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Archive for August, 2014

Fat grafting: What is it?

Published on August 28, 2014

What is your first thought when you hear the word “fat?” Perhaps, “Ugh! Gross” is your first response, especially when you consider the idea of adding fat to the body. Why would anyone want to add fat to their body?

The benefits of breast reduction

Published on August 26, 2014

How old were you when you first heard the phrase, “over the shoulder boulder holder?” Chances are you were an adolescent and first heard the saying when you or one of your girlfriends got your first bra. Some may have

What to expect during recovery from rhinoplasty

Published on August 21, 2014

If you’ve experienced difficulty breathing through your nose, have a lump you’ve always hated, or your nose is simply out of proportion with the rest of your features, these are all common reasons for seeking out rhinoplasty, or nose surgery,

Exercise, breast augmentation, and sports bras

Published on August 19, 2014

Few things are as uncomfortable as the flop and jiggle of unsupported breasts during exercise, except maybe the wrong sports bra. After breast augmentation, your sports bra needs will change. Instead of wearing just any old sports bra that fits,

Can an app help you visualize cosmetic surgery results?

Published on August 14, 2014

You may already have experience with apps and websites that allow you to create a virtual makeover, altering your hairstyle and color, trying on new makeup, and so on. You may even have used apps or software to touch up

Nutrition and your breast health

Published on August 12, 2014

Although we focus on breast augmentation, breast lifts, and related procedures, we understand that there are many other concerns that women may have about their breasts, one of which is how to keep them healthy, particularly when thinking about breast

Can liposuction protect you from heart disease?

Published on August 7, 2014

One of the most popular of all plastic surgery procedures is liposuction. Who wouldn’t love a procedure that is able to address stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to any amount of exercise or diet? In addition, liposuction may be

4 factors that increase the risk of drooping eyelids

Published on August 5, 2014

One of the unfortunate side effects of aging is that the eyelids sometimes begin to droop. It may be minor today but severe later, or perhaps you are already suffering from upper lids that sag so much that it looks