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Excess Skin After Bariatric Surgery: Body Contouring Surgery Can Help

After you’ve had bariatric surgery, excess skin might be the last hurdle to jump over to reach your ideal shape. Body contouring surgery can get rid of that extra skin and help you look and feel your best. 

Jan 7th, 2025

The Fast Track for a Holiday Glow-Up: Botox® and Fillers

If you’re looking for a way to look your best this holiday season, cosmetic injectables can quickly give you that gift. Read on to learn more about what Botox® and fillers can do for your appearance.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Should I Add Breast Implants to My Breast Lift?

Women often combine a breast lift with implants, improving their appearance with one surgery instead of two. Should you get both procedures at one time? That depends on personal preferences and the results you might achieve with a breast lift.

Nov 8th, 2024

3 Types of Facelifts to Consider

Nothing turns back time and restores your appearance like a facelift. But if you’re not ready for a complete (traditional) facelift, you can still eliminate signs of aging and look fabulous by choosing from other procedures.

Oct 14th, 2024

Will My Breast Implants Last Forever?

Breast implants have come a long way since they were first developed decades ago. Today, they’re safer and last longer, but don’t expect them to last a lifetime — you’ll eventually need to have them replaced. Here’s what you need to know.

Sep 20th, 2024

Should I Get a Tummy Tuck Now If I’m Planning to Have More Kids?

Do you plan to have more kids but need a tummy tuck? One choice doesn’t rule out the other — and you shouldn’t put up with a body you don’t like while planning a family. Here’s the info you need to make the best decision.

Aug 8th, 2024

Are Your Hands Giving Your Age Away?

One day, you’ll suddenly notice that your hands have aged and look decades older than your face or body. Don’t spend the rest of your days hiding your hands. Instead, consider having safe, nonsurgical hand rejuvenation treatments.

Jul 22nd, 2024

Botox® Isn’t Just for Women: All About “Brotox” for Men 

Men are investing in their well-being with aesthetic treatments like Botox® that subtly enhance their appearance. In fact, so many men have turned to Botox that it’s trending on social media under the hashtag “Brotox.” Here’s what you need to know.

Jun 18th, 2024

Here’s What to Expect During Your Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery is the gold standard for skin cancer treatment. What sets it apart from other ways to remove skin cancer, and what happens during the procedure? Here, you learn the answers to those questions.

May 9th, 2024

Need a Quick Complexion Reset? Nothing Beats a Facial

You can always schedule a facial when you want to look great for a big event, but professional facials do so much more. Customized for your skin challenges, a facial can reset your complexion, revitalize your skin, and restore a vibrant appearance.

Apr 3rd, 2024

Liposuction: Your Complete Guide to an Optimal Recovery

Liposuction does a remarkable job of sculpting your body by permanently eliminating nagging fat pockets. Another benefit of liposuction? With today’s advanced techniques, your optimal recovery takes less time than you may imagine.

Mar 2nd, 2024

My hands show signs of aging: Can you help?

Your hands go through dramatic changes over the years, and before you know it, they make you look decades older than your real age. When the best hand lotions can’t help or you’re hiding your hands, it’s time to learn about hand rejuvenation.

Feb 8th, 2024

My Heavy Breasts Cause Back Pain: Can You Help?

No one thinks about the challenges of heavy breasts — unless they live with them and deal daily with the physical and emotional issues. If you’re unhappy with heavy breasts, surgery to reduce their size can transform your life.

Jan 19th, 2024

Can Liposuction Help With Weight Loss?

Liposuction can remove more fat than noninvasive body contouring procedures, and it does a remarkable job of reshaping your body. But don’t plan on using liposuction to help with weight loss. Here’s why.

Dec 5th, 2023

Will My Brow Lift Look Natural?

Many people who dream of revitalizing their appearance and looking younger put off plastic surgery because they hear too many stories about bad results. But there are three steps you can take to ensure your brow lift is beautiful and natural-looking.

Oct 1st, 2023

Why eMax® Skin Rejuvenation Might Be Right for You

Do you want to look younger, but you’re not ready for plastic surgery? Look no further than nonsurgical skin rejuvenation with eMax®, an innovative treatment that erases age spots, smooths away wrinkles, and revitalizes your skin. Learn more here.

Sep 1st, 2023

I Just Had a Baby: When Can I Get Abdominoplasty?

After delivering your baby, you’ll regain a slim tummy in no time, right? Not always. Sometimes diet and exercise can’t reverse the physical changes. That’s when you need a tummy tuck. Here’s how to decide when it’s safe to get abdominoplasty.

