Allergan Aesthetics announced the FDA approval of SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM® to reduce neck lines for the improvement of neck appearance in adults over the age of 21. With this approval, SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM® is the first and only hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable indicated to reduce the appearance of neck wrinkles and help skin retain its natural moisture, leading to an improved neck appearance.
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Breast Implant Replacement Patient Case Study performed by Dr Doolabh. Contact us at 904-854-4800 to schedule a consultation if you are interested in Breast Surgery in Jacksonville, FL.
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Dr. Doolabh was invited to do a May 2024 Plastic Surgery Hot Seat podcast produced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Listen now!
Breast Implant Removal Patient Case Study performed by Dr Doolabh. Contact us at 904-854-4800 to schedule a consultation if you are interested in Breast Surgery in Jacksonville, FL.
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SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® is the first and only hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable for improving skin smoothness, hydration and reducing fine lines. We are excited to bring this new injectable to our clients beginning September 18, 2023!
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APYX Medical’s Renuvion Becomes the Only Device that is FDA-cleared for Use Following Liposuction in Aesthetic Body Contouring Procedures
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It’s that time of year again, we’re celebrating our favorite antioxidant — Vitamin C! Nutrition, stress, pollution, and the mega-powerful UV sun rays we all experience here in Florida are among some of the everyday environmental aggressors that affect our skin in BIG WAY. They can cause our skin to look dull, dry and uneven…just…
Love your look from every angle with Dr. Doolabh’s LUXury Lift. A minimally invasive combination of the high lift and hold you get from JUVÉDERM® Voluma facial filler and contouring with JUVÉDERM® Volux, the first and only HA filler specifically designed to enhance jawline definition. Call today to see how you can say goodbye to…
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JUVÉDERM® VOLUX™ XC IS THE FIRST AND ONLY HYALURONIC ACID (HA) FILLER TO RECEIVE U.S. FDA APPROVAL FOR IMPROVING JAWLINE DEFINITION IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announced the U.S. FDA approval of JUVÉDERM® VOLUX™ XC for the improvement of jawline definition in adults over the age of 21 with moderate…
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NOVEMBER 2022 – At a recent Allergan Medical Institute trainer meeting, Dr. Doolabh learned about the latest FDA-approved filler for enhancing jawline definition and contour, JUVÉDERM® VOLUX™, which is being launched in January. So excited to be a part of the unveiling! Click to learn more about the JUVÉDERM® Collection of fillers.
OCTOBER 2022 – Dr. Doolabh and Contemporary Plastic Surgery is excited to offer a new physician-grade product to our clients. Introducing Obagi Nu-Cil Eyebrow Boosting Serum – An eyebrow boosting serum specially formulated to help address thinning, patchy, and over-tweezed brows. Obagi’s NouriPlex™ Technology, a clinically-proven blend of ingredients shown to accentuate the healthy look…
July 18, 2022 -– Apyx® Medical Corporation, the manufacturer of the helium plasma and radiofrequency technology, Renuvion®, announced that it received FDA clearance in July 2022 for the use of Renuvion® for skin contraction procedures. The technology is now approved for use in dermatological and aesthetic procedures to improve the appearance of lax skin in…
Despite having decades of experience in professional skin care treatments, our medical aesthetician Juliana recently attended a training event in Jacksonville hosted by Obagi Medical. In order to best serve our patients, Dr. Vaishali B. Doolabh and everyone at Contemporary Plastic Surgery commits to continued education to stay up to date with new technologies, physician-grade…
Jacksonville plastic surgeon, Dr. Vaishali B. Doolabh, is now offering a new face lift and neck lift treatment at Contemporary Plastic Surgery, called MINT. MINT (Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Threads) are a unique absorbable thread designed to approximate and fixate sagging tissues of the face and neck. Treatments involve minimal pain and downtime, and the results…
It’s natural for the shape and position of women’s breasts to change with age or after pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight loss. Over time, the skin that supports the structures of the breast begins to lose its elasticity. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, lifts and reshapes severe sagging and poor shape. This…
Whether you are a man or a woman, many people have difficulty losing fat in certain areas of the body regardless of consistent exercise or a healthy diet. Nothing is more frustrating than doing everything right, and failing to see your desired results. Luckily, technology has done it again! CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical fat reduction…
