Have you ever wondered what recovery from breast reduction surgery actually looks like—and what you’ll need to get through it comfortably? From managing discomfort to promoting proper healing, there are several must-have items that can make your recovery journey smoother, safer, and a whole lot more comfortable. Planning ahead with the right supplies not only… [Read More]
Every patient who has surgery is always anxious to get back to their normal routine and when they can resume driving is always one of the top issues on their list. Driving poses some unique issues, and it is very important that you not ‘jump the gun’ and go back to driving too soon, or… [Read More]
Thinking about having your tummy tuck drains removed early? It might be tempting—but it’s not worth the risk. Surgical drains play a critical role in your healing process after abdominoplasty, and removing them too soon can lead to complications that delay recovery and affect your final results. If you’re healing from a tummy tuck procedure… [Read More]
Thinking about breast augmentation and wondering how recovery might affect your sleep? It’s a question many patients don’t think about until the first night post-surgery. The truth is, sleep positioning plays a crucial role in ensuring your implants heal properly and your results look as good as possible. By understanding how to sleep safely and… [Read More]
The quick answer is “before“, the best course of action is to lose weight before your liposuction because liposuction is not a weight-loss method. Liposuction is a great tool to use to make changes in body contour. It physically removes fat cells from areas that are bigger and can even out the overall shape. When… [Read More]
The shape of the nose is dictated by the size, shape and position of the cartilage and bones on the inside under the skin. No external pressure short of a major blow or trauma that has broken the bones could rearrange those structures. A omaha rhinoplasty is the surgery that is done to reshape nasal… [Read More]
A brachioplasty is an excellent procedure for re-contouring the upper arm. It removes excess skin and fat from the elbow all the way up to the axilla (armpit). This tightens the tissue and gets rid of the sag. To remove the skin does require an incision all along the inner arm and into the axilla…. [Read More]
A neck lift surgery is basically the same as a facelift when the majority of the changes involve tightening of the skin and tissue of the lower 1/3 of the face (jowls/jawline) and the neck. There are different degrees of lifting that may be necessary, and the recovery depends on how extensive of a lift… [Read More]
People who wear bras expect a certain kind of support from their bra. They expect their breasts to be lifted and looking great. One of the major ways that bra manufacturers get this kind of ideal result for their customers is to employ the use of underwire in their bras. The underwire works to keep… [Read More]
Typically a Mommy Makeover is a combination of some type of breast re-contouring, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or mini abdominoplasty and liposuction of the hips and thighs. When all 3 components are performed at the same time the results are usually very dramatic. In order to achieve the best outcome it is essential to closely follow… [Read More]