Aug 1st, 2023

Does Skin Cancer Have to Be Removed?

Yes, skin cancer must be removed. All skin cancers are curable if they’re removed at an early stage. After they spread, they all can turn deadly. The only difference between the cancer types is the likelihood that they’ll metastasize.

Jul 6th, 2023

5 Reasons to Consider Blepharoplasty

Your eyes are one of your most beautiful features. They’re also surrounded by delicate skin that ages faster than the rest of your face. If you’re thinking about refreshing the appearance of your eyes, you need to learn about blepharoplasty.

Jun 7th, 2023

What to Expect When Recovering From a Facelift

Recovering from a facelift probably isn’t as difficult as you envision. The first few days may be uncomfortable, and you’ll need to avoid work and most activities for about two weeks, but it’s all downhill from there.

May 5th, 2023

Elevate Your Skin Care Routine With Regular Facials

Regular facials transform dull, tired skin into a radiant, youthful-looking complexion. Beyond rejuvenating your skin, regular facials can also treat and prevent an array of common problems, from dry or oily skin to skin spots and signs of aging.

Apr 12th, 2023

How Fat Grafting Can Help You Reveal Your Best Body Shape

A fat transfer is one of today’s most popular cosmetic procedures. Why? Because it eliminates unwanted body fat and also enhances your breasts, restores facial fullness, or gives you a curvy butt. Here’s what you need to know about fat grafting.

Mar 13th, 2023

My Hands Age Me: Can You Help?

Your hands go through dramatic changes over the years, and before you know it, they make you look decades older than your real age. When the best hand lotions can’t help or you’re hiding your hands, it’s time to learn about hand rejuvenation.

Feb 17th, 2023

What Are the Signs of Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer has two qualities that other cancers don’t: It has one primary cause, and you develop visible symptoms. That means you can identify the signs and get early treatment that cures the disease. Here’s a rundown of skin cancer signs.

Jan 10th, 2023

Emsculpt NEO: The Noninvasive Treatment That Burns Fat and Builds Muscle

You can burn fat and build muscle — and do it while you lie back and relax. That may sound too good to be true, but it’s exactly what happens when you choose treatments using the powerful, nonsurgical EMSCULPT Neo®.

Dec 11th, 2022

I’m Not Happy With My Large Breasts: What Are My Options?

Most women think you’re lucky to have large breasts. But they don’t realize that large breasts can cause serious physical problems, from never-ending back pain to difficulty breathing. Keep reading to learn about your options for large breasts.

Nov 8th, 2022

Myths and Facts About Liposuction

Liposuction has come a long way since the procedure’s early days, yet many myths about it that started decades ago still remain. Here, we explore six myths and set the record straight, giving you the real facts about liposuction.

Oct 11th, 2022

How Your Diet Is Impacting Your Skin

Your diet plays a starring role when it comes to keeping your skin strong and firm. Beyond the beautiful glow of healthy skin, the foods you eat can also help slow down aging and prevent flare-ups of chronic skin conditions.

Sep 6th, 2022

Understanding Your Risk for Skin Cancer

One in five people will have skin cancer at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, 5% of all cases are melanoma, the type of cancer that turns deadly if it has time to spread. Knowing your risk for skin cancer can help you prevent the disease.

Aug 11th, 2022

Help for Your Sagging Breasts

No matter how well you care for your body, you can’t avoid aging or the effect of gravity, the top causes of drooping breasts. Even if you have significant sagging, there’s still hope. You can regain a more youthful, perky profile with a breast lift.

Jul 1st, 2022

What Can I Do About My Aging Hands?

Aging hands appear sooner than you might expect. Exposure to sunlight, water, detergents, yard work, sports, and projects at work or home make hands age at a fast pace. But at any age, a rejuvenation procedure restores youthful, beautiful hands.

Jun 1st, 2022

Rejuvenate and Refresh Your Appearance With a Facial

A professional facial creates immediate and amazing results. Dull skin suddenly glows, clogged pores disappear, your complexion improves, and signs of aging fade away. Keep reading to learn how the magic happens.

May 1st, 2022

Is Breast Augmentation Safe?

No matter how excited you are about enhancing your appearance with breast augmentation, chances are you have questions about the risks of surgery and the breast implants themselves. In this blog, find the top risks along with some answers.

