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The only reason to replace your implants would be if you had a problem with them or you wanted a different size. Potential problems might include a capsular contracture, leakage or possible change of the overlying envelope of breast tissue muscle and skin. It is difficult to assign a specific leakage rate to each individual […]

The results of a breast lift will vary from patient to patient. If the skin is of poor quality and if stretch marks are present, then one would expect the results of the breast lift to be shorter lived than somebody with healthy ideal skin. The results of a breast lift will also depend on […]

The scar from a breast lift will depend on the type of breast lift performed, the surgeon performing the procedure, the individual healing characteristics of the patient, and any complications that may occur during the healing process. There are varying degrees of breast lift procedures. The least extensive procedure would be the removal of skin […]

“What implant is best for me?” is a great question. It is also one of the most frequently asked questions and probably the most important question to answer in order to achieve the best outcome for each individual patient. Each surgeon will have his or her own personal criteria for implant selection. In my opinion, […]

Immediately after a Brazilian Butt Lift patients are not allowed to lay on their back until they are fully recovered. Normally they are then turned over on their stomach. During the trip home after the procedure or when in route to a postoperative visit patients are recommended to either lay on their stomach or on […]

In the performance of a Brazilian Butt Lift fat tissue is harvested from appropriate areas, processed and purified and then reinjected into the buttock area in order to reshape and re-sculpt the buttocks. When considering this procedure the first question to be answered is “Do you have enough available fat?” Petite women with a BMI […]

The most effective treatment for loose skin of the upper arms following major weight loss is a brachioplasty. Brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is one of the most frequently requested body contouring procedures performed today. The demand for this procedure has increased more than 800% since 1997. This is the greatest percent change of any […]

Breast Augmentation is a very common surgery in the United States. Currently, over 300,000 women undergo augmentation each year, and that number continues to grow. It is a procedure that can be done safely and leaves women feeling more confident and happy about their shape. Still, each one of these women worry about how they […]

A tummy tuck is a relatively involved surgical procedure, so expect to go through a significant amount of “down time” to allow for recovery. As long as you plan appropriately there should not be any surprises or disillusion about the process. A lot of patients compare the recovery to their experience with a C-section (except […]

The abdomen is an area of the body that can cause frustration for all types of individuals. No matter how much weight you lose or how much you exercise, you are unable to improve the skin tone. That skin has been overstretched and will not tighten on its own. To remove that extra skin and […]