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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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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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 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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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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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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The “Zoom Boom” is a term used to address the increase in cosmetic procedures associated with the pandemic and our need to communicate via virtual channels such as Zoom. The face, eyes, chin, and of course the brow, have all seen an increase in surgical and non-surgical numbers this past year. The upper face and […]
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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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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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Who: Most people can have liposuction done if they have an area of excess weight that they cannot address with a healthy diet and exercise program. What: Liposuction is an out-patient procedure used to remove excess fatty tissue with a very small cannula that is inserted through a tiny incision to areas of the body […]
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