As a board certified plastic surgeon with over 16 years of experience, I have helped numerous women achieve their dream breast augmentation results. Getting beautiful results that last for years isn’t easy, but working with a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to help you find the breast implants that best fit…
What’s the first thing most people do when looking for a plastic surgeon? It’s natural to start with browsing various doctor’s “before” and “after” photos given they are a key way to gain insight into what results a surgeon can give you, as well as what results are possible with your anatomy. But how do…
Tummies vary widely depending on age, whether or not you’ve had a child, and weight gain or loss, so it makes sense that tummy tuck procedures also vary. But with all of the different options available, how are you supposed to know which tummy tuck is right for you? We offer four types of tummy…
As the body ages, it’s completely natural to lose volume in your face and develop wrinkles. If you’re looking to boost the contour of your cheeks, fill in sunken eye troughs, or treat fine lines and wrinkles, then you’ve probably heard about or even tried dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM®, Bellafill®, or Restylane®. But you may…
Maintaining a youthful look is our area of expertise here at Hess Plastic Surgery, and in our work interacting with patients, we see a wide range in how people age. While visible aging will depend on your genetics and sun exposure levels, what you put into your body also plays a part. According to a…
In the 30 years that BOTOX® has been around, physicians have continued to find new clinical uses for injectable neurotoxins, which relax muscle contractions by blocking incoming nerve signals. While BOTOX is most well known as a treatment for stopping wrinkles at the source, there are many more uses for BOTOX, some of which are…
The global pandemic is changing the way we do things in both our personal and professional lives—and every industry has been compelled to reexamine how their businesses can operate safely. Here at Hess Plastic Surgery, we are building on decades of experience with surgical safety and sanitation to keep our patients safe during the pandemic,…
With more folks working from home these days, and schedules changing to accommodate closed childcare centers, schools, and camps, it’s no wonder many people are finding it difficult to get a healthy night’s sleep. Because sleep impacts so many of the body’s systems, it plays an essential role in human physiology. The benefits of good…
As a plastic surgeon, my work naturally requires peak brain health, and I observe healthy habits to ensure I’m giving my best to each and every patient. Good sleep hygiene, regular exercise, and healthy eating are all key. As such, I was interested to see Harvard Health’s survey of foods linked to better brainpower. The…
As December winds to a close, many people start thinking about changes that will help them look and feel their best in the new year. If you have a dream procedure on your list, you’ll be happy to know that winter can, in fact, be the best time of the year for cosmetic surgery for…