John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Permanent loss of sensation is very unusual following breast lift and breast augmentation surgery. In the vast majority of patients who have decreased sensation following a breast lift, sensation returns without treatment. Under these circumstances, decreased sensation is mainly related to the swelling and stretching of the nerves during surgery. It’s not unusual for patients

As professionals, wishing to offer our patients the very best options available in all areas related to body improvement, once again we are faced with new treatments in the area of non-invasive body sculpting. Overall, CoolSculpting and SculpSure use the same basic concept to destroy fat cells. They both use extreme temperature to alter fat

After pregnancy and childbirth, it is extremely common for women to feel dissatisfied with the changes their bodies have gone through. After all, the process of pregnancy followed by childbirth is a major ordeal for the human body. Dr. John Park and his staff of highly trained professionals believe that motherhood shouldn’t mean giving up

Perhaps you have been considering breast augmentation surgery. If so, it is likely that you’ve been speaking to friends and colleagues about it to get feed feedback and recommendations. And, more than likely those people are only spreading rumors that they have heard. So, no doubt you’ve listened to a lot of falsehoods. Let’s attempt

“Tummy Tuck,” doesn’t it just sound straightforward and easy? The words virtually seem like a procedure that involves a simple tuck, some sutures and it’s a done deal. Well, the truth is, that not the case. And if you are considering having a tummy tuck, you should be wise and find out all you can

If you have stubborn areas of fat that you can’t seem to get to go away, SculpSure is the non-surgical fat reduction treatment that you’ve been looking for. In addition to its FDA-approval for safety and effectiveness, it also requires only one treatment, whereas several other fat-reduction techniques require multiple treatments. Additionally and importantly, you

Many women shy away from getting a Tummy Tuck because of the scars. This fear can be dismissed because of the fact that the incisions can be surgically placed so that they are not noticeable. Even when a bikini is worn, the scar will be virtually undetectable. All of this does, however, does depend on

It’s a fair question and people ask it all of the time, “Is SculpSure the same as CoolSculpting?” While CoolSculpting is a great technology, it’s become an old technology. Cryolipolysis, or freezing fat cells, has been around for many years and many people have benefitted from the technology. However, hyperthermic laser fat reduction (SculpSure) has

Investing in a breast augmentation may not be so different as buying a new car. Think about it, you want a new car, yours has basically, “had its day.” It’s got a lot of miles, it’s looking a little used up and let’s face it, it doesn’t get the admiring looks it once did. Does

Yes, that’s right, Mommy Makeovers are for everyone! Pretty sure we can all agree that mothers are not the only women who may feel that they have lost their once feminine figures. Women of all ages (including grandmothers!) may find themselves in need of a combination breast/tummy correction procedure to restore their figures. And, let

SculpSure is fast becoming the “go to” procedure for non-invasive fat reduction and has recently been seen on Good Morning America, The Doctors, and E! News. Let’s review a few ways SculpSure is turning up the heat. Fat Reduction technology: Sculpture’s technology is based on controlled hyperthermic, or a technique called temperature injury. Heating the fat

A tummy tuck can have remarkable results and ultimately leave you feeling rejuvenated and happy that you decided to go through with it. However, it is essential to remember that it is still surgery and there should be careful attention paid to the preparation and post-op care that will be needed. Here are a few