John Park MD Plastic Surgery Blog

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,

Scarring following facelift surgery varies from patient to patient and is dependent upon a multitudes of variables. These include the skin type of the patient, the wound healing characteristics of the patient, type of facelift performed, and the technical skill of the surgeon. The surgeon can influence several of these variables, but unfortunately has no

If you’ve had a few babies, or have lost some weight, you may wonder whether a tummy tuck or liposuction is the best option for you. The answer to this question is dependent on the person and the desired outcome. Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Explained Liposuction is a great way to get rid of

Did you know there were 15.9 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2015? America has a love affair with plastic surgery – especially breast augmentation. 2015 Top Plastic Surgery Procedure: Breast Augmentation It was in 1962 that the first silicone breast implant surgery was performed, just three years after

As a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed a variety of breast surgeries, Dr. John Park often consults with patients who are unsure of which procedure they need. Two of the most commonly confused procedures are breast augmentation and breast lift surgery. Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift There are key differences in a breast augmentation

What is a Mommy Makeover Exactly? A mommy makeover is a term used to describe a combination of procedures that help to restore a more youthful profile after pregnancy. Usually, a mommy makeover usually involves both a breast procedure as well as a tummy tuck. This can typically include any combination of breast surgery, including breast