Plastic Surgery Blog
October 2024 Special
Current Specials at Wayne Lee MD Plastic Surgery and Skin Health & Body Institute
Radiofrequency in Fat Reduction and Body Sculpting
Radiofrequency (RF) energy has a variety of cosmetic applications, especially when it comes to eliminating cellulite and other smaller pockets of adipose (fat) tissue on the face and body. While diet and exercise will shrink these fat deposits to a certain extent, adipose cells do not go away on their own. Delivering RF energy to […]
Is There a “Right” Age to Get Restylane Injections?
Wrinkles are a normal part of life. As you age, your body naturally slows down its production of hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for maintaining fullness and elasticity in your face. By the time you reach your mid-20s, the skin on your face has already started the aging process. A variety of factors contribute to […]
What Is TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction is a method of restoring shape and volume to the breasts following a mastectomy procedure. This can be an excellent way to ease the difficult transition a woman faces during this aspect of breast cancer treatment. One option for reconstruction is the TRAM flap method. The TRAM Flap Method In TRAM (Transverse Rectus […]
The Relief Provided by a Breast Reduction
A reduction mammaplasty, or breast reduction, is a plastic-surgery procedure to make the breasts smaller. This treatment literally and figuratively lifts a weight off your chest and leaves patients healthier and better proportioned. The tissues in the breasts are the main culprit in this condition. Situations such as pregnancies and hormonal fluctuations can result in […]
What Are the Results of a Facial Fat Transfer Like?
The facial fat transfer is a technique that is used for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures alike. Facial fat transfers are quite popular for improving the overall balance of your face and producing completely natural-looking results. Facial fat transfers go by many names, including lipo-filling, facial contouring, and autologous fat grafting. If you have heard about […]
What Are the Potential Causes of Gynecomastia?
When men develop feminine-looking male breasts, this is known as gynecomastia. This issue can happen on one side of the chest or on both. Gynecomastia can be extremely embarrassing. The swelling can cause a feeling of heaviness on the chest and the area can be tender to the touch, thereby causing a lot of discomfort. […]
Botox Is a Simple Way to Treat Crow’s Feet
Afraid to laugh, smile, frown, or make just about any kind of facial expression lest you let people see your crow’s feet? Crow’s feet are fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the side corners of your eyes. It is one of the earliest signs of aging that appears on your face and is a […]
CoolSculpting: Fat Reduction With No Recovery Time
Have a social gathering coming up and want to lose some of that excess fat quickly? Most cosmetic surgery methods require a certain downtime for recovery, but CoolSculpting is an exception. It can help you get rid of stubborn fat without any recovery time! Sound like a dream come true? Let’s learn more about this […]