Archive for April, 2012

Am I a Candidate for Breast Reduction?

If you have overly large breasts that feel out of proportion with the rest of your body, you may be a good candidate for a breast reduction. Apart from the self-consciousness and embarrassment that often comes with large breasts, many women also encounter physical problems due to the weight of their breasts, such as: Back […]

The Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

Every woman wants a flat, contoured tummy, but sometimes, this can seem impossible to achieve. Even regular diet and exercise cannot always improve the appearance of sagging skin and stubborn pockets of fat. If all of your efforts to shape your tummy have seemed in vain, tummy tuck surgery might be the solution you’ve been […]

What Areas of the Face Can Be Corrected With a Face Lift?

If your facial skin has begun to sag and wrinkle, making you look haggard and worn out all the time, you may benefit from a face lift procedure. Facelift surgery can help restore a more youthful, attractive facial appearance that reflects your true personality. Generally speaking, the following areas of your face can be corrected […]

Visualization Techniques for Choosing a Breast Implant Size

Choosing the right breast implant size is often more challenging than it seems. It is not simply a matter of knowing the bra cup size you want to be, since breast implant sizing is more particular and specific than bra sizing. It is also affected by factors like the breast implant’s shape and profile. In […]

Am I a Candidate for a Face Lift?

Your face is an important part of your identity. If a “droopy,” worn out face is making you look older than you really are, it can take a toll on your self-confidence. A face lift can help you recapture a fresher, more youthful-looking facial appearance that properly reflects your unique personality. However, facelift surgery may […]

Your Role in Getting the Best Breast Augmentation Results

In order to receive the best breast augmentation results possible, it is important to be both informed and prepared before committing to surgery. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, patient education is one of our top priorities. During a personal consultation, we will take all the time you need to answer your questions about breast augmentation and […]

Patients should check doctors’ credentials before cosmetic procedures

Patients who do not ask the right questions before a cosmetic procedure might end up dissatisfied or disfigured, experts say. U.S. law does not limit doctors to procedures only within their specialties, and only Texas, California, Louisiana and Florida require doctors to specify board certifications in their advertising. "Doctors who aren't plastic surgeons are doing […]

Breast Augmentation and/or Breast Lift – Which is Right for Me?

If you have loose-skinned, “drooping” breasts because of weight loss, pregnancy, or the effects of age, a breast lift can restore your appearance. However, if you have lost a significant amount of volume in your breasts, you may also want to take advantage of a breast augmentation. Today, improved plastic surgery techniques allow our Atlanta […]