Are You Afraid of Fillers? Dr. Brought Answers Your Most Common Questions

As the face naturally changes with age, many people look to convenient nonsurgical treatments to restore their fresh, youthful glow — or preserve that appearance while they still have it. Injectable dermal fillers offer a satisfactory solution. They are quick, safe, and reliable, and they use ingredients that are very similar or identical to substances the body naturally produces. Dermal …

Do Gummy Bear Implants Increase Cancer Risk?

Thousands of women worldwide turn to breast augmentation to enhance their natural appearance, gaining confidence through enhancements like larger breasts, restoration of volume, and asymmetry. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to breast enhancements — every patient’s goals are unique.

Since the mid-2000s, many women turned to the natural appearance of “gummy bear” breast implants, also known as form-stable implants. However, …

Wave Goodbye to Extra Arm Skin After Weight Loss

Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Achieving a flat, toned midsection is a goal many of us spend years trying to reach. Even with consistent diet and exercise, several factors could make it difficult if not impossible to get the look you desire. Abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck,” and liposuction are two different procedures that surgically alter the appearance of your abdominal area to …

Anesthesia in Cosmetic Surgery

Did you know that different types of anesthesia can be used for your cosmetic surgery? While most procedures require some type of anesthesia, they do not all require general anesthesia. Here’s a quick guide to the types of anesthesia that you may need for a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Types of Anesthesia

The type of anesthesia affects more than your …