How Long Does Breast Reduction Surgery Take?
While some women are bothered by small breasts, others struggle with the problems caused by large ones. Large breasts can cause self-consciousness and even pain. Breast reduction surgery gives you well-shaped, proportionate breasts. This procedure has numerous benefits, including improvements in your physical and mental well-being. What is Breast Reduction Surgery? Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty, removes excess skin and breast tissue to produce smaller, more balanced breasts. This procedure can have powerful effects on your life by freeing you from the many problems caused by large breasts. Dr. Brenman has extensive experience performing breast reduction surgeries. He will make sure you achieve the more [...]
How Long After Breastfeeding Should I Wait To Get a Breast Lift?
Time and factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, and aging can cause breasts to sag and lose shape. A breast lift or mastopexy can restore a full, perky breast shape. Dr. Scott Brenman, a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of the Pennsylvania Centre for Plastic Surgery in Philadelphia, is an expert in breast lift procedures. What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)? A breast lift is a surgical procedure that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts. Dr. Brenman performs breast lifts to remove excess skin and reposition the nipple and areola. A breast lift can also be combined with other procedures, such as breast augmentation, to increase breast [...]
What are Dermal Fillers Used For?
Whether you want to smooth wrinkles or add natural-looking volume, dermal fillers can help. These injectable products can address facial concerns, including lines, wrinkles, thin lips, and lack of cheek definition. An expert injector can use dermal fillers to sculpt and smooth your features to achieve your desired look. What are Juvederm® Dermal Fillers? At The Pennsylvania Centre for Plastic Surgery, we offer the Juvederm® family of dermal fillers. These dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid to enhance your facial volume. Hyaluronic acid, a large sugar molecule, can form chains and cross-links that give each Juvederm® formula unique properties. What [...]
What is Juvederm® Made Of?
Our skin loses its elasticity and volume as we age, leading to wrinkles, lines, and folds. Fortunately, many non-surgical treatments are available that can help rejuvenate the skin and restore its youthful appearance. One of the most popular of these treatments is Juvederm®, a family of dermal fillers The Juvederm® family of fillers can address many different signs of aging for smoother skin and more defined features. What is Juvederm®? The Juvederm® family of fillers provide volume enhancement and anti-aging for almost any part of the face. Your injection specialist uses Juvederm® to address lines, wrinkles, thin lips, and mid-face volume loss. This injectable treatment requires little [...]
What is Alma Duo™ Erectile Dysfunction Treatment?
Men experiencing erectile dysfunction may feel frustrated or embarrassed. Alma Duo™ is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for erectile dysfunction. Feel more confident knowing you no longer have to worry about this difficult condition. What is Alma Duo™ Erectile Dysfunction Treatment? Erectile dysfunction has many causes, but they have the same result. Alma Duo™ is a gentle way to treat erectile dysfunction without discomfort or side effects. It uses energy waves called shock waves that can travel through tissue without harming it. This energy improves blood flow, helping you achieve a more confident, satisfying intimate life. How Does Alma Duo™ [...]
How Long Is a Mommy Makeover Surgery?
If pregnancy and breastfeeding have left you wishing for the figure you once had, you might be a candidate for a mommy makeover. This customized procedure addresses all your biggest areas of concern in one surgery. After a mommy makeover, you may find that your clothes fit like they did pre-baby and that your confidence is restored. What is a Mommy Makeover?Physical changes are a natural part of pregnancy, but you can undo the damage with a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover combines several procedures that restore your body to its pre-pregnancy shape. By combining multiple procedures, a mommy makeover lets you save money over having each one separately. [...]
What is the Average Cost of Dermal Fillers?
Aging causes changes in the skin, fat, and muscles of your face. Loss of facial volume can result in hollow-looking cheeks or thin lips. At the same time, you may notice lines and wrinkles appearing in areas such as around the mouth. Dermal fillers restore lost facial volume and smooth lines and wrinkles for a more youthful look. What are Dermal Fillers?Dermal fillers are injectable, biocompatible products that enhance facial volume and soften the appearance of wrinkles. At the Pennsylvania Centre For Plastic Surgery, we offer Juvederm® dermal fillers. This family of fillers allows your expert injector to choose the right one to address your concerns. [...]
Top 3 Reasons to Consider a Tummy Tuck
The abdominal area is a source of frustration and self-consciousness for many people. Loose skin in this area will not disappear, even if you lose weight. A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal fat and skin for a flatter belly. It also has a number of other benefits that make this procedure worth considering, including some you might not expect. What is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)? An abdominoplasty, generally known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure that tightens and flattens the abdomen. A tummy tuck can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures, and it is a key part of a mommy makeover. Post-pregnancy loose skin is one [...]
How Do I Know if I Need a Breast Lift?
Are you reluctant to let anyone see your sagging breasts? If drooping breasts have affected your confidence, you might need a breast lift. This procedure lifts and repositions the breasts to achieve a more youthful, desirable shape. Whether your breasts sag because they have lost volume or because of their size, a breast lift can give you the perkier shape you want. What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?A mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin to lift and reposition the breasts. It also repositions the nipples so that they point outward instead of downward. A breast lift can be performed alone or in combination [...]
How Many Units of Botox® Do I Need?
You may not keep track of how many times you have smiled or laughed in your lifetime, but your facial skin holds a record of it. The muscles that create our facial expressions also create some of our stubbornest lines and wrinkles. Botox® smooths these lines to restore a more youthful appearance. What is Botox®? Botox® is an injectable wrinkle-smoothing treatment that targets lines around the forehead, brows, and eyes. Botox® also has numerous medical uses, treating muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and migraines. It erases wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, achieving a more youthful appearance. Botox® has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the [...]