At a certain point after childbirth, women may begin to wonder how they can improve the appearance of their abdomen. Although a healthy diet and exercise/toning workouts are an important part of overall health and achieving aesthetic goals, it may take an alternative method to get a “flat stomach” after […]
Excessively large breasts can often cause lower back and neck pain, painful bra-strap indentations, and other physical discomforts. They can also produce feelings of self-consciousness, and prevent many individuals from effectively fitting into desired clothing. Fortunately, breast reduction surgery can be an ideal solution for these concerns, allowing patients to […]
The term “jowls” refers to a collection of excess skin and/or fat that develops around the jawline. This is extremely common and is most often due to the natural aging process as the skin gradually loses elastin and collagen over time, leading to a loss of firmness and a sagging […]
Many women who are considering removing their breast implants often ask if they should also remove the capsule surrounding their implants. The capsule is the “scar tissue” that the body naturally forms around the implant in every patient that has a breast implant. This capsule is, in essence, the result […]
As gastric procedures—such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeves—become more popular, more and more people are dealing with body issues relating to the massive weight loss these procedures are able to accomplish. In addition, there are many people who are able to lose significant amounts of weight with diet and […]
Getting rid of unwanted fat has long been a concern of patients considering plastic surgery. The good news is that there are now several new options available to patients looking to address this issue. These include invasive procedures, such as liposuction, and non-invasive procedures such as injections or fat freezing. […]
In his more than 24 years in private practice, board certified plastic surgeon Robert Rothfield, MD has answered many patient questions about the relationship between dieting, weight loss, and plastic surgery. In this blog from 2009, Dr. Rothfield provides his opinion on when weight loss should be accomplished to maximize […]