Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Blog
Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon to Perform Your Breast Reduction
Having trouble finding the right plastic surgeon to perform your breast reduction? Choosing to undergo breast-reduction surgery is a very personal thing, and you don’t want to risk receiving sub-par results because you were in a rush to get the procedure done. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Heistein has performed numerous breast-reduction procedures over the […]
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Are You Experiencing Implant Rippling?
While most women are incredibly satisfied with the results of their breast augmentation procedure, there is a small percentage of women who experience rippling, a complication that negatively affects their breast augmentation results. Implant rippling is one of the most common complications that can occur as a result of breast augmentation surgery. This issue primarily […]
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Will My Insurance Cover My Breast Reduction Surgery?
Procedures like a breast augmentation and breast lift are primarily performed for aesthetic reasons and are therefore typically not covered by the patient’s insurance. In many cases, breast reduction surgery is different. It’s often performed for medical reasons. In these cases, the procedure may be covered in part or fully by insurance. If a person’s […]
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Restoring the Appearance of Your Upper Arms with BodyTite
Is the beauty of your upper arms being ruined by loose upper-arm skin? Most of the time, people will think about undergoing an arm lift to correct the issue, but that is not always the best option. While the arm lift procedure is the correct choice for addressing severe aesthetic issues with the upper arms, […]
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Facelift – Abstaining from Smoking
You are most likely aware of the health hazards that are associated with smoking tobacco. However, many people are not aware of the negative effects smoking can have on the results of surgical procedures like a facelift. Knowing the potential risks can help you to decide if a facelift procedure is safe for you. It […]
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How Long Can I Expect My Facelift to Last?
The facelift procedure is capable of providing long-lasting and natural-looking results. The results of your facelift should last for around ten years. These results can be preserved further by maintaining a good skin care routine, which will prevent new fine lines and wrinkles from becoming more noticeable so that they don’t detract from the beauty […]
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Recovering from Your Male Breast Reduction Procedure
Gynecomastia is a medical issue that causes excess glandular tissue and fat to accumulate in the male breasts. This results in the appearance of “man boobs,” which can be an embarrassing issue to deal with. Thankfully, there is a way to surgically correct the issue that does not require a lengthy recovery period afterward. In […]
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Breast Augmentation: Capsular Contracture
In most cases, women who undergo breast augmentation surgery experience no complications and find that their results fully satisfy their aesthetic needs. Unfortunately, some women may experience issues that affect and diminish the results of their procedure. One of the most common complications that may occur is capsular contracture. Scar tissue will always form around […]
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How Long Will My Facelift Results Last?
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Heistein strives to provide our patients with excellent aesthetic results that are long-lasting and natural-looking. This is particularly true for surgical procedures like a facelift. When it comes to the facelift procedure, you can expect your results to last for around 10 years. This will vary from patient to patient […]
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Do Your Arms Have the “Bat Wing” Look?
Do your arms have the “bat wing” look? When the skin of the upper arms begins to sag, it can form a noticeable flap that has a similar appearance to a bat wing. This flap may have a lumpy appearance due to the presence of excess fat, which can also contribute to the upper arms’ […]
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