How Aging Changes Breast Shape

You already know that as a girl develops into an adolescent and finally into a grown woman, her breasts go through several changes on the inside of her body. But it’s also true that breast growth stages continue long after her childbearing years begin. There are many reasons why breasts get bigger (or smaller) as time passes, as changes in …

How Surgery Can Restore Your Face After a Dog Attack

Facial Reconstruction Surgery After a Dog Attack

Dog bites affect more than 4.5 million people each year, with the face and hands being the most frequently bitten areas of the body. Among this group, children and seniors are the most affected. Facial reconstruction surgery, also called restorative surgery, is available to repair damage, restore function, lessen scars, alleviate infection and …

Treating Dog Bites in Children

Dogs may be known as man’s best friend, but millions of Americans are bitten every year. Thousands of incidents result in a trip to the emergency room, hospitalization and worse.

Although there are steps you can take to avoid dog bites in kids — including never leaving a child alone with a dog, always asking a dog’s owner if it’s …

Failed Resolutions: Considering Plastic Surgery, When Hitting the Gym No Longer Resolves Your Concerns

The New Year is well underway. It won’t be long until it’s officially spring. Men and women all over the world are likely still hitting the gym, pinching pennies, and resolving to be nicer, among other countless promises they decided to make when the clock struck midnight on December 31.

At Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute, late winter and …

How Much Botox Will I Need?

Whether it is their first time receiving Botox injections or they have benefited from them for years, many patients call our office with the same question: “How many units of Botox do I need?” Many patients want to know how much Botox is needed to treat specific areas, such as their forehead or smile lines, and how Botox is measured.…