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A Facelift Guide: How to Maintain Your Results

Even with all the non-invasive options available such as injectable treatments and lasers, facelifts are still the strongest and most effective form of facial rejuvenation. While we never can “stop the clock from ticking,” there are definitely steps that should be taken to help your long- term results. Here is a quick guide to maintaining your facelift results by Scott Brundage, MD.

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Body Positivity and Plastic Surgery: Can They Coexist?

You may believe that body positivity and plastic surgery are mutually exclusive, and with unrealistic beauty expectations from both the media and societal pressure, we don’t blame you. However, here at the Centre for Plastic Surgery, we do believe that body positivity and plastic surgery can coexist. Let us explain.

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The 3 Most Popular Types of Plastic Surgery for Men

Ok guys, we know you probably don’t stand in the locker room and chat with your buddies about your double chin or love handles. But if you’re being honest, it’s not uncommon for insecurities to arise for men just like they do for the ladies. Because the gals tend to talk openly about their trouble spots, we also problem solve by sharing our secret products and procedures like plastic surgery. So now you may be asking, do men really get plastic surgery?

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Going Through Culture Shock at Centre for Plastic Surgery

As a new employee at Centre for Plastic Surgery, I can honestly say I have gone through a bit of culture shock. I was recently hired to assist the front staff as well as marketing director. Though I have experience as a skin care receptionist and a background with sales and marketing, I was hesitant to join a cosmetic plastic surgery office. I was concerned with what my friends and family might think about me working here. Will they start judging me or critique me with an eagle eye now that I work for a plastic surgeon?

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How Do We Choose?

The medical aesthetic world is full of promises of a new and improved you. There are so many different modalities offering an enhanced figure, beautiful healthy skin, and a more youthful appearance. With all the information out there, it can be really difficult for a patient to decide what to choose. Truthfully, it can be pretty difficult for us too! While we are dedicated to offering you the very best, it can be very hard to pick and choose what is best for our patients when new technology and modalities are coming to the market almost daily. Here are the three most important things we consider before deciding what to offer.

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5 Fantastic Tips That Will Help You Feel Prepared for Plastic Surgery

Are you preparing for an upcoming plastic surgery? Here are five incredibly useful tips from our staff to help you feel ready. Preparing for an elective plastic surgery procedure can feel very overwhelming. Our tenured staff and physicians at the Centre for Plastic Surgery have had almost 35 years to perfect the art of taking care of our patients and preparing them for what’s to come.

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What to expect at the Centre for Plastic Surgery

By: Julia Weston- Marketing Manager Years ago, the staff and physicians at the Centre for Plastic Surgery made the decision to become a patient-centric concierge practice. What this means is that we are hyper- focused not only on the outcomes of the procedures and products that we offer, but the emotional and physical needs of…

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How Plastic Surgery May Effect You

by MLive Marketing  on June 16, 2016 at 4:31 PM, updated August 25, 2016 at 11:36 AM People make the decision to get plastic surgery for a variety of reasons. Some are seeking a way to address a body issue they have had for a significant amount of time, and others seek a change after going through…

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The “Why” of Before & After Photos

By: Liz Burgess  Do I Really Have to Have My Picture Taken? It's the question we get asked most often when people come to us for a consultation. From family photos to capturing those precious memories like births, graduations vacations & weddings its common to have real anxiety over having our picture taken. And here at Centre for Plastic Surgery, we…

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The Safety of Multiple Procedures

By: Dr. Rechner Patients often come to us with questions about combining procedures, especially after children. For many women a  “Mommy Makeover” will involve having an abdominoplasty, breast surgery, and possibly liposuction. Whether or not these procedures are done at the same time is determined by multiple factors. Patient safety is our first and foremost concern when considering which surgeries…

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What are the best foods to eat leading up to and after plastic surgery?

Oct 8, 2015 Plastic Surgery

Benjamin P. Rechner, MD Question:  What should I eat before and after surgery, and why? This is a great question! For most people undergoing standard cosmetic procedures a healthy well balanced diet consisting of low fat proteins, fruits and vegetables is excellent. As the surgical date approaches (2 weeks prior) one should consider avoiding NSAIDS and…

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How do I “Choose” my Plastic Surgeon?

Aug 12, 2015 Plastic Surgery

By: Douglas M. Leppink, MD The process of choosing a Plastic Surgeon to help you achieve your goals can be confusing! The first thing to check is the Board-certification that the surgeon has, as this confirms that their type of practice, education and experience has been examined by an independent board. Most Plastic Surgeons continue…

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Advantages of Surgery in an Office Based Operating Room

Oct 15, 2014 Plastic Surgery

By: Dr. Scott Bundage Office based surgical facilities have grown exponentially in recent years. Statistics have shown that the number of office based surgeries have doubled with ten million procedures having been performed as recent as 2010. So what are the advantages of having your surgery done in an office based setting? Probably the biggest advantage…

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How to find the “Best” Plastic Surgeon for You

We all want the “best” plastic surgeon when it comes to having surgery to improve our appearance.  So how do you find the right plastic surgeon for you?     Here is a guide to help you when making this important decision.   – At a minimum the plastic surgeon should be Board Certified by…

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It’s a New Year – Is it Time for a New You?

Jan 14, 2014 Plastic Surgery

The beginning of the new year is an appropriate time to consider—even embrace—change. Many people set specific New Year’s resolutions or otherwise vow to make personal improvements in their lives. If you started 2014 feeling unhappy with aspects of your appearance, perhaps now is the right time to discuss your cosmetic surgery options. The board-certified…

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Living Healthy

Sep 18, 2013 Plastic Surgery

Living Healthy, Living in Harmony with Nature. We all know in order to look your best, you need to feel your best.  Starting the journey to live healthier and practice wellness not only benefits us internally, but will affect us externally as well.  As you begin to make healthier choices you will not only notice…

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Beware of Bargain Plastic Surgery

Apr 20, 2013 Plastic Surgery

Bargain plastic surgery. Just saying it out loud is enough raise eyebrows. Actually choosing it may, in fact, raise your eyebrows. Permanently. Even if you thought you were undergoing breast augmentation. Of course, that’s an extreme exaggeration, but not entirely off the mark as regards the results you can end up with when you choose…

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