Blog Posts in December, 2012

Breast Augmentation Cost: What Is It, Exactly?

Deciding to get breast implants is not a trivial matter. We've discussed some of the factors involved in making the decision in earlier posts (the Breast Augmentation Basics series). When deciding which cosmetic surgeon to choose, it's natural to consider personal referrals, experience (number of breast augmentation patients, and before and after photos), and your personal rapport with the surgeon ...

Do I Need A Breast Lift Or Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for good reason. When performed on the right candidate, breast augmentation can result in beautiful, full, natural appearing breasts. However, performed on the wrong candidate, breast augmentation can result in seemingly high riding implants with natural breast tissue hanging off the front, resulting in a “Snoopy nose" ...

How About That Tummy Tuck!

What is a tummy tuck , anyway? Sounds a little scary. For the jargon inclined, the term ‘abdominoplasty’ will do just fine. A tummy tuck involves removing fat and skin from the lower part of the belly in order to improve the overall shape and contour. Smartlipo liposuction of the belly and love handles is often a great choice if you want to slim down the problem areas that resist your best efforts ...