John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast augmentation surgery is the surgical placement of breast implants to increase fullness and improve symmetry of the breasts, or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. One of the most difficult decisions women make when considering augmentation is related to the location of the incision. Each woman has a unique set

Also known as abdominoplasty, the decision to have a tummy tuck is personal and must be based on your needs and goals, not what age you happen to be. As long as you are over the age of 18, if you have excess skin and fat around your abdominal area, you may be at the

Before you have a facelift it is very important for you to consider your motivation in wanting plastic surgery and your ultimate expectations. Plastic surgery should be considered a gift you give yourself never a “quick fix” for an underlying insecurity. Of all concerns about facelift surgery, the concern of looking abnormal following the procedure,

Many women who are considering breast augmentation wonder if they should wait until after they are done having children to enhance their bust line. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not clear-cut. The main concern with whether or not to wait to have the breast augmentation surgery or not, is how will one or

Abdominoplasty (also called a Tummy Tuck) removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. Dr. John Park finds that the tummy tuck procedure is a popular choice for women who have either loose or hanging skin, excess fat and/or weakened abdominal muscles due to aging, pregnancy or weight loss. Here are a few tips

The mommy makeover is a series or combination of procedures that are popular to women who have decided that their childbearing years are behind them and they desire to have their pre-baby body back. Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and just being a mom can sometimes cause changes in our bodies that no amount of exercise or

While breast implants do have the possibility of lasting a lifetime, most manufacturers do not consider or advise that they are ‘lifetime devices’. Breast implants are designed to be highly durable and long-lasting. In some cases they will need to be replaced within the first couple of years after surgery, while others can last as

Our face is an important physical feature of yourself. Because it is always exposed to the world, it is the primary means by which a first impression and non-verbal communication is made. For the same reason, your face is always exposed to the elements and thus prone to premature aging. With time, we begin to

If you are looking to enhance the appearance of your bust line, there are a number of options available. The surgery and technique you choose will depend on the specific issues you are hoping to resolve and the overall outcome you want to achieve. Two of the most popular procedures for breast enhancement are breast

With so many known reasons not to smoke, let’s add a new one to the mix. Recovery from your tummy tuck, or any plastic surgery procedure, will be far more challenging. Why is this? Plastic surgery procedures rely on a healthy blood supply and smoking limits the circulation to the skin and other tissues which

When women come in to discuss breast augmentation, one of the biggest decisions they have to make is whether to go with saline or silicone breast implants. This was not always a choice.  Let’s review a few key differences in the debate between silicone and saline. Benefits of Silicone Breast Implants We do like silicone implants,

Finding a board certified cosmetic surgeon who has plenty of experience in your procedure of choice is critical to getting the results you desire. This decision will be with you for a long time following your surgery and it’s important that you set yourself up for success by doing your homework, selecting the right surgeon,