A Mommy Makeover is a highly individualized package of procedures for women who want to address any of a number of signs of pregnancy and childbirth. The exact combination and sequence of body contouring treatments chosen depends on the goals of any given patient—because some women have a lot of excess skin on the belly,…
Staying healthy by exercising regularly and eating a clean diet is the best way to lose weight—but not always the best way to get an ideal shape. Those isolated bulges or noticeably wobbly areas that don’t seem to budge even after the toughest workouts can be a nuisance, even for people who are otherwise slim….
Whether you have naturally thin lips and want to make them poutier or perhaps want to counteract the unpleasant effects of aging, we recommend hyaluronic acid lip filler. Our Philadelphia-area team uses JUVEDERM® Ultra XC and Restylane® Silk for augmentation. But these fillers can do more than simply make lips plumper and fuller. They can also treat wrinkles around…
Many patients who rapidly lose significant weight via bariatric surgery or other conventional methods find that they develop a sagging, flabby look in the abdominal area. This is because the skin there can become permanently stretched out due to significant volume creating bulges. With less fat to push this inelastic skin outward, it instead hangs…
So you’ve made the decision to get the life-changing plastic surgery procedure you’ve been considering for months—or even years. Congratulations, but that is just the beginning of the decision-making process. The next, vitally important step is choosing a qualified aesthetic surgeon. In the Philadelphia area, there are more than a few options. But with all the practices…
Some patients choose breast surgery as a way to enlarge a smaller bust, while for others, the procedure may be a way of reclaiming a more youthful look. The Chapin Aesthetics team regularly meets with women seeking mastopexy in the Philadelphia area, who are also interested in learning about the impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on the…
When it comes to breast augmentation, size is essential. In the same way that you don’t want an ill-fitting bra, the wrong size implant (hint: too big), can cause discomfort and other more serious problems. If you want bigger breasts, but don’t necessarily want to tell the world that you are cosmetically enhanced, there are…
Despite the soaring popularity of breast augmentation surgery—it was recently recognized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as the most performed cosmetic surgical procedure of 2019—reports released by The World Health Organization and the FDA have sparked public debate on the safety of textured breast implants. These reports highlighted a possible connection researchers have…
When it comes to medical treatments to help improve the overall appearance of your face, fillers and injectables are very popular. These treatments are much less invasive than some other procedures, and they require less downtime and provide faster results than surgical options. The term dermal filler in the plastic surgery industry refers to any…
When it comes to undergoing any kind of treatment or procedure for your skin, it’s important to know that your medical providers have the education, training and experience necessary to deliver the best results. One trademark of a high-quality aesthetic practice is that it employs certified aesthetic nurse specialists. These nurses have decided to specialize…
