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Advice to a Young Plastic Surgeon

Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Advice, Plastic Surgery News

By Dr. Chris Patronella While working as a young resident in plastic surgery, I received a piece of advice from a man who was and remains one of the most renowned plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Thomas Biggs. Dr. Biggs achieved prominence as a member of the team that developed the first silicone breast implant, […]

Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Why Silicone Rules for Breast Augmentation

Posted December 29, 2014 in Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Chris Patronella and Sherri Roberts This patient, a 36-year-old mother of three, opted for breast augmentation with silicone implants to give her breasts a shapelier appearance. Like many women, she experienced breast volume loss after pregnancy, going down to a B cup. Using a 295 cc silicone implant for the right breast and […]

Why More Women Are Saying “YES” to Mommy Makeover Surgery

Posted December 29, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck

By Sherri Roberts In the past 16 years, Mommy Makeover plastic surgery procedures have skyrocketed in popularity. These procedures, which often are combined in a single surgery to restore a pre-pregnancy appearance to a woman’s body after pregnancy, typically include tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, and liposuction. According to statistics from the […]

Fat Grafting & Liposuction: The Perfect Body Sculpting Combo

Posted December 29, 2014 in Fat Grafting, Liposuction

By Sherri Roberts “Fat grafting is a combination of removing fat where it is unattractive and hides the natural contours and placing it where it is very attractive to highlight and accentuate contours.” Dr. Christopher Patronella You might be surprised to learn that one of the hottest body contouring and facial rejuvenation tools in cosmetic plastic surgery is the […]

How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks With TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY®

Posted December 29, 2014 in Tummy Tuck

By Sherri Roberts sherri@mybeautifulbody.com “I want to get rid of pregnancy stretch marks,” is one of the top aesthetic concerns our female patients voice. Up to 80 percent of women have them—the pink, purple, brown, and/or white lines that result when the skin undergoes extreme stretching during events such as pregnancy and/or large weight gain. […]