Are you considering a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty? This transformative procedure can help you achieve a slimmer, smoother midsection and repair stretched abdominal muscles after weight-loss or pregnancy. Here, I answer some common tummy tuck scar questions to help patients understand some of what they can expect after their procedure. How long will my tummy… Continue Reading »
Kim Kardashian is thought of as a poster child for the popular Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure, which is performed by first using liposuction to harvest fat (usually 360 degrees around the waist) and then re-injecting that fat beneath the skin of the buttocks and hips. This procedure can simply be used to create a… Continue Reading »
The physical benefits of gender-affirming surgery have been well-documented, with most patients reporting they feel like their body finally matches the gender with which they identify. But while physical changes are undoubtedly a critical part of transitioning, they may just be the starting point. In this post, we examine some of the mental benefits of… Continue Reading »
Thinking about perfecting your figure with a Brazilian butt lift (BBL)? There are a lot of misconceptions about Las Vegas’ favorite body contouring procedure, starting with how it works. Some patients don’t realize that BBL uses fat transfer, moving fat from a “donor” area of the body to the buttocks, so you’ll also enjoy the… Continue Reading »
Bella Hadid’s signature look—high, strong cheekbones with a graceful, tilting shadow of definition between the cheekbone and jaw—is without a doubt striking and many wish to emulate it. While cheek-sculpting makeup products can add shimmer and shadow to boost your natural cheekbones, if you have genetic “chipmunk cheeks,” you’ve likely felt frustrated with these makeup… Continue Reading »
Trying to figure out how to bring breast augmentation up with your closest confidant? You’re not alone. Just last year, nearly 300,000 Americans got breast implants, so you can be sure that hundreds of thousands of these conversations happened. (With those numbers, the odds are that someone you know was involved!) If you’re feeling uncertain… Continue Reading »
Rhinoplasty has long been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures due to its ability to significantly enhance one’s overall appearance. To avoid the cost and recovery time that comes with surgery, sometimes patients choose non-surgical rhinoplasty (also known as liquid nose jobs) over traditional nose jobs for a number of reasons, which Dr. Pancholi… Continue Reading »
Will my breast implants make noise when I move? Can butt implants pop? Can BOTOX® make my face freeze? In this month’s post, we answer the five questions you’re most scared to ask about cosmetic surgery. 1. Do breast implants make noise? Breast implants don’t typically make noise. However, if you received saline implants that… Continue Reading »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time for an updated how-to guide for performing an at-home breast self-exam. If you’ve had a breast augmentation, you may be wondering how your implants will affect your self-exam process. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon who has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures, I’m going… Continue Reading »
Cosmetic treatments have a key role to play in realizing a notably feminine appearance, and many procedures—both nonsurgical and surgical—can be used to help you feminize your face and body. Working with a cosmetic surgeon experienced in transgender aesthetics, you can choose the options that will best achieve your desired degree of feminization based on… Continue Reading »
