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Does Rhinoplasty Improve Breathing?
Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) can be used to improve the size, shape, and symmetry of the nasal passages. In people who experience obstructed breathing due to issues with the nasal valves, the procedure can improve breathing. However,…
Read Full PostAm I a Good Butt Lift Candidate?
Butt lift surgery can produce symmetry and add volume to bottoms that are flat, saggy, or too small for the frame. If when looking at your backside you aren’t happy with what you see, you may be the ideal butt lift candidate.
Buttock enhancement through fat grafting, also known as a…
Read Full PostRejuvenate Your Eyes With Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, more commonly known as eyelid surgery, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States, and for good reasons: it’s fast, effective, and can give a more well-rested and youthful…
Read Full PostMen’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, offering a great opportunity to reflect on your current habits and commit to building new ones. Taking small steps, like integrating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, cutting out processed foods and focusing on healthy alternatives, can help improve heart health, brain function, weight management,…
Read Full PostRhinoplasty is the Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedure
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has just released their data for the most popular plastic surgery procedures of 2020 and rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) has emerged as the favorite. Down slightly from 2019 due to the pandemic, there were still…
Read Full PostWill Liposuction Remove Cellulite?
Liposuction is designed to remove stubborn deposits of fat. It can be used on any area of the body, with popular treatment areas including the legs, hips, abdomen, low back, and neck. The procedure can be used to safely eliminate up to ten pounds of fat in a single treatment area, helping to tone and define those areas of the body…
Read Full PostWill a Breast Lift Decrease the Size of My Bust?
Breast lift surgery addresses ptosis (sagging) and nipple position, both of which can result from the process of aging or from fluctuations in breast volume such as accompanies pregnancy and nursing. The amount of ptosis present determines the type…
Read Full PostWill Tummy Tuck Surgery Remove Fat?
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, is used to remove excess fat and loose or sagging skin from the midsection of the body. During tummy tuck surgery, liposuction is used on the abdominal…
Read Full PostWill Insurance Cover Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the size and shape of the bust. With augmentation, our board-certified plastic surgeons can address a number of aesthetic issues, including:…
Read Full PostDoes Facelift Surgery Address Turkey Neck?
Turkey neck is the name given to loose skin that can form on the front of the throat as we age. A consequence of diminished elasticity, turkey neck may be exacerbated by things like excessive sun exposure and inadequate skincare. Textural changes to the neck are also sometimes called crepe neck, as the sagging…
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