The top ten most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in 2017 were:
- Breast Augmentation, 300,378 procedures performed
- Liposuction, 245,354 procedures performed
- Rhinoplasty...
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April 16, 2018
April 04, 2018
In the year 2000, there were 5,500,446 minimally invasive, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. By 2017, that number had increased 186% to an impressive 15,714,118, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The most popular of these nonsurgical cosmetic treatments is BOTOX® Cosmetic, with soft tissue fillers such as Juvéderm® and Bellafill® coming in as a close second...
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What is an open rhinoplasty?
An open rhinoplasty refers to the creation of a small horizontally incision made across the columella (the soft, narrow part of the nose that separates the nostril openings). This incision is connected to an incision inside each nostril which then allows the surgeon to gently elevate the skin off of the nose to view the nasal tip anatomy with greater ease and less distortion than with more traditional approaches.
The many benefits of...
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March 13, 2018
There are many plastic surgeons in the Fort Lauderdale area competing for your business. How do you know which surgeon is the right fit to perform your rhinoplasty?
There are several important criteria which you must evaluate when making your decision. Ultimately, it is important to work with a surgeon who you trust and who has a good understanding of what you would like to...
Read More March 02, 2018
Typically most rhinoplasty procedures last from 1-2 hours with a short stay in recovery before being allowed to return home. The majority of patients find a short general anesthetic to be the best choice but in selected instances a local or sedation may be appropriate. There should be minimal discomfort after the surgery but appropriate medications are prescribed to keep you comfortable.
For a comprehensive discussion about what to...
Read More February 19, 2018
Discount surgery. Just saying the name out loud is uncomfortable. When you add the word “plastic,” in front of surgery, these words become even more unsettling. Discounted, cheap plastic surgery is exactly that: discounted, cheap plastic surgery. It is also much more; as in much more dangerous, much more risky, and much more likely to produce inconsistent and unsatisfactory results.
Miami and Ft. Lauderdale are hotbeds of...
Read More January 26, 2018
Have you been considering a nose job? Take our short quiz below to learn more about rhinoplasty candidacy and to learn if the procedure might be right for you. Then call our Weston, Florida office at 954-526-0066 to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Harrell.
Dr. Harrell provides rhinoplasty to men and women...
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January 10, 2018
Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure designed to improve the size and shape of the nose, creating ideal proportions to enhance the entire facial appearance. During the procedure, a septal deviation may be corrected to an extent, as cartilage is manipulated and reshaped to produce a more desirable look, but rhinoplasty is not intended to straighten a deviated septum.
Nasal septum surgery is called septoplasty. During septoplasty, bone and cartilage are moved into a straight position, perfectly bisecting the nose to restore breathing abilities. While there are...
Read More December 15, 2017
Liposuction is one of the most commonly requested and performed cosmetic surgeries at our Weston, Florida office, and for good reason. Patients who have struggled to lose those last few pounds, even after diet and exercise, often find that liposuction is just the thing to give them the body they want.
If you have struggled with achieving desired results through more conventional forms of fat loss, it may be time to consider liposuction. Please contact The Weston Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery at 954-526-0066 to schedule your consultation with...
Read More December 07, 2017
The Brazilian butt lift, also known as buttock augmentation with fat grafting, is fast becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed at our Weston, Florida office. But the Brazilian butt lift isn’t just popular in and around Miami, it is increasingly popular throughout the country.
In 2013, there were 9,993 buttock augmentations with fat grafting performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. By 2016, that number had almost doubled, with 18,489 people choosing Brazilian butt lift surgery for the natural augmentation of their backsides.
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