John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Plastic Surgery is an area of medicine with many options. For each problem, generally speaking, there is a specific solution to that problem. For many women in the throes of a post pregnancy body, a mommy makeover is the ticket to success. A mommy makeover usually involves a tummy tuck and breast lift or breast augmentation,

Well, if you want to know what other mommies would say, it’s a resounding YES! A nationwide survey found that 62% of women are convinced that a mommy makeover is the ticket to restore their bodies to their pre baby physique. They would definitely consider a tummy tuck and/or breast lift. Plastic surgeons are finding

You’ve probably been giving it a lot of thought for a very long time….maybe you think you’d like to go up or down a breast size or two and get a breast augmentation or perhaps a breast reduction. Maybe you’d like to see a curvier physique or relieve the pressure of oversized breasts. It sounds

When a woman chooses to have breast augmentation it is often for very personal reasons. Some women choose to have breast augmentation as a way to replace diminished volume, often resulting from weight loss or breast-feeding. Others have this procedure to correct their breast size and make it proportionate with the rest of their body.

Many women have trouble accepting changes to their bodies after childbirth. “Mommy Makeovers” are quickly becoming the “go to” for young mothers who wish to regain their pre-mommy bodies. Here’s a few tips that may be helpful in deciding if a Mommy Makeover is right for you. Breast Augmentation The biggest complaint that women have

Plastic surgeons throughout the country are reporting a marked increase in people, both male and female, under the age of 30, requesting various procedures. More than likely, the popularity of the “selfie” has prompted many young women and men to look into Botox to erase the tell tale signs of aging. It seems that social media

Optimal age for a facelift is not a chronological consideration, but rather a genetic one. There are different components involved in the process of aging. One has a genetic factor caused by fat atrophy and/or jowling. Both play major roles in facial aging. There is simply no “ideal” age for a face lift, but as

In the past couple of years, breast augmentation remains are one of the top five most sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. See what procedures are popular nationwide in contrast to popular procedures in the western US. And no surprise – Breast Augmentation is the number one procedure nationwide as well as in California. Top

Every woman has personal reasons why they are interested in having breast augmentation surgery. Many women are unhappy with the size of their breasts alone, while others do not like the shape or fullness of their breasts. Whatever the reason, these issues can be addressed and the proper individual procedure for you can be discussed.

Naturally over the course of time, the body changes as a result of aging, weight fluctuations and pregnancy. These changes can leave many individuals feeling less that satisfied with their body image. Even strict dieting and exercise routines do not always help certain troublesome areas back to the toned, firm appearance of days gone by.

When it comes to choosing a size for breast implants…one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Ultimately the right choice is the size that will make you feel, however you imagined you would feel, if your breasts were always the size you wanted. Kinda simple, right? Of course there are measurements that need to be done,

After the birth of a child, it can take several months or more for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy form. During your pregnancy, your body went through hormonal changes and of course the stretching that is necessary to accommodate your growing baby. Once these changes are no longer necessary, the skin will begin