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Apr

What to Do About Sagging Upper Arms

The aging process may first be visible on our faces, but it affects many other areas of our bodies very noticeably as well. One area in particular that is often overlooked is the upper arms. The loss of skin elasticity can lead to loose and hanging skin on the arms, resulting in...

Apr

Rhinoplasty Surgery Reshapes the Nose

Rhinoplasty, one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States, involves sculpting the bone and cartilage of the nose to reshape it. It is an effective, safe, and time-tested solution for a misshapen and unappealing nose. The procedure can be used t...

Apr

Celebrities that Have Been Honest about the Benefits of their Plastic Surgery

Although Dr. Richard Lee understands that plastic surgery is a private matter for many, he applauds anyone — especially those in the public eye — that want to share their stories with others. Here, Dr. Lee acknowledges the following celebrities that have been honest a...

Apr

Can You Have a Baby after Tummy Tuck?

One of the questions that come up frequently in tummy tuck (a. k. a. , abdominoplasty) consultations with Dr. Richard Lee is regarding future pregnancies. Since most tummy tuck procedures are performed on women of childbearing age, pregnancy is a common topic. Dr. Lee thought it wou...

Apr

Do you notice a change in your breast shape?

If you have saggy or droopy breasts you may be a great candidate for a breast lift. A breast lift also known as a mastopexy is a surgical procedure designed to help reshape the breasts. As we age, we tend to lose elasticity in our skin causing tissue to sag or droop. There are ma...

Apr

Is Your Surgery Center Accredited? Why It Is Important

Though not as critical as who performs your procedure, where your procedure is performed is certainly important! In general, reputable plastic surgeons practice in safe, modern facilities that meet certain criteria to ensure patient safety and comfort. One of these criteria is acc...

Apr

Questions to Ask at Your Follow-Up Appointment

Follow-up is a critical piece of the plastic surgery experience with Dr. Richard Lee. He monitors all of his patients to ensure they are healing as expected and not experiencing any unusual symptoms. He also removes sutures, stitches or splints, and change bandages if needed. If y...

Apr

What’s the Best Treatment for Sagging around the Jawline, Chin, and Neck?

You may feel the natural aging process in ways that you can't actually see, from a sore knee to the need for glasses. One of the places that most people can actually see the aging process is in their faces. As you go through life, your body produces less collagen and elasti...

Apr

Try MyDermapen by Equipmed

Though the technique of microneedling has been prevalent as a standard cosmetic procedure for decades in Europe, it is a comparatively new technology in the United States. The microneedling process has become even more effective thanks to Equipmed's MyDermapen, one of the l...

Apr

Silicone vs. Saline… What implant is right for you?

Breast implants are designed to enhance your natural shape. Silicone or saline? The choice can often be one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make when getting breast implants. Silicone implants aka “gummy bear” implants are made of a semi-solid cohesive...

Apr

What’s the Best Treatment for Lines around the Lips?

Your face is one of the first things that others see, and your smile is one of your most important facial features. Unfortunately, many people have lines or wrinkles around their lips that make them feel less confident than they would like to be. Lines around the lips can be caus...

Apr

Why Plastic Surgery Tourism is a Dangerous Idea

You may have heard about people traveling abroad in search of cheaper cosmetic procedures. In this post, Dr. Richard H. Lee discusses the risks involved in this “plastic surgery tourism” and why it is so dangerous. What is Plastic Surgery Tourism? Medical tourism, the p...

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