Did you know that you can lose that double chin with ease? It’s all thanks to Kybella, an exciting injectable treatment for submental fat. Exactly how does Kybella work? Kybella is made of a synthetic compound that affects the structural integrity of unwanted fat cells. This compound, deoxycholic acid, dissolves the membranes of these cells,…
Liposuction is a popular procedure that has helped both men and women of various ages achieve the body contour results they desire by permanently removing stubborn pockets of fat. Many of us have an area of our body that is less responsive to our diet and exercise efforts than the rest of our body. Some people…
Breast Augmentation, arguably the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure, has helped millions of women achieve the breast fullness they desire. Breast augmentation is a highly customizable procedure that can vary widely from woman to woman. There are a number of decision to make along the breast augmentation journey, so it is important to be…
The Tummy Tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the mid-section. Many people, both men and women struggle with their mid-section appearance for a variety of reasons. Sometimes after pregnancy or after fluctuations in weight, there is excess, sagging skin left over that no amount of diet and exercise will…
Breast Enhancement is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that is performed to increase the size of the breasts. This procedure is customized by implant type, size, shape, texture, and placement. Breast enhancement is sometimes paired with a breast lift to both achieve a fuller breast size and lift the breasts to a more youthful position. Breast…
Breast Implants are the most common way to achieve a breast augmentation. In some cases a breast augmentation may be achieved through the use of a fat transfer–where fat is taken from another part of the patient’s body and used to enhance the breast size. Most of the time, however, implants are the go-to for breast…
The Thigh Lift is a body contouring procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the thighs when there is excess, sagging skin in the area. Excess, sagging skin can be especially frustrating as no amount of diet and exercise can fix it and often those with excess, sagging skin got it after achieving a significant…
Breast Lift surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to lift the breasts to a more youthful positioning. We all notice changes as we get older, and theses changes may be more dramatic or premature due to a few different factors. Pregnancy, nursing, and weight loss, as well as genetics can all play a part in…
Breast Augmentation, arguably the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure, has helped millions of women achieve the breast fullness they desire. Breast augmentation is a highly customizable procedure that can vary widely from woman to woman. There are a number of decisions to make along the breast augmentation journey, so it is important to be…
Tummy Tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is performed to improve the appearance of the mid-section. The mid-section is a common area that many people struggle with for a variety of reasons. The mid-section may have excess sagging skin and stretched out abdominal muscles due to pregnancy or fluctuations in weight. Ideal candidates for the Tummy…
The breast lift procedure, also called mastopexy, is performed to lift the breasts into a more youthful, perky position after they have begun to sag. The breast lift procedure improves the breast size and shape and creates a natural looking rejuvenation. The breast lift does not enhance breast fullness—women who wish to both enhance their breast fullness and lift…
The Arm Lift procedure is performed to improve the appearance of the upper arms when there is sagging in the area that cannot be improved through diet and exercise alone. The Arm Lift procedure, also called Brachioplasty, is performed under either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia and an incision is made along the inside of the arm…
The Brow Lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is designed to improve the appearance of the forehead region when common signs of aging start to set in like lines, creases, wrinkles, and sagging. Some people are predisposed to a more prominent, heavy brow that can give them a more severe appearance even when their face is…
An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, can give you the fit, tight tummy you’ve been hoping for! If you want to get your stomach in great shape without spending countless hours at the gym, this could be just the procedure for you! The abdominoplasty procedure involves surgical contouring of the body’s tissues; because of this, a…
Injectable treatments are incredibly popular in the field of cosmetic enhancement. The most popular of these treatments is Botox, an anti-aging injectable designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is also able to prevent future lines from forming. Small wrinkles can form in the chin, near the eyes, between the brows,…
Have you noticed several unwanted hairs springing up on your body or face as the years go by? You may be interested in hair removal. Patients come in for hair-removal treatments to get smooth, hair-free skin. Hair-removal treatments work through targeting the melanin in the root of each hair. Laser heat is then applied, affecting…
For patients who work jobs that don’t require a great deal of physical exertion, a period of seven to ten days off of work is recommended during neck contouring recovery. Jobs that involve a lot of strain and exertion should be avoided for a longer time. After the necessary healing time has passed, the patient…
