“When Can I Tie My Own Shoes?” and Other Common Post-Surgery Questions
December 5, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD
Apart from choosing a qualified cosmetic surgeon, being smart about your recovery is one of the most important ways to ensure optimal healing and great-looking results. However, the first few weeks after cosmetic surgery can test anyone’s patience—you’re feeling confident… 
As a mom, you’re probably thinking, “I barely have time to wash my hair in the morning, much less time to recover from cosmetic surgery.” But if you’re unhappy with the changes that pregnancy and childbirth have had on your…
Statistics show that women are waiting longer to have children and yet Mommy Makeovers are most popular among younger women. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that over the past few decades, a full 40 percent of women having…
Autumn is coming soon. One more nice thing about this season of colorful leaves, longer shadows and cooler nights, is that you can actually hide cosmetic surgery better. Many times people you know will notice a change but will not…
Although there are lots of reasons not to have a tummy tuck immediately after a C-section, there is absolutely no reason not to have abdominoplasty later on after you have recuperated from your pregnancy. In fact, a tummy tuck may…
Did you know Mommy Makeovers were on the rise? Here are the statistics: women had nearly 112,000 tummy tucks in 2010, up 85% since 2000; 90,000 breast lifts, up 70% since 2000; and 296,000 breast augmentations, up 39% since…
Kate Gosselin. Do you know who she is? I didn’t, but apparently she is getting a lot of criticism for having “too much” cosmetic surgery. Fox News included her in the list of celebrities who have had unneeded cosmetic surgery.…
Many moms struggle with the same problem areas on their bodies — areas like the breast and stomach that they can’t get back to their pre-pregnancy look even with diet and exercise. Fatma Rice, mother of a five year old,…