The most important part of any breast augmentation procedure is the woman making the decision. Whether you want to improve your appearance to boost your self-confidence or you just want your outer beauty to reflect your inner-beauty, your decision to undergo breast enhancement should always be treated as a gift you give to yourself. While this may seem obvious to many Philadelphia women, it can sometimes be easy to forget that…

While your breasts are an important part of your femininity, Dr. Bottger understands that for some Pennsylvania women, they can also be a burden. If you have oversized breasts that limit your physical activity and cause you pain or discomfort, our breast reduction surgery can help. The physical and mental benefits of breast reduction surgery can change the way you live your life by giving you the freedom to…

Even though you’ve probably been looking forward to staying warm and cozy this winter, now is actually the best time to start thinking about bikini season. If you have any desire to tone up with cosmetic surgery before summer arrives in Philadelphia again, now is the perfect opportunity. While winter doesn’t actually provide any medical benefits when it comes to cosmetic surgery, it’s still a prime opportunity for a…

Enhancing your breasts is about more than just make a physical improvement to your chest. A breast augmentation can change the way you live your life and how you feel about who you are. While it’s important to understand the limitations of breast enhancement and to understand what it can and cannot achieve, it’s equally as important to understand the multi-faceted benefits that can be obtained. When…

At Dr. Bottger’s cosmetic surgery practice in Philadelphia, we offer our patients a range of procedural options to help you best achieve your aesthetic goals. As a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bottger can also customize your procedures and tailor them to meet your specific needs. Specializing in breast surgery, body contouring and facial procedures, our experienced cosmetic surgeon can help you completely refresh your look or can help you improve specifically targeted…

If you are a man with oversized breasts that make you feel self-conscious, embarrassed and generally uncomfortable with your appearance, Dr. Bottger’s gynecomastia surgery might be right for you. Male breast reduction procedures remove excess breast tissue and localized fat to give you a more manly chest that would otherwise be unobtainable with diet and exercise. Ideal candidates for gynecomastia surgery should be: Physically healthy and able to withstand undergoing…

At Dr. Bottger’s Philadelphia plastic surgery office, every rhinoplasty procedure is catered to your individual needs. With years of experience, Dr. Bottger’s approach and techniques can help you achieve your aesthetic goals both safely and efficiently. Dr. Bottger performs two main types of rhinoplasty for his Pennsylvania patients. Both procedures involve an incision within the nose and are generally performed with a general anesthesia. Scarring is minimal, though your recovery and your results…

Cosmetic earlobe repair surgery is designed to correct aesthetic issues caused by genetics, lifestyle choices and injuries. Earlobe repair surgery is not intended to correct issues with the appearance of over-prominent ears, which is best addressed with otoplasty. Dr. Bottger’s earlobe repair surgery can help Philadelphia patients improve the appearance of their earlobes by correcting issues related to: The natural aging process – As we age, our lobes may lose volume or…

When you undergo a breast augmentation procedure, your recovery will greatly be determined by your individual circumstances. While each breast augmentation recovery process varies, most Philadelphia patients complete the recovery phase in about three weeks. Prior to your procedure, Dr. Bottger will provide you with all of the information you need to be prepared for your recovery process. This will not only include detailed instructions for caring for your incision immediately…

If you are a Pennsylvania woman experiencing physical discomfort or limitations due to the size of your breasts, a breast reduction might be the right cosmetic surgery procedure for you.  Dr. Bottger can use a breast reduction to help women with oversized breasts achieve a more healthy and comfortable lifestyle. As a reconstructive procedure, it’s important to understand exactly what the benefits of a breast reduction are and how this…