4 Misconceptions About Liposuction

For more than 40 years, liposuction has been one of the most celebrated examples of cosmetic surgery. Several liposuction strategies exist – including tumescent liposuction, ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL), and power-assisted […]

When Can I Return to Full Activity After Plastic Surgery?

Following a plastic surgery such as liposuction or a breast enhancement procedure, our patients often wonder when it is safe to return to full activity. Research conducted within the last […]

Why Are My Breast Implants Making Noise?

Following breast augmentation surgery, many changes can occur in the breasts. While short-term changes are usually apparent for just a few weeks or months, long-term changes are typically consistent with […]

How Does a Drain Work in Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Drains can be very helpful in facilitating wound healing after tummy tuck surgery (known in the plastic surgery world as “abdominoplasty”). Many surgeons routinely place at least one drain during […]

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What Happens to the Belly Button During Tummy Tuck Surgery?

If you are one of our many patients interested in undergoing tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), you may be wondering what happens to the belly button (umbilicus) during this popular cosmetic […]

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What Tissue Is Removed With Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Patients seeking tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) often ask what type of tissue is removed during the procedure. While the specifics of abdominoplasty (such as the location of the tissue and […]

What Is a “High Profile” Breast Implant?

Breast augmentation surgery has become a very popular cosmetic procedure over the past 30 years. The science of breast augmentation was in its infancy three decades ago and has been […]

Is There a Limit to the Size of Breast Implants I Can Get?

When choosing a breast implant size, several factors are considered. The primary factors are the goals of the patient. Patients have frequently done their own research prior to their in-person […]

What Is the “Snap Test” and How Is It Used in Plastic Surgery?

The “snap test” is a maneuver used by plastic surgeons to estimate skin elasticity. Skin elasticity relates to the ability of skin to return to its normal position after being […]

What Does Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Improve?

The abdominal muscle layer separates the “inside fat” (fat inside the muscle layer), and the “outside fat” (fat outside the muscle layer that you can grab). The muscle layer has […]