Plastic Surgery Blogs | Greer Plastic Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery scars – how bad are they?

Nearly 27,000 men had surgery for gynecomastia in 2017. So though it’s not the most common plastic surgery, it’s still quite popular. And one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is about the scars. So that’s our topic...

Want the best mole removal scar? See a plastic surgeon!

Patients often come to see me for mole removal, especially for moles on the face. A mole removal scar that’s more noticeable than the original mole defeats the whole purpose. So why are some scars great, and others really noticeable?...

Are you scared to take pain meds after surgery?

I don’t want any pain meds after surgery. This request came from the patient at her preoperative visit. The preop visit is when I take time to go over what we are trying to accomplish with the surgery, give postoperative...

Hate your arms? Learn how to get rid of arm fat.

How do I get rid of arm fat? This was the complaint when I asked my patient what I could do to help her today. My patient was a lovely, attractive woman. But she couldn’t find clothing that fit. She...

Can fat grafting give you larger breasts without implants?

Do you want larger breasts, but you’re afraid of implants? Fat grafting may be an option to give you larger breasts that are completely made of your own tissue. What is fat grafting? Fat grafting is a process that basically...

Do you hate your double chin?

I hate my double chin. This is one complaint I hear a lot from patients. The dreaded double-chin, which I’ve also heard referred to as a turkey wattle. Not only is the nickname off-putting, but this is an area that leaves...

How hard is recovery after eye lift surgery?

Blepharoplasty, or eye lift surgery, is an amazing procedure to make your eyes look younger and more awake. But many people worry about the recovery after eye lift surgery. What does eye lift surgery do? Eye lift surgery can be...

Breast reduction surgery – the most common complaint.

Breast reduction surgery is the most common operation I perform. Which is perfect, because it’s also one of my favorite operations. Why I love doing breast reduction surgery. Breasts are integral to the female figure. They’re right out there, front...

Will liposuction give me a flat stomach?

When diet and exercise don’t work, surgery may be an option to obtain a flat stomach. In previous posts I’ve talked about abdominoplasty and combining abdominoplasty with liposuction. But how do you know which is right for you? It depends...

Botox Gone Wrong – Why Does Bad Botox Happen?

When I see new patients who want Botox for the first time, they often bring up examples of Botox gone wrong. So what exactly is Botox gone wrong? And why does bad Botox happen? FYI, I use two types of neurotoxin in...