Millions of people join a gym every year to get healthier. For many people, especially women, reducing thigh and hip fat is a major goal. What is fat? “Body fat is tissue in the human body mainly comprised of adipocytes – fat cells – which act as a reservoir for energy storage and utilization,” says plastic surgeon Heidi Hon, MD. “Fat can...

When country music artist Jimmy Weber severed two tendons in his hand, he knew his career was at risk. However, through determination and the support of a dedicated care team, he is on a remarkable journey to recovery. The injury In October 2023, Weber broke a ceramic plate while washing dishes and sliced two fingers on his left hand. He...

While breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, there has been a slight uptick in breast implant removal in recent years. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jason Miller, MD, DMD, performs many breast implant removals each year. According to Dr. Miller, patients remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from comfort and personal preference to medical necessity. “No matter the...

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgeries. If you want to alter the size, shape or angle of your nose, or if you have a nasal birth defect, injury or breathing issues, it may be right for you. Below, board-certified plastic surgeon Perry Johnson, MD, discusses what you need to know if you’re considering rhinoplasty. What is rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is...

A mom of two kids in their 20s, Tiffany had been thinking about abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck,” for a long time. “It didn’t matter how much I worked out or how much weight I lost,” Tiffany says. “I always had that — I called it my zip code — around my waist, and it bothered me.” Her concerns around pain...

After a train hit 61-year-old Ladell Kellenberger, doctors were forced to amputate his leg. Thanks to targeted muscle reinnervation surgery, he’s had a smoother road to recovery. If you ask the 280 people in Lester, Iowa, about Ladell Kellenberger, 61, they might not know who you’re talking about. That’s because he’s known by his nickname, “Gopher.” But everyone knows about...

Motherhood is wonderful, but the toll it can take on your body, is not. If you desire to reclaim your pre-pregnancy body, then it may be time to consider a Mommy Makeover. Continue reading →

If your body doesn’t feel quite right, it can affect you physically, emotionally and mentally. Many patients experience more confidence and comfort after breast reduction. Continue reading →

Approximately 300,000 women undergo the procedure each year. But is this procedure losing its popularity? Recent media attention on celebrities like model Chrissy Tiegen, who recently chose to have her implants removed, has shed new light on breast augmentation and breast implant removal. Tiegen stated in a Tweet that she decided to remove her implants so she could zip a dress in her size or lay on her belly comfortably. Continue reading →

A toned body is something many strive towards through weight control and working out. When diet and exercise are not enough to get rid of stubborn fat however, patients often wonder if a cosmetic procedure like tummy tuck, liposuction or CoolSculpting would help them reach their goals. Continue reading →