How much does a mommy makeover in Honolulu cost…and why? Mothers, you are amazing – period. Not only for what you do day in and day out for your children, but for what you put your body through to give them life! While the whole phenomenon is miraculous and the result is a precious life,… [Read More]
Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur with breast augmentation but its occurrence here in Hawaii and elsewhere in the states has become much less frequent over the last few decades. Because breast augmentation requires the insertion of breast implants which the body recognizes as a foreign object, the body tends to form a… [Read More]
If you’re hearing a squeaking sound coming from your new breast implants, don’t be alarmed. No one left a squeaky toy in there. It’s just a normal phenomenon called bourdonnement and it will go away. Bourdonnement occurs when new breast implants slide against stretched out moist tissue and cause a friction rub. Here in our… [Read More]
At our Honolulu plastic surgery practice, we often get asked about body contouring procedures. Body contouring is a general term that can refer to traditional surgical procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks. There are however, nonsurgical body contouring procedures. These types of procedures use specialized equipment to create a controlled “injury” to small areas… [Read More]
In order to ensure our Honolulu clients have a smooth, comfortable recovery after having a Brazilian butt lift procedure, S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS encourages them to remember the following principles: Do not go through it alone: Getting through the first couple days are going to be extremely difficult if you try to do it… [Read More]
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift? What is the cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift in Hawaii? What is the Recovery Like for a Brazilian Butt Lift? S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS answers all of these common questions. Transcript: The Brazilian Butt Lift is a way to increase the size of the female buttocks, some males do… [Read More]
It’s a common misconception in Hawaii and elsewhere that a tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasties) is a method of removing fat off the belly. While liposuction aids in removing a certain amount of excess fat tissue, the goal of the tummy tuck is to improve body contour and remove inches from excess skin usually left behind… [Read More]
Laurie is a mom of two. After breast-feeding for two years, she noticed her breasts became saggy – she wanted to get her pre-baby body back. She shares her experience with her breast augmentation, the staff and S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii. I wanted to get this procedure… [Read More]
We always recommend compression garments for our clients after liposuction. It’s good to have at least two sets of garments, so that there will always be one clean garment to change into each day. Wear them continuously, 24/7, for the first two weeks, except to shower. We know our clients in Hilo and the rest… [Read More]
Have your breasts fallen and they can’t get up? Women all over Honolulu are getting their breasts back up with the breast lift procedure. Clients we see in consultation for drooping breasts (ptosis) or volume loss after pregnancy (pseudoptosis) almost always have one very important question. “Can my drooping be corrected with just implants or… [Read More]