Written and reviewed by Dr. Michelle Hardaway, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
There is no single ideal weight for a tummy tuck. See how close to your goal weight most surgeons look for, and why BMI and a steady weight matter.
Read articleCortisol belly is a popular name for belly fat linked to stress. Here is what it usually looks like, what the research shows and how it differs from the signs of Cushing syndrome.
Read articleGenes, hormones, age, and pregnancy affect where women store belly fat, and habits such as diet, sleep, and stress can add the deeper visceral fat.
Read articleHow long does facial fat grafting last? Results can last for years, though not all grafted fat survives. Book a consultation: (248) 780-0558.
Read articleBreast reduction can be performed at any age. Learn what shapes the best age for breast reduction in Farmington Hills. Call (248) 780-0558.
Read articleDeciding whether a lower body lift is worth it: who it helps, the scars and recovery it asks of you, how long results last, and the questions to ask first.
Read articleMommy makeover recovery time, week by week: the first days at home, returning to work and exercise, and when to call your surgeon. Call (248) 780-0558.
Read articleYou’ve noticed new veins on your legs and want to know what they are. The quickest way to sort out spider veins vs varicose veins is to look…
Read articleIf you're considering a nose job, the question that may matter most to you is how long you'll look like you've had something done. This rhinoplasty recovery timeline…
Read articleThe thought usually turns up somewhere between booking and arriving. You've found a place, the price seemed fine, and then you catch yourself wondering who's actually going to…
Read articleIf you've lost a great deal of weight, you already know it was one of the hardest things you'll ever do. Being left with loose skin afterward can…
Read articleMany of our patients come to us after years of feeling self-conscious about the same thing. Occasionally it's after having children, when the stomach never quite went back.…
Read articleNo single body contouring procedure is best for everyone. Work out the answer in five steps: identify which layer is driving the change you want (fat, skin, or…
Read articleIf you’re working out how to choose a plastic surgeon in Farmington Hills, start with two free checks you can run tonight: Confirm the surgeon’s board certification and…
Read articleYour belly protrudes where your fascia stretched. That is the answer most patients have been waiting years to hear, and it is rarely explained with the precision it…
Read articleYou've probably seen the ads. A med spa in a strip mall near your gym, Instagram-polished and offering Botox for less than you expected. Maybe you've already booked…
Read articleMany patients ask this question during their consultation: "Do I really need both — or is that just more surgery?" It's a fair question, and I want to…
Read articleIf you've seen a liposuction quote for $2,500 or $3,500 somewhere online, you're not imagining the gap. Liposuction in Metro Detroit, when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon…
Read articleThe short answer is: for many patients, yes — staging may be the safer choice. A Mommy Makeover combining a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), and additional…
Read articleA board-certified plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon are not the same thing — and that distinction may be one of the most important decisions you make before…
Read articleIf you've spent any time researching cosmetic procedures in Metro Detroit, you've likely noticed something confusing: every clinic seems to be run by a "cosmetic surgeon." The titles…
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