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Have you achieved significant weight loss, but are left with large amounts of sagging, excess skin? Post-massive weight loss patients are often candidates for a Body Lift. Massive weight loss often leaves patients with excess skin that is unable to contract to its former position. The skin can only contract […]
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure designed to reshape and contour the belly area when excess skin is present or the abdominal muscles have been weakened. Women who want to regain their figures after pregnancy and people who have lost a significant amount of weight are […]
Facelift surgery is an excellent way to turn back the clock and look eight to 10 years younger. When done correctly, the procedure tightens lax skin, restores healthy muscle tone and redistributes displaced fat around the face. If you are wondering exactly how long these incredible benefits last, this blog […]
As a well-known plastic surgeon serving Rockville and the surrounding Maryland areas, Dr. Joseph Michaels receives many serious inquiries about liposuction and body contouring. A question that recently came up is whether patients can lose weight from liposuction surgery. Dr. Michaels thought this question would make a useful blog topic. […]
Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery performed in the country. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation circulating about breast implants and what they can achieve. Specifically, some women believe that having breast enhancement with implants but without a breast lift, is enough to lift and fill out […]
An inevitable part of plastic surgery, scarring is the body’s response as it heals from the surgical incision. Any plastic surgeon worth his salt will tell you that scars are largely unavoidable (of course, the best surgeons are careful to conceal incisions in inconspicuous places). When researching scarring after plastic […]
Facial rejuvenation is an area of particular interest to Dr. Joseph Michaels. The Rockville, Maryland plastic surgeon receives a large number of inquiries from individuals who are interested in addressing noticeable wrinkles and skin laxity but also concerned about the effect of plastic surgery on the natural aging process. Dr. […]
The New Year seems like a natural time to reassess and reevaluate your habits and reflect on self-improvement. It can also be daunting to stick to new self-imposed rules if you set the bar a little too high too quickly. While some people are perfectly at ease jumping into a […]
3D imaging is a useful technology for seeing a visual representation of how you will look after your desired cosmetic surgery. At Michaels Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, we use Crisalix 3D imaging technology. A 3D camera takes a picture of the patient, and the software is then programmed with […]
Always on the leading edge of advances in body contouring treatments, Maryland plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Michaels is now offering SculpSure, a non-invasive fat reduction procedure. SculpSure is FDA-approved to reduce pockets of unwanted body fat from the abdomen and flanks, but it is also effective at removing stubborn fat […]
