Author: CROSS PLASTIC SURGERY
How Do You Choose the Best Post-Surgery Bra for Breast Augmentation?
There are many decisions to be made if you’re having breast augmentation surgery, such as what shape, size, and projection of implants you feel would be best for you. Additionally, knowing what you should do before the surgery to prepare and during recovery will also be critical. One question patients who are having breast augmentation …
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3 Unexpected Benefits of BOTOX®
Many facial wrinkles are caused by constant facial movements and expressions—such as lifting the eyebrows, squinting, frowning, and chewing—and are linked to the movements of underlying muscles. Because of how these types of wrinkles form, topical skin care products simply can’t address them. Instead, patients who want a more youthful look will need neuromodulators, such …
What is the “Drop and Fluff” Process for Breast Augmentation?
One of the most common questions we hear in regard to breast augmentation is, “Is it normal for breast implants to drop?” Our Philadelphia-area team at Cross Medical Group can explain everything you need to know about the recovery process and results from breast surgery procedures, but the short answer here is “yes.” “Drop and fluff” …
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Am I the Right Candidate for a Nose Job?
While the eyes are considered to be the windows to the soul, your nose is at the center of your face, playing an important role in overall facial harmony and balance. Even just the smallest change to the shape of your nose can significantly improve the symmetry of the entire face. Here’s what patients should …
Liposuction vs. Weight Loss: Which is Better?
“Is getting liposuction worth it?” Philadelphia-area patients may ask themselves this question when they’re thinking about choosing a fat reduction procedure for areas they have difficulty toning up with diet and exercise. It goes without saying that we all have different body shapes. Aside from losing overall weight, many people also want to reduce specific areas …
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What Are the Best Cosmetic Procedures for Springtime?
Springtime is here, and while the colder weather of winter might have made you more complacent about workouts and skincare, now is a time of renewal. As challenging as lifestyle changes can be, the good habits we work toward now can pay off by the time the weather heats up more. Even though there are …
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How Do You Correct Static Wrinkles?
Young skin tends to be plump and firm, and it snaps back into position easily after facial movements because of its abundance of collagen and other important substances. Over time, however, it becomes thinner, drier, less elastic, and more likely to form wrinkles. To find the most effective treatment for wrinkles on the face, you …
How Long Will It Take to See Results from a Tummy Tuck?
Having excess belly fat is a common problem for millions of men and women—including people who are otherwise fit. Although it’s often considered to be an inevitable aspect of getting older (and it’s true that you can inherit genes from your parents that give you a higher risk of developing a belly bulge), there is …
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Should You Consider Liposuction If You’re Overweight?
When we lose weight and the number goes down on the scale, it would be great if the fat just got zapped away and never returned—but this unfortunately isn’t the case. Instead, when we reach adulthood, we have a certain number of fat cells that remain fairly stagnant, and the way they are distributed is …
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What Should You Expect After BroadBand Light (BBL®) Treatments?
“Laser Season” has finally arrived, bringing ideal conditions to get any type of light or laser treatment done. Since these treatments temporarily make your skin more susceptible to UV damage, they are frequently sought out during the cooler months when days are shorter and skin will be exposed to less sunlight. Energy-based cosmetic treatments are …
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