A Quick Guide to Breast Reconstruction Options
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we have put together a mini guide regarding available breast reconstruction options. Breast reconstruction is an option for men or women who have undergone a mastectomy or for those who have tested positive for a gene mutation (like the BRCA gene) as a preventative measure. Read on to […]
How to get the Most out of Your Tummy Tuck
You might experience loose, sagging skin in the abdominal area due to age, weight loss, or pregnancy. If you’ve already tried diet and exercise and still experience stubborn fat and excess skin, you might be considering a tummy tuck procedure for a slimmer, more toned abdominal area. With these tips, you can get the most […]
Could You Benefit from a Breast Lift
Throughout their lives, many women will begin to experience breast sagging caused by pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or age. A breast lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the tissue around the breasts. A breast lift alone can greatly enhance your breasts in many ways, or can be paired with another procedure, […]
Can You Breastfeed After Breast Surgery?
While pregnancy is an exciting and joyful time in a woman’s life, it is also an important time to make decisions that will impact both your life and your baby’s life. Expecting mothers have many decisions to make, including whether or not they wish to breastfeed. Those who do wish to breastfeed must consider whether […]
Why Men’s Procedures are on the Rise
Nowadays, more men than ever are opting for cosmetic procedures. But why now? Plastic surgery has been around for ages, and millions of women around the world benefit from it every year. This sudden increase for men seems to be due, in part, to the recent creation of quick and easy treatments that require little […]
Why Cup Sizes May Be Less Accurate Than You Think
When looking into getting some sort of breast augmentation, most women often think in terms of cup sizes. In the world of lingerie, sizing varies between brands and manufacturers and sizing is anything but standardized. When patients come in for consultations, cup sizes are typically used as a relative measure for the patient’s expectations. Keep […]
What Can CO2 Laser Treatments Do for Me?
If you are in search of a treatment a level beyond the impact of injectable treatments, CO2 laser treatments are an extremely effective method of completely resurfacing the skin. Here at Gawley Plastic Surgery, we use the MaxFX™ CO2 which effectively eliminates the signs of aging. There is not one specific patient that the CO2 […]
Breast Augmentation in 2017
Women’s bodies go through so many changes throughout a lifetime and some of the biggest changes you experience can be with your breasts. When you are young, they will start off small and perky. In some cases, they grow during puberty and in others, they stay smaller. It is even common to have one larger […]
Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?
Becoming a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a female can have. While the experience is definitely life-changing, it can also cause changes to occur in the body. Weight gain and abdominal stretching are extremely common during pregnancy, and breastfeeding can cause the breasts to lose volume and sag. If you are ecstatic […]
The Benefits of Combining a Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift Surgery
What is a Breast Augmentation? Breast enhancement procedures are some of the most popular types of cosmetics surgeries and make up a significant portion of the procedures performed at Gawley Plastic Surgery practice. Breast augmentation can be done to give you the breasts you’ve always wanted or help return your breasts to their former shape after […]