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  1. HOW CAN YOU KNOW IF YOU NEED A BREAST LIFT?

    The breasts are considered to be a potent symbol of beauty, motherhood, and vitality in most cultures. However, studies have shown that most women around the world are unhappy with their breast size, wishing that their breasts were either smaller or bigger. In addition to size, another thing many people are bothered by is the…

  2. FOUR THINGS TO AVOID AFTER GETTING LIP FILLERS

    Full, pouty lips are just about always in style, and if you want to add some extra volume to yours, lip fillers are an ideal option for enhancement. To get the most out of your injectable treatment, there are some basic guidelines you should follow. If you have questions about aftercare—like “What should I avoid…

  3. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PRESERVE TUMMY TUCK RESULTS?

    A question many of our patients have is, “How do you maintain tummy tuck results?” Our Philadelphia-area team knows that the women and men who come to us want to maintain a sculpted, toned abdomen and avoid doing anything that could compromise the results from this procedure. Patients should remember that tummy tuck surgery can sculpt…

  4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BOTOX® TO WORK?

    Can’t wait to enjoy a smoother, more awake, and younger appearance after wrinkle-relaxing injectables? While neuromodulators are some of the most simple and straightforward cosmetic treatments available, one of the things patients should be aware of is that—unlike facial fillers—they won’t get instant results from wrinkle injections. Our Philadelphia area-based practice often sees patients who are…

  5. WILL LIP FILLERS CHANGE YOUR SMILE?

    Chances are good that you’ve all heard about fillers and what they can do to address signs of aging. It’s easy to see why the injectables are so popular, given how accessible they are, their lack of post-treatment downtime, how little discomfort is involved, and the results that appear so quickly. Of course, dermal fillers…

  6. WHO WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION?

    Although beauty trends come and go, breast augmentation has been one of the most performed plastic surgery procedures for many years. In fact, studies have shown that augmentation with implants has remained one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery throughout the pandemic as the lockdowns made recovery easier for many patients. While it’s…

  7. HOW IS SMARTLIPO DIFFERENT FROM WEIGHT LOSS?

    Even though a SmartLipo treatment results in reduced fat, the procedure isn’t designed to help you shed pounds. That means when you step on the scale after a successful session, you won’t notice a major difference. This is because the treatment is intended for fat reduction rather than weight loss—especially since SmartLipo from the Philadelphia area’s…

  8. DOES A TUMMY TUCK HAVE ANY MEDICAL BENEFITS?

    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…

  9. WHAT ARE SOME EFFECTIVE COLLAGEN-BOOSTING INGREDIENTS?

    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…

  10. DO BREAST IMPLANTS LAST FOREVER?

    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…