The 2016 stats for aesthetic plastic surgery are in, and among a boom in butt lifts and surge in non-surgical treatments lies one consistent winner that we shouldn’t ignore: the eyelid lift! Eyelid surgery, a.k.a. blepharoplasty, has ranked in the top 5 cosmetic surgeries for men and women for 16 years running. Last year, it… Continue Reading »
“But you’re too young to get BOTOX!” Ask any of our millennial staffers, and they will tell you that they have heard this expression more than once. There are extremely common misconceptions in the arena of anti-aging about when to begin preventative maintenance—and I hope to shed some light on this discussion in a few… Continue Reading »
Drumroll please…CoolSculpting® just got better! By now you’ve most likely heard—via Vogue, goop or from your own peeps—about this cool technology that slims down stubborn fat pockets without surgery. It’s such a popular and highly effective treatment that we maintain all of the fat freezing gadgets Coolsculpting offers in our toolkit! A favorite? The CoolMini…. Continue Reading »
Drains. There’s just nothing sexy about them. Even the word has a bit of an ick factor—especially when you’re talking about the drains some patients need for a week or two after a tummy tuck. Wait, did you say “drains”? Why do you need drains after a tummy tuck? If you’re not yet acquainted with… Continue Reading »
The world of non-invasive procedures has opened up the possibilities for women who hope to reclaim their “pre-baby” bodies. Surgery is no longer the only option, allowing us to help moms who otherwise may not have had the opportunity for improvement. Your options for the New Mommy Makeover Slim troublesome bulges CoolSculpting®, a non-surgical fat… Continue Reading »
What does a large percentage of our female population have in common with Kardashians, an assortment of female celebrities, and with other satisfied women all over the country? They have had ThermiVa® non-invasive vaginal rejuvenation…and they are so happy they did! Thermi what?! ThermiVa uses radiofrequency, or thermal energy, to provide internal and external tightening… Continue Reading »
Before working in aesthetics, I thought the amount of human intervention in the aging process was minimal. I knew that more sun exposure over time would lead to more wrinkles and a higher risk of skin cancers, like melanoma. I also knew that I could see “how I was going to age” in the faces… Continue Reading »
You may have heard on the news or through social media that breast implants have been linked to a rare form of cancer called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL). Patient health and safety is our utmost concern for our plastic surgeons and staff at The Swan Center, and this is important news that may concern… Continue Reading »
Over half of the population has one, but how much do you really know about vaginas? For most women and men, this mysterious body part leaves many lingering questions. If you’ve ever wondered, “is it supposed to look like that?” or “WTH is happening down there?”, you’re not alone—and now you have a fun, informative… Continue Reading »
Thinking about changing the shape of your nose? If so, you’re in good company—more than 145,000 Americans had rhinoplasty surgery (a.k.a. a “nose job”) in 2015. If you feel like your nose doesn’t quite fit your face, rhinoplasty can help you refine your nasal profile and improve your overall appearance. Our board certified plastic surgeons… Continue Reading »