Facial fat grafting is a cutting-edge method of correcting facial-aging issues using the patient’s own excess body fat. If you’re interested in getting this procedure, you will need to learn about fat grafting recovery. The regions of the face that have been injected with transferred fat cells should not be subjected to any excessive pressure…
Do you wish your oversized breasts would stop causing you emotional, social, and physical problems? If so, reduction mammaplasty may be right for you. When performing reduction mammaplasty, plastic surgeons can use unique and personalized methods to give patients the best possible results. For those patients with a great deal of excess breast tissue, the…
Botox is a treatment that restores a more youthful appearance by easing away fine lines and wrinkles. Why do these fine lines form in the skin of the face? One major cause of small wrinkles is facial muscle overuse. We tend to repeat facial expressions on a daily basis, using the same muscle groups in…
Looking to lift your breasts while also enhancing their volume with breast implants? The augmentation lift is the best way to achieve this correction. If you have gotten this procedure, your next step will be augmentation lift recovery. When a patient gets a breast lift and a breast augmentation as two separate procedures, she will…
When you come in for a CoolSculpting treatment to reduce stubborn fat, the area with excess fatty tissue will be covered using gel pads. This serves to keep the superficial skin safe from the lower temperatures. Following this step, two paddles are placed around the area, and suction is created to hold the tissue between…
Using injections to transfer fat cells to the tissues of the face is known as a facial fat transfer. With this treatment, you can fill in embarrassing wrinkles and gaunt areas of the face. Facial fat transfer recovery will be an essential part of your procedure. The facial fat transfer recovery process will require you…
Are you tired of seeing sagging skin and wrinkles on your forehead and brow? For those patients who only need a smaller degree of lift in the brow and forehead area, we offer the endoscopic brow lift! When performing an endoscopic brow lift, your plastic surgeon will create three to four very small incisions behind…
When face and neck skin droops and the face develops deeper lines and wrinkles, surgical rejuvenation is a common solution. The rhytidectomy procedure, also known as the facelift, is an effective method of restoring a more youthful appearance. The skin sags due to aging, gravity, and a general decline in skin elasticity. Marionette lines and…
Once a patient has gotten their new breast implants, their body will need time to recover from the operation and adjust to the implants. Breast augmentation recovery is a vital aspect of the procedure, one that many people know very little about. Before you have your surgery, we highly recommend learning about what to expect…
Body hair and facial hair can be effectively removed using our laser hair removal treatments. How many treatments does a patient need to achieve their desired result? Many factors contribute to the amount of laser hair removal treatments needed. The thickness of the hairs will play a role, as will their coarseness and density. Because…
Augmentation mastopexy surgery gives patients a perky lift to their breasts while also enhancing breast volume by placing breast implants in the chest tissues. It is important to not rush your augmentation mastopexy recovery after the procedure. The augmentation mastopexy procedure will require patients to stay home from work and avoid their usual daily errands…
Intimidated by the concept of surgical liposuction? Many procedures exist for those who do not like the idea of plastic surgery, and one of the most high-tech of these procedures is CoolSculpting. With this, you’ll notice a marked reduction in the volume of a treated area. Are your trouble areas treatable with CoolSculpting? If you’re…
Liposuction is a way to surgically achieve better body contours by removing stubborn deposits of excess fatty tissue. Once you have sculpted your body with this procedure, it will be important to follow your plastic surgeon’s liposuction recovery instructions. During your liposuction recovery, any swelling and bruising in the treated area will be minimized with…
We offer numerous treatments, including state-of-the-art FDA-approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This treatment option can aid patients experiencing a wide variety of conditions. Patients with frequent migraines, asthma, brain injuries, autism, cancer, dementia, fibromyalgia, ADHD, infertility, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease have all benefited from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Smokers, patients healing from surgeries, and patients…
When one’s nipples have aesthetic issues, it can feel embarrassing and can cause feelings of low self-esteem. Nipple reshaping surgery is the effective way to alter your nipples and areolae to dimensions that you feel more comfortable with. Multiple factors in a person’s life can affect the shape, diameter, projection, and size of their nipples.…
At some point in our lives, we begin to notice unwanted wrinkles and lines in our faces. Restylane injections are an excellent way to fight these issues. Restylane injections erase harsh and moderate facial folds and wrinkles, keeping skin smooth and youthful for anywhere from six months to a year. Your age, beauty goals, lifestyle,…
