Shopping malls and airports aren’t the only places that see more action around the holidays. This is also the time of year that merry-makers crowd the offices of plastic surgeons everywhere. Whether it’s because people can take extra time off for recovery, or because they want to be in top form for parties, plastic surgeons… Read More »

Cigarette smokers are at increased risk of complications after plastic surgery. Could e-cigarette users face a similar risk? Evidence and recommendations related to e-cigarette use by plastic surgery patients were discussed in a special topic paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic… Read More »

With 2017 here,?many of us will begin to consider our annual resolutions. Most commonly, resolutions are centered around healthier living such as going to the gym or losing weight. Often, however, less than ten per cent of people are successful in actually achieving their resolutions. Considering this statistic, could getting plastic surgery provide a sense… Read More »

It?s important to remember that plastic surgery can be life changing, so it?s not a decision to make lightly. To help you decide, here are some critical questions you need to answer: When was your last growth spurt??It doesn?t make sense to perform elective surgery on a body that?s still growing and changing,? says?Ryan Neinstein,… Read More »

What were the latest and greatest beauty trends of the past year? Beauty trends come and go. Some of them last longer than others but they certainly evolve to a more natural and radiant look. Breast ideals, for example, have dramatically changed in 2016 since big plastic boobs are not fashionable any longer. Smaller breast… Read More »

Not smoking cigarettes before having plastic surgery is good advice. But that doesn’t mean you can reach for a substitute. Nicotine wears several masks that may seem seductively harmless, but don’t let them fool you! Nicotine gum, patches, snuff, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and even trendy e-cigarettes have one thing in common: Nicotine. If… Read More »

After months, if not years of looking at yourself in the mirror and tugging on that stubborn pocket of fat, or pulling back loose folds of skin, you may finally feel ready to take the plunge into the world of aesthetic plastic surgery. Mary Cunningham of Smart Beauty Guide spoke with Dr. Michael Edwards, president of… Read More »

February is here, and that means one thing…love is in the air. Everywhere you look, from TV commercials to the local Walgreens aisles, we’re bombarded with reds and pinks and Cupids and hearts. And we love it! Valentine’s Day means it’s time for romance and dates, and that means it’s the season of kisses. We’re… Read More »

This article originally appeared on PlasticSurgery.org by Leonard Miller, MD | Boston, MA When people think of cosmetic surgery, they often picture a middle-class woman, visiting her local plastic surgeon. However, plastic surgery is far from being exclusively for the ladies. In fact, the newest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show… Read More »

5 things you can do to have a better outcome from surgery: With something as serious and life-changing as surgery, you want to take the necessary steps to ensure you have the best outcome possible. Our goal at Nashville Plastic Surgery is to give you your self-confidence back. We believe it’s your life, and we… Read More »