If you're considering a tummy tuck but worried about scarring, you’re not alone. While most patients can’t wait to enjoy their flatter, more contoured abdomen, many still have concerns over where the incision will be placed and how easily it can be concealed. To help prepare you for what to expect, we cover what you …
Facial fillers are a popular way to enhance facial features for the lips and chin. Likewise, they are popular for restoring lost volume due to aging below the eyes, around the mouth, or in the cheeks. How Long do Fillers Last? Fillers vary in their elasticity and density, so their longevity depends upon which filler …
Dysport, BOTOX, and Xeomin are all FDA-approved neuromodulators offered at Commonwealth Plastic Surgery that reduce wrinkles by relaxing targeted facial muscles—but the best option depends on your goals, treatment areas, and how your body responds. Neuromodulators are a class of injectable treatments that relax the muscles of the face to soften the appearance of wrinkles. …
Whether surgical or nonsurgical, a wealth of options are available for facial rejuvenation. At Commonwealth Plastic Surgery, we work closely with our patients to determine the best facelift options for them. That may be as simple as injectable wrinkle relaxers and fillers, as intensive as a traditional facelift, or as customized as a hybrid approach …
The best laser skin treatment depends on your specific concern, such as acne scars, sun damage, wrinkles, or redness, as well as your skin type, tolerance for downtime, and desired results. We offer a wide range of laser treatments for our patients who want to refresh and rejuvenate their skin without surgery. In this post, …
High-Definition Body Contouring Using Liposuction Traditional liposuction is a great way to remove fat from your belly, thighs, arms, back, chin, etc., but with high-definition liposuction at Commonwealth Plastic Surgery in Lexington, we are able to contour close to the skin, sculpting the body to reveal the muscles and curves below. How Does High-Definition Liposuction …
Sometimes, diet and exercise alone aren't enough to achieve a toned and sculpted body. This is where cosmetic plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction and tummy tuck can help. Both surgeries remove excess fat and improve body contours, but their approach and results differ. As you weigh the pros and cons of liposuction vs tummy …
Acne Treatment With AviClear® AviClear is an FDA-cleared laser acne treatment that targets and reduces overactive oil glands, helping to treat acne at its source without the need for medications. What Causes Acne? Acne occurs when the follicles under the skin become clogged. The sebaceous gland, located along the hair follicle, produces oil and delivers …
Breast augmentation is a highly customizable procedure at Commonwealth Plastic Surgery, and most patients have common questions about implants, recovery, cost, and results before getting started. If you're like most women considering breast augmentation, you're likely juggling motherhood, work, and dozens of other priorities, leading you to wonder when you can return to your daily …
Today, both men and women are looking for options to remedy thin, lined lips. Whether you have flat or wrinkled lips or you just believe that a plumper pout is more desirable—fillers can help you achieve smooth, voluptuous lips. In this post, we’ll detail the different options for lip fillers, how they differ, and what …