As men get older, their facial architecture changes, as does the quality of their skin. We offer numerous male facial procedures to create area-specific enhancement and rejuvenation. The neck lift procedure recontours the neck and can be included as part of a facelift, a procedure used to erase lines and wrinkles from the face. To…
When one or both of a person’s nipples do not project forwards, this is a condition known as inverted nipple. Nipples that retract inwards, either some or all of the time, are in need of a corrective treatment called nipple reshaping surgery. Sometimes a patient’s inverted nipples need to be released from certain tissues that…
If you’re searching for a non-surgical method of erasing wrinkles and lines, consider looking into Restylane. Restylane is a convenient injectable dermal-filler treatment that can help you lose those unwanted wrinkles without disrupting your busy schedule. While surgical procedures can take hours to complete and require weeks of recovery time, filler injections are much more…
Male body contouring procedures are perfect for those men who are tired of ineffective diets and long, tiring exercise routines that just don’t seem to be producing results. We can target numerous regions of the body for effective sculpting. We provide a wide range of options for male body contouring. We offer the abdominoplasty, the…
Did you know that there’s a plastic surgery procedure for recontouring out-of-shape thighs? Thighplasty is a method of removing loose skin to make the thighs look fit and trim. As part of thighplasty recovery, the patient will need to stay home from work for a period of time. This will make healing easier and faster,…
Better facial balance can be attained with the help of chin implant surgery, also known as chin augmentation. This facial procedure does come with some chin augmentation recovery time. Surgical procedures such as chin augmentation result in a degree of temporary swelling and bruising in the tissues. Part of chin augmentation will be treating swollen…
Recontouring your thighs is an excellent way to reduce them in volume and make them look fit and in shape. After this procedure, it will be important to follow your physician’s directions during thigh lift recovery. For four to six weeks of thigh lift recovery, the patient will need to wear a post-surgical elastic compression…
Augment your appearance with a chin enhancement procedure! A chin implant can aid in balancing the face and providing beautiful facial symmetry. Part of preparing for your procedure is learning more about chin enhancement recovery. Typically, patients will need to take around one week off of their work for chin enhancement recovery. During this time,…
Feeling dissatisfied with the out-of-shape appearance of your thighs? Thighplasty is a way to reduce excess tissue in the thighs, resculpting and recontouring them for a toned, fit, and attractive look. This procedure may be just what you’ve been looking for. Typically, a thighplasty will take around three to four hours to perform. The amount…
Many patients are unhappy with their lack of facial harmony. Certain features may be larger or smaller than these patients might like, leading to a disproportionate appearance. To balance your facial features, you may be in need of a chin implant. Along with a chin implant, chin enhancement can include neck lift techniques to provide…
Excess fat and loose skin on the thighs can be embarrassing and can cause people to become very self-conscious in certain situations. To recontour your thighs, come into our office for a thigh lift procedure. After anesthetic has been administered, your plastic surgeon will create precise thigh lift incisions. These will typically be made along…
Many people are unsatisfied with the appearance of their chin, feeling that it is not appropriately sized to match the rest of their face. For these patients, we routinely perform the chin augmentation procedure, giving them a stronger chin for more balanced features. As part of chin augmentation at our office, a small, precise incision…
Lines and folds that appear in the skin over the years are embarrassing markers of the aging process. These unfortunate skin issues, once thought to be permanent, can be dealt with using Juvederm injections. Juvederm injections are used to treat a wide variety of facial wrinkles and folds, along with certain scars. The elevens, those…
To add volume and projection to your breasts, there is no better procedure than breast augmentation with implants. Breast implants are able to provide long-lasting and appealing aesthetic benefits. You’ll have a lot of options when it comes to your procedure. A consultation will help you find out more about breast implants for your augmentation…
When the passage of time has made itself obvious in the form of facial wrinkles and folds, it’s time for a change. The facelift is a cosmetic procedure used to recontour the profile, giving the patient a more youthful and wrinkle-free face. After the facelift incisions are created, the procedure continues with the trimming of…
Mastopexy is a common plastic surgery procedure requested by many women. Mastopexy, otherwise known as breast lift surgery, removes excess tissue from the breasts to make sagging a thing of the past. Do you wish you had perkier breasts? Some patients have a condition known as pseudoptosis, or false ptosis of the breasts. Mastopexy surgery…
