Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast implant surgery involves the use of breast implants, silicone shells that are filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. In 2014, a vast majority of the 290,000 breast implant procedures performed in the United States were silicone-based. Silicone has been the dominant choice for breast implant surgery over the last […]

The breast augmentation post-op recovery period is different for everyone. Each patient heals at their own rate based on several determining factors. However, those who follow the doctor’s recovery instructions are often back on their feet and feeling great in no time. Most patients can return to work in less than a week from the date […]

As we grow older, common signs of aging such as wrinkles, lines and drooping skin begin to have a dramatic impact on our appearance. The neck may sag as well, leaving you with the look of a double chin. For most people, these signs of aging can be bothersome. Facelift surgery can help turn back the […]

Brachioplasty, also known as an arm lift, is a procedure involving several processes intended to tighten, firm and rejuvenate drooping skin around the arms. An incision along the inner surface of the upper arm is made that can run from the underarm area to the elbow but may sometimes be shorter. Positioning of the incision […]

As we get older, most commonly in our 40s and beyond, our eyelid skin often starts to sag and fold on top of itself. This process can result in a fatigued appearance and contribute to wrinkle formation around the eyes. Eyelid lift surgery will help to correct the drooping skin while shedding years off of your […]

Since its U.S. debut as a non-surgical option just over a decade ago, Botox Cosmetic has been on fire, becoming the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in this country. Last year alone, botulinum toxin injections (which account for both Dysport and Botox) totaled over six million procedures in the United States. Botox is a botulinum toxin injectable […]

Juvederm injections are commonly utilized to reduce wrinkles by adding support to the skin tissues. Generally intended for use around the mid-face and lips, Juvederm injections can provide correction to even some of the most severe types of facial wrinkles. Juvederm injections are comprised of purified hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar in the […]

Many people manage to stay in good health, eat right, and get regular exercise, yet they still struggle to lose the last bit of weight around certain problem areas of their body. For these people, liposuction surgery is an effective solution. With this quick and easy procedure, patients are given the long-awaited opportunity to enhance their self-image […]

The symptoms of aging can take their toll on our bodies as the breasts and nipples begin to lose firmness and sag. These changes in the body can be amplified with pregnancy and weight fluctuations. For those who are concerned about excessive sagging of the breasts or would just like to increase the volume and overall size, […]

When you have problem areas of your body that you feel self-conscious about and your best diet and exercise efforts don’t achieve the results you want, things can feel hopeless. Both men and women alike struggle with trying to hide their troubled areas for years, while others want a more significant solution. Through the Plastic Surgery Institute of […]