Asymmetry: Is One Side Different Than the Other?

Studies have shown that an object is considered more beautiful when more symmetrical. You may have noticed social media posts that compare both sides of the face and point out that those with more symmetry are considered more desirable. Plastic surgery considers symmetry as the ultimate quest, it is what the surgeon typically strives for. […]

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Brazilian Butt Lifts: It’s Not Just About Adding Volume

Plastic surgery, as always, evolves with cultural norms, and we see, yet again, this phenomenon as surgeons begin to discuss removing excess fatty tissue to the buttocks. As Dr. Antimarino likes to say, “Shape trumps volume.” The BBL, typically used to enhance the volume of a patient’s buttocks, has always been a much talked about […]

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August 2022 Procedure of the Month: Labiaplasty

Many women suffer from pain, irritation, and even open abrasions along their vaginal wall. A Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure designed to remove the excess tissue and reduce the size of the labia. This has become a much more popular procedure over the past few years, with patients ranging in age from early 20s to […]

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Mommy Makeovers Are Not Just for Moms

Mommy Makeovers Are Not Just for Moms

Mommy Makeover is a catchy term used in marketing to define a combination of procedures typically involving a tummy procedure and a breast procedure. This combination is actually very common for women, whether they are mothers or not. These procedures address the two most common areas of every woman’s body which are mostly affected by […]

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March 2022 Procedure of the Month

The “Liquid Facelift” A liquid Facelift, not to be confused with a surgical Facelift procedure, uses a combination of injectables to refresh and restore facial features. Typically, a product that adds volume, such as Juvederm, Restylane, or RHA® Collection products, is used with a neurotoxin to soften features and relax muscles such as Botox or […]

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Gynecomastia on Young Patient: Procedure of the Month

Current Patient, Young Adult Perspective: Gynecomastia Hello, I am a recent patient of Dr. Antimarino’s, specifically one-month post-op, and this is my story! According to Oxford Languages, Surgery is defined as “… deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body”. I cringe at the definition […]

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Procedure of the Month: Procedures Best for this Season

Procedure of the Month: Procedures Best for this Season

What are the best procedures to do this time of year? As we transition from Summer to Fall, many patients find this time of year the perfect opportunity to schedule a surgical procedure. As we move into sweater weather, we typically see procedures being done that can be covered with winter wear. These would include […]

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Would this procedure be covered by insurance?

Would this procedure be covered by insurance?

Patients often ask if their procedure would be covered by insurance. To be covered by insurance the procedure would have to be determined by an insurance company to be medically necessary to correct a functional problem. Insurance companies do NOT cover: Breast Lifts Arm Lifts Thigh Lifts Tummy Tucks Liposuction Lower Eyelids Gynecomastia Correction of […]

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