What Post-Pregnancy Changes Can a Mommy Makeover Treat?

A Mommy Makeover is a term used to describe the correction of changes in the body that occur during pregnancy. Pregnancy, and especially multiple pregnancies, causes some natural, normal—but often […]

How Are Anatomic Breast Sizers Used to Determine Desired Implant Size?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular elective Plastic surgery procedures. The specific treatment plan for each patient is “customized” because no two patients are exactly alike anatomically. In […]

The Pinch Test – What Is It & Why Is It Important?

Thanks to a large body of scientific research, there are many options for breast augmentation today as compared to 35 years ago. There are choices in types of implant filler […]

Which Type of Liposuction Is Best? The Answer May Surprise You!

There are several types of liposuction techniques and devices available today. Conventional liposuction was the first widely accepted liposuction technology. Conventional liposuction—or “SAL” (suction-assisted lipectomy)—is simply a cannula (hollow tube) […]

My Areolas Are Too Big – Can Their Size Be Altered?

The “areolar complex” is a term that includes the nipple and the pigmented (dark) area around the nipple, termed the areola. The size of the areola varies widely from patient […]

FDA Updates MRI Recommendations for Silicone Breast Implants

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its MRI recommendations for silicone breast implants—and patients should be aware of additional costs involved. The FDA recommends that patients who […]

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which Procedure Is Better for My Body Type?

Every patient seeking body contouring surgery has a unique shape. Different body shapes require different procedures to get the optimal result. In some patients, liposuction is the procedure of choice, […]

What Size Breast Implants Should I Get?

Breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts. In many patients, it also improves the shape of the breasts. The foremost question that patients ask regarding breast augmentation is “what […]

Herring Plastic Surgery reaches 30-year practice milestone.

Dr. Stephen Herring Celebrates 30 Years of Plastic Surgery in Fayetteville

Herring Plastic Surgery reaches the 30-year milestone of serving residents of Fayetteville and surrounding communities with top-level cosmetic care. Fayetteville, NC — In July of 1990, Stephen M. Herring, MD […]

Dr. Stephen Herring provides advice for selecting a breast augmentation surgeon.

Fayetteville Plastic Surgeon Offers Tips on Choosing a Breast Augmentation Provider

Stephen Herring, MD touches on what to look for in a prospective breast augmentation surgeon, including credentials, skillset, communication, and more. Fayetteville, NC — Breast augmentation continues to rank as […]