Plastic surgery can be an excellent option to help individuals achieve their body goals. Naturally, with any incision, comes a scar. Some individuals shy away from plastic surgery because they don’t want a lasting mark of the procedure they had done. However, there are many different approaches to reducing the
Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss can be a significant challenge for many people. For those who are struggling with large amounts of excess weight, some choose bariatric surgery to help them achieve their goals. Also known as weight loss surgery, this is a procedure that is intended to
Scars The 411 About Surgical Scar Revision: Everyone's got scars. When you think about it, aren't scars amazing? Your body uses its natural healing abilities to repair its own damaged skin, muscle, and even bone. This article will discuss skin scars and their treatment. Usually, whenever there is damage to
You expect to have scars after reconstruction surgery following weight loss. However, there are ways at minimizing the appearance of surgical scars after plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons offer scar treatment that can help. You may find it reassuring to learn more about your options for scar revision and what you
The ObesityHelp National Conference is almost here and we are so excited to announce that three world-renowned, board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in post-bariatric reconstructive surgery will host a Q &A session on Friday, September 30th at 9:30 am! There will also be FREE private one-on-one consultations for registered attendees available during
With all of the excellent food choices that surround us, weight gain is a common occurrence. However, gaining weight after a plastic surgery procedure is a significant issue and has an extra set of consequences. Postoperative weight gain can occur for many reasons, including changes in hormonal levels and the
There are many reasons why plastic surgery improves a patient's life after weight loss. There are the obvious reasons like removing excess skin and fat, but let’s break it down further. There are two main branches of reasons for skin and fat removal: the physical and the psychological. I will
There are many myths and urban legends when it comes to reducing the excess skin after weight loss. Some people suggest fantastic creams or magical lotions, while others suggest only losing a certain percentage of fat over a specific amount of time. Since there is so much confusion, first let
Typically, hospitals require you to arrive two or more hours before your plastic surgery procedure. Extra time is required because there is a lot of paperwork that needs to be completed. Start your preparations now so you are ready on the date of your plastic surgery hospital stay. Plan to
Domestic and international travel for plastic surgery is becoming more and more common. Some countries are even encouraging their medical communities to become world centers for plastic surgery. If you are considering traveling for plastic surgery, there are several issues you should consider. Below is a list of things I
