Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Treatment Blog

All surgeries leave scars, but our Atlanta area patients are often concerned about how visible their facelift scars will be. Our plastic surgeons treat your facelift as a work of art; we strive to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible. Factors that can influence your level of scarring after a facelift include: The elasticity […]

A mini facelift can rejuvenate your look without the recovery time necessary for a full facelift. Often called a "weekend facelift," the mini facelift is a minimally-invasive procedure that is popular among our Atlanta area patients who are in the early stages of aging. The mini facelift is performed with a smaller incision than a […]

At Marietta Plastic Surgery, we offer our Atlanta area patients a variety of tummy tuck procedures to give each patient the individual results they desire. A mini tummy tuck is one of our body contouring procedures that is performed to tighten the area below your navel. A mini tummy tuck is the least invasive tummy […]

Although you can become pregnant and carry a child after a tummy tuck, your pregnancy will stretch your abdominal muscles and skin. This can reverse the benefits of your tummy tuck and for that reason, we generally recommend that our Atlanta area patients wait until after pregnancy to have a tummy tuck. If you have […]

There are three breast implant manufacturers in the United States that are approved by the FDA for breast augmentation: Natrelle (manufactured by Allergan) Mentor Sientra Sientra breast implants are the newest, having received FDA approval in April 2012. In general, all three breast implant manufacturers make excellent products which have very strong safety records and […]

Recovering from your tummy tuck procedure will take time and relaxation. A tummy tuck is a major surgery. You should be kind to your body during recovery and allow it to heal at its own pace. Each person is different and heals at a slightly different rate, but our Atlanta area patients can expect their […]

If you are considering breast surgery to improve your appearance, you may be wondering whether you need a breast lift, a breast augmentation, or some combination of both procedures. This question must be answered on a case-by-case basis; the best way to find out which procedure is right for you is to come into our […]

Looking up videos of breast augmentation is not uncommon for women interested in the procedure. YouTube is full of videos chronicling women's breast augmentation experiences. While these videos may satisfy some of your curiosity about the procedure, it's important to consult an experienced plastic surgeon if you are deciding whether breast augmentation is right for […]

In the days after breast augmentation, your breasts may feel sore, tender and swollen. These effects will gradually dissipate as your body and breasts continue to heal and recover from surgery. At Marietta Plastic Surgery, we strive to get the most natural-looking and natural-feeling results from breast augmentation. If you are concerned with how your […]

If you are considering breast implants to enhance your breast size and shape, talking to one of our experienced cosmetic plastic surgeons can help you decide if the procedure is right for you. When you meet with us during a personal consultation, we can address all of your questions and concerns. Some good questions about […]