If you are planning to have cosmetic plastic surgery, you have probably been told to quit smoking. The reason for this is actually the nicotine itself—not just the act of smoking! So, vaping nicotine products, wearing a “patch,” chewing gum, or using anything else containing nicotine is strictly off limits for a minimum of 4… Continue Reading »
Breast implant illness, a collection of systemic symptoms linked to implants, is a difficult diagnosis to reach. Once you arrive at this conclusion as the root of your symptoms, it is important to learn about your options for removing implants in hopes of achieving symptom resolution and restoring an aesthetically pleasing, natural breast shape. Explant… Continue Reading »
Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience that brings immense joy, and it often leaves behind physical changes to the body. These changes are beautiful reminders of the miraculous journey of pregnancy and motherhood—no mother should ever feel pressured to erase them. That said, it’s also OK to address any physical changes that make you… Continue Reading »
Video chats have become an integral part of most of our lives, and with the proliferation of TikTok makeup tutorials, many of us have tried some variation of contouring or highlighting makeup techniques to create shadow and light to enhance our features. These phenomena have drawn our attention to the aesthetic importance of a lesser-discussed… Continue Reading »
Have you heard of facial fat injections? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, this semi-permanent lip enhancement option saw a 16% increase in popularity from 2017 to 2018—and the option continues to gain traction as more patients learn they can achieve lasting improvement with the procedure. As the name implies, facial fat injections… Continue Reading »