The cosmetic and plastic surgery fields are rapidly evolving. Now, 20 years into the new millennium, we have cutting-edge research and technology at our disposal to perform cosmetic surgical procedures for more natural-looking and longer-lasting results than ever before. 

Let’s take a walk down memory lane to learn more about how cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery have changed in the last two decades. The astonishing advancements that have been made in these fields make it a better time than ever before to invest in your cosmetic goals. 

For any surgical procedure, elective or otherwise, it is important to know exactly what to expect before, during and after the procedure. Liposuction is an outpatient operation that has little downtime and a short recovery period, but that doesn’t mean you can be lax about learning health and recovery instructions. Here is what you need to make sure you ask your surgeon before getting liposuction.

How much fat can be removed from my target areas?

How much fat can be removed and how much of a difference it will make in appearance after recovery depends on the target area and health factors. Make sure that you have reasonable expectations. Ask for a computer generated model of what you can expect your results to look like.

Is it time to say goodbye to your implants? There are a lot of reasons you might want to have your breast implants removed. First, they only last for so long, and you need to be proactive about having them removed before they become a problem. But even if you haven’t had your implants as long as you could have, there are some good reasons to have them removed.

That doesn’t make it easy to talk to a plastic surgeon about removing implants. It seems to be the opposite of what they do, right? But in reality, depending on why you want the implants removed and your ultimate aesthetic goals, we should be able to handle your breast implant removal or revision successfully.

When you start hearing a lot about breast revision surgeries, it can really put you off on your decision to get breast implants. But in reality, breast revision surgery has always been common, and not because implants are unsafe. Here is why breast revision is trending now, and why it can be necessary.

What is breast revision anyway?

Breast revision surgery usually refers to breast implants being removed or replaced. Sometimes these surgeries are done due to complications from breast augmentation, but much more frequently they are done simply because a change is needed or wanted in the size and shape of the implants.

Do you exercise regularly? Even if you don’t at this point, you should talk to your plastic surgeon about your exercise habits and needs throughout the process. Your plastic surgery consultation will take place at least a few months ahead of your scheduled procedure so that you have a chance to prepare your body for a successful surgery and recovery. Here are some things you need to think about when talking to your plastic surgeon about exercise. 

Exercise habits should be put in place now.

Exercising for at least a few months prior to your surgery will improve your results and shorten your recovery period. Most plastic surgery procedures cause some repair of the muscles to be required. If you build up those muscles before the surgery, it will make the healing process faster. 

It takes a lot of consideration to decide on plastic surgery. While a tummy tuck might seem like a drastic measure, it is sometimes required to get the results you are wanting. On the other hand, liposuction is a much less invasive procedure and could be appropriate for your desired contouring. Here’s how to choose which one is right for you.

What problem do you have with your tummy?

If your tummy has excess skin due to significant weight loss, liposuction isn’t going to give you the results you are seeking. Liposuction only removes excess fat, not skin. If you just have some stubborn fat and you are confident that the skin will tone and shrink back on its own, liposuction is the better choice.

Are you planning on getting some elective plastic surgery in the future? If so, it is never too early to start thinking about how you might make your recovery period shorter and easier. One of the biggest keys to a successful surgery and fast recovery is to be very healthy with a good diet and exercise program well before your surgery actually takes place.

But how can what you do now affect the outcome of future surgeries? Actually, it can in quite a few ways.

Losing weight is really important for your health; but let’s face it, most people lose weight because they want to look sexy (or at least thinner). With that goal in mind, it can be very disappointing when you lose a lot of weight only to find that you are still unable to wear those sexy little spaghetti-strap numbers with confidence. 

Unfortunately, you can lose a significant amount of weight and still have “flab” simply because your body was unable to tone as you lost the weight. This most often happens when you lose a large amount of weight without a solid exercise regimen, but anyone who loses a lot of weight can be affected. 

Traditional liposuction has been the most popular cosmetic procedure for decades. Only in recent years has it been rivaled with breast augmentation. But what if you could get the results of traditional liposuction without the invasive trauma? 

