CPS Welcomes Dr. Samir Rao Posted on July 18, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery The staff at Center for Plastic Surgery extends a warm welcome to , the latest addition to our team of plastic surgeons. Dr. Rao brings a wealth of experience to our practice, as well as several new surgical techniques to help us better serve our patients. Dr. Rao graduated with distinction from the George Washington … Read More
Angelina Jolie and the Breast Cancer Education Act Posted on June 29, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and celebrities like Angelina Jolie strongly support new efforts of lawmakers to improve patient access to breast reconstruction surgery. In May 2013, bipartisan legislation introduced the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act during National Women’s Health Week. This remarkable approach to planning and implementing patient education campaigns regarding breast reconstruction promises … Read More
Real Patient Ratings for Real Results Posted on May 30, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery When it comes to choosing your doctor, we understand how important it is to find a practice that you trust and physicians who are well qualified. While this is true for almost any specialty, it is of paramount importance when deciding where to go for plastic surgery. We are proud to have built strong ties … Read More
First Lady Fuels Arm Lift Trend Posted on May 20, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery Strong female celebrities like Michelle Obama are inspiring women across the country with more than just their intelligence, charisma, motivation, and overall drive. Toned triceps and defined biceps, like the first lady's, are becoming increasingly popular with women, but are often difficult to obtain as women get older. Brachioplasty is a relatively simple and comparatively … Read More
Parents Bridge The Age Gap With Plastic Surgery Posted on May 9, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery Age can often be a touchy subject, especially when you’re an aging parent. With men and women increasingly choosing to pursue careers or life goals before having children, many American couples are waiting till their 30s or even their early 40s to have children. Ten or twenty years down the line, many parents are being … Read More
“Marathon” Plastic Surgery & Patient Safety Posted on December 2, 2012 By Center for Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery has certainly become less of a taboo. People are more forthright discussing their advocacy of it or even what cosmetic enhancements they’ve personally had. But even with this wider acceptance of cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery, some guidelines are better left unchanged such as the necessity of a well-educated, thoughtful choice to have … Read More
Who’s Behind The White Coat? Posted on September 28, 2012 By Center for Plastic Surgery In a field that was recently dubbed “the wild west of medicine”, we plastic surgeons are continuously striving to educate people on why it’s so important to research your practitioner’s credentials. There have been countless articles surfacing about the harmful (and at times, deadly) aftermath of cosmetic procedures being performed by unqualified doctors - in … Read More
Cosmetic Pick-Me-Ups: They’re Not Just For The Gals Posted on September 6, 2012 By Center for Plastic Surgery The tide has shifted. This past year has had the media buzzing about the growing trend of men seeking cosmetic procedures. For example, the term “Brotox” was coined (the nickname that fondly references men getting Botox). From Botox to beer bellies, it seems the fellas are finally embracing the notion that they’d like to preserve … Read More
Key Questions to Ask as You Consider Breast Augmentation Surgery Posted on June 29, 2011 By Center for Plastic Surgery The taboo surrounding cosmetic surgery has evaporated like Heidi Montag's waistline. In our practice we are seeing women of all ages are signing up to add curves in lieu of vacationing this summer. So what does one look for when shopping for a breast augmentation? Here are some tips to consider: Training: Has the Surgeon … Read More
Bouncing Back After Baby Posted on March 10, 2011 By Center for Plastic Surgery After having children, something as simple as buying a pair of jeans can be terribly frustrating. You have been exercising, eating right, and yet, despite everything... the pooch below your navel still remains. And so the Mommy Makeover was born. Depending on your specific needs, a "Mommy Makeover" can include procedures such as breast lift, … Read More