The popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide has led an unprecedented number of patients to turn to cosmetic surgeons, seeking skin-tightening procedures to get rid of excess, stretched skin left behind after significant weight loss. If you are on a weight loss journey with these GLP-1 medications, here’s what you […]
Wondering why a patient would require a secondary surgery after breast augmentation? Most breast augmentation patients undergo either a breast implant removal or breast implant revision/replacement surgery within their lifetime. Below, we share insight from several board certified cosmetic surgeons about when they may recommend breast implant revision to a patient. 1. You experienced a […]
The world of aesthetic treatments has exciting news: Xeomin®, a popular neuromodulator, has just received FDA approval for expanded use. The FDA recently approved Xeomin for the treatment of two major types of upper facial lines: forehead lines and crow’s feet (canthal lines). In addition to its existing approval for treating frown lines (also known […]
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases the breasts’ size and enhances their shape, usually with the placement of silicone gel- or saline-filled breast implants beneath the chest tissues. While this is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, it is also a serious surgical procedure that is not without risks. Understanding the details […]
The goal of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) is to deliver superior cosmetic surgery outcomes while upholding the highest safety standards. To that end, the ABCS strongly recommends all diplomates adhere the autologous gluteal fat grafting (Brazilian butt lift, or BBL) safety guidelines established by the state of Florida, which stipulate the following: […]
Breast implants are the foundation of beautiful breast augmentation results, but the illusion of ample natural cleavage can be compromised if your implants are not chosen and placed with the utmost care, or if you have a complication. One largely avoidable problem is the appearance of visible implant edges beneath the skin, also known as […]
A seroma is a buildup of fluid called serum that collects beneath the skin after surgery. Typically located near the incision site or where tissue was removed, seromas can often be easily managed by your cosmetic surgeon or may resolve on their own; it is one of the most common postoperative complications. Note, we provide […]
Weight loss and pregnancy often leave behind stubborn pockets of fat and sagging skin that no amount of diet and exercise can fully address. After achieving a healthy, stable weight you are happy with, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is an excellent body contouring option for both men and women to restore a firmer, more […]
Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a procedure that requires refined judgment on the part of your board certified cosmetic surgeon. To learn more about current techniques and trends, we sat down with some of our Diplomates to get their take on this nuanced procedure for turning back the clock in the aging face and neck. Facelift […]
Numerous cosmetic surgeons use Renuvion as a skin tightening device, either alone or in conjunction with liposuction, throughout the face and body. The Renuvion wand is inserted beneath the skin, where it promotes skin contraction and collagen production using a combination of radio frequency (RF) and helium plasma technologies. This, in turn, leads to noticeable […]