Do you like the way your lips look with filler, but wish there was a way to make the volume last longer? While lip lift surgery can reveal more of your lip or enhance its shape, most plastic surgeons do not have a surgical solution to add volume to small or weathered-looking lips. To increase… [Read More]
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What You Need to Know About Hawaii’s New Sunscreen Law
In 2018, Hawaii became the first state to ban the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Sunscreens containing these chemicals have been shown to damage coral reefs and may even affect human health. I am extremely proud of my state for enacting this law, and think it’s important for everyone to understand… [Read More]
What are CC’s? A Plastic Surgeon Explains Breast Implant Sizing
Breast implants are sized using the measurement of cubic centimeters, typically shortened to “cc.” But since so many of us only have to wrap our heads around what a “cc” means when choosing breast implants, decoding implant sizes requires a bit of education. Dr. Schlesinger has your back! Continue reading to get a board certified… [Read More]
8 Secret Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Many patients seek a tummy tuck to improve their appearance, but did you know that it can also help alleviate a variety of physical conditions? In this post, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Schlesinger discusses eight lesser-known benefits of tummy tuck surgery. 1. Correct diastasis recti Tummy tuck surgery can correct diastasis recti, an embarrassing… [Read More]
A Plastic Surgeon’s-Eye View of the Breast
Ever wondered what a plastic surgeon thinks when examining a patient’s breasts? The truth is, they are considering a myriad of physical factors. The female breast is a complex body part, as its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. In this post, Dr. Schlesinger provides an overview of breast anatomy, as well as a rundown of… [Read More]
Thinking of Revising Your Breast Implants? Dr. Schlesinger Explains Everything You Need to Know.
Are you thinking of having your breast implants revised? You’re not alone. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that as many as 25% of breast augmentation patients had their breasts revised in the first year following their procedure. What is a revisionary breast augmentation? A breast augmentation revision, or revisionary breast augmentation,… [Read More]
How to Prevent the COVID-19 Vaccine from Causing Capsular Contracture in Patients with Breast Implants
You may have heard that the new COVID-19 vaccine is causing swelling and inflammation in patients with dermal fillers. While this may sound alarming, it is actually a completely normal physiological reaction. Patients who have had breast implants and other medical implants, such as pacemakers and hip replacements, may also experience swelling around their implants… [Read More]
Worried about Butt Lift Safety? Here’s Why Sculptra Injectable Butt Lifts are the Safer Option
Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery, which involves fat grafting to the buttocks, has quickly risen in popularity since the early 2000s, but its reputation is mixed. While many patients love their results, and a BBL can be performed safely by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, the procedure inherently carries higher risks—and mortality rates—than other cosmetic… [Read More]
What Should You Look for in a Plastic Surgeon?
In 2019, there were over 18 million cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S, a trend that is projected to increase in the coming years. But with all of these procedures being performed—and all of the various surgeons out there—I’m often asked how a patient should choose their plastic surgeon. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon While… [Read More]
Do I Have Tuberous Breasts? Dr. Schlesinger Answers the 7 Most Common Questions About Tuberous Breast Deformity
Tuberous breasts form irregularly during puberty, leading to a downward-facing, conical shape with areolas that may appear puffy and enlarged. This issue is colloquially referred to as “snoopy breasts.” Tuberous breast deformity is not a commonly understood problem. As a surgeon who specializes in tuberous breast surgery, Dr. Larry Schlesinger fields many questions from women… [Read More]
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