Get a head start on your resolution to make 2018 a great year by finally having that cosmetic surgery procedure you’ve been thinking about. Men and women who have cosmetic surgery for the right reasons often report feeling more confident and attractive afterwards, which can boost self esteem and lead to an improved quality of life. Some of our most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in…

The winter holidays are here, and men and women everywhere are preparing for company parties, reunions with old friends, and visits with extended family. It’s time to bring your A-game and look your absolute best, and Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Bottger can help. Whether you’re looking to wow with a new hourglass figure or simply steal the show with beautiful, glowing skin, we have a…

An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is a common plastic surgery procedure in Philadelphia. However, there are actually two different procedures under the “eyelid lift” or “blepharoplasty” umbrella: upper and lower. These procedures accomplish different goals, and one or the other (or both) may be appropriate for you depending on your concerns. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger has years of experience performing upper and lower…

One of the most important attributes for a plastic surgeon, and one that comes only through experience, is understanding how all of a patient’s facial features interact to form a larger, aesthetically pleasing whole. This is particularly important when one of our Philadelphia-area patients is considering a rhinoplasty. Why? For one thing, the nose is one of the most prominent features on your face. As a…

There’s no denying that the signs of age and fatigue on your face can undermine the way people see you. You want your appearance to reflect your underlying energy and vigor, but sagging, wrinkled skin can make this impossible. In some cases, a brow lift is exactly the right solution for our Philadelphia-area patients. A brow lift, whether performed by itself or in combination with another procedure,…

One of the reasons breast augmentation is so popular with women in Philadelphia and around the world is that the procedure is quite customizable. There are a number of choices you can make, especially regarding the nature of your breast implants, that will help you achieve your specific goals and aspirations. One of the choices you’ll need to make – in conjunction with Dr. Bottger, of course…

Injectables are great options for Philadelphia-area patients who are interested in looking youthful and vigorous while eliminating signs of age and wear. Dr. Bottger and his staff will work with you to find the injectable treatment that’s right for you and which will safely achieve your goals. At our office, we want you get the most out of your time with us. We know that happy…

Facelifts and other procedures targeted at the face continue to rise in popularity, according to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These statistics, released every year, chronicle trends in plastic surgery – not just in Philadelphia, but across the country. Specifically, procedures involving the use of a patient’s own fat to supplement and sculpt regions of the face and body are becoming…

Let’s face it: we live in a society that values youth and energy. When we do business with someone or interact with them personally, we want that person to be energetic and vigorous. Sadly, it’s easy for those with sagging facial skin or other signs of age and wear to appear fatigued in spite of true reserves of natural energy. This realization is why so…

If you’re a Philadelphia-area resident considering a facelift, one of your biggest concerns is obviously ensuring that the procedure is right for you and can actually help you achieve your aesthetic goals. That’s why we field a lot of questions about what, exactly, a facelift can achieve and which areas of the face are improved by the procedure. It’s important to understand that there are a…