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
When you consult with Dr. Popp about liposuction, the first thing he does is get to know you from a medical perspective. He starts with questions about your medical history. These cover past surgeries, current
When children come to Dr. Popp to have their ears “pinned’ closer to their heads, he makes sure the child drives the request, not his or her parents. “All people with prominent ears are born
You finally decide to get that laser resurfacing or liposuction done on that one area that’s bothered you forever. So you set up your consultation with Dr. Popp. He answers your questions and outlines possible
When implants debuted, they had a viscosity like corn oil. When they leaked, the liquid got into the surrounding soft tissue, which caused lumps and other problems. When you use the safer gel in a
Ever heard of back liposuction ? Ever thought of it? Most of us probably haven’t. And it’s definitely not a procedure Dr. Jeffrey Popp does often. “Many times people will point out back fat or
Like everything else, people discuss their cosmetic surgery on social media and the Internet. “People aren’t shy about things anymore. I am stunned by what people will post,” Dr. Jeffrey Popp said. On the positive
“Bat wings” are how people describe loose, baggy skin on the upper arm. They’re most common on those who undergo radical weight loss because of bariatric surgery or other procedures. “But you can actually see
The term “Fraxel” gets its name from the way the laser works. Dr. Popp said the Fraxel laser takes a big band of laser light and divides it into hundreds of tiny lights. It’s called
All doctors go through varied stages of training. Except for specialties like pediatrics, most start in internal medicine, the field of adult health care. After that, they may spend a year or more in a
Pam has had several procedures done by Dr. Jeff Popp. But of all of them, she said the eyes have it. She said surgery on her upper and lower eyelids made her feel better about
