One of the most exciting parts of a surgeon's job is the moment we remove a patient's bandages to show them the results of their plastic surgery. For most procedures, the final result will be apparent once the swelling subsides. At this point, many patients will look...

Any type of surgery is not only a procedure, it's a process. During your initial consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss the details of your procedure and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. There is not a set amount of time necessary to wait...

Those who have dropped a large amount of weight as a result of undergoing bariatric surgery typically experience the exhilarating feeling of greater confidence and relief. However, there is an aesthetic downside to losing so many pounds at once – that person may now...

General anesthetics work to provide pain relief, give the patient amnesia (memory loss) of the procedure, reduce anxiety, and paralyze the muscles in order to weaken involuntary responses during surgery. Surprisingly, patients are sometimes more anxious about...

Undergoing plastic surgery is typically considered a big deal, especially because most invasive procedures require a lengthy recovery time. Certain factors such as potential risks, side effects, and the financial cost of plastic surgery often make people nervous...

Nobody likes to feel out of it, or “groggy.” Unfortunately, one of the major setbacks of undergoing plastic surgery is grogginess. If you are interested in undergoing an invasive procedure, it is likely that you have several concerns regarding anesthesia and the...

Numerous people have trouble spots and, as a result, they have developed their own list of plastic surgery desires. The midsection remains a popular problem area among both men and woman alike. Among men, stubborn belly fat that surrounds the abdomen is commonly...

Those who have dropped a large amount of weight as a result of undergoing bariatric surgery typically experience the exhilarating feeling of greater confidence and relief. However, there is an aesthetic downside to losing so many pounds at once – that person may now...

Exercise Alternatives Plastic surgery can provide a person with very effective and rewarding procedures. Although normal recovery from invasive plastic surgery usually only takes a few weeks, some people may worry that the recovery period will get in the way of their...

For many of us, the holidays are a time to see family and spend time with friends. They are also a time to eat (a lot!) and we tend to get away from our normal routines, such as exercising and eating well, for an extended period of time. As the New Year approaches,...