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…

As one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in America, rhinoplasty can be used to fix a range of both cosmetic and functional issues. At our Pennsylvania plastic surgery office, Dr. Bottger performs rhinoplasty with both open and closed techniques to ensure that you achieve the results you want most, whether you are simply looking for a minor aesthetic improvement or more significant corrective nose surgery. For cosmetic purposes, rhinoplasty can…

With advanced surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology, modern plastic surgery procedures have become incredibly safe and effective. Plastic surgery as we know it today encompasses a wide range of procedures designed to reshape your face and body in order to improve your appearance and self-esteem.   While many people associate the term ‘plastic surgery’ with the use of man-made materials, its name is actually derived from ‘plastikos,’…

If you are considering cosmetic surgery in the Philadelphia area, you might feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right plastic surgeon for your personal needs. At the cosmetic surgery office of Dr. David A. Bottger, our Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon offers professional, personalized care, with the experience and education needed to help you achieve the cosmetic surgery results you desire most. When trying to determine just what…

For women considering breast augmentation, it’s important to understand how this procedure may affect your lifestyle. Breast augmentation can be a life-changing procedure, improving your self-image and self-confidence and helping you look and feel your very best. Still, many of Dr. Bottger’s Philadelphia patients question whether they can continue to live an active lifestyle after breast augmentation, especially women who are very athletic. The good news is that with the…