Tummy tucks are a highly popular plastic surgery in the U.S., with over 130,000 procedures performed in the states annually. However, as the procedure increases in popularity, there are also more people uncertain of what a tummy tuck achieves precisely, and what it should entail. In short, a tummy tuck is a procedure administered for… Read More »
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After the Tummy Tuck: The Exercises that help Your Recovery
Recovery from a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can be enhanced with regular exercise. But remember, a tummy tuck is a significant surgical procedure, and recovering from the operation is a serious business. Here, Dr. Scott Farber of Farber Plastic Surgery outlines a number of exercises that speed up recovery from a tummy tuck, and ensure… Read More »
Aging Gracefully Through Your 60s: Top Cosmetic Procedures
Popular Procedures in your 60s Microneedling Microneedling treatments improve the overall tone, minimize sun spots, and promote collagen production for healthy, bright, smooth skin year round. Chemical Peels Chemical peels also increase skin tightening, brighten skin tone, and improve overall skin tone and texture. Botox & Filler Botox or Dypsort for treatment/prevention of fine lines and wrinkles in… Read More »
Aging Gracefully Through Your 50s: Top Cosmetic Procedures
What to expect throughout your 50s Typical aging signs in your 50s are most visible in the midface. As we age, we lose volume in our face and elasticity in our skin. This causes the skin and soft tissue of the midface to drop leading to jowling, marionette lines to deepen, and deeper nasolabial folds…. Read More »
Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck
A flat, well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through diet and exercise. However, sometimes these methods alone cannot achieve the look we want. Many patients come in asking if liposuction or a tummy tuck is what will help them to get the flat stomach they desire. No procedure is a “one-size fits all”. Dr. Farber explains… Read More »
Are Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Safe?
The short answer is yes: cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery are very much safe and should be considered by anyone looking to correct a physical malady or enhance natural beauty. That being said, the short answer is not exactly telling as to why cosmetic surgery is safe. After all, at its most basic, cosmetic plastic surgery is… Read More »