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If you are a victim of breast cancer or breast cancer runs in your family, a mastectomy may be recommended as part of your treatment plan. It is emotionally overwhelming to face the consequences of breast removal. Your breasts are more than a physical part of your body. You identify with your bust as one […]
A lot of women considering breast augmentation are usually past childbearing and menopause stage. It is natural to want to turn back the clock, especially when you start seeing the effects of aging. Some of the age-related changes include the breast tissue beginning to sag and losing lots of volumes. When you face such a […]
This is the process by which cosmetic surgeons remake a woman’s breast following a mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is playing an essential role in the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer due to its importance to breast cancer survivors. The procedure is done using natural tissue such as muscle, skin, or fat from another body part. Thigh […]
DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforators) abdominal flap surgery is a type of breast reconstruction surgery performed here at Dr. Luke Cusimano Plastic Surgery. Breast reconstruction is for women who have lost a breast to disease, such as breast cancer. With DIEP abdominal flap surgery, the breast is rebuilt by tissue from the patient’s abdomen. The […]
What is Botox? Botox is an injectable product which works by blocking nerve signals to the facial muscles that create wrinkles by repetitive movements as you make facial expressions. Its active ingredient is botulinum toxin type A. By blocking the nerve signals, Botox temporarily relaxes the muscles of the face, which softens wrinkles in the […]
When you look at your breasts, do you have the desire to change their appearance? This is common, and there are several options to change your breasts. Over time, aging, weight changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gravity can take a toll on your breasts’ shape, size, and position. That’s where breast augmentation and breast lift procedures […]
If you’re looking for a way to look more youthful, then you may want to consider facial fat grafting. This procedure has proven results that add more roundness to the face and results in a supple, younger appearance. What Is Facial Fat Grafting? Facial fat grafting harvests fat cells from other parts of the body […]
We think of breast reduction surgery as something that women undergo. Men with gynecomastia may also consider breast reduction surgery to get their bodies looking the way that they want them to. It can make a big difference in overall appearance and confidence for men struggling with enlarged breast tissue. What Is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is […]
What is a Rhinoplasty? A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the nose for either cosmetic or functional purposes. Respiration improvement can be accomplished by altering the airway. Rhinoplasty procedures can involve the alteration of bone, cartilage, skin, or a combination of these features. This procedure is usually an outpatient procedure […]
It is no secret that childbirth is stressful on the body. Women’s bodies change rapidly and side effects from developing a child manifest themselves in the form of stretch marks, loose skin, unwanted weight gain, and vaginal tearing. Luckily, procedures can be performed to help us replicate our pre-pregnancy body with ease. Dr. Cusimano offers […]
