Breast Augmentation for Athletic Women: 4 Key Considerations
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the use of breast implants to increase the size and enhance the shape of the breasts. Active or athletic women tend to have lower amounts of body fat, which can affect the size of their breasts.
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4 tips to prepare for Male Breast Reduction Surgery
Male breast reduction, also known as gynecomastia surgery removes excess fat in the chest as well as problematic glandular tissue. The goal of the surgery is to make the chest flatter, firmer and more traditionally masculine.
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5 Tips to reduce tummy tuck swelling
Swelling is a normal part of tummy tuck recovery, and while most of it resolves within the first 2 months, some residual swelling can last for 6 months to a year.
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What to Expect at Your Consultation
At Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery in Knoxville, we offer consultation appointments to give patients like you an opportunity to meet Dr. Lo and his staff, and to share your goals or address any concerns you may have. We hope our guide will help you understand what to expect at your Premier Surgical Plastic Surgery consultation.
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Body contouring after massive weight loss
If you have undergone dramatic weight loss that has resulted in excess sagging skin, surgical body contouring, may be right for you. Following weight reduction surgery, or any substantial weight loss, the skin and tissues often lack elasticity and cannot conform to the reduced body size.
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5 ways to fade and treat your tummy tuck scar
With a tummy tuck, you can expect a scar. Because a large amount of skin and tissue is typically removed with the procedure, a long incision is required, resulting in a scar after surgery.
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4 reasons to schedule your surgery during the winter months
Plastic surgery requires planning, a surgical date and a recovery period. Depending on which procedure you have, the recovery period can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months.
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5 tips for faster recovery after an arm lift procedure
A dramatic loss of weight and even natural aging can lead to large amounts fat or excessive skin on the upper arms. An arm lift or a brachioplasty is a surgical procedure that’s designed to help patients with loose, hanging skin on their upper arms.
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4 differences between Mini Tummy Tuck and Full Tummy Tuck
There are two types of Abdominoplasty procedures — a full tummy tuck and a mini-tummy tuck. While both surgeries share similar goals, there are several nuances that set the two apart.
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How soon after pregnancy can you have a mommy makeover?
Your body undergoes significant changes from pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, and many of these aren’t easily addressed with diet and exercise.
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5 Common health issues caused by large breasts
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and if you have overly large breasts then you’ll know how heavy and uncomfortable they can be. But did you know that heavy breast problems can actually impact your health too?
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Tips for Sleeping Comfortably After Breast Augmentation
Getting enough sleep and in the right position will help you heal quicker after breast augmentation surgery. When you are sleeping, your body enters into a state of repair, dedicating more blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the injured muscles and tissues to promote healing.
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How to prepare for your Liposuction procedure
Are you thinking of undergoing a liposuction procedure? One of the best things about liposuction is that it can target nearly any part of the body, including the thighs, waist, upper arms, and neck. This treatment effectively reshapes and recontours the body in line with your aesthetic goals.
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5 Benefits of Male Breast Reduction Surgery – Gynecomastia Treatment
Gynecomastia (commonly known as “male breasts”) affects men on much more than a cosmetic level. The social stigma with men having excess breast skin or enlarged breast tissue can be psychologically damaging and physically uncomfortable.
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What a Tummy Tuck Can and Can’t Do for You
Most people tend to carry a little extra fat around their stomach. When dieting and exercise alone prove ineffective to lose those few stubborn pounds and excess fat on the abdomen, a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty can help.
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7 Ways to Minimize Plastic Surgery Scars
Scars are naturally a concern for many patients considering plastic surgery. However, you may be surprised to discover the multitude of ways that scarring can be minimized or prevented after a cosmetic procedure.
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