Category: Body

Liposuction reigns as one of the most popular cosmetic surgery options year after year—and it’s not surprising why. This versatile fat reduction procedure can yield dramatic results nearly anywhere on the body, helping patients reduce stubborn areas of fat and improve body contours. While its popularity is unquestionable, there are still many things about liposuction that patients wonder about. To provide a bit more detail about the procedure, I’ve answered […]

After a chilly, damp Appalachian winter, it seems that warm weather is finally here to stay. As we begin swapping our fleeces and jeans for tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits, many of us also start noticing lumps and bumps we’d rather not show off come summer. If you have areas of persistent fat or loose skin, a healthy diet and exercise is often not enough to improve your shape and […]

Many of my Asheville plastic surgery patients ask how to prevent scarring after their procedures. Naturally, they want their results to look like a natural part of them, and do not want scars to call attention to the fact that they had a procedure. I want this for them too; as a plastic surgeon, I am trained to consider the location, length, and orientation of incisions to minimize their visibility. […]

One thing I love about being a plastic surgeon is that every patient has different needs and goals, and every case is different. But if there is one question nearly all of my patients ask at their consultation, it’s this: how long is the recovery? In fact, I’d be surprised if a patient didn’t ask. Every plastic surgery procedure requires some time out of your regular work and activity schedule […]

Losing weight can be intensely challenging, particularly for those who want to shed 100 pounds or more. While finally reaching your target weight can feel wonderful, in addition to improving a number of health conditions or mobility issues, it’s not always a simple process emotionally. In fact, many weight loss patients find they are still unhappy about aspects of their body long after the extra weight is gone. If you’ve […]

Whatever nickname they get, enlarged male breasts can feel anything but fun to men who have them. The correct name for this condition is gynecomastia, and it’s estimated that over half of adult men in the U.S. experience it. While occasionally I’ll meet a man who has come to terms with gynecomastia, few are perfectly comfortable with it, and most would gladly achieve a firmer, flatter chest they feel confident […]

If you are considering a tummy tuck, you probably have seen what dramatic improvements this classic body contouring procedure can achieve—a flatter belly, a better-defined waistline, and a slimmer, firmer torso that looks more attractive in clothing and swimsuits. You may also know that that a tummy tuck requires a few weeks of recovery. Because a tummy tuck reshapes muscle tissue in addition to removing excess skin and fat, the […]