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
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
“A Gift Just for Me” Posted on July 1, 2011 By Center for Plastic Surgery For 63 year old Susan, needles are a terrifying thought – so much so that she even delivered her son naturally. She said, "I wanted to give a gift to myself to take care of the turkey neck I had always hated. I inherited it from my father, and it got even more exaggerated after … 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