For most patients, “hard” feeling breast implants after surgery is a temporary phase caused by swelling, tight healing tissues, and early capsule formation. Persistent firmness, pain, or shape changes can signal capsular contracture or another issue
When your ears were first pierced, you were warned repeatedly not to take your earrings out or the opening would seal shut forever. With that so deeply ingrained into your knowledge of piercings, you have
Diet, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle aren’t always enough to remove stored fat around your body. If you need a little help showing off your hard work, arm liposuction is an effective way to remove
Complications with breast augmentation are increasingly rare, but can still occur even under otherwise perfect circumstances. Some side effects are mild and easy to remedy; and serious complications may be rare, but require quick action to
According to a survey from Real Self, among more than 2,000 respondents aged 18 and older, it was found that almost one in four people (24%) had undergone at least one cosmetic treatment or procedure. For some, cosmetic
With 30 years and more than 10,000 eyelid surgeries under his belt, Dr. Jeffrey Popp has more experience performing the nation’s top procedure than anyone else in the arena – And he’s on track for
According to GoodRx, roughly 100,000 people undergo tummy tuck surgery each year. This surgery can remove excess belly fat, tighten loose skin, and improve core strength. It often helps restore confidence and comfort after weight loss or
In 2023, over 1.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. alone, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That’s more than 4,100 choices every day people have made to take charge of the
Considering a loan for cosmetic surgery? Carefully chosen financing may help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted, sooner. The National Library of Medicine estimates there were around 5.1 million aesthetic procedures conducted in 2023. For many,
According to the latest data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, surgeons performed 78,482 facelift procedures (rhytidectomy) in 2023, an 8% increase over the previous year’s figures. All those figures underscore the popularity of rhytidectomy in
The short answer is “yes.” But over the last three decades, Dr. Popp said, he hasn’t seen any increase in the number of men who turn to him for procedures. There just aren’t many men
Dermarollers have varying lengths of stainless steel spikes to penetrate your skin. Dr. Jeff Popp uses the dermaroller to repair acne scarring and other scars. “The ones people use at home would have short and
No, it has nothing to do with cosmonauts. Cosmeceuticals are a combination of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. “They’re used for the cosmetic improvement of skin, but they also have pharmaceutical properties,” Dr. Jeff Popp explained. In
What is a facelift? A facelift, by definition, does not actually include your entire face, Dr. Jeff Popp said. “It’s really the lower third of your face and your neck. It doesn’t do anything from
Dr. Jeffrey Popp talks about the 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. I think there are 3 stages to cosmetic surgery. There’s thinking about it. Some people look in the mirror for years and go “Oh,
Dr. Jeffrey Popp shares his experience and thoughts about eyelid surgery and reconstruction. I was trained initially in eye surgery, ophthalmology. When I finished that training, I went into oculofacial plastic surgery, which is basically specializing
Misconception 1 – Women should change their lifestyle and activities after getting implants. Dr. Jeff Popp: No. Why would they do that? Some do change just based on self-confidence issues. But usually breast augmentation increases
The cosmetic side Botox was first discovered to have cosmetic applications when patients at a particular clinic, who were using Botox for functional reasons, started telling the doctor they hated it when their injections wore
It’s extremely important to follow any post-procedural instructions Dr. Popp and his team give you after a procedure. Though it seems like a no-brainer, many people have decided post-procedural instructions are merely suggestions. “We are
There are three main concerns people have about the appearance of their hands, Dr. Jeff Popp says. Loss of fat. This makes the tendons in your hand look skeletonized. Sun damage. Exposure to the sun
