The holiday season brings a time of festivities, parties, and trips spent to visit loved ones. While it is incredibly special and exciting, this time of year also brings a certain level of stress. We see people we haven’t seen all year (or in years) at work parties and family reunions. These interactions can all… Read More »
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When Is the Best Time for Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss?
Losing a significant amount of weight with diet and exercise or even bariatric surgery requires tremendous dedication. Unfortunately, many people who have lost excess weight struggle with folds of loose, hanging skin on their abdomen, arms, back, thighs and breasts. This unwanted, stretched skin can conceal the shape you’ve worked so hard to finally achieve…. Read More »
What Is the Difference Between a Full Tummy Tuck and a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is one of the most popular and transformative procedures in the plastic surgery industry. It has helped women trim, tone, and shape their bodies after having children or losing a significant amount of weight. When considering having a tummy tuck, many patients wonder if they need a full tummy tuck or the… Read More »
Should Men Get Neck Lifts?
The neck lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the appearance of the neck and face. The goal of this procedure is to allow a person to achieve a trimmer and younger-looking appearance. Traditionally, this cosmetic practice is most often performed on women. However, throughout the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas, male neck… Read More »
How To Maintain Injectable Results While Under Quarantine
Injectables like Botox or dermal fillers are a great way to slow or reverse the appearance of aging in the skin. 2020 has provided many challenges as we all face these unprecedented times. Social distancing, office closures, and new CDC guidelines can make scheduling cosmetic treatments more complicated than it usually would. Treatment interruption can be devastating… Read More »
Breast Augmentation: 5 Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Surgery
Breast augmentation has become a massively popular procedure, with over 300,000 performed in the United States in the year 2019 alone. This widespread notoriety is likely due to its ability to increase the breast’s aesthetic appearance, accentuate your natural feminine curves, boost your self-confidence, and improve your quality of life. If you’ve decided that breast… Read More »
After Tummy Tuck: The Exercises That Will Help Your Recovery
Whether you desire a more sculpted midsection or want to remove some excess skin after giving birth or losing weight, a tummy tuck is a great partner to go along with your regular diet and exercise. It is also often considered the first big step in kickstarting a healthier, more fitness-centered lifestyle. And while a… Read More »
Breast Asymmetry
Q: I had a revision surgery one year after the initial augmentation. I am now almost four weeks post op and am completely asymmetrical in size. The swelling has not gotten worse, but has not gotten better by any means. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Posting of front and side view pictures would… Read More »