Body Jet Lipo is a newer method of liposuction that uses a stream of sterile water to break up and remove fat cells in a gentler way. Although incisions will still be necessary, the invasiveness and trauma are not the same. Body jet liposuction will remove stubborn pockets of fat as effectively or more effectively than traditional lipo. 

As a woman, there is no greater reward and no greater sacrifice than being a mother. You love your children to the moon and back, but you sacrificed a lot to bring them into this world. One of the first sacrifices you make to your children is carrying them within your womb for nine months. This time is not just uncomfortable. It completely changes the shape of your body.

If you want to go back to your pre-mom figure, you should start with a strict diet and exercise plan. If you aren’t sure how to get yourself in good health and physical condition, talk to your doctor about your options. If diet and exercise alone won’t restore your figure, you may want to consider cosmetic reconstruction.

With the increasing popularity of nonsurgical facelifts like those offered by PDO threads, a traditional surgical facelift might seem less appealing. However, there are some major advantages to getting a traditional facelift that just aren’t there with nonsurgical treatments.

Tighten Facial Muscles

Although nonsurgical facelifts will tighten your skin and make you look younger, they don’t do anything for the underlying tissues. As you get older, the muscle structure of your face can also get weaker or loose. During a surgical facelift, the plastic surgeon will tighten the underlying muscles and tissues as well, which can also help your facelift results last longer.

Have you worked hard to improve your health, lose weight, and get in shape, but you just can’t seem to get the results you want? Unfortunately, it is often that a patient is not able to rid themselves of stubborn fat no matter what they try. Certain areas of the body are more prone to stubborn fat and excess skin, including the tummy or lower abdomen, upper thighs, and upper arms. Luckily, there are some cosmetic surgical procedures that you can get to combat stubborn fat.

Tummy Tuck

The lower abdomen or tummy is one of the places that can be the hardest to slim down. Especially if you have been overweight for some time, are nearing middle age, or going through natural hormonal changes, tummy fat can be impossible to melt away with diet and exercise alone. Part of the problem may be that it is not stubborn fat at all, but rather excess skin tissue. Sometimes, when you lose a lot of weight, the skin is not elastic enough to bounce back, and the only way to remove it is with a tummy tuck.

Have you ever wanted a firmer, rounder butt? Or did you have a great butt when you were younger, but with age and fluctuating weight it has begun to sag? The good news is that you don’t have to live with that flabby, flat butt anymore. A Brazilian butt lift is a minor cosmetic surgical procedure that will give you a firmer, rounder, shapelier butt that you can be proud of. 

But what exactly is a Brazilian butt lift? Even if you have heard of it before, you may not know exactly what the procedure entails. Did you know that a Brazilian butt lift actually includes liposuction? That makes this procedure even more appealing for many people.

Most people know that they are supposed to get at least some exercise or physical activity every day. Doctors recommend that everyone does at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise at least 3 times per week. While it is important for all adults to get exercise as a normal rule, there are some things you will need to consider when you are planning to have plastic surgery.

Before Surgery

Before your surgery you should maintain your exercise routine right up until the day before your procedure. You will want to talk to your surgeon before your procedure about resuming your activity level and exercise routine. They will be able to tell you how long to wait before getting back to exercising. They may also advise you to ease back into your workout routine as your healing progresses.

The coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders mean that more and more people are stuck at home. It is very easy to become depressed in times like these. You are cut off from friends, family, and social circles. You are restricted in your shopping. You may be out of work. Finances could be tight or seem impossible, and there is the fear of getting sick and fear of the future. 

The best way to cope with these issues is to look forward to the future. What can you do for self-care when all of this is over? What do you want to accomplish when you can once again leave your home as normal? For some people, that includes plastic surgery that they’ve been putting off.

As a society, we have a tendency to want the things we want right now. We have gotten so used to having everything at our fingertips that we don’t like to wait. Once you make a decision, you want to act on it immediately. However, you should not rush into plastic surgery. A successful procedure requires early planning to determine when the right time for the surgery might be. Here are some tips to help you plan.

