John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

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

If you are considering breast implants, you have probably thought about it for quite awhile. There’s a lot to consider, and you will be making a few decisions in regards to the size, shape, and insertion site. You, of course, will also have to choose what your implants will be filled with. In the United

Non-surgical body contouring such as CoolSculpting and SculpSure has become a very popular way to sculpt and contour the body without discomfort or downtime. There are a wide variety of options in the non-surgical body-contouring arena. So, how do you know which procedure will accommodate your needs and aesthetic goals? There are five crucial reasons

There are breast surgery choices – breast lift, breast implants or breast reduction. These are the basic three options a woman is given when it comes to reshaping her breasts through cosmetic surgery. Many women are born with an ideal breast shape and size, but many others are not, and it is for them that

If you have an excess amount of fat in the lower abdominal area, you are healthy, a non-smoker and have realistic expectations – let’s talk about a tummy tuck. As with every surgery, your safety and well-being are paramount, but especially when you are talking about having elective surgery. There are things you should think

Any surgery requiring an incision will have scarring, and breast augmentation surgery is no different. It is a concern for women who would like to improve their appearance, only to end up with unsightly scarring. How Noticeable Will Breast Augmentation Scarring Be? Naturally, to place an implant, an incision must be made. And the most

We put a lot of things that we want on a credit card – so, why not a tummy tuck? The answer is probably because no one really thinks about it. It may seem a little unorthodox to some people, but credit for cosmetic procedures is becoming mainstream. With CareCredit, a healthcare credit card designed

You’ve been looking in the mirror and mommy makeover, breast augmentation, or a tummy tuck is all you can see. If you have decided that your family is complete, and you find yourself discouraged with your body, why not consider what millions of women do every year? A mommy makeover can give you your pre-baby