If you’ve ever been pregnant or have gained or lost a lot of weight quickly, then you’ve probably noticed the development of tiger-like stripes on your skin that fade in color over time. Those stripes are called stretch marks. Stretch marks form when the skin expands too quickly and does
Breast augmentation (implants) isn’t for everyone. In fact, many women would rather go the opposite direction, and choose to have a breast reduction performed instead. Breast reduction makes large and heavy breasts smaller. It can increase your comfort and make it easier to fit into certain types of clothing. It can also
If you’re no longer happy with your breast implants or are concerned that something is wrong with them, replacing them might be the way to go. Maybe you made a list of pros and cons and carefully considered the differences between saline and silicone implants. Now, it might be months
What’s in a name? When people hear the phrase ‘mommy makeover,’ they often assume that it’s only intended for women with children. However, patients who want to improve the appearance of their abdomen, arms, thighs, and breasts can also benefit from these procedures, irrespective of their parental status. While mommy makeovers are
Labiaplasty, a surgical procedure aimed at rejuvenating the female genitalia, has gained significant interest in recent years. Despite its increasing popularity, many questions and misconceptions surround this procedure. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labiaplasty, I aim to demystify this procedure and provide comprehensive insights into what
Lasers and injectables aren’t only for the facial area. As the demand for and interest in vaginal rejuvenation has increased in recent years, so have the number of treatment options available. Procedures are available that use radiofrequency energy, lasers, or fillers to tighten, tone, or otherwise rejuvenate the female genital
Life has a way of changing you, both physically and mentally. As you get older, you are likely to notice changes all over your body, from the shape and size of your breasts to the condition of your skin. Some of those changes might not be visible, but you might
Plenty of people look back on the choices they made two, five, or 10 years ago and ask themselves what they were thinking. In some cases, the impact of the decision isn’t long-lasting. A bad haircut will go away in a few months, only remaining in photos. Other choices do
Any part of the body that is disproportionate can become a source of embarrassment or unhappiness over time. Women (and also men) who have overly large breasts can experience cosmetic and health issues that take away from their quality of life in many ways. Fortunately, there is a solution to
You can divide your plastic surgery experience into three distinct parts. There’s the time before surgery, such as labiaplasty, when you are learning about the procedure and what you need to do to prepare for it. There’s the surgery itself. And then there’s the recovery period. After labiaplasty, you most likely
