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How Breast Implant Type and Placement Affect Your Result

May 10, 2023

You have a vision of how you want your breast implants to look after recovery. Breast augmentation is a customized procedure, and the choices you make with our board-certified plastic surgeon will affect the projection and fullness of your results. Dr. Stephen M. Miller in Las Vegas can help you determine the best implant type and surgical placement during your consultation. Silicone Vs. Saline Breast Implants The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approves silicone implants for ages 22 and up and saline implants for 18 and older. The saline option involves a silicone shell that is filled with sterile salt water after being placed in the body. Silicone implants come pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel. Dr. Miller also provides "gummy bear"Read Full Post

Category: Breast Augmentation

How to Repair Summer Sun Damage

September 15, 2022

Unprotected sun exposure wreaks havoc on your skin and speeds up visible aging. In fact, it’s the leading cause of wrinkles, dark spots, laxity, spider veins, and other cosmetic concerns. While a fair amount of sun damage is permanent, you can still make your skin look younger and healthier. Here are some of our favorite options, from skin treatments to facial plastic surgery. Chemical Peels Used to target uneven tone and texture, chemical peels exfoliate the skin using a blend of acids. These formulas come in various strengths and can be customized for a more tailored treatment. A strong peel can produce dramatic results in as little as one session. However, it may come with more downtime than a mild peel, which requiresRead Full Post

Category: Non-Surgical Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery

5 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR PLASTIC SURGERY RESULTS SAFE IN THE SUMMER SUN

August 30, 2022

Summertime is the perfect season to show off your hard-earned plastic surgery results. You may have spent months – or even years – waiting for the perfect time to get that breast augmentation or liposuction you’ve always wanted, and now that you finally have your dream body, you want to show it off! The Importance of Sun Protection Although skin cancer is on the rise, many people still do not take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, and it can also damage the eyes and immune system. Premature aging can also occur by too much sun exposure. While it’s essential toRead Full Post

Category: Plastic Surgery

National Breastfeeding Month: Can You Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

August 15, 2022

Happy National Breastfeeding Month! Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but it is not always possible for mothers to breastfeed. If you are considering breast augmentation, you may wonder if it will affect your breastfeeding ability. The answer to this question is yes. Breastfeeding with breast implants is considered safe. Many factors can affect whether or not you can breastfeed after breast augmentation, including the type of surgery you have, the type of implants you choose, and your body's response to the surgery. If you are considering breast augmentation and would like to breastfeed in the future, it is important to speak to your surgeon about your options and to understand the risks involved. What is NationalRead Full Post

Category: Breast Augmentation

3 Benefits of a Tummy Tuck You Didn’t Know About

July 30, 2022

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the stomach area. You can also tighten the muscle in the abdominal wall with it. Even though a tummy tuck may seem like a cosmetic procedure, it has several benefits. This blog post will explain 3 benefits you may not have known about tummy tucks. Improve Your Posture While many people associate a tummy tuck with cosmetic reasons, the surgery can also have some functional benefits. One of the little-known advantages of a tummy tuck is that it can help to improve your posture. If you have excess skin and fatty tissue around your abdomen, it can weigh your body down andRead Full Post

Category: Tummy Tuck

The Benefits Of Liposuction: Why You Should Consider It

July 15, 2022

Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the body. Usually, it helps to improve the appearance of the body, but it's also possible to remove fat, causing health problems. The liposuction procedure is a safe and effective procedure with many benefits. We'll explore some of them here. What is Liposuction? Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help contour and shape the body. The procedure involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or arms. Liposuction can also help to remove fat from the neck and chin area. What are the Benefits of Liposuction? Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that can remove stubborn fat deposits from areasRead Full Post

Category: Liposuction

3 Ways To Maintain Your Brazilian Butt Lift Results Over Time

June 30, 2022

A Brazilian butt lift is a great way to improve your appearance and boost your confidence. But like all cosmetic procedures, taking care of your results is crucial if you want them to last. This blog post will share five tips to help you maintain your BBL results over time. Eat a Healthy Diet If you've recently had a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), congrats! You now have a beautiful, shapely rear end. But like any surgery, you must take steps to ensure your results last. One of the most important things you can do is eat a healthy diet. So what should you eat to keep your BBL results looking great? A healthy diet will help you maintain your results by keepingRead Full Post

Category: Body Contouring

Mixing Plastic Surgery with Non-Surgical Treatment

June 18, 2022

Plastic surgery is growing in popularity each year, with more than 18 million procedures performed in the United States alone each year. In terms of aesthetic results, especially on the face, plastic surgery remains the gold standard. Several operations, such as cosmetic skin enhancements, require operating rooms. For example, removing excess fat or removing excess skin completely is impossible outside of an operating room. We can often remove excess skin with fat grafting or other treatments. How can plastic surgery help? Plastic surgery can help you to look younger and more youthful-looking. A plastic surgeon can tighten the skin on the face and reshape and reconstruct the skin underneath. With plastic surgery, you can tighten your skin without making anyRead Full Post

Category: Non-Surgical Rejuvenation, Plastic Surgery

Am I a Good Candidate for Liposuction?

June 15, 2022

Most of us have at least one thing that will bother us indefinitely. You can't avoid it no matter how many calories you burn or how many kilometers you run. There's a bulge or spilling of fat that, like a parasite, clings to your body. It's no surprise that liposuction is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. It has become essential to a population that is becoming increasingly conscious of the need of staying healthy and look good. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), over 41,000 men underwent the surgery in 2010, helping liposuction to overtake breast augmentation as the most popular operation with over 325,000 procedures completed. Who then is a goodRead Full Post

Category: Liposuction

Why More Women Prefer Silicone Breast Implants

May 23, 2022

Implants are used to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. You can choose between saline or silicone implants to customize your breast augmentation procedure and achieve your desired results. However, silicone implants are the most popular choice among patients in the United States. This type of implant was used in 84% of all breast augmentations in 2020. BENEFITS OF SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS Silicone implants have a lot of things going for them. These silicone shells filled with silicone gel: Look natural: Silicone implants have a lower risk of causing visible rippling beneath your skin. This concern is particularly applicable to women who are thin or have less natural breast tissue. These implants are also thought to move around more in the breastRead Full Post

Category: Breast Augmentation

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