How Old Is Too Old For Plastic Surgery?
Here’s a question I get asked a lot: “how old is too old for someone to have plastic surgery?” Before I answer that, let me break the question down into two distinct ideas. The first concept is that there is an average age range for specific procedures – breast lifts, for instance. The second, trickier… Read more >
Planning Your Cosmetic Surgery With Digital Imaging Tools
For years, cosmetic surgeons have tapped into the power of the photographic image to better understand their patients’ needs and to highlight the successful results of procedures. Think of the impact a really good before and after photo can have on a patient’s confidence. Images have the ability to crystalize a moment in time and,… Read more >
A Closer Look at Four Trends in Cosmetic Procedures
Not long ago, we mentioned that cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures are on the rise in the United States, with nearly 2 million procedures being performed annually. As we look over the data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a few really interesting trends are starting to emerge, and we’ll explore them here. When… Read more >
Spring Into Outdoor Fun, But Don’t Neglect Your Skin
Ah, spring. It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to baseball, golf, that unrivaled Tahoe spring skiing and generally spending more time in the great outdoors. All healthy pursuits, to be certain, but with the lengthening of the days and inevitable warming trends that they bring comes a reminder that long-term exposure to… Read more >
Head To Toe: A Look At The Top 10 Plastic Surgeries
Would it surprise you to learn the most popular plastic surgery procedure in America is breast augmentation? If you’ve been a reader of this blog for any length of time, then probably not. Still, some recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons paint a very interesting picture of our collective plastic surgery trends… Read more >
Why You Should Use A Plastic Surgeon Who Understands All Your Needs
Consider these hypothetical questions. Would you put your family’s life in the hands of an inexperienced pilot on your next vacation? Would you invest your life savings with someone who couldn’t properly explain to you how investing works? Or would you buy a used car without having it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic? Of course… Read more >
Selfies and Plastic Surgery: Is There a Correlation?
Many people think of their phones as they would a friend. Phones are constantly by our sides, telling us things about the world and about ourselves that inspire, inform and entertain us. Our device addiction has also given rise to the “selfie” culture, whereby people – particularly younger ones – share highly-posed photos of themselves… Read more >
Four Things to Expect During Your Breast Surgery Recovery
Whether you’re having breast cancer reconstruction or breast augmentation, you’re likely to experience four common factors in your recovery. Let’s take a closer look at the typical stages of recovery once you’ve undergone surgery. Soreness Regardless of the type of surgery you have, you should expect to feel at least a little sore. How much… Read more >
Forget the Dad Bod. Let’s Have a Do-Over.
What is the so-called “Dad Bod”? This is a physique that features a prominent beer belly and a generally softer, plumper look. For a short time, the Dad Bod was all the rage on social media, and then the Dad Bod fad was over almost before it began. For those of us that don’t have… Read more >
Couple’s Plastic Surgery: Sharing Recovery and Results
Couples share many things from their homes to parenting responsibilities to enjoying vacations together, but a new trend is emerging: having plastic surgery together. It may sound surprising, but there are some benefits to scheduling a plastic surgery procedure at the same time as your partner. Here are some of the reasons why you may… Read more >
