Breast reduction is an ideal option for women who are struggling with symptoms caused by large breasts. Women with large breasts are afflicted with macromastia or gigantomastia if their breasts are greater than 500 grams per breast, according to the Schnur Scale. Often, women with macromastia deal with chronic pain of the head, neck, shoulders and […]
After pregnancy, it can feel like you’ve completely surrendered control of your body. Weight gain, stretched skin and other issues brought on by pregnancy are certainly not the enjoyable parts of being a new mother. However, the post-pregnancy makeover, or the mommy makeover, can help restore your figure back to its pre-baby form. A post-pregnancy makeover is […]
Facial aging is brought on by gravity, genetics, sun exposure and a litany of other factors. Over time, these forces result in a loss of volume in the cheeks and eye area, while wrinkles become more defined in the skin. To correct these issues, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Golger offers a surgical correction option known […]
Many teens experience macromastia, or disproportionately large breasts, and suffer from physically and emotionally painful symptoms as a result. In the case of breast reduction for teenagers, there is significant data suggesting that breast reduction during adolescence is safe and effective, and that waiting need not be required. If teenagers seeking a breast reduction wait […]
If a patient has stretched abdominal muscles as a result of pregnancy and not weight gain alone, the fascia (fibrous tissue around the muscles) may be loose and can usually be tightened with the help of an abdominoplasty. If the fascia is already tight at the time of surgery, it may not be tightened. If […]
For many of us, sagging and wrinkling around the chin and neck area can develop into an issue we can no longer ignore. Thankfully, there are many highly effective rejuvenating procedures offered up by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Golger. For surgical intervention, neck rejuvenation is a procedure that restores youthful contours to the lower face and neck. […]
When choosing implant placement relative to the chest muscle before breast implant surgery, one important factor is the amount or thickness of natural breast tissue. There is no hard and fast rule regarding breast tissue thickness and ideal implant position, but some surgeons feel that if the breast tissue is less than two centimeters thick, […]
Most people who get older start to develop fine lines and wrinkles around the regions of the face where skin is pushed together by underlying muscle contractions. To fight the signs of the natural aging process, some turn to plastic surgery, while others are left looking for an effective alternative. Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world, […]
Facial aging comes in many different forms. Wrinkles can develop around the mouth, nose and eyes, leaving you looking much older than you feel. If you are concerned about the signs of aging etching their way across your face, injectable dermal fillers may be an ideal solution. Dermal fillers are cosmetic treatments that are administered with […]
During your breast implant surgery consultation with Dr. Alexander Golger, appropriate measurements, soft-tissue characteristics, and chest-wall anatomy will help to determine the best implants and techniques for your individual needs. Not only will Dr. Golger factor in aesthetic advantages but durability and function as well. Breast implant surgery is typically done under general anesthesia and usually takes one […]