We think treating yourself after the stress of the holidays is important—particularly if you recently had surgery or are looking for ways to celebrate your new look. To help, we’ve come up with a few ideas for the best gifts to give yourself after breast augmentation surgery. Embracing the New You Love Your Look from… Continue Reading »
For women who have had breast augmentation, it’s important to maintain contact with your plastic surgeon and periodically check in on your breast implants. Wondering why? I invite you to check out the article I recently wrote about breast implant maintenance for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s “Smart Beauty Guide.” In my post,… Continue Reading »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to draw attention to and promote education about breast cancer, a condition which affects one in eight US women. Women currently undergoing treatment, considering the necessity of a lumpectomy or mastectomy, or exploring their reconstruction options have many decisions to make regarding their health and bodies. Here… Continue Reading »
Becoming a mother is a miraculous transformation. You brought new life into the world—an incredible feat. Your body changed tremendously over the course of pregnancy and likely continued to change even after your precious little one(s) came into the world. Now that the initial urgency of caring for infant(s) has passed, you may be wondering… Continue Reading »
Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery, you need a lesion removed, or you cut your arm, the scar will cross your mind at some point. Many scar creams boast that they will aid in decreasing the appearance of your scar or lightening the color; however, a lot of those products do not have the clinical… Continue Reading »
It’s that time of the year. You’ve wrapped up the summer festivities, you’ve done the back-to-school shopping, and you’re enjoying a little quiet time and freedom during the daytime hours. Here at Berks Plastic Surgery, we have a lot of patients that are moms that want to do something special for themselves. There are a… Continue Reading »
Reduction mammoplasty, or breast reduction surgery, is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed each year, with some of the highest rates of patient satisfaction. Surgical removal of excess breast tissue has relieved numerous women of significant discomfort—from back, shoulder, and neck pain to experiencing feelings of insecurity or self-doubt. So there’s no doubt… Continue Reading »
If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you have a lot to think about. Choosing the right practice and surgeon requires a number of different things including: asking the right questions, research and your own personal judgment. Here are some questions to consider: What are their certifications? It is extremely important to find a board-certified plastic surgeon… Continue Reading »
One thing that we pride ourselves on, as a practice, is patient satisfaction. Often times, our patients leave complimentary reviews on Google, RealSelf or other social media outlets. However, we would like to share one that we received recently on our blog to reach our website viewers. See here what real patients are saying. This… Continue Reading »
