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 […]

Will I Have Scars from My Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation always creates scars. Scars vary from patient to patient and are somewhat dependent on the patient’s scar-forming tendency. They can be somewhat unpredictable. In simple terms, some patients […]

Why Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon for Cosmetic Care?

When selecting a practitioner for cosmetic enhancement, it is critical to understand the difference between a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and […]

Allergan Breast Implant Recall: What You Need to Know

The recent breast implant recall has been widely reported in the media, and this update will help explain the details of the recall. A very small number of breast implant […]

Am I a Good Candidate for Plastic Surgery?

Women and men interested in cosmetic enhancement frequently ask: “Am I a good candidate for plastic surgery?” In general, patients of all ages can be good candidates for plastic surgery, […]