Breast cancer affects one in eight women (about 12%) in the United States. Because it affects so many people, the fear of getting breast cancer is a very real response for women. While there aren’t any fail proof prevention methods, there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. … Read more
When most people think about a tummy tuck, they think about the cosmetic effects: the slimmed waist-line and the renewed abdominal structure. What we often don’t consider is the importance of that abdominal structure and how it relates to the rest of the body. The truth is that when the abdominal muscles become weakened or … Read more
Rhinoplasty (or a “nose job”) is a plastic surgery procedure that reconstructs the nose for cosmetic correction. People may consider rhinoplasty for a number of reasons. It may be entirely cosmetic, or it may out of necessity due to a prior injury. It could also be both. There is a lot of misinformation about cosmetic … Read more
The lips are an essential and functional part of our body. They also happen to be one of the most sought out areas for cosmetic surgery. Aesthetically, our lips can alter a good deal of our overall appearance, but over time they can easily age along with the rest of our body. Thin lips and … Read more
Cellulite, or dimpled skin, start with fatty tissue deep beneath the skin. When fat tissue pushes up against connective tissue, it creates a dimpled appearance on the surface of the skin. Cellulite often appears on the thighs because they have more fatty tissue. Though it is less common in men, an estimated 85 percent of … Read more
Lips are a small part of your face, but they play an important role in your appearance. The fullness of your lips can add or detract from your overall aesthetic look. Celebrities, such as Kylie Jenner, have brought the prominence of this facial feature to the mainstream more than ever before. A 2017 statistical report … Read more
Has your top lip become so thin that it’s hardly noticeable? Does the area from your nose to your lip look strangely elongated? Are you tired of your smile naturally turning into a frown? Then a lip lift may be right for you. Aging, sun damage, and smoking all influence our lips, making them … Read more
Have you ever looked in a mirror while standing next to someone else? When comparing your and your partner’s sizes, you may notice all of the different ways in which your bodies display fat and thickness. You personally may have fat stored in the thighs and buttocks, whereas the person next to you may have … Read more
Dressing for your body is easy when you know what kinds of clothes are going to look good and make you feel confident. Once you’ve determined your body shape, shopping for clothes becomes an easier and more efficient process because you’ll start to figure out what silhouettes will compliment you best. Determine your body shape … Read more
During pregnancy, the abdominal area rapidly expands as the child develops. For some women, this rapid expansion results in a weakening and separation of the abdominal muscles. The separation of the muscles creates a noticeable stomach bulge that persists after pregnancy, and this condition is known as diastasis recti. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brent Moelleken … Read more
