Even if you work out constantly and are always mindful of your diet, getting perfectly chiselled abs and a defined waistline can seem difficult, if not impossible. If you have a body type that makes you more prone to storing fat in the midsection because of genetics or hormonal factors, it can make it even…
The human body continually renews itself through the sloughing off of older tissues and the regeneration of new ones. This is known as the monthly skin cell turnover process. Unfortunately, the process slows down over time due to chemical changes that are associated with aging, including a reduction in collagen production. Collagen is one of…
There are many benefits associated with breast implants for our Philadelphia-area patients, including the fact that people who get augmentation surgery may feel more confident and attractive, have better self-esteem, enjoy a more proportional and pleasing body shape, and feel more comfortable in their clothes. One of the aspects of breast augmentation patients often ask about is…
With virtually any plastic surgery procedure, it’s always a good idea for patients to do their research beforehand so they can make informed decisions and know what they’re getting into. Surgical procedures have a longer healing phase compared to minimally invasive treatments such as injectables, so planning ahead is an important part of recovery. Labiaplasty from…
t can seem nearly impossible to get rid of excess fat or skin on the stomach area. Due to factors outside of a person’s control—such as genetics and hormones—some people naturally tend to put on more weight in in their midsection, even when the rest of their body is slender. Pregnancy or major weight loss…
Cheeks bring balance to our facial proportions. In fact, we typically associate plump cheeks with youth, but sunken or sagging cheeks with aging. In time, what is defined as the triangle of youth—high cheekbones, full cheeks, and a well-defined jawline—eventually may become inverted so that the face appears more oblong with flatter, thinner cheeks and…
Sadly, there’s no real way to significantly reverse breast sagging, also known as breast ptosis, on your own. Breast lift surgery from our Philadelphia area-practice can help to create a more youthful silhouette by raising the breasts higher on the chest, which is an ideal option for anyone who wants to regain a perkier profile. There…
Trying to enjoy warmer weather can be frustrating when doing so aggravates skin issues, especially if you have a skin type that’s prone to oiliness, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation that take a toll on your confidence. Dark patches on your face, neck, and chest can occur due to hyperpigmentation or be a sign of other, unrelated…
During consultations, patients are often unsure about whether a wrinkle relaxer or a filler would work better for them. Why not both? It’s very common for minimally invasive treatments to be performed simultaneously or around the same time because they often complement each other. For example, by using facial fillers in conjunction with botulinum toxin injections…
Have you been trying to lose weight from your midsection, but can’t seem to get the flat stomach you want? Ultimately, if you have unwanted fat that won’t budge from the stomach area, the answer for you may be liposuction. If you also have excess skin, the solution could be a tummy tuck, also known…
