While it is important for the doctor to listen to the patient’s concerns and goals, it is equally as important for the patient to listen to the doctor as to what would be a reasonable and realistic outcome. Plastic surgeons find that social media often distorts the reality of what is physically possible with plastic […]
Read MoreWill This Be the Winter You Get Your Procedure?
The fall and winter months are a busy time for Dr. Antimarino! The time off during the holidays and the bulky sweaters make for the perfect recovery environment. A procedure during the final months of the year ensures that patients are fully recovered in time for spring and summer. If you’ve been considering a procedure […]
Read MoreRide the Wave to Fresh and Clean Skin
The Skinwave facial combines an aqua-delivery system, skin revitalizing solutions, and hydrogen therapy for multi-dimensional skincare treatment. It can be used together with other Medi Spa treatments, such as Microdermabrasion and Dermaplaning, to provide an enhanced result leaving skin feeling clean, nourished, and beautiful. Hydrogen and Clean Oxygen Therapy The Skinwave’s aqua-delivery system starts with […]
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Plastic Surgery & Intimacy
Asking the question is the hard part. There is nothing you should be afraid to discuss with your doctor. Plastic surgery directly affects intimacy on several levels: improved body image, scarring and healing, and downtime. It is important to know your limitations or restrictions during the recovery process and recognize there may be some emotional […]
Read More3 Most Common Questions asked of our Patient Care Coordinator
1. “What time do you I have to be there for surgery?” This question comes up with almost every patient and is discussed during the meeting with our patient care coordinator as well as written on their paperwork. The surgery center will call before your surgery date to give you the time you will be […]
Read MorePlastic Surgery, It’s the Real Deal
Let’s take a minute and talk about plastic “surgery.” The keyword is “surgery.” Patients are often so excited by their desired outcome that they forget about the process required to reach their final goal. Time: The time involved to research your surgeon and schedule a consultation, the time it takes to get on the surgical […]
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What’s New for 2022?
Plastic surgery trends continue to evolve, and after yet another year of Covid, we see the growth in our field continue as the beauty industry embraces a more natural, subtle look that addresses both the face and body. Some of the top trends we see happening for 2022 are listed below. Are any of them […]
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Are Your Eating Habits Helping or Hindering Your Health Goals? – Leslie Bonci
Are Your Eating Habits Helping or Hindering Your Health Goals? When you hear the words- diet, meal plan, or eating well you probably think about foods you should be eating as well as those you should limit or eliminate. While it is certainly true that food quality is a critical component of health, eating habits […]
Read MoreProcedure of the Month: Breast Re-Augmentation
Patients with a Breast Augmentation should have an examination after ten years by their board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure there are no complications or address any concerns or changes to the implants. After 10 years, they should be monitored every other year. Silicone implants last approximately 30 years and saline implants for approximately 15 years. […]
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August 2021 Announcements
Dr. Antimarino is available to do minor procedures under local anesthesia two Fridays and one Saturday a month in the Monroeville Aesthetic Center. Typically, Dr. Antimarino addresses skin cancers, cysts, scar revisions, laser resurfacing, and earlobe repairs. Have you heard about Physiq? Physiq is the first multi-modality body device that utilizes EMS and heat to […]
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