Posted November 17, 2014 in Facelift, Injectables, Neck Lift
If you have smooth and youthful skin well into your forties, then you definitely have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. But if you’re like the rest of the general population, you might notice that your once plump and youthful skin is now thin and sagging; wrinkles have spread across your lower face, “smile […]
Read MorePosted January 30, 2014 in Breast Implants
As one of the most regularly performed plastic surgery procedures, breast augmentation is desired by thousands of women every year. Although most of the specifics for a breast augmentation can be determined during your consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, choosing the form (shaped or rounded) of the implants is almost entirely the patient’s choice. […]
Read MorePosted December 23, 2013 in Body Contouring, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Facial Rejuvenation
Fat grafting, also known as “autologous fat transfer” or “fat injections,” involves removing fat cells from one area of a patient’s body and injecting them into another area. This procedure has two great benefits: it eliminates unwanted fat from problem areas and provides plumpness to volume-deficient areas. First, fat is removed from the area(s) of […]
Read MorePosted December 02, 2013 in Facial Rejuvenation, Injectables, Non Surgical Cosmetic Treatments
Dermal fillers provide a safe and effective way for men and women to restore a rejuvenated look to their faces. Designed specifically to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and lower part of the face, filler treatment takes just a few minutes with little to no downtime. At our Birmingham practice we […]
Read MorePosted November 20, 2013 in Breast Enhancement, Breast Implants
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that women in America are diagnosed with, second to only skin cancer. Treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery to remove some or all of the breast tissue (lumpectomy or mastectomy). Lumpectomy and mastectomy procedures can result in disfigured breasts or a complete […]
Read MorePosted September 26, 2013 in Health and Beauty
Who knew that beauty could be defined by numbers? Although we don’t usually think about math when we notice a person’s allure, proportions are apparently a big part of what we perceive as attractive when it comes to appearance. The Golden Ratio, also called the “Phi Ratio,” is believed to define optimal facial proportions, and […]
Read MorePosted August 13, 2013 in Otoplasty
What Is Ear Surgery? Also known as “otoplasty,” ear surgery can improve the shape, position, and protrusion of the ears from the head. It can correct deformities resulting from injuries or congenital (birth) defects, such as folded ear tips, long earlobes, and even the absence of an ear. Who Is a Candidate for the Surgery? […]
Read MorePosted July 23, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Implants
Breast implants are a great way to enhance the female figure and improve self-esteem, and breast augmentation is one of the most sought-after plastic surgery procedures in the United States as well as the world. As with any surgery, there are certain complications that may result from breast augmentation with implants, such as implant rupture. […]
Read MorePosted July 02, 2013 in Breast Reconstruction, Health and Beauty
On May 14, 2013, The New York Times published an article in The Opinion Pages section of the newspaper written by actress and director Angelina Jolie titled “My Medical Choice,” wherein she disclosed her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. She underwent a double mastectomy after discovering that she carries a mutated “breast cancer […]
Read MorePosted May 22, 2013 in Nipple Reduction
Although there are many different shapes and sizes of nipples and areolas, some women are unhappy with the size of their nipples and the dark pigmented skin surrounding them. For some women, genetics may lead to the development of large nipples and areolas. For other women, weight gain, pregnancy, and aging can cause the areola […]
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