Injectable dermal fillers are a popular option in the fight against the signs of the aging process. These non-surgical treatments can ease away and erase numerous lines and wrinkles of various depths. If you’re looking for a way to fight wrinkles, consider Juvederm treatments. After your Juvederm treatments, you’ll experience smooth, beautiful, wrinkle-free skin for…
If a breast lift or breast augmentation alone is not enough to help you reach your aesthetic goals, you may be interested in an augmentation mastopexy. This combination procedure is popular with women who have given birth and breastfed their children. Pregnancy and breastfeeding both cause a great deal of change in the size and…
Have you ever considered a breast lift? The breast lift is a popular plastic surgery procedure used to rejuvenate sagging breasts, making them perkier and higher on the chest. Your breast lift procedure will require incisions in order to remove excess skin tissue and breast tissue. The amount of excess tissue you would like removed…
To correct loose ab muscles, sagging skin, excess belly flab, and stretch marks, there’s no better procedure than the abdominoplasty. Also known as a tummy tuck, this procedure is the ideal way to get a sexier midsection. After the application of anesthetic, an abdominoplasty incision is created in the skin of the abdomen. In order…
Tired of seeing excess flab when you look in the mirror? Surgical fat reduction is quite effective when it comes to resculpting your body. The lipoplasty procedure is an excellent way to get rid of those annoying fat deposits that form over the years. Lipoplasty is a surgery that can be used in multiple regions…
Would you like to add volume and projection to your breasts with breast implants? Breast augmentation surgery is a safe, effective, and quite popular procedure for enhancing the bustline. Breast implants must sit safely and securely in the breasts after breast augmentation surgery. If they are not secure, implant drift can occur. As part of…
Are you interested in getting bigger breasts with breast augmentation surgery? Do you also feel that you’re in need of a breast lift? The two can be combined in one procedure, the breast lift with implants. Breast implants can add volume to the breasts, making them look as large as the patient would like. Because…
The lower eye lift is an effective method of removing the various signs of aging from the lower eyelids. When you’re discussing your options for your lower eye lift with your plastic surgeon, they may bring up the transconjunctival incision. This is created on the inside of the lower eyelid. The transconjunctival incision is a…
Beautiful, youthful eyelids can be yours with the aid of eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty surgery. One aspect of this procedure is the eyelid surgery recovery period. Once you’ve allowed your eyelids’ tissues to heal for a period of around 10 to 14 days, you may be able to return to your job. If…
Are you in need of a surgical neck lift? Neck banding, wrinkles, and excess fat form on the neck with the passing of time, and these issues can all be corrected with a neck lift procedure. The neck lift procedure begins with the application of either local anesthesia with IV sedation or general anesthesia. The…
It is an unfortunate fact that a person’s eyelids can say a lot about them. The years can change the appearance of the eyelids, making them droop and wrinkle. To revitalize your eyelids and look rejuvenated, many people come in for blepharoplasty surgery. When your plastic surgeon is fixing all four of your eyelids, it’s…
After your mini abdominoplasty procedure, your body will need some time to recover. The tissues will have been altered, resulting in a fitter abdomen. It’s going to be helpful to find out more about the mini abdominoplasty recovery process. Wearing a surgical support garment is one way to help the mini abdominoplasty recovery process along.…
To reduce the signs of aging in the brow and forehead areas, many people come in for a forehead lift procedure. This cosmetic surgery is able to correct wrinkles and drooping skin. Afterwards, some downtime will be necessary while you experience forehead lift recovery. The forehead lift recovery process includes addressing swelling and bruising. For…
When patients receive a partial tummy tuck, they’re getting excess fat removed, loose skin trimmed away, and more. The muscles of the lower abdomen are tightened, making the area look toned and fit. After the patient has been given anesthesia, a horizontal incision will be made in the lower abdominal area, between the belly button…
Though many focus on losing hair from the scalp, it’s important to remember that hair loss can also affect one’s eyelashes. Thin, short, pale eyelashes and missing lashes can be embarrassing. Many people use Latisse medication for quality eyelash regrowth. One of the best ways to track your progress with eyelash regrowth is by taking…
Gynecomastia, or an excess of male breast tissue that gives a man’s chest an abnormal appearance, is not easy to live with. To correct this condition, our office offers male breast reduction surgery. Preparing for this procedure means knowing about the specifics of male breast reduction recovery. In three to six months after male breast…
