Gender dysphoria is a condition where a transgender or gender non-conforming person feels intense negative feelings and emotions due to their physical anatomy and outward appearance. It is commonly associated with the look of the chest, genitals, and general body contour. However, for many, particularly transgender women or those who identify femininely, the face can … Continue reading What Is Facial Feminization Surgery?
View MoreA mommy makeover is a well known plastic surgery procedure that combines multiple procedures into one. Generally, a mommy makeover, is some combination of a breast and tummy surgery. Normally, patients have some idea of the two procedures they want to combine, but patients often want to know, “How many procedures are combinable during a … Continue reading How Many Procedures Are Combinable During A Mommy Makeover?
View MoreBrow lamination is a semi-permanent brow enhancement that allows you to neaten up and position the brows into an ideal position. While the results are temporary, they least around four to six weeks, which is much longer than other brow enhancements which have to be reapplied every day. This can leave patients wondering, “How often … Continue reading How Often Should You Laminate Brows?
View MoreUnder eye filler is a growing procedure to treat under eye hollows, bags, and darkness. Similar to other dermal fillers, it consists of injections and is widely considered a fairly safe procedure. However, all medical procedures, even minor ones, do come with risks and occasionally side effects. Patients often ask, “What are the side effects … Continue reading What Are The Side Effects Of Under Eye Filler?
View MoreTraditionally, breast augmentation is performed through an incision in the inframammary fold. However, as breast augmentation became more popular and common, new incision sites and techniques were developed. One of these is the transaxillary method which involves placing the breast implant through an incision in the armpit. Is transaxillary breast augmentation safe? Yes, in the … Continue reading Is Transaxillary Breast Augmentation Safe?
View MoreA so-called “double chin” occurs for various reasons including weight loss, aging, and genetics. Many people want to remove their double chin because it may make them look older, contrast with their otherwise slim physique, or have never gone away with natural facial thinning after puberty. Patients end up asking, “Can a double chin be … Continue reading Can A Double Chin Be Removed Permanently?
View MoreFull, well shaped brows have been in style for roughly the last decade. Not everyone naturally has these types of brows. Additionally, it is normal to have some gaps in the brows due to the natural growth pattern, injuries, or aging. Therefore, many people fill in their brows using makeup. However, a brow tint can … Continue reading Is A Brow Tint Worth It?
View MoreWhen noticing and thinking about aging, people often put the most focus on their faces. This is understandable as the face is an important part of how we see ourselves and how others see us. Facial changes can make a big change and are often more noticeable than other changes that come with age. However, … Continue reading Why Does The Neck Age So Fast?
View MoreHair transplant surgery is often the last resort for patients experiencing genetic hair loss. The procedure involves taking grafts of hair from the back and sides of the head where genetic hair loss almost never occurs. This hair is often hormone resistant. Your provider will then place these grafts into the areas of loss. While … Continue reading Are You Asleep For A Hair Transplant?
View MoreMost plastic surgery procedures cannot be performed until a patient is 18. Breast augmentation is one of these. However, the FDA does not recommend silicone breast implants for anyone under the age of 22, though saline implants are approved for anyone 18 and above. This can leave patients wondering, “What is the best age to … Continue reading What Is The Best Age To Get Breast Implants?
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