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5 Ways Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Can Significantly Improve Your Skin and Hair

Posted January 03, 2023 in PRP Hair Restoration, Skin Health

4 Minute Read: Advancements in cosmetic technology are continuously happening, which means that we are able to help correct aesthetic issues more comprehensively than ever before to help patients look and feel their absolute best. And one of the most significant improvements over the last few decades is the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for […]

6 Ways to Customize Your Mommy Makeover

Posted December 19, 2022 in Mommy Makeover

4 Minute Read: A Mommy Makeover combines two or more cosmetic surgeries to tighten, lift, recontour, and enhance a woman’s body after one or more pregnancies (or significant weight loss). Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding all take a toll on a woman’s body, and their effects manifest in a variety of ways. For this reason, there […]

10 Concerns That Can Be Addressed by a Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist

Posted December 08, 2022 in Revision Rhinoplasty

4 Minute Read: One of the most common types of cosmetic surgery is rhinoplasty (corrective nose surgery). Since this is a very nuanced surgery, it is important to find a rhinoplasty specialist like the surgeons at Careaga Plastic Surgery. What Can Rhinoplasty Correct? Over 350,000 cosmetic nose surgeries were performed in 2020, making it the […]

3 Reasons to Choose a Comprehensive Facelift

Posted December 06, 2022 in Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Rejuvenation

3 Minute Read: There is often confusion regarding what facelift surgery can achieve, or rather, where it can achieve results. While this misconception certainly doesn’t diminish the stunning anti-aging transformations offered with this plastic surgery, the truth is that a facelift only addresses cosmetic concerns in the low and midface (from the cheeks to the […]

7 Reasons to Remove Breast Implants (Explant Surgery)

Posted November 21, 2022 in Breast Implant Removal

4 Minute Read: If you’ve had breast augmentation and are thinking of having your implants removed or exchanged for a different size, shape, or placement, you’re not alone. There are several reasons a woman might want to undergo breast explant surgery to remove and/or replace her current breast implants. 1. Implant Exchange Sometimes, women might […]

Top 5 Reasons for Mature Women to Consider Breast Augmentation

Posted November 16, 2022 in Breast Augmentation

3 Minute Read: Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery among young women with naturally small breasts. However, breast augmentation is not reserved for young adults. In fact, older women can benefit immensely from this procedure as well. If you’re aged 40 or above and in good overall health, breast augmentation can provide a […]

3 Things to Think About When Deciding Between Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck

Posted November 08, 2022 in Liposuction, Tummy Tuck

2 Minute Read: Considering a cosmetic procedure to improve your figure? With all the options available to recontour your belly and waist, you can easily find a cosmetic solution designed to meet your unique needs. The two most well-known and popular body sculpting treatments are tummy tuck surgery and liposuction. While they can both work […]

Are You Too Young for a Facelift? (And Additional Facial Procedures You May Not Have Thought About)

Posted October 26, 2022 in Facelift

4 Minute Read: People tend to think that plastic surgery procedures are meant only for men and women who are middle-aged or older. However, that is not necessarily true. In fact, the 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report shows that over 750,000 cosmetic procedures were performed on people in their 20s, over 2 million procedures were […]

6 Things You May Not Have Known About Liposuction

Posted October 04, 2022 in Liposuction

5 Minute Read: One of the most common concerns that men and women have when they come into plastic surgery consultations is the excess fat in various areas of their bodies. And what makes this issue even more frustrating is that some subcutaneous fat doesn’t respond to normal diet and exercise, meaning that it doesn’t […]

Recovery Tips: How to Take Care of Your Nose After Rhinoplasty

Posted September 27, 2022 in Rhinoplasty

5 Minute Read: Many men and women have the desire to change the appearance of their noses. Cosmetic issues with the nose can be biological (issues you were born with) or caused by an unexpected event (a broken nose). Some of the common problems that men and women experience with their noses include: nasal humps, […]

7 Procedures You Should Consider With or After Your Tummy Tuck to Enhance Results

Posted September 14, 2022 in Tummy Tuck

3 Minute Read: A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can deliver dramatic, life-changing results, especially after pregnancy or gastric bypass surgery. However, because it only targets excess belly fat and skin, your body is likely to have one or more additional issues that could benefit from treatment. This may include: Droopy breasts Sagging breasts Pockets of stubborn […]

Doctor Approved Skin Care and Rejuvenation Treatments

Posted September 08, 2022 in Skin Care, Skin Health

3 Minute Read: There are many non-surgical cosmetic and skin rejuvenation treatments available, some more effective than others. This is why it’s wise to look for treatments recommended by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Daniel Careaga is a well-respected board-certified plastic surgeon who recommend a wide variety of approved non-surgical treatments offered at Careaga Plastic […]