The mini abdominoplasty procedure is able to alter various types of internal tissues in order to recontour the lower abdomen. Muscle tissue, fat, and skin can all be dealt with using this surgery. Before your mini abdominoplasty can begin, general or local anesthesia will be administered; either possibility is usually an option, and both come…
Eyelashes suffering from aging issues can appear thin, pale, and shorter than they should be. For eyelash rejuvenation that works – and lasts – consider using Latisse medication. Effective eyelash rejuvenation requires applying Latisse properly. When applying Latisse to your upper eyelids using a sterile applicator, make sure that you carefully blot away any excess…
Excess belly fat can be frustrating. Have you heard about the mini tummy tuck? It’s a great way to get a better-looking stomach when diet and exercise just aren’t working for you. The mini tummy tuck provides a smaller amount of change than the full tummy tuck, so it’s an excellent procedure for those looking…
Fat transfer is a technique in which fat cells are used to fill in facial wrinkles. Because these fat cells are first harvested from the patient’s body, this is called an autologous procedure. Autologous procedures offer fewer potential complications than procedures that involve foreign substances. The body knows the materials involved, so both rejection and…
As a result of the aging process, the skin on the outer brows can begin to sag. This unfortunate issue is called lateral hooding. To remove excess skin and recontour the brow area, a temporal brow lift may be necessary. This more-focused version of the standard brow lift is ideal for correcting not only lateral…
Though it’s not often emphasized, eyelash care is important. As the years go by, lashes can become short, sparse, and discolored. Don’t neglect your lashes – heal them with safe, convenient Latisse treatments. Latisse was approved in December of 2008 by the FDA as safe for eyelash enhancement use. No other lash treatments are FDA-approved,…
To remove the embarrassing excess male breast tissues that come along with gynecomastia, many men come into our office for male reduction mammaplasty. This is an effective procedure that produces immediate results. After your male reduction mammaplasty has occurred and all unnecessary excess tissues have been removed, your incisions will be sealed. This will involve…
Many areas of the face are affected by the passing of time. One such area is the eyelashes. As part of the aging process, eyelashes may become thinner, lighter, and shorter. Those with lash issues can turn their luck around with Latisse. Latisse is a long-lasting beauty solution that rejuvenates your eyelashes, giving them more…
Realizing that the size and shape of your male breast tissue may make you a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery? Then read on to find out more about this particular type of aesthetic procedure. Used to remove fatty and/or glandular tissue, male breast reduction can take at least one hour to complete. This…
For some men, embarrassing enlarged breast tissue can be an issue that just won’t go away. Gynecomastia surgery is often an effective solution for those looking to remove this tissue. For those patients who specifically have excess glandular breast tissue (as opposed to fatty tissue), gynecomastia surgery will likely be necessary – the patient will…
Want smooth, healthy, wrinkle-free skin? Juvéderm may be the perfect choice for your next injectable procedure. Juvéderm is a member of the hyaluronic acid family of fillers. Hyaluronic acid rejuvenates dehydrated skin tissues. In its natural state, it is a liquid. In Juvéderm, its molecules are linked together and it is known as “cross-linked” hyaluronic…
Worried that the wrinkles beginning to form on your face will be constant companions? Wish your crow’s feet, frown lines, marionette lines, and nasolabial folds would just take the hint and take a hike? Wishing won’t make them go away – but a procedure known as facial fat grafting will make sure they’re off of…
One of the most important aspects of a brachioplasty is the arm recontouring recovery process. Follow your surgeon’s post-operative care directions in order to avoid complications and to have the most comfortable healing process possible. You may need medical stitches removed as part of your arm recontouring recovery. If this is the case, come into…
To prevent any complications during your arm lift healing process, remember to follow your plastic surgeon’s brachioplasty recovery instructions. These will help your recovery go quickly and without issue. For a week following brachioplasty, you’ll need to stay home and rest. This will mean taking time off of work. If your work involves a lot…
An arm lift is a recontouring procedure that’s very helpful when it comes to changing the look of your arms. Arm lift recovery is an essential part of the procedure. After the brachioplasty operation, it’s normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and possibly numbness in the upper arms. This will subside during the arm lift…
Do you have hanging skin and fat on your upper arms? These can often interfere with wearing certain clothing and with exercise. Your arms shouldn’t be a hindrance to your comfort. With a brachioplasty, also called an arm lift, you’ll be able to remove that excess skin for good. One step of a brachioplasty procedure…
Your arms can look toned and fit with the help of an arm lift! This helpful plastic surgery procedure is great for those who have experienced dramatic weight loss or any other circumstance that has left them with drooping upper arm skin and fat. For the arm lift procedure, plastic surgeons employ either general anesthesia…
