Does insurance cover plastic surgery? The line between cosmetic and reconstructive, which procedures sometimes qualify, and what to ask.
Tag: Dr. Shlomo Widder
Breast Augmentation With Lift vs. Augmentation Alone: How to Know Which You Need
Breast augmentation with lift vs. augmentation alone? Here’s how to tell the difference between volume loss and sagging before your consult.
Botox vs. Dermal Fillers: What’s the Difference and Who Is Each For
Botox and dermal fillers treat different things. Here’s how they work, what each addresses, and how to know which one fits your goals.
Arm Lift After Weight Loss: Candidacy, Scars, and What to Expect
Arm lift after weight loss: who is a candidate, where the scar sits, how it changes over time, and when liposuction alone is the better option.
Gynecomastia Surgery: Causes, Candidacy, and What It Involves
Written for patients of Widder Plastic Surgery, 8230 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182, in the Tysons Corner area of Fairfax County.Medically reviewed by Shlomo Widder, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, American Board of Plastic Surgery. Reviewed August 27, 2026. Dr. Widder has practiced cosmetic surgery exclusively since 1989 and operates in the AAAASF-accredited surgical suite he… Read More »
Loose Skin After Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Medications: What Surgery Can and Cannot Address
Loose skin after Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications: why it happens, whether it tightens on its own, and what skin removal surgery can and cannot do.
Benefits of Having Plastic Surgery in the Winter
You’ve decided that you’re ready to undergo plastic surgery, but now the question you need to consider is, “When should I schedule my surgery?” An ideal time to undergo plastic surgery is the winter. Whether you’re interested in breast augmentation or body contouring with liposuction, the winter weather makes for the perfect time to schedule… Read More »
How to Prepare for Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a popular cosmetic procedure that aims to surgically reduce the size of the breasts. A breast reduction is a great option to help you improve the look and feel of your breasts and to alleviate some of the physical discomforts associated with large breasts, such as… Read More »
Belly Button Bleeding After Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck procedure entails removing excess belly fat you might have struggled to burn off through regular diet and exercise and excising any loose skin that may remain after weight loss. When done by a board-certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck can successfully smooth, flatten, and repair your abdomen so you can feel confident… Read More »
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 »