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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for You?

Many people struggle with abdominal changes that do not improve with diet and exercise alone. For some individuals, excess fat is the main concern. Others are more bothered by loose skin or separated abdominal muscles. Understanding the difference between liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can help you decide which option is the better fit for your goals. Dr. […]

Body Contouring After Rapid Weight Loss

Losing a significant amount of weight is a major accomplishment, but many people are surprised to find that loose skin and stretched tissue remain afterward. Areas like the abdomen, arms, thighs, and lower body may not reflect the progress you worked so hard to achieve. Body contouring procedures can help reshape those areas and remove […]

What Is an Arm Lift? A Clear Guide to Brachioplasty

Even with regular workouts, your upper arms can hold onto loose skin that affects how your clothes fit. Many people feel self-conscious in sleeveless tops despite being at a healthy weight.  As a board-certified plastic surgeon dedicated to cosmetic body procedures, Dr. York Yates brings years of concentrated experience to arm lift surgery. He is happy to meet […]

Who Is a Good Candidate for Scarless Breast Reduction?

At Dr. York Yates Plastic Surgery in Layton, Utah, women from Salt Lake City and beyond often ask whether they might be a candidate for scarless breast reduction. Dr. Yates is a board-certified plastic surgeon who narrowed his practice to cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, allowing him to focus deeply on these procedures. That level of specialization […]

How Long Do Fat Grafts Really Last? What to Expect Over Time

You can enhance your shape using fat from your own body, and for a lot of people, that feels like the most natural choice. Fat transfer adds volume to areas like the breasts, buttocks, or face without using implants or synthetic fillers. At Dr. York Yates Plastic Surgery in Layton, Utah, many patients love the idea of looking more […]

What Is Preservé™ Breast Augmentation? A New Approach to a Classic Procedure

Breast augmentation has come a long way, and the Preservé™ technique is one of the most exciting advancements yet. At Dr. York Yates Plastic Surgery in Layton, Utah, we are taking a thoughtful and evidence-based approach in considering this procedure.   In essence, the procedure is similar to standard breast augmentation with the goals of creation of a precise and accurate […]

The Best Sleeping and Sitting Positions After a Brazilian Butt Lift

Recovering from a Brazilian Butt Lift requires some adjustment, especially when it comes to how you sleep and sit. Fat cells transferred during a BBL are delicate at first, and undue pressure on the buttocks can reduce the number of cells that survive, which is why you’ll need to make a few temporary changes.  In Layton and […]

New Year, New Shape: Why Many Patients Plan Liposuction Early in the Year

A new year feels like a clean slate, and many people in Layton and Salt Lake City use this time to think about finally making changes they have wanted for a while. When certain areas still hold on to fat no matter how healthy you eat or how consistent you stay in the gym, liposuction […]

Best Areas of the Body for VASER Liposuction

You know your body better than anyone, and sometimes certain spots just do not respond to the work you put in. VASER liposuction helps refine those areas with an ultrasound-based approach.  At his practice in Layton, Utah, Dr. York Yates brings years of experience in advanced body contouring techniques. His skill with VASER allows patients throughout Layton and Salt […]

Chest Contouring After Significant Weight Loss in Men

You’ve already done the hardest part: losing the weight. What comes next is making sure your body reflects how far you’ve come. Male chest contouring after weight loss helps men finally see the definition they’ve earned.  Dr. York Yates is a board-certified plastic surgeon who works with patients from Layton and Salt Lake City, Utah. He […]

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