Your face is important to you, so make sure to treat it right. If your skin has developed areas of sun damage, scarring, and wrinkles, rejuvenate it. Revitalize it. Bring it back to life with a chemical peel. Chemical peels are marketed in different varieties, which are specially formulated to target various issues. Weaker chemicals…
A facelift can be a transformative experience that makes you look years younger. But before you’re able to fully enjoy your new face, you’ll need to recover from the surgery. If you make sure to follow you plastic surgeon’s instructions, your facelift recovery period will go well and won’t take too long. As part…
If you’re looking for a great way to lose that stubborn belly fat and get dreamboat abs, look no further – try a tummy tuck! This popular plastic surgery will give you a beach-ready body in no time. But before you can show it off, you’ll need to make sure to rest up during the…
A tummy tuck can improve your abdominal area, removing excess pounds of fat and loose skin, along with unsightly stretch marks. Getting this aesthetic procedure can improve your self-image and more. The lower abdomen is typically recontoured during a tummy tuck, and sometimes, the upper abdomen will also be addressed. To correct this upper area,…
For women, overly large breasts can be a curse, causing numerous mental and physical issues. Getting a breast reduction (also known as a reduction mammaplasty) is often the best option to correct these issues. After this surgery, patients feel an immediate difference in the strain on their bodies. However, they still must go through the…
Want a taut, trim tummy with enviable abs? An endoscopic tummy tuck will make your abdominal muscles tighter and strengthen the muscle wall, turning back the effects of the aging process. Because the endoscopic tummy tuck is less invasive than a traditional tummy tuck and creates smaller scars, the recovery time is drastically reduced. It…
After a breast reduction, make sure to follow your plastic surgeon’s care instructions. The more closely you abide by them, the quicker and easier your recovery process will be. A medical support bra is recommended when a patient is recovering from breast reduction surgery. This will help the altered tissues conform to their new locations.…
Do your breasts constantly rest on and rub against your torso, causing chafing and itching in the breast crease? Put a stop to constant rashes and skin irritation – consider a breast reduction. With a breast reduction, your plastic surgeon will excise sagging breast tissues, leaving you with perfect, perky breasts that won’t get in…
Are you feeling ready for a change? Liposuction is a way to improve your figure and your self-image. During this fat removal procedure, excess deposits of fatty tissue are sucked away using a medical suction device. Once the liposuction surgery is complete, drains are added in the targeted area to take away excess fluids, avoiding…
Before the major body contouring procedure known as a body lift, it’s best to know about the post-surgery healing process. This – and strictly adhering to your plastic surgeon’s instructions – will make the process as short and comfortable as possible. Following a body lift, you’ll stay in the hospital for up to three days.…
A Benelli-lollipop lift, or vertical lift/mastopexy, is a type of breast lift surgery that can reduce the degree of drooping in a woman’s breasts. Different degrees of sagging require different types of breast lift. The Benelli-lollipop lift is necessary for a moderate amount of sagging skin (also known as ptosis). A smaller amount would require…
Having larger-than-normal gums, called a gummy smile, leads to low self-esteem and embarrassment. When we’re embarrassed about our smiles, we hide them. Don’t hide your smile – there’s a world of solutions just waiting for you. Botox, for example, isn’t only for wrinkles. If smiling raises your upper lip higher than other people’s, causing gummy…
Want the perfect neck? Having a smooth, sleek, beautiful neck can make you look decades younger. The neck lift is a popular plastic surgery procedure that fixes numerous aesthetic issues, such as wrinkles, jowls, and other unfortunate facial features caused by excess skin, loose muscle tissue, and fatty deposits. Horizontal wrinkles are caused by sun…
Many websites are touting the benefits of the Nefertiti Lift, a newer, non-surgical neck lift involving Botox injections. Should people be gravitating towards it or sticking with the time-tested surgical neck lift? Here are the reasons why it isn’t time to abandon the surgical neck lift just yet. First, a surgical neck lift is a…
Males of all ages suffer from the stress and embarrassment of gynecomastia, or enlarged breast tissue. What are the causes of gynecomastia? Changes and imbalances in hormones can cause the body to create more breast tissue; because of this, many cases of gynecomastia occur during puberty. Additionally, aging men are prone to adult-onset gynecomastia, since…
A plastic surgery incision site becomes a scar, so when considering a male breast reduction, it’s important to understand the reasons surgeons choose the sites they do. For male breast reductions, the decision is primarily based on the composition of your excess breast tissue. Your surgeon may recommend the axillary incision site, located in the…
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