John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Whether you are considering a tummy tuck or breast augmentation or maybe just a Botox injection, the myths that one hears regarding any or all of these procedures can be mind-boggling, to say the least. Plastic surgeons hear all sorts of these “myths” from their patients and are working hard to try to debunk the

There are definite differences in the tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. Both are effective and safe and have been around for years. Just what you would like to have accomplished will point you toward the right procedure for you. Liposuction – Very Effective But Far Less Invasive If the focus of your concern lies in

Facelifts are once again making a comeback. More than 125,000 facelifts were performed last year, bringing the numbers to a 6% increase since 2011. Facelifts are popular for good reason. Results can be outstanding and last much longer than the minimally invasive procedures, such a Botox and fillers. Here are a few questions that you

When women decide they want a breast augmentation procedure, it’s pretty much a done deal. They’ve been thinking about it for years and once they have decided, there’s no turning back. However, whether or not to have a breast lift done at the same time, remains a question in many patient’s minds. Everyone’s situation and

You finally made it. So why now is breast reduction and tummy tuck at the top of your “to do” list? You’ve had the weight loss surgery; the number on the scale is amazing…so why don’t you look the way you thought you would? Do you think you need a breast reduction now, when you

A facelift was once a surgery primarily fit for the wealthy and the fearless. They were expensive and they were scary. Today is a new world in the area of facial rejuvenation. Neither will it spiral you into bankruptcy nor will it keep you “under wraps” for weeks. If you are considering a facelift, it is

Loose, sagging abdominal skin is a common complaint for most women after the childbearing years, and a tummy tuck with liposuction (lipo) can be the answer to your prayers. Indeed, very few women do not have changes to their abdomen that cannot be “fixed” with diet and exercise. It’s a matter of the skin having

With the variety of breast implant options available, plastic surgeons are finding it increasingly easier to accommodate the goals of each of their breast augmentation patients. Each patient has a specific aesthetic goal in mind when choosing breast augmentation and each doctor seeks the type of procedure that will best suit the desired outcome. Women

Although never in the ultimate plan, silicone breast implants are known to rupture. They are not intended to last a lifetime, so with that in mind, they occasionally do rupture because of fatigue. When this occurs, the silicone, more likely than not, will be contained in the fibrous capsule enveloping the implant. It’s important to

To be honest, most patients feel pretty darn good in less than a week post op following facelift surgery. But, of course, their primary concern is if they will look good enough to go out in public. For a full facelift, a full recovery will take a few months, but most will feel up to

There are many questions women have regarding prospective breast implant surgery and among them is the question of how much weight is added post op. Additionally, they are concerned that the added weight will create some of the symptoms associated with larger breasts, such as neck and back problems. Of course, the amount of weight

Many women consider having a mommy makeover after they have had their last child. Often, women desire and crave the body they once had prior to their childbearing years. One of the first questions women ask is, “What exactly happens during a mommy makeover?” They like the potential of what will be, but need to know