Body Contouring Treatment Is Right for You? Posted on April 29, 2022 By Center for Plastic Surgery Having trouble deciding between a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, or CoolSculpting? You are not alone. At our Chevy Chase and Annandale offices, we often consult with Washington, DC, men and women who aren't sure which treatment they need to achieve their goals. While a one-on-one consultation is always the most efficient way to determine your … Read More
7 Essential Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips Posted on March 6, 2022 By Center for Plastic Surgery A tummy tuck at our Washington, DC, area practice can create transformative results. It removes excess skin and fat and tightens weak abdominal muscles and lax skin to create a toned midsection. However, because so many issues are being treated at once and the incision runs from hip to hip, the recovery period is a … Read More
CoolSculpting®, CoolMini®, and CoolSmooth®: What’s the Difference? Posted on January 25, 2022 By Center for Plastic Surgery When it comes to sculpting and toning your biggest trouble spots, few treatments are as popular as CoolSculpting. This trusted nonsurgical procedure helps our Chevy Chase patients freeze away unwanted fat to reveal smooth, sleek contours. However, while CoolSculpting may have been the first of its kind, it is no longer alone in the treatment … Read More
Real People, Real Results: 4 of Our Best Mommy Makeover Cases Posted on December 26, 2021 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you want to rejuvenate your body from head to toe, few procedures are as satisfying as a mommy makeover. Here in the Washington, DC, area, our practice is proud to help women contour their bodies and reclaim their pre-pregnancy look. A mommy makeover is a suite of procedures that can be combined in different … Read More
Is It Time to Get Rid of Your Cankles? Posted on October 15, 2021 By Samir S. Rao, MD We’ve all heard of them: the dreaded cankles. A condition marked by a lack of definition between the calf and ankle, cankles are often caused by swelling in your natural underlying muscle anatomy, or excess fat in the lower leg. The result is an unflattering lack of contour between the legs and feet. Cankles are … Read More
How Will a Tummy Tuck Affect My Tattoo? Posted on October 11, 2021 By Center for Plastic Surgery Many of the men and women we consult with about surgery at our Washington, DC, practice are concerned about tattoos along the abdomen and how they may be affected by the procedure. Since tummy tucks largely focus on the skin, they can cause some changes in surface features like tattoos. This is something our team … Read More
Sculpting? Smoothing? Toning? Which “Cool” Procedure Is Best For You? Posted on September 29, 2021 By Center for Plastic Surgery After more than a year of lockdowns and disrupted routines, many people want to get back in shape and reclaim their bodies. Diet and exercise are great first steps for creating a toned physique, but sometimes your wellness plans need a little boost. If you’re looking for a nonsurgical way to break through a fitness … Read More
Top 5 Procedures for Fall Posted on September 22, 2021 By Center for Plastic Surgery 1. Body Contouring Procedures 360° Liposuction by Dr. Samir Rao. Body contouring procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks are most popular during the fall. Patients can look forward to having their results by the next swimsuit season. Liposuction can change the contour of the body by removing subcutaneous fat in the abdomen, hips, thighs, upper arms, chin, and … Read More