Should I Get Plastic Surgery After Major Weight Loss?
Losing a significant amount of weight with an exercise program and/or bariatric surgery is a major accomplishment. You may feel great about what you’ve achieved, but not so happy about the deflated extra skin left behind. Post-weight loss plastic surgery provides the fine-tuning needed to truly enjoy your new body shape. Procedures that may benefit someone who has lost a…
What Should I Expect from a Rhinoplasty Procedure?
Rhinoplasty, also called nose surgery or a “nose job,” re-shapes and modifies the structure of the nose. The reason is often cosmetic, for a nose that is overly large or has some other cosmetic flaw, but there may also be a component related to breathing obstruction, such as a deviated septum. We encourage you to contact Dr. Bernard Shuster if you…
Why Eyelid Surgery is So Popular
Hundreds of thousands of people elect to have blepharoplasty each year. Also called eyelid surgery, this restorative procedure can take years off of your face and restore your ability to see without puffy tissue obstructing your view. Dr. Bernard Shuster is proud to perform blepharoplasty in Hollywood, FL. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, eyelid surgery was the second most-popular cosmetic…
Benefits of a Breast Reduction Using Liposuction
If you have large, heavy breasts that cause you chronic pain and posture issues, a breast reduction using liposuction can help relieve your discomfort and leave you with a graceful, proportionate physique. Unlike other breast reduction methods, Dr. Bernard Shuster’s liposuction technique has a much quicker recovery and a few other notable benefits. Breast reduction with liposuction has many advantages…
Good Candidates for Breast Reduction
If you want to reduce overly large or sagging breasts that cause back pain or difficulties with posture, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction. This procedure not only reduces breast size by removing excess fat and tissue, but also enhances the shape and proportions of your breasts. With more than 25 years of experience in plastic surgery,…
What is Transaxillary Breast Augmentation?
Transaxillary Breast Augmentation is a procedure for placing breast implants through a small incision made along a natural crease in the armpit. This state-of-the-art technique helps hide scars so that no one can tell a surgery was performed. Dr. Shuster begins with a 1-2 inch incision high in the armpit. He then creates a space for the implant under the…
Who is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, is a popular procedure among women in the U.S. This cosmetic surgery lifts and restores breasts that are sagging. If you want a perkier bust, it may be right for you. Good breast lift candidates are most often interested in correcting: Sagging, drooping breasts Elongated breast shape Stretched, enlarged areolas Uneven breasts Nipples that…
Your Facelift Recovery Explained From Day 1 to Day 30
Facelifts are popular and effective surgical procedures that can correct a variety a facial aging concerns and create a fresh, revitalized appearance. When considering a facelift, it may be beneficial to have a clear understanding of what you can expect from your recovery. While Dr. Shuster will provide you with detailed pre and postoperative instructions, here is general timeline of…
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Next to certain types of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, and three percent of those women will die from the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is intended to promote awareness, discussion, action and…
Beautification Procedures to Achieve Your Desired Facial Appearance
While many facial plastic surgery procedures are intended to reverse the signs of aging, this isn’t the only goal that can be accomplished with these treatments. Facial plastic surgery can also be performed to improve the appearance of a specific feature. When this is your goal, we call these treatments beautification procedures. It’s important to understand that beautification procedures aren’t…