Apr 5th, 2022

What Women Love Most About Facelifts

There's a lot to love about a facelift. The procedure erases the signs of aging, restores your confidence, and replaces a tired-looking face with a vibrant one. And that's not even all there is to love. Read on to learn more.

Mar 3rd, 2022

Hand Rejuvenation: What to Expect

One day, you’ll be shocked to realize that your hands suddenly look 20 years older than your face. When you reach that moment, don’t despair. You can reverse the damage with our innovative hand rejuvenation procedure.

Feb 2nd, 2022

5 Benefits of Getting Routine Facials

Facials often serve as an occasional luxury to re-energize your appearance. But when you get routine facials, they transform into an essential treatment that maintains healthy skin, smooths away signs of aging, and ensures you always look your best.

Jan 11th, 2022

Considering Liposuction? Here’s What You Need to Know

Liposuction is one of the top procedures people turn to when they've had it with stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to disappear. If you're ready to get rid of the fat and regain a slim, well-toned body, read on to learn more about liposuction.

Dec 9th, 2021

5 Reasons to Consider a Thigh Lift

Pockets of fat and sagging skin are common reasons for a thigh lift. With or without excess fat, many people want a thigh lift to improve their appearance and boost their confidence. Read on to learn the top five reasons to consider a thigh lift.

Nov 10th, 2021

Am I a Candidate for Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

A fat transfer breast augmentation gives women a natural, great-looking alternative to breast implants. Most women who want to enlarge their breasts are good candidates for this procedure. Here’s more about enhancing your breasts with a fat transfer.

Oct 8th, 2021

How Abdominoplasty Can Give You a Flat Stomach

Weight fluctuations and pregnancy lead to a tummy bulge that doesn’t disappear. But you can also end up with fat and loose skin even if you never gained weight. Read on to learn how you can get a flat stomach with abdominoplasty.

Sep 8th, 2021

Why Skin Cancer Should Be Removed

Skin cancers are more common than the combined total of every other type of cancer. And two of the three most common skin cancers can become life-threatening. Read on to learn more about the pressing need to remove skin cancer.

Aug 19th, 2021

How a Neck Lift Procedure Works

You feel great about your appearance until you see your neck reflected in the mirror and notice that time has taken a toll — your neck is out of sync, looking 10 years older than your face. That’s when it’s time to talk about a neck lift.

Jul 14th, 2021

Let Your Eyes Shine With a Brow Lift

You expect the obvious signs of aging, like wrinkles and sagging skin. But more subtle changes also take place that can make you look old and tired. One of the most common changes, sagging eyebrows, is easily fixed with a brow lift.

Jun 28th, 2021

Don’t Let a Saggy Neck Give Your Age Away

You pay close attention to your face as you get older, but you’re probably not as diligent about your neck. Then one day you realize your face looks fine but your saggy neck makes you look old. Here’s how we can reverse the signs of neck aging.

May 10th, 2021

Am I Too Old for a Breast Lift?

If you’re unhappy about sagging breasts, you’ll be glad to know that age is not a deciding factor for a breast lift. However, your age may influence other factors that affect your ability to have elective surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

Apr 2nd, 2021

Get Faster Results With TheSmarterLift™

Would you love to tighten your skin and refresh your appearance but don’t have the time or money for a full facelift? Now you have an excellent option. TheSmarterLift™ is a procedure that reverses signs of aging with half the recovery time.

Mar 7th, 2021

Common Causes of Skin Cancer

Of all the different types of cancer, skin cancer is the most common. It’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer. When you know about the common causes and risk factors, you can protect yourself and keep skin cancer at bay.

Feb 8th, 2021

Myths and Facts About Facelifts

Facelifts are one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, yet negative myths about the procedure still abound. Think you’ll look unnatural or a facelift means time in the hospital? Read on to learn the facts behind five common facelift myths.

Jan 5th, 2021

Everything You Should Know About Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a common problem, but that doesn’t help men feel less embarrassed when they grow enlarged breasts. We have the solutions you need to restore your masculine appearance. Read on for more info about gynecomastia.

Dec 6th, 2020

Noncosmetic Reasons to Have Breast Surgery

Most people associate breast surgery with breast enlargement or a breast lift, but there are several noncosmetic reasons you may need to have breast surgery. Read on to learn about the top four medically necessary reasons for breast surgery.

Nov 5th, 2020

Help! My Eyelids are Drooping

Eyes are one of your most beautiful features; they’re also the first to show signs of aging. Drooping eyelids appear well before they’re warranted by your age, but solutions are available. Read on to learn how you can eliminate sagging, baggy eyes.

