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Whether you’re interested in removing your implants because you no longer desire a larger breast size, or you wish to extract them for your own peace of mind, breast implant removal from our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Orlando can help you regain your original breast contours. Unfortunately, years — even decades — of implant use tends to stretch the skin and increase breast laxity, making the breasts look elongated, flat, or pendulous once their implants are removed. This doesn’t happen for all breast augmentation patients, but additional treatment may be required for women who are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts post-surgery. The possibility of further surgery usually depends on:  The size and volume of the implants The length of time the implants were... Continue Reading

Premature facial aging can start as early as a patient’s early twenties, often presenting in the form of crow’s feet, frown lines, drooping eyelids, creases, and general skin laxity. While these signs of aging are very common, they can make both men and women feel like they no longer recognize their own face. There are many factors that can exacerbate visible aging in the face, including:  Unprotected sun exposure: Sun damage is one of the main factors that tend to worsen facial aging, often causing the skin to look less full and hydrated. Without sun protection, the skin’s tone and texture can look dull and wrinkled regardless of a patient’s actual age.   Smoking, poor diet, and other lifestyle preferences: An unhealthy diet, lack of sleep,... Continue Reading

Wrinkles are among some of the most bothersome indications of facial aging for many patients, often deepening over time due to a combination of factors, including declining collagen production and repeated facial expressions. For some, wrinkles can start to form as early as an individual’s late twenties. While wrinkles, folds, and creases can prematurely age the face, there are many different techniques to help erase these facial lines and restore a brighter, younger-looking appearance at any age. Potential treatment options offered by our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, include: BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®: When injected, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport temporarily smooth wrinkles by blocking nerve signals to muscles, reducing muscle movement and softening the appearance of expression lines and creases. These injectables are... Continue Reading

Breast augmentation can be considered the “gold standard” of breast rejuvenation depending on the aesthetic concerns that motivate patients to pursue the procedure. When the breasts begin to stretch or lose volume, implants are often the most effective way to restore a rounder, more voluminous, and younger-looking breast shape. That said, some people with breast implants experience a condition in which their breasts feel unusually hard. This phenomenon, known as capsular contracture, can affect comfort and aesthetics — even causing the breasts to look distorted in more severe cases. Capsular contracture can be caused by a number of factors, including: Genetics: While it’s impossible to predict who may or may not develop capsular contracture, patients who have a family history of autoimmune diseases or thick... Continue Reading

The cosmetic benefits of abdominoplasty are very well-known and include the ability to enjoy a smoother look in the midsection, a sleeker abdominal contour, and a slimmer waistline overall. Individuals with a bulging or protruding look in the belly — whether due to pregnancy, aging, or weight loss surgery — typically undergo a tummy tuck for aesthetic reasons, but patients in the Orlando area and beyond are perhaps less familiar with the health benefits possible with the procedure. To refresh your memory, tummy tuck surgery is a body sculpting procedure designed to tighten the abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, and reduce excess fat with the goal of reshaping the midsection. Due to the separation of internal musculature following pregnancy, many new mothers contend with postpartum... Continue Reading

Breast implants can offer a dynamic and long-lasting way to improve the size, volume, shape, and symmetry of the breasts. By providing patients with the ability to truly achieve the custom contours they envision, breast implants are considered an integral part of aesthetic surgery. If you’ve ever considered cosmetic procedures to enhance your breasts, you may have wondered whether breast implants can address breast ptosis or sagging. Drooping or elongated breast tissue is an extremely common effect of aging, pregnancy, and weight loss on the breasts. While medically harmless, our board-certified plastic surgeon understands that breast sag can sacrifice a youthful look in the chest and potentially inhibit self-confidence. Each person’s needs and aesthetic concerns are evaluated on an individual basis, but in general, breast... Continue Reading

A popular misconception about breast ptosis — which refers to drooping and/or sagging breast tissue — involves the notion that the primary cause of sagging is breastfeeding or nursing. In truth, sagging breasts are usually caused by the shape and size of the breasts fluctuating throughout pregnancy. Having children typically causes the breasts to temporarily enlarge, resulting in stretching of the overlying skin and increased inelasticity. Following pregnancy, the breasts often return to their original size; however, the skin may remain stretched. This not only flattens the breast contours, but can also result in a pendulous or drooping appearance. Breastfeeding may exacerbate breast sag, but the condition is generally more the result of pregnancy rather than nursing. There are many effective measures patients can take... Continue Reading

Liposuction is perhaps the most popular cosmetic procedure in the country. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), liposuction was the top cosmetic surgery performed in 2022 for the second year in a row.* Still, there are a number of misconceptions about what liposuction entails, as well as what patients can expect from the final results. If you’re considering surgical fat removal, it’s important to learn the truth behind the procedure and debunk the most prevailing liposuction myths, which generally include:  You cannot gain weight after liposuction. As a body contouring surgery, liposuction does nothing to prevent weight gain. While the fat cells removed are gone forever, surrounding fat cells can still grow larger or smaller. Patients can certainly experience weight... Continue Reading