Body Surgery Blogs

Gynecomastia surgery scars – how bad are they?

Nearly 27,000 men had surgery for gynecomastia in 2017. So though it's not the most common plastic surgery, it's still quite popular. And one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is about the scars. So that's our topic today- I'm going to explain the...

Want the best mole removal scar? See a plastic surgeon!

Patients often come to see me for mole removal, especially for moles on the face. A mole removal scar that's more noticeable than the original mole defeats the whole purpose. So why are some scars great, and others really noticeable? Today I'm going to explain what...

Hate your arms? Learn how to get rid of arm fat.

How do I get rid of arm fat? This was the complaint when I asked my patient what I could do to help her today. My patient was a lovely, attractive woman. But she couldn't find clothing that fit. She hated wearing anything sleeveless because of how her arms looked. But...

Will liposuction give me a flat stomach?

When diet and exercise don't work, surgery may be an option to obtain a flat stomach. In previous posts I've talked about abdominoplasty and combining abdominoplasty with liposuction. But how do you know which is right for you? It depends on what is causing the...

What are those age spots on my arms and hands?

Do you ever look at your hands while driving and wonder when all those brown spots suddenly popped up? Or realize you haven't worn a v-neck sweater in years, because the age spots on your chest will show?  Often called age spots or liver spots, these brown spots can...

How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

Let's talk a little bit about liposuction today, specifically liposuction cost. I've always loved lipo as a tool to make my patients look great. But now that I've experienced it personally, I'm an even bigger fan. I had lipo of my stomach, hips, inner thighs and knees...