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Study Supports Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
For women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction has a low risk of complications – including serious complications related to radiation therapy – and does not cause undue delays in cancer treatment, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons …
Preventative Mastectomy and Reconstruction: One Woman’s Story
Finding out your mother or your sister has breast cancer can be devastating. Now imagine that they both receive that diagnosis—on the very same day.“It was surreal,” said Margee Herring of that January day in 2003. “My mother called me with the news of both her cancer, and my sister, Karen’s. It was simply stunning. …
Advanced Technologies to Enhance Patient Care After Plastic Surgery
WILMINGTON, NC – Serving southeastern North Carolina for more than three decades, Wilmington Plastic Surgery is not only the most established practice of its kind in the region; it is also among the most advanced. “Technology is impacting nearly all aspects of our lives, including the practice of medicine,” said Guy R. Williams, III, CMPE, …
Is Breast Reduction Surgery Right for You?
While most women dream of achieving fuller and perkier breasts, a small percentage want to achieve the opposite. Breast reduction, medically known as reduction mammoplasty, is an invasive cosmetic procedure that can remove excess fat and tissue from the breast while maintaining symmetry and natural nipple placement. It also entails a breast lift as an …
Sleeping After Breast Surgery
Any time you have surgery, it’s critical to get good sleep afterward. Sleep is a huge component of the healing process. It allows your body to do things like providing extra nutrients and oxygen to your cells and muscle tissue. Sleeping can be especially tricky after breast surgery, not just because you may experience discomfort, …
What to Expect from Liposuction
Sometimes our bodies have stubborn pockets of fat that they just don’t want to let go of, no matter how much we diet or exercise. These areas often need a little extra help, and liposuction is the perfect solution. Liposuction is not a weight-loss method, but it is a convenient way to break down fatty …
Which Waist Reducing Treatment is Right for You?
Have you been maintaining a healthy diet and kept a consistent exercise routine, but still not seeing the results you want? Well, we’ve got 3 great options to finally reach your desired results. Whether you’re looking to target stubborn areas like the lower abdomen, love handles, under arm, chin, or more – we can help! …
Protect Your Investment: 4 Tips to Ensure Lasting Results
Whether you’ve gone under the knife, gotten injectables, or tried one of our non-invasive/non-surgical procedures – we want to protect your investment and help you maintain your results. No matter which procedure you tried, follow these 4 tips to ensure a fast, healthy recovery and lasting results. 1) FOLLOW POST-PROCEDURE CARE INSTRUCTIONS Post-Operation recovery is …
How Soon Can You Work Out Post Surgery?
We know you’re ready to show off your new appearance and kickstart a healthier lifestyle, but it’s important to give your body the time it needs to ensure your results will last! Don’t plan to go too hard too soon. If you want the best results and minimal scarring, it’s important that activity remain limited …
Breast Surgery: Augmentation vs Lift
Have you been thinking about having breast surgery, but not sure which procedure is right for you? Let us help you take a closer look at your options so that you can make an informed decision. The two most popular procedures are Breast Augmentation and Breast Lifts. Many of our patients choose one of these options, …
Maintaining Your Post Surgery Results
No two plastic surgeries are alike. Some focus on more targeted areas and others focus on larger ones. Some require weeks of healing and others allow patients to return to work within days. Some plastic surgery results stay the same forever and others require regular maintenance. For example, after an otoplasty (ear surgery) is performed, there’s …
Everything You Need to Know About Gynecomastia
Many young men experience changes during puberty as a result of increased hormones; one of which includes inflamed breast tissue or gynecomastia. Most of the time, gynecomastia during puberty is a temporary problem that can resolve itself in as little as a few weeks or as many as six months. Some men though, do not …
Recovery Stages of Breast Augmentation
Most breast augmentation recovery from an outpatient surgery requires only a few hours of time between when you walk in the door and when you’re ready to go home. Even so, the changes made to your body during this procedure are significant. As a result, it takes weeks of recovery before your body is finished healing and you get to see the final results of your breast augmentation.
Where Can You Get Liposuction?
While liposuction itself will not help you lose weight, it can be used to alter physical appearance and help the patient feel happier with their body. Learn where you get liposuction and what lipo can and can’t do to overall treatment area and body parts for fat removal.
11 Tips for Recovering From Breast Surgery
Regardless of whether you’re pursuing breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast reconstruction, chances are you’re feeling a little nervous about the procedure. Knowing what to expect can be difficult, especially if this is your first time having plastic surgery. Use our breast surgery rehabilitation tips to ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible to put you one step closer to getting back to your normal daily activities.
7 Ways to Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It’s also one of the most important because it protects you from toxins, disease, and the elements. Between the heat and the humidity, it can be pretty difficult for your skin to stay healthy during the summer. If you don’t take special precautions to care for it, your …
FAQs About Coolsculpting
etting rid of unwanted fat can be challenging. Even with the strictest diet and most intense exercise regimen, many men and women still find themselves with stubborn pockets of fat that just won’t go away. For years, liposuction has been the answer to this problem. While effective, liposuction is semi-invasive and does result in a …
Lasers vs Injectables
Plastic surgery is an excellent option for achieving drastic cosmetic changes, but it isn’t the ideal choice for everyone. Surgery is invasive and requires a longer recovery process, which is why many people seek a less intrusive solution. Two of the best ways to make considerable changes to your personal aesthetic are with laser skin …
Which Waist Reducing Treatment is Right for You?
Have you been maintaining a healthy diet and kept a consistent exercise routine, but still not seeing the results you want? Well, we’ve got 3 great options to finally reach your desired results. Whether you’re looking to target stubborn areas like the lower abdomen, love handles, under arm, chin, or more – we can help! …
Don’t Wait to Start Injectables
Rather than using Injectables as the fix, it’s actually best to start them as preventative care. When it comes to fighting signs of aging – don’t wait, as that can require the need for more products at each treatment (making it more expensive) or the need to start with more invasive procedures if injectables aren’t …
Best Products to Keep Your Skin Healthy This Summer
Summer is HARD on the skin ~ But, we’re going to introduce you to some of our favorite products to keep your skin healthy and protected from the harsh summer sun. We carry ALL of the items featured, give us a call or stop into Wilmington Plastic Surgery to purchase or learn. 1. If you’re not …
Can You Get Laser Treatments in the Summer?
So, now you know! If you’ve been thinking of trying laser therapy or putting off a follow up appointment, don’t let the summer months scare you away! Give us a call to book an appointment or set up a consultation to learn more about the process.
How Often Should You Get Injectables?
With injectables, upkeep is key! Results are not permanent, in the case of all products listed below, you will need to begin routine appointments to maintain your final results. While we can give you estimates, it’s important to know that everyone’s body metabolizes these products at different rates, so these timeframes will vary. Injectables Upkeep …
Is Winter the Best Time to Get a Facial? We Think Yes.
Cold weather and changing temps can be hard on the skin and facials are a great way to combat dryness and promote healthier, hydrated skin. Also, this time of year, the sun isn’t as strong and we’re spending less time outside, giving your skin more protection from sun-damage and faster recovery times. Take a look …
Combat Dry Winter Skin with these 5 Product Favorites
Changing weather and dry, colder days can do a number on your skin, so it’s important to change-up your routine to make sure you have the right defenses for the season. We’re sharing our Top 5 must-haves below for products that are sure to keep your skin hydrated and rejuvenated all winter long! We carry …
