Are There Medical Benefits to Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as tummy tuck surgery, is intended to remove lumpy deposits of fat and loose and sagging skin from the midsection of the body. Depending on the type of tummy tuck being performed, separated abdominal muscles may be reattached, which can help to draw in the waist and further trim the belly. This step may also provide…
Transaxillary Incisions and Breast Implant Revision
Breast implant incision options can be utilized to personalize the breast augmentation procedure. Some options, such as periareolar and inframammary incisions, are placed on the breasts themselves. Others, such as umbilical insertion (through the belly button) and transaxillary incisions (through the armpits) place incisions away from the breasts, entirely preventing scars on the breast mound. Board-certified plastic surgeon Bernard Shuster…
Does Breast Lift Surgery Leave a Scar?
During breast lift surgery, incisions are made on the breast mound to allow for the gentle repositioning of the underlying tissue. As with any surgical procedure, incisions will leave traces. How visible and distracting these traces will be is somewhat dependent on the technique used for your procedure. It is also somewhat dependent on steps you take before and after…
Which Liposuction Technique is Right for Me?
Liposuction is used to remove fat deposits that have proven resistant to diet and exercise. With this procedure, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bernard Shuster can help to trim and tone nearly any area of the body, working to create a more desirable and defined frame. Lipo360 is a method Dr. Shuster uses to sculpt the body circumferentially. There are several…
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Eyelid Surgery?
You may have heard that the recovery from eyelid surgery is relatively easy and mild. That’s generally true, but you should still be fully informed about what to expect. At Dr. Bernard Shuster’s practice, we make sure you have all the information you need in order to decide if facial cosmetic surgery is right for you. Blepharoplasty Recovery and Downtime Here is a…
Top Questions About Transaxillary Breast Augmentation
Dr. Bernard Shuster favors the transaxillary incision for breast augmentation because of the benefits it offers to his patients. This small incision is made in the crease of your underarm. Here are several of the most common questions we are asked about it: Will the breast implants sit too high on my chest? No, it does not cause breast implants to…
Will Breast Augmentation Affect the Appearance of My Nipples?
Women interested in breast enlargement often wonder if and how the procedure will affect the appearance of their nipples and areolas. It’s difficult to provide a guaranteed answer because every woman is different, and the aspects of the surgery will vary as well. In general, breast augmentation does not create dramatically different areolas and nipples – unless you have arranged…
Signs You May be a Breast Augmentation Candidate
As you probably already know, breast augmentation creates larger breasts. It also improves their overall shape, projection, and appearance. Women come to breast augmentation consultations with unique goals. You may want larger breasts, but also want to unify your body proportions or feel more feminine. Whatever your reasons, Dr. Bernard Shuster is here to discuss your goals and help you…
How to Decide if it is the Right Time for a Mommy Makeover
As a new mom, you know exactly how full your life is after giving birth to your baby! Most women who want to get a mommy makeover wait until their baby has grown up a bit, so that the mom has more time and energy to put into the mommy makeover process. It may be a good time for a mommy makeover…
Is Rhinoplasty Permanent?
Rhinoplasty re-shapes various features of the nose so that you can feel more confident about your facial appearance. Many of us are born with a nose shape or size that detracts from the attractiveness of the face. Rhinoplasty makes it possible for Dr. Shuster to bring the appearance of the nose into alignment with the other facial features. If you are…