Oct 12th, 2020

What’s Involved in Having a Facelift?

Are you putting off a facelift because you’re unsure what to expect? Many people dread recovery, yet most stop taking pain meds within four days — and they’re ready to return to work in two weeks. Here’s what you need to know about having a facelift.

Aug 17th, 2020

Plastic Surgery and COVID-19: What You Should Know

Cases of COVID-19 in South Florida spiked in mid-June, and many patients interested in plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments have questions. Here’s a quick rundown on the impact of COVID-19 in the field of plastic surgery as of mid-July.

Jul 30th, 2020

Is Breast Reduction Right for You?

If you’re undecided about breast reduction surgery, it may help to know that 95% of women who had the procedure were so satisfied they’d do it over again. Read on to learn about the signs that breast reduction may be right for you.

Jun 18th, 2020

Who Should Get a Skin Cancer Check and How Often?

Like many types of cancer, skin cancer can be treated and cured when it’s diagnosed at an early stage. The only way to catch skin cancer early is with a total-body skin exam, so here’s what you need to know about when to get a skin cancer check.

May 7th, 2020

What You Need to Know About COVID-19

There’s a lot of fear surrounding the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Fortunately, most people who become sick have mild symptoms and can recover safely at home. Here’s how to recognize the signs of COVID-19 and what steps you should take.

Apr 21st, 2020

The Secret to Getting the Best Results From Your Face-lift

Thinking about face-lift surgery? The more you know ahead of time about how to prepare, what to expect, and tips for easier recovery, the better your overall experience. Here, we share some of our best secrets to success.

Mar 17th, 2020

Why Breast Lifts Now Outpace Breast Implants

With so much attention paid to celebrities getting boob jobs, you might think that most women prefer implants to enlarge their breasts rather than a breast lift. But statistics show the number of breast lifts has been on the rise for years.

Feb 24th, 2020

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for You?

Do you feel self-conscious about belly fat? Do you wish you had a slimmer waistline, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to tone and trim your midsection? Liposuction or a tummy tuck can help you achieve your ultimate goals.

Jan 7th, 2020

How Is Plastic Surgery Different for Men?

Men use plastic surgery to look younger and energized while keeping a strong, masculine appearance. In fact, men can get the same procedures as women, but men need a plastic surgeon skilled in techniques that support men’s physical features.

Nov 2nd, 2023

What No One Tells You about Breast Augmentation

Nowadays there is so much information about breast augmentation available online. Plastic surgeons’ websites and patient forums make it easier than ever to look at before-and-after photographs, read testimonials and review surgeon’s credentials.

Oct 2nd, 2019

What Happens to the Belly Button During a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck is a terrific way to recapture a flat, firm stomach after pregnancy or significant weight loss.

Sep 27th, 2019

Will Brow Lift Make Me Look Surprised?

Are you considering undergoing brow lift but have concerns that you will be left looking perpetually alarmed or surprised? That’s understandable — an overdone brow lift can produce a permanent “deer in the headlights” expression.

Aug 31st, 2019

Take a Load Off Your Back with Breast Reduction

Breast reduction has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates of any plastic surgery procedure.

Jul 26th, 2019

Signs You Could Benefit from Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as “ tummy tuck ,” is one of the most common procedures plastic surgeons perform. Most people that choose to have the body contouring procedure do so after having children or losing a significant amount of weight.

Jun 26th, 2019

Can Breast Implants Make You Ill?

Board-certified plastic surgeon Rafael Cabrera and his team at the Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton are committed to patient safety and satisfaction.

May 27th, 2019

Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles from Forming?

Although Botox is most frequently used on existing dynamic wrinkles, some research suggests that Botox may also be useful in preventing wrinkles from forming in the first place.

Apr 27th, 2019

What to Do about Loose Skin after Weight Loss

If you have lost a significant amount of weight with bariatric surgery or healthy lifestyle habits, you may be dismayed to find that you are left with folds of loose, stretched-out skin that conceals the smaller body shape you worked so hard to achieve.

Mar 27th, 2019

Benefits of Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures

Dr. Rafael Cabrera is often asked whether it is appropriate to combine two or more plastic surgery procedures into one operation instead of spacing them out in different surgeries.

Feb 25th, 2019

Top Treatment Options for Jowls

Jowls are folds of loose, saggy skin that appear below the chin or along the jawline. They develop when the skin in the cheeks, chin and jawline loses collagen and elastin, which are two proteins vital to smooth, firm skin.

Jan 26th, 2019