After breast augmentation surgery, can I wear an underwire bra?
This is a very common question that occurs during consultation for aesthetic breast surgery. After a breast augmentation I commonly place patients in a surgical bra or sports bra to wear day and night for the first 3 – 4…
Read MoreI am planning a vacation and would like my procedure done before my vacation. How do I decide the correct time?
Frequently, the idea of a nice vacation is a catalyst for seeking consultation regarding cosmetic surgical or non-surgical procedures. Every patient is different. Deciding the correct timing prior to or after a vacation is best may in a one-on-one consultation…
Read MoreCan I have a baby after a tummy tuck?
This is a common question for most women during a cosmetic consult when discussing tummy tuck surgery with their healthcare provider. It is normal to worry about risk factors, future pregnancies, or how the incision site may affect the uterine…
Read MoreWill I be able to breast-feed after breast surgery?
Very commonly when we see patients in the office in consultation for aesthetic breast surgery, one of the issues that comes up is the ability to breast-feed. I commonly tell patients that, on average, 70% of American women find breastfeeding…
Read MoreWhat does a body makeover really mean?
A body makeover is a catchall term in cosmetic surgery that can refer to several different surgical and non-surgical procedures combined into one total body makeover often performed in women after childbearing. Most commonly, the mommy makeover involves some type…
Read MoreCan I have liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck?
Oftentimes, when a patient comes in for a cosmetic consultation regarding weakened abdominal muscles, excess skin, or sagging skin, the issue of liposuction for exercise-resistant fat and unwanted fat is also raised. At the time of the consultation, we will…
Read MoreWhat causes enlarged breasts in the male, and what can be done?
Understanding Breast Development in Men Breast development in men occurs when a hormonal imbalance affects testosterone levels and estrogen receptors, leading to enlarged male breast tissue. Gynecomastia occurs when glandular breast tissue grows in one or both breasts, often during…
Read MoreWhat can be the cause of lip lines, and what can be done?
Lip lines and lip wrinkles are vertical lines on the upper white lip or the mustache area, and in the white skin just below the lower lip. These are relatively common in men and women as we age. The causes…
Read MoreCan my upper eyelid surgery be covered by my insurance?
How Droopy Eyelids and Brow Ptosis Affect Vision Occasionally we see patients who come in for a consultation for upper eyelid surgery or upper eyelid blepharoplasty and question whether their insurance will cover this procedure. Oftentimes, there is a combination…
Read MoreHow do I determine if a breast lift is needed?
Determining whether you’re a candidate for breast lift surgery depends on your goals and the current condition of your breasts. Many women seeking to reshape sagging breasts often wonder if they need a breast lift, breast augmentation, or a combination of…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a neck lift/mini facelift and full facelift?
Oftentimes when a patient comes in for a consultation for visible signs of aging in the face, one of their major concerns has to do with some fullness of the tissue or fat underneath the chin and along the front…
Read MoreSave your skin: Many options to treat wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and more!
Click HERE to view a new article written by Tyler Graef of SEMissourian.com on how to save your skin. Laser Genesis with IPL treatment is a great way to combat damage to the skin demonstrated by Heartland’s very own Pam…
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