If you haven't heard the phrase yet, you will soon: The "Mommy Makeover" is all the rage these days among middle-age women who have had their share of children and are ready to call it quits with the whole thing reproductive thing. A mommy makeover simply refers to getting several procedures done to help restore a mom's body back to the shape it was in before she had her first child. … [Read more...]
Smart Woman’s Guide to Plastic Surgery
I've been asked in the past about good books to read to study up on the whole area of plastic surgery. I don't do a lot of reviews here, but I would like to mention one book that has been acclaimed by both lay-readers and those in the medical field. It is The Smart Woman's Guide to Plastic Surgery. … [Read more...]
Vitamins and Your Surgery
Two issues many patients want to discuss with their plastic surgeon both concern the post-surgery period. They are bruising and the healing of the incisions where the surgery took place. When the patient returns for a check-up many ask what they can do to reduce the scar tissue thickness. Truthfully, the best way of dealing with such problems is to prepare yourself before surgery-and then again after it. One … [Read more...]
Protecting & Healing the Skin
Whether you're getting a labiaplasty, vaginoplasty or some other cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, most surgeons agree that the healthier your skin, the better recovery you'll have from the plastic-surgery procedure. Therefore, it's a good idea to take care of your skin in the weeks just before your procedure. … [Read more...]