Massive weight loss following bariatric surgery is a significant accomplishment. Patients experiencing a dramatic weight loss are typically thrilled with their improved health and quality of life. Unfortunately, patients may also face the frustration and embarrassment of excess sagging skin and tissue left behind as a result of their weight loss. Here at Aesthetic Surgical… [Read More]
Gynecomastia, aka ‘man boobs’ as it is frequently called by patients seeking treatment options, is the presence of breast tissue in men. It is very common and we treat many patients for gynecomastia. Men with gynecomastia can be very self-conscious about their chest contour and it can poorly impact confidence. It can become especially bothersome… [Read More]
Here’s why we’re proud of our AAAHC accreditation here at ASI. The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) is an organization that’s dedicated to improving the quality of health care. Accreditation is only awarded to health care providers who volunteer to undergo extensive evaluation, an extensive self-assessment, and an on-site survey by the Accreditation… [Read More]
If you’re interested in getting cosmetic surgery, you might be asking yourself, “What’s the difference between cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery?” Reconstructive Surgery is intended to restore a normal appearance which has been affected by an accident or hereditary. Cosmetic Surgery is intended to enhance an already normal appearance. Since cosmetic surgery treats areas that… [Read More]
I want to get breast augmentation. What size implants should I go with? This is a question we see very frequently by our patients. Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures every year in the United States. Often times women have been considering the procedure for many years and patients… [Read More]
Are you bothered by lack of upper arm definition? Do you avoid wearing certain dresses or tops because you are self-conscious about the way your arms look in them? Do you find yourself posing in photographs to hide the appearance of your upper arms? Men, do you avoid wearing tank tops or are you self-conscious… [Read More]
One of the fastest growing areas of elective surgery has been bariatric surgery. Especially in the United States where morbid obesity is widespread, it has been more and more mainstream to consider surgical intervention to attain a healthier and more manageable weight – this results in overall improve of health in the general population with… [Read More]
Breast Implant Illness (BII) Breast implant illness is a completely separate entity from the BIA-ALCL that we talked about with our previous blog. BII is a term used by women who have breast implants and are experiencing a varied range of symptoms that they feel are related to their implants. These symptoms include fatigue, chest… [Read More]
There seems to be a growing concern regarding breast implant safety and some confusion and misinformation around the issues. Currently, there are TWO separate entities in the news. The first, and easiest to clarify, is the problem with breast implants associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is a form of lymphoma (NOT breast cancer)… [Read More]
In all of our advertising and throughout various blogs and answers to plastic surgical questions online, you see the disclaimer to make sure the surgeon you choose is properly trained to do the surgery you are seeking; “go to a board certified plastic surgeon” is the advice given. But, how do you know if they… [Read More]
