For most women, the loss of a youthful breast shape stands out among the myriad of aesthetic changes caused by the natural aging process. While advancing age can catalyze many transitions in the appearance of the face, skin, and body, changing hormone levels during this stage of life often notably affect the breasts in particular. According to the National Health Institute, the breast-related aesthetic changes…

Most surgeons advise new mothers to wait at least six months before undergoing a Mommy Makeover, a treatment plan which incorporates multiple aesthetic procedures to improve the areas commonly affected by pregnancy. This timeframe offers a general rule of thumb for women who are considering the combination surgery, but many factors can affect the best Mommy Makeover timing for your individual needs, including: Your child’s…

Dr. David A. Bottger, based in the Newtown Square region of Philadelphia, performs a multitude of facial plastic surgery procedures to reverse signs of aging, enhance facial balance, and improve the profile of the face and neck. Unlike aesthetic providers that seek to produce a dramatic and potentially unnatural change, Dr. Bottger aims to rejuvenate while preserving the natural characteristics of each patient’s facial features….

Our office has reopened! As shelter-in-place restrictions in our community begin to ease, we would like to provide you with an update on the reopening of our practice and the precautions we are taking to maintain the safest possible office environment. We are very excited to see you and we want you to be assured that your health and safety are our top priorities. Our…

Under-eye bags often convey a look of tiredness or exhaustion, but puffiness in the lower eyelids can form regardless of how much sleep is achieved. The main causes of lower eyelid bags are aging and genetics, meaning even the most well-rested patients may still be susceptible to puffy eyes. Some patients with genetic predisposition may exhibit prominent lower lid bags, even at a very young…

Dr. David A. Bottger, a Philadelphia-area plastic surgeon, has been recognized by Castle Connolly Ltd. research group as a “Top Doctor 2019” in the field of Plastic Surgery. Philadelphia, PA — Each year, local publication Philadelphia magazine partners with Castle Connolly Ltd.—a national healthcare research and information company—to identify the best doctors and physicians in the region. The result of their collaboration is a meticulously…

The decision to finally start the journey towards achieving the look you desire can be equal parts exciting and nerve-racking. Cosmetic surgery is a major decision that has the potential to be very rewarding, but your results largely depend on the ability of your plastic surgeon to interpret what you envision for the outcome and make it a reality. With that in mind, we’ve put together…

Some men affected by gynecomastia, which is characterized by visible male breasts, spend countless hours at the gym trying to flatten their chest and make their condition less noticeable. The hope that exercise may be able to reduce chest fullness and even eliminate the appearance of male breasts is understandable—after all, both men and women often find success in working out to reshape different regions of…

Dr. David Bottger, a board-certified plastic surgeon, employs sophisticated Crisalix^® 3D imaging software at his Philadelphia practice, which allows patients to see a virtual preview of potential cosmetic surgery results during their consultation. Philadelphia, PA — In recent decades, cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly popular option to reverse the clock on your appearance and enhance your natural features. For many people considering a cosmetic…

Board-certified plastic surgeon David Bottger, MD answers questions from Philadelphia patients about breast augmentation, the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in the United States according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Philadelphia, PA — Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, has long held its distinction as the most popular cosmetic enhancement in the country. Dr. David Bottger, a well-known plastic surgeon in Philadelphia,…