Want to maximize the length of time your breast lift results will last? Consider breast mesh. Time and gravity have their way with all of us as we age. Droopy or ptotic breasts bring many people to see a plastic surgeon each year. This is often the result of having breastfed children, significant weight loss, or simply […]
Size Matters When women come to me seeking breast implants, they often ask “How much larger should I go?” The size of the breast implants will be added to your existing breast size, so the question becomes: “What size implants do I add to the breast tissue I am starting with to give me the […]
Dr. Restifo uses Vectra 3D imaging technology! This shows patients the surgical possibilities using their own photo! When it comes to surgery, it can be hard to visualize the final result of your aesthetic procedure. Sometimes patients also have a tough communicating those goals without the help of photos. Working with your own image is an effective way to ensure you […]
Here’s a question I get asked all the time: “Do I need liposuction or a tummy tuck?” To understand whether you need liposuction or a tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty), it is important to know how these two very different procedures work. Liposuction removes fat from under the skin. A long instrument…basically a metal […]
Mommy Makeovers are Growing in Popularity: This is Why… Motherhood is probably one of the most important and meaningful endeavors a woman can undertake. But… pregnancy also has a tremendous impact on a woman’s body. We have all seen it happen. The Abdominal Skin & Muscles Stretch The belly grows. Then grows some more. The Breasts […]
“Do I need a breast lift or breast implants, or both?” is a question I hear a lot. As a surgeon, we hear all sorts of words. Sagging. Drooping. Floppy. Loose. Deflated. These are not words that we want to use to describe the shape of a woman’s breasts. What changes in a woman’s […]
Botched plastic surgery: it’s like watching a train wreck and you can’t look away. The media is full of images of cosmetic procedures gone wrong, for both celebrities and the general public alike. There is something strangely fascinating about plastic surgery that has not gone as expected. But we should not lose sight of the […]
With Autumn upon us, Here’s How to Have Perfectly Kissable Lips! The best 5 tips for sensuous lips that we know of are: Exfoliate: Get rid of dry dead skin! Make your own exfoliant at home: mix 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp of honey, and 1 tsp of melted coconut oil. Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to […]
With the New Year here, gifting plastic surgery is an option! Gift certificates are always available! In a related Facebook post, someone recently joked, “This gift may get you slapped… Hey, you’re looking kind of,…well, OLD. Here’s a gift that benefits all those who have to look at you! Season’s greetings!” Of course, his post and […]
Plastic Surgery Information (and Misinformation) It’s never been easier to gain access to large volumes of plastic surgery information online about all types of cosmetic procedures. Unfortunately, there is also an abundance of inaccurate blog posts, videos, and “reports”. Evaluating Plastic Surgery Options All too often, unscrupulous businesses make fraudulent claims using slick marketing materials about procedures […]
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