Have you always been self-conscious that one of your breasts is larger than the other? Has having a baby made a seemingly small size difference appear even more prominent? If so, you’re not alone. Breast asymmetry is actually very common and affects more than half of all women. While there is no single cause uneven breast development, contributing factors include: Hormone changes Physical injuries Non-cancerous…

While many people don’t think of summer as the ideal time to undergo cosmetic surgery, it is the ideal time to begin the process. In reality, there are many things that go into a successful breast or body procedure that take place well in advance of the actual surgery. Summer is the time to take stock of your personal aesthetic goals and learn all that is needed to make…

If you’ve been considering cosmetic surgery for the face, breast or body, it may be difficult to know when the time is right. Making the choice to undergo cosmetic surgery is never a simple one. While a professional plastic surgeon can help you determine your candidacy for a particular procedure, it’s important to have a personal understanding of your own body and mind. To help you determine if you…

When deciding on whether to have a plastic surgery procedure done, it’s important not only to choose the right procedure, but also the right plastic surgeon. You’ll want to have someone you trust and feel comfortable with doing the work. But how do you find the right surgeon? What are the right questions to ask? Here are a few good questions to ask any surgeon you…

You notice the lines and wrinkles have become much more visible on your face. You study your crinkly forehead, the deepening lines on the outside of your eyes and the frown lines around your mouth. You look older than you feel and it’s time to do something about it, but you don’t want to undergo a surgical facelift. Luckily, Dr. Bottger offers a variety of non-invasive…

Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon can have a significant and lasting impact on your life. In order to find the right Newton Square cosmetic surgeon for your specific plastic surgery needs, there are a number of factors to consider. To narrow down your search, locate cosmetic surgeons who: Have accredited board certifications – There is a critical difference between board certified practitioners and cosmetic surgeons who do not…

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a facelift is to schedule a personalized consultation with board certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger. During your consultation, Dr. Bottger and his staff will thoroughly evaluate your skin condition and discuss your specific goals and expectations to determine your facelift candidacy. Some of the factors that will be considered include: Skin elasticity – Patients with skin…

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in America. This procedure is great for aging skin and accumulating fat deposits in your upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can take years off of your appearance by removing excess skin and tissue and tightening the skin. This procedure can also help men and women who have vision difficulty due to sagging skin. Our…

The best thing about taxes is having them refunded each year. Many people make elaborate plans to go on vacation or use the money to pay off debt, but an increasing amount of tax payers are using their tax refund for plastic surgery. Some are choosing small cosmetic procedures such as injectables, while others are putting down payments on a breast augmentation or tummy tuck. Our plastic surgeon in…

The world of plastic surgery is constantly advancing, and surgeons are discovering new procedures to offer patients. There are some lesser-known plastic surgeries you probably never anticipated. Consult our Philadelphia plastic surgeon to see if any of these procedures could work for you. 1. Bra-line Back Lift Women often struggle with excess fat accentuated by bras. This plastic surgery gets rid of that back fat…