John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast ptosis or breast sagging is an issue that is not uncommon as women age. There are quite a few factors involved in ptosis, including gravity, weight gain, and weight loss, the number of pregnancies and the skin’s overall elasticity. The good news for women with breasts that sag is that a plastic surgeon can

While babies are truly wonderful, it’s known pregnancy takes a toll on the body. The stomach expands to accommodate a growing baby, and once the child is born, you lose the weight and are saddled with excess skin. Not only that, but the breasts start to sag as well, especially if you are breastfeeding. Fortunately,

After pregnancy, many moms dream of the body they had before: the perky breasts and flat tummy. Instead, many women struggle with excess skin and sagging breasts once their child is born. Many plastic surgeons offer Mommy Makeovers to help women reclaim the body they once had. If you’re looking for a more youthful, contoured

Many women struggle with the size and appearance of their breasts. Some feel that their breasts sag too much or are too small. Some may agree with both statements and decide to have both a breast lift and breast augmentation done. Many women are under the impression that they can have both procedures done at

If you’re looking to remove stubborn fat without surgery, you may have discovered two viable options: SculpSure and CoolSculpting. Both work in a similar fashion and use the same type of laser to shrink the fat. However, you’ll find that patients and doctors prefer one method over the other. Which one should you choose? Read

After pregnancy, many women can no longer get back to their pre-pregnancy body. They struggle with stubborn fat and excess skin. Many opt for Mommy Makeovers, which include a tummy tuck to flatten out the abdominal area. But what if a woman has a tummy tuck first and then a baby? Is this even possible?

Let’s face it – many women can find trouble areas with their bodies. Most have at least one area that they’d like to improve upon. While many women focus on their stomach or breasts, some women are unhappy with their thighs. Many find their thighs too fat and would like to have them thinner and

If you’ve ever been teased about your small breasts or are simply tired of your boyish physique, you may have considered breast augmentation. However, there’s a lot to know about the recovery period. Many women are surprised by the amount of pain and swelling. The side effects and recovery period varies from woman to woman.

Many women struggle with excess skin in the abdominal area after pregnancy or extreme weight loss. One option to remove the excess skin is a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck also tightens the muscles in this area, reduces the waistline and contours the stomach. Tummy tucks (also known as abdominoplasty) are done primarily for cosmetic

If you’re considering a Brazilian Butt Lift, you probably have many questions. Here are the top four answers to questions that you’ll want to know: What Exactly Is A Brazilian Butt Lift? Two names refer to the same procedure – A Brazilian Butt Lift is also called Fat Grafting to the Buttocks. Essentially a Brazilian

You recently got a breast augmentation and things aren’t what you expected. Your breasts seem to be bigger than the size you asked for. Why are you not fitting into the C cup bras you just bought? This is due to the postoperative swelling, which is normal and happens after every breast implant surgery. The

If you’re going to spend the money on breast implants, you might as well get the biggest ones possible, right? When deciding on getting a breast augmentation, many women have the notion that they need to “go big or go home.” While the goal of a breast implant is to obviously make the breasts larger,