Loose clothing and underwear are mandatory for the first 72 hours after labiaplasty surgery, and most labiaplasty patients should wait a minimum of 2 weeks before wearing jeans, if not longer. The reason for holding off on wearing jeans is that the operated area will be swollen, tender and itchy, which is not conducive to […] Read more

As the focal point of the face, the nose draws a great deal of attention. If you’re dissatisfied with its appearance, you might consider having a rhinoplasty, also called a nose job. Plastic surgeons often perform them purely for aesthetic purposes, although these procedures can also improve the function of the nose if the patient […] Read more

Acne lesions damage the skin and sometimes the underlying tissue as well. In an effort to heal the damage, your body will produce collagen. If too little collagen is produced, the result is a depressed acne scar. An overproduction of collagen will lead to a raised acne scar. Acne scars can be even more frustrating […] Read more

In most cases, labiaplasty is an elective cosmetic procedure. However, women do choose to have it for a variety of reasons, including if they have discomfort during intercourse, experience chafing, tugging, or pinching in clothing, or if they don’t like how their labia looks. What is the Purpose of a Labiaplasty? A labiaplasty is a […] Read more

In 2019, plastic surgeons performed about 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures. Of those, 265,209 were liposuction procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This places liposuction well within the top five of the most commonly requested plastic surgeries. In fact, the procedure had a 3% rise in popularity compared to the previous […] Read more

Roughly 220,000 rhinoplasties are performed each year in the U.S. They’re primarily performed on adults who are fully aware of the potential risks and who have reasonable expectations for the outcome. However, there has been increased interest among teenagers in plastic surgeries in general– and rhinoplasties in particular. Being a teenager isn’t automatically grounds for […] Read more

Tattoos are a popular form of self-expression and body art, but is it safe to get inked before plastic surgery? The short answer is probably not. It’s best to discuss this with your board-certified plastic surgeon, who can advise you on the safest course of action. However, getting a tattoo is akin to having a […] Read more

How old is too old for plastic surgery? The truth is that there is no one uniform answer. Safety issues are different for every person, and you’ll only know if an elective procedure could be right for you by consulting a board-certified plastic surgeon and your primary care doctor. However, many retirees are pleasantly surprised […] Read more

Beauty trends come and go. Consider, for example, the Middle Ages trend of removing all of one’s eyebrows and eyelashes in order to accentuate the forehead. Today, full lashes and contoured brows are considered highly desirable. It can be useful to take a look at the plastic surgery trends expected to be in and out […] Read more

Early last year, as the pandemic picked up speed, the world slowed down. With people spending most of their time working at home—meetings and phone calls entered the digital era on Zoom. Plastic surgeons have noticed a significant increase in demand for their services to correct imperfections like asymmetrical noses, sagging skin, and double chins […] Read more