We know cost is one of the biggest considerations for patients exploring tummy tuck surgery. Curious about how our abdominoplasty pricing compares locally, we surveyed plastic surgeons near and around our Baltimore office. Average Tummy Tuck price in Baltimore $11,125 We called 9 board-certified plastic surgeons in Baltimore who perform tummy tucks. We asked questions like, 'What is the cost of a tummy tuck?' and 'What is the cost if I add liposuction to the flanks?' We included our own cost in the survey, to make it a total of 10 plastic surgeons. Importantly, we confirmed what each office in ..read more

If you're considering Liposuction to the your love handles, saddlebags, or abdomen, familiarize yourself with the procedure and the options available to your surgeon. Know exactly how your liposuction procedure will be handled before you schedule it. Dr. Rodriguez explains what you need to know. There are four main factors that can affect your liposuction result. Two of them have to do with the instrument used by your plastic surgeon, and the other two are related to the post op recovery period. The post How to get the smoothest Liposuction results? appeared first on Cosmeticsurg ..read more

Why does the butt look lifted in a BBL? It's all about how the eye perceives shapes. When you look at the back of a typical woman what you think is the butt is really a combination of two separate fat pockets: the buttock itself the flank, or "back muffin top" above the buttocks The combination of the two fat volumes creates a visual unit. It is longer than it is wide so the butt appears to be droopy or sagging. From the side it appears there is no shelf but a long slope that makes the buttock look like it is hanging. If you eliminate the back muffin top above the buttock there are a lot of ..read more

Most patients are often surprised by the choices and considerations they're faced with when considering a Breast augmentation. Looking at your breasts the way a doctor does can be an emotional event full of new information which may be hard to process. However, it is essential that you and your doctor are 'on the same page' regarding the type of implant and surgical approach that will be used.   After the initial consultation, I prefer to see all of my patients one more time to be sure that we have answered all of the questions. The post 7 Questions to answer before your Breast augmentati ..read more

Let's clarify what lip lift does first. The lip lift shortens the long space between the base of the nose and the upper lip. Some people are born with a longer space, while other people start to notice it more during the aging process. Here are the considerations to make when planning the procedure, and the steps involved in the procedure. The post Lip lift – A technical description of the procedure appeared first on Cosmeticsurg ..read more

In summary, Laser resurfacing technologies destroy tissue (which the body repairs), while fat grafting (Fat injections) builds up and regenerates tissues. Most lasers shoot a high energy beam which vaporizes cells, whereas fat grafting techniques mobilize teams of repair cells to bring more blood supply and nutrients to your face. I believe that stem cell enhanced fat grafting offers an advantage to lasers currently being used by plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Fat grafts are the most natural way to get a long lasting youthful rejuvenation of your face. The post Laser resurfacing vs Regen ..read more

Breast implants, including saline and silicone options, have long been the go-to choice for achieving fuller breasts . However, fat grafting has emerged as a natural alternative that utilizes your own body's tissues for augmentation. If you're on a quest for fuller breasts, the choices are breast augmentation with implants or fat grafting with your own fat. The post Breast Fat Transfer vs Breast Implants: Making an Informed Choice appeared first on Cosmeticsurg ..read more

Discover the benefits of an extended tummy tuck, which offers more extensive body contouring by addressing lose skin in the abdomen, flanks, hips, and lower back. Compare it with other tummy tuck variations to see which is right for you. The post What is an Extended Tummy Tuck? appeared first on Cosmeticsurg ..read more

Thinking about removing excess skin with a body lift here in Baltimore? You’re not alone. A body lift removes hanging skin around your entire torso: abdomen, outer thighs, and posterior buttocks. Interest in the body lift procedure has been dramatically increasing in the past two years, likely prompted by the popularity of weight loss methods, such as gastric bypass surgery, and medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Following weight loss, patients often develop excess skin in their abdomen, outer thighs, and posterior buttocks that cannot be improved with exercise or diet. The body lift proc ..read more

Understanding the Surface Anatomy of Lips I have had hundreds of lip enhancement consultations over the years and I’d like to talk about the surface anatomy of the lip so that you can better communicate with your doctor about the things that you might want to change, or that you’re not satisfied with. Lip enhancements, whether through implants, lifts, or fillers, are about harmonizing the procedures with your unique features. It’s not just about knowing what you want, or what bothers you; it’s about effective communication to help you achieve the aesthetic you envision. When we don’t know the ..read more