Cosmetic and plastic surgery are the same. False, although they share similarities. “The primary goal in reconstructive surgery is to mimic and replace function,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “Take eyelids. The primary goal is to
In the world of cosmetic surgery, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions. We’ve addressed four of the more common ones with Dr. Jeff Popp. True or false: Liposuction is an easy way to lose
Dr. Jeff Popp has made eyelid reconstruction an important part of his Omaha practice. And he knows which lid he’d rather rebuild. “The upper eyelid is a greater challenge than the lower lid,” he said.
Dr. Jeff Popp started out his training as an ophthalmologist. But never practiced general ophthalmology. Instead, he opted for facial plastic surgery. That’s what he’s done for 33 years, in addition to general cosmetic surgery.
The main reason women have breast reductions is to lessen pain and discomfort. “Women with large breasts can have back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as shoulder indentations from their bra straps digging in,”
Eyebrow lifts are usually done for people whose eyebrows are so low they push the upper eyelid skin down into the field of vision. Others seek eyebrow lifts because they just don’t like the position
Dr. Jeff Popp’s secret weapon against looking old? Sunblock, sunblock and more sunblock! Apply it every day if you’re fair-skinned. It’s the best protection you have against signs of aging, particularly wrinkles. “Avoid the sun
Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, is also the “friendliest” because it doesn’t spread quickly. It’s the type of cancer Dr. Jeff Popp sees the most. “It’s pretty much the most common cancer
CBD a pain-relieving anti-inflammatory substance is so closely linked to marijuana, its medicinal use has been stifled. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 100 active cannabinoids in marijuana and hemp that affect the physiology
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
