For many women, one of the greatest joys in life is having children, but the effects of childbearing on the body can be devastating. Even women who eat well and exercise can find there are some parts of their body which simply don’t return to their pre-pregnancy shape. Salt Lake City board certified Plastic Surgeon …
Many people, men and women alike, are dissatisfied with an area of their body that has been resistant to the effects of diet and exercise. Genetics can play a large role in where we gain and hold on to weight. If you are in good health, but have localized pockets of fat, you may be …
While recently attending a conference, I met a doctor who was exploring the cosmetic market. His training was in ObGyn and he has likely delivered thousands of babies with a very high success rate in the New York area. Because of new insurance restrictions, and with greater government oversight on that type of medical care …
Welcome to Summer! With the BBQ’s, vacations to sandy, sunny, ocean-side locations and pool parties, the swimsuit season is upon us. While many of us bask in the glorious warmer weather, many more of us fret over the season’s main fashion staple: the swimsuit, or to be more exact, the body in it. While diet …
Bikini Season Tummy Tuck – Salt Lake City Abdominoplasty Read More »
I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover. I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell you: Your body goes through all kinds of changes while you’re pregnant—and once you’ve given …
Is Lipo the Solution for My Stretched-Out Stomach? Read More »
There was a recent poll by Harris Interactive on behalf of Realself.com looking at trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery. The study surveyed over 2100 patients aged 18 and over. The study looked at interest and satisfaction with cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck (29%) and liposuction (23%) topped the list of procedures that patients would undergo …
Survey shows mommy makeover has a high satisfaction rate Read More »
Lipodissolve is similar to mesotherapy. This involves injecting a mixture of “fat dissolving” chemicals into the fat. This is marketed as a noninvasive alternative to liposuction. Yes, lipodissolve can work. The problem is it is very inconsistent. I have seen a patient with large calves and ankles who swore to me that these doubled in …
Belly button surgery is one of the relatively “hot” surgeries in recent years. The procedure is called umbilicoplasty which is a cosmetic surgery procedure to help create a more attractive belly button. This can be accomplished by itself such as creation of an “innie” from an “outie” but is more frequently done at the time of a tummy …
This is a fairly common question. The short answer is yes, it is always best to wait if you know you are planning on having more children. Some times a patient either isn’t sure if they will have any more children, or know that it would be in the distant future if they choose to. …
Should I wait until I am done having babies to have a tummy tuck? Read More »
I have recently added before and after photos to the breast reduction and tummy tuck photo galleries. Check them out. New Breast Augmenation pictures to follow next week.