Research Plastic Surgeons

You may have been referred to a plastic surgeon by a friend or family member, but most of the time you won’t know very much about plastic surgeons without research. Allow yourself some time to Google different plastic surgeons in the area. Look at reviews and their online reputation and presence. You may also want to call them with a few questions before making your decision.

Regardless of what type of breast surgery you are having, it will be important to sleep on your back during recovery. Whether you are getting a breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast implant revision, the tissues of your breast will not be able to heal properly if you sleep on your side or tummy. Fluid can build up, swelling and inflammation can increase, and bleeding can occur. 

Most people do not naturally sleep on their back. If you are one of the many side or tummy sleepers, you are probably going to have a very hard time making the adjustment to sleeping on your back. It will take time and practice to make it happen, so you should start making the change as soon as you have solid plans for breast surgery.

Fall is a great time to consider a breast lift or augmentation. There are some great reasons to consider these procedures in the fall. If you act quickly, you can be through your recovery and back to normal activity well in time for the holidays. But should you get a breast lift or a breast augmentation? Here’s what you need to know to make your decision.

What a Breast Lift Can Do For You

You might think that you need to have larger breasts to be happy with your physique, but often a breast lift can do the trick. A breast lift can make your breasts appear larger because they are firmer, more supple, and perkier. Often, this is enough to improve the appearance of your breasts. A breast lift is also a simpler procedure that has less downtime and more successful results.

Laser treatments have advanced quite a bit in the last decade, and the Fox laser is one of the most technologically advanced laser therapies for aesthetics and much more. There are actually four different uses for the Fox laser treatment and four conditions that can be treated. Here’s what you need to know.

Cosmetic Surgery

The Fox laser treatment is one of the preferred methods for minor cosmetic surgery or aesthetics. Everyone is concerned about how they look. The Fox laser treatment can treat vascular and changed skin and unwanted fat pads. It can also help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles with skin rejuvenation.

Pec or chest implants, as well as other procedures, are becoming much more commonplace among men. In fact, men are using cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance more frequently than ever before. One of the common procedures that men want is pec implants to make them appear more muscular and defined. Here are three reasons men opt for this procedure.

Reconstructive Surgery

Sometimes men want pec implants as a reconstructive surgery. They may have had a botched surgery in the past that affected the appearance of their pecs or has made it difficult to achieve definition through typical means. Some men also have a condition called Poland Syndrome, which results in one pec muscle being less defined than the other regardless of their efforts in the gym. About 35 percent of male cosmetic patients choose pec implants for this reason.

Almost everyone has heard of liposuction. It is the most common cosmetic procedure and the most talked about procedure, but did you know that there are different types of liposuction? Body Jet Liposuction is a newer form of liposuction that has been proven to be more effective and have lower recovery time. Here’s what you need to know about this procedure.

No General Anesthesia

Unlike other cosmetic treatments and some methods of liposuction, you do not need general anesthesia when getting Body Jet Liposuction. The procedure can be performed in your doctor’s office with local anesthetic and minimal pain.

If you have noticed the signs of aging, including some sagging to your face, you might be considering a face lift. However, there are several procedures that are commonly done at the same time as a face lift for a total transformation. A face lift is really only the beginning of this process. You can get these procedures at the same time as your face lift. Here are the four cosmetic procedures that can transform your face.

Face Lift

Of course, you want to start with the face lift. A face lift will remove excess skin and tissue to firm up and lift your face so that it looks smooth and young again. A face lift really helps address the sagging that can sometimes happen around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth.

If you feel that your breasts are too large, or if you are having significant back or shoulder pain due to large breasts, you might want to consider breast reduction surgery. There are many benefits to having breast reduction surgery, some of which you may not have previously considered.

Decreased Pain

Large breasts, especially when on a smaller body frame, can cause significant back and shoulder pain. Depending on the type of bra that you wear, shoulder and back pain can be increased or decreased. The only real way to eliminate this type of back and shoulder pain is to have a breast reduction. When done for these medical reasons, the procedure can even sometimes be covered by health insurance.