Liposuction is not a procedure intended to address loose, excess, or redundant skin, so sculpting your body contours in the midst of existing skin laxity requires careful planning. While many patients focus on how much fat can be removed during liposuction, an equally important component is the condition of the skin after surgery as the body reacts to your newly reshaped contours. Common questions patients…

For many athletic women, factors like physical strength, endurance, and discipline are key components of both performance and lifestyle. Unfortunately, disproportionately large breasts can not only introduce daily strain, but also create unique challenges that interfere with training, competition, and overall comfort. While sports bras and conditioning can help to some extent, they often do not fully resolve issues related to an excessive breast size…

“Macromastia” refers to the condition of having large, heavy breasts that cause back pain, headaches, poor posture, and other physical symptoms. Chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, and back, in particular, is one of the most prominent symptoms of macromastia. This can lead to other health issues — such as difficulty exercising, numbness and tingling in the arms, and poor posture — that can make…

Key Summary The internal abdominal muscles can separate over time with pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or the effects of the natural aging process. This separation or weakening of internal musculature can present many issues, such as back pain, poor posture, and less core support. While often performed for aesthetic reasons, a tummy tuck can also repair the internal muscles and lead to improvements in quality of…

A breast lift is customized to your goals, concerns, and the severity of ptosis experienced. In general, the procedure involves removing redundant skin to reshape the breasts and lift their position on the chest wall, resulting in elevation of the nipple-areolar complex to a more optimal position. Breast lift surgery can not only improve the firmness of the breasts, but it also has the ability…

Dr. David Bottger, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, offers effective tips for a smoother healing period after a Mommy Makeover. Philadelphia, PA — Among the most popular body contouring treatments performed by board-certified plastic surgeon David Bottger, MD is a Mommy Makeover — a combination surgical plan designed to undo and/or improve the aesthetic changes caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childbirth. Unfortunately, healthy habits…

A Mommy Makeover is among the most prominent confidence-building treatments for women who feel their body has changed after pregnancy, breastfeeding, and having children. More often than not, there are several aesthetic concerns left after the body is completely healed from childbirth. These issues are problems that cannot be corrected with dieting and exercise and include stubborn fat buildup, tissue laxity, the development of loose…

Breast augmentation is a highly personal decision and selecting the right implant size is an essential — and sometimes challenging — part of the surgical process. While factors like implant type and placement matter, size in particular plays a key role in how natural your results look, how you feel in your body, and how well your implants fit into your lifestyle. Board-certified Philadelphia plastic…

Now more than ever, men are feeling confident in making the decisions that will help them look and feel like the best version of themselves. Blepharoplasty — commonly known as eyelid surgery — is among the top aesthetic procedures pursued by men wanting to age more gracefully without sacrificing natural, long-term results.    Performed on the upper or lower eyelids (or both), the procedure smooths…

When it comes to gaining a more athletic, toned, and fit physique, it’s not uncommon for patients in Philadelphia and beyond to question whether their goals would be more effectively achieved with weight loss medications or aesthetic procedures like a tummy tuck. In determining the best way to achieve the sleek, defined contours you desire, it’s important to understand the limitations of each treatment option….