John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Simply said, stretch marks following breast augmentation surgery are extremely unlikely. But, there are factors that patients should be aware of that could affect the likelihood for stretch marks following a breast augmentation procedure. Generally speaking, stretch marks are not a complication a surgeon will be concerned with prior to breast augmentation surgery. However, it

One of the most frequently asked breast augmentation questions we receive from patients is whether or not they should wait to have a breast augmentation until after they are done having children. We wish this answer was more clear-cut, but unfortunately it is not. The main concern with whether or not to wait to have

A tummy tuck has become a rather routine procedure. However, it is a surgery which requires some down time and recovery period to avoid complications. The immediate postoperative stage generally can last up to 2 weeks. During this time the drains are in place and your doctor would be checking for any possible problems such

Plastic surgery was once viewed as a negative thing by people. After its creation after the first World War, people perceived it as something that only self-indulgent people did. Women, however, were quickly to jump onto the bandwagon, as they recognized the positives it had on both their quality of life and self-esteem. As time

Normally a Mommy Makeover would consist of a tummy tuck and a breast lift and these are commonly and effectively done in one setting, at one time. However, if you are healthy and your surgeon decides it is safe to add more procedures, that can most certainly be done. How many procedures though, would be

Many people ask how big is too big for breast implants? Over time, surgeons are seeing that women are gradually increasing their breast size during breast augmentation. Back about 20 years ago, it was rare for patients to go much above a 300 cc implant or even into the 400 range. However, today, we rarely

Liposuction helps eliminate stubborn fat, while redefining and sculpting your body to achieve the shaped, toned look you desire. Liposuction results are the best when the patient is at or near their ideal weight. If it is your desire to lose a lot of weight, continue to pursue that goal, and then liposuction can be used

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