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 »
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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 »
Calf Augmentation: Implants vs. Fat Grafting
Originally created to restore leg volume due to injury or illness, calf augmentation is now a common cosmetic procedure. People seek calf augmentation to correct several different issues and create the appearance of stronger, fuller legs, especially if they’ve reached a plateau with what they’re physically capable of achieving with exercise. There are two calf… Read More »
Does Liposuction Really Last Forever?
If you’re struggling to eliminate stubborn, pesky fat pockets, even though you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet, you might be considering liposuction to help fine-tune your figure. This body contouring procedure provides an ideal assist for men and women who are at a healthy weight and want to eliminate hard-to-tone, exercise-resistant places. At… Read More »
The Benefits of Getting Liposuction After a Tummy Tuck
If you’ve finally decided to get a tummy tuck to address the skin laxity and lack of definition in your abdominal region, adding liposuction to your comprehensive treatment plan could maximize your results. At Widder Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shlomo Widder often recommends making liposuction one of your overall body contouring goals because… Read More »
Redo Breast Augmentation
Q: My breast augmentation was just 15 months ago. The right breast never seemed to fully “drop”, however, and I’ve been told I need revision. The original doctor said he would go in and cut/release the muscle to let implant drop. A 2nd opinion said it is contracture and should score the tissue instead. Are… Read More »