While puffy nipples rarely present a medical emergency, that doesn’t mean this common aesthetic concern is harmless for male patients. Nipples that appear puffy or inflamed — whether accompanied by enlarged breast tissue or not — can lead to serious emotional and psychological turmoil. Many men with gynecomastia, a condition defined as overdeveloped breasts in men, struggle with a lack of confidence, a poor self-esteem,…

A facelift performed by a skilled board-certified plastic surgeon can be the pinnacle of facial rejuvenation for men and women bothered by sagging skin, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and other hallmark signs of facial aging. The improvement achieved with a facelift is often seen for decades after a patient’s procedure, and yet there are still so many ways to prolong your results. Complementary treatments and…

A Brazilian Butt Lift, more commonly known as BBL surgery, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed to give women a more sensual, voluptuous, and youthful silhouette. A full, shapely buttocks is often seen as a sign of fitness and youth. While many patients do not have the lower body contours they desire, the BBL procedure makes it possible to attain the…

A broken nose is one of the most common facial injuries experienced by men and women of every age. Nasal fractures can be caused by sports, recreational activities, a sudden blow to the face, or a bad fall, among other unfortunate mishaps. While immediate surgical intervention is not necessary to treat all nose injuries, it may be in certain cases. If a fracture is diagnosed…

If you’re working towards a leaner, more sculpted physique, liposuction can be a highly effective complement to dieting and exercise. The procedure can smooth stubborn bulges of fat resistant to exercise and reshape virtually any area of the body, leaving behind sleeker, more toned contours. That said, the inevitable recovery period after liposuction can sometimes pose a concern for patients in Philadelphia who live an…

Dr. David Bottger, a leading aesthetic plastic surgeon based in Philadelphia, describes the various techniques and types of tummy tuck surgery that can slim, sculpt, and smooth the abdomen. Philadelphia, PA — A tummy tuck, medically referred to as “abdominoplasty,” is a well-known body sculpting procedure designed to reduce a bulging abdomen and provide a more defined abdominal contour. Although the positive effects of a…

There are many public misconceptions regarding aesthetic plastic surgery procedures and according to Dr. David Bottger — a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon — it’s perfectly natural and understandable to have questions about surgery and their potential effects. Namely, many women in Philadelphia come to our practice wondering how tummy tuck surgery, an abdominal body sculpting procedure, may impact pregnancy after a tummy tuck. Simply…

After breast augmentation, one of the most frequently asked questions raised by our patients is how to find an ideal bra to wear while their breasts heal from surgery. A good post-surgery bra can help your new breasts settle into the correct positioning and protect your incisions/stitches. Without an adequate surgical bra, you run the risk of your implants not settling properly.  For all breast…

If you’ve researched body contouring treatments designed to counteract the effects of pregnancy and nursing on the body, it’s likely you’ve come across a “Mommy Makeover.” A Mommy Makeover is an exceedingly popular treatment plan that combines a series of cosmetic procedures, usually to target regions of the body negatively affected by pregnancy. This is done with the goal of restoring a patient’s pre-pregnancy body,…

Since 2018, Dr. David Bottger — a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon based in Newtown Square — has been included on the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors^® list. With his repeated recognition in 2022, Dr. Bottger has now been considered a “Top Doctor” in Philadelphia for five years in a row. Philadelphia, PA — Every year, Castle Connolly^® — a healthcare-focused research group — identifies the…