Healthy Living Blogs
Can You Have a Baby After a Tummy Tuck?
Tummy tuck surgery was one of the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in 2018, and the reason why is no wonder: who wouldn’t want a flatter, more toned looking abdomen? But, what happens if you have a baby after a tummy tuck? Can you even carry...
Which is better- Botox, Xeomin, or Dysport?
Neurotoxins available in the US: Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport Botox® Cosmetic entered the market in 2002, when it was FDA-approved for the treatment of glabellar frown lines (between the eyebrows). It was the only player in the game until 2010, when Dysport® was...
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 instructions, and give prescriptions for pain...
What if my family doesn’t want me to have Plastic Surgery?
Having Plastic Surgery is a big decision, and it is common for families to want to weigh in on the topic. But what do you do if your family is against you having surgery? This is actually a scenario that I see a few times a year. Before I delve in to how I help...
Do I need to lose weight before having breast reduction?
Many of the patients I see coming in for information on breast reduction surgery are overweight. In today's blog post I am going to discuss how being overweight can affect breast size, and whether or not you should lose weight prior to considering surgery. Let's break...
Can I use Retin A if I am pregnant?
Tretinoin, a.k.a Retin A, is a great medication for skin; it increases collagen turnover, which improves the appearance of fine lines and rough skin. It also helps with acne. Tretinoin is a prescription medication, and is available under several different brand names,...
