
What You Should Know about Breast Implant Placement
August 15, 2016When you make the decision to move forward with breast augmentation, you will discover there that are many decisions to make before undergoing the procedure. From the implant type to incision placement, you and your plastic surgeon will work together to design the procedure that is right for you. One of the discussions you are likely to have is where the implants are to be placed with respect to the breast muscle. There are two options in breast implant placement and each has its own benefits and drawbacks.

What You Need to Know Before Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
August 8, 2016Making the decision to move forward with breast augmentation? If so, a consultation with your plastic surgeon is the next step in the process. Before you put that appointment on your calendar, however, there are a few basic facts about…

Moving On: Surgical Options
June 21, 2016You have successfully kept those telltale aging symptoms at bay, thanks to non-surgical treatments like Botox injections and laser skin rejuvenation. However, those procedures only work for so long for most of us. At some point, we need to embrace the prospect of plastic surgery as a way to address more severe signs of aging and achieve more dramatic results. At Dr. Andrews Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, we can help you find the surgical solutions that will take your anti-aging efforts to the next level.

Augmentation vs. Lift: Which is Right for You?
June 16, 2016You know you are ready for a plastic surgery procedure to enhance your breasts, but how do you know which procedure will serve your needs best? There are different options in breast enhancement today, from augmentation using synthetic implants to a surgical lift to restore a youthful body profile. Understanding the differences between these two procedures is the first step in determining whether augmentation or a breast lift is the right procedure for you.

Breast Augmentation Gives You Bikini Confidence
April 29, 2016With summer getting closer all the time, you may be eying that two-piece hanging in your closet with more than a little trepidation. If you are wary of filling out your bikini this season, Dr. Andrews and the staff at Dr. Andrews Plastic may have a solution for you. Enhance your bikini body with a breast augmentation procedure that will give you the curves you are currently lacking.

Study Shows Success of Gynecomastia Surgery in Bodybuilders
June 24, 2015Gynecomastia is a traumatic condition affecting some men and is particularly common among bodybuilders. The good news is surgery to treat this condition has been shown to be successful among this demographic, offering hope to bodybuilders that have become dissatisfied…

When is the Best Time for Breast Reconstruction?
May 1, 2015For women undergoing a mastectomy, there are a number of options in breast reconstruction today. From a choice between implants and natural tissue flaps to the timing of the surgery, the decisions can be overwhelming. When it comes to the…

What You Need to Know about Breast Implants
April 16, 2015Breast implants offer a wide range of choices for women today, from the materials they are constructed from to the size and shape that will fit each individual body profile. Each implant selection will offer its own advantages and drawbacks,…
New Study Shows Bodybuilders Benefit from Gynecomastia Surgery
March 19, 2015Breast enlargement, also known as gynecomastia, is an embarrassing and painful condition many men face. The problem is particularly prevalent among bodybuilders who take steroids or supplements containing hormones to enhance their results. Fortunately, special techniques in gynecomastia surgery can…

How to Finance Your Plastic Surgery Procedure
December 24, 2014Plastic surgery can be an expensive endeavor that is rarely covered by insurance. How does one pay the bills to make over their appearance? It turns out that there are a number of options for financing a plastic surgical procedure…

Botox for Breast Lifts?
December 18, 2014A breast lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the breasts and restores them to a more youthful position on the chest. For some patients, the procedure can also give the appearance of fuller breasts and more…

What You Need to Know about Revision Breast Surgery
December 18, 2014Revision breast surgery is typically done after another breast procedure like augmentation or reduction. It is frequently used to change the size or appearance of the breasts and may also be recommended to address complications like capsular contracture. Revision…

5 Tips for a Healthy Recovery after Plastic Surgery
November 13, 2014While many of us focus on the results we are hoping for after plastic surgery, not all of us prepare well for the recovery process. Like any surgery, plastic surgery procedures require some downtime afterward to allow your body to…

Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men
September 23, 2014As more men are beginning to seek out plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures, plastic surgeons are starting to pay close attention to the procedures and treatments men are asking for most. Fortunately, notable plastic surgery organizations are also heeding…

Want Plastic Surgery? Kick the Smoking Habit
August 29, 2014Smoking and plastic surgery are not a healthy combination. In fact, many plastic surgeons will not perform surgical procedures on patients that actively smoke, due to the high risk of complications and the relatively poor outcomes they experience from their…