Diastasis Recti: The Belly Bulge That Won’t Budge Posted on November 30, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Diastasis Recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach. Diastasis recti is very common during and following pregnancy. This is due to the uterus stretching the muscles in the abdomen to accommodate your growing baby. One study found that up to … Read More➝
Does Breast Density Affect My Plastic Surgery Procedure? Posted on November 24, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez The last time you got your mammogram results, you may have noticed a small note about your breast density. If you are like 40 percent of women, it might have said something like, “Your breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses and may put you at greater risk of developing breast cancer in … Read More➝
Are You a Good Facelift Candidate? Take Our Quiz! Posted on November 21, 2021 By Synergy Plastic Surgery Facial aging tends to sneak up on us. We may notice the first appearance of crow's feet or worry lines and schedule BOTOX® injections or get fillers to smooth out nasolabial folds. And then, almost overnight, jowls have disguised our jawlines and the skin on our necks resemble turkey wattles. This is when we typically … Read More➝
Preparing For Your Plastic Surgery Consultation Posted on November 16, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez For many people that visit our clinic, it is the very first time they are seeing a plastic surgeon. A bit of nervousness is common. While scheduling your complimentary consultation at Synergy Plastic Surgery is the first step in meeting your aesthetic goals, there is much to consider and process! You may be wondering where … Read More➝
Saline vs Silicone: Which ones right for me? Posted on November 9, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Patients often ask if saline or silicone breast implants are better for breast augmentation. Understanding the characteristics of the various implants is key in choosing the appropriate implant that is going to achieve the look and feel you desire! There are many types, sizes, and profiles of breast implants to consider. Synergy Plastic Surgery is … Read More➝
How do breasts change with age? Posted on November 2, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Due to the passage of time, hormonal changes, and gravity—most women begin to see a change in their breasts at around age 40. It is normal at this point for breasts to appear smaller, less firm, more droopy, and/or further apart. Exactly when and how quickly changes like these occur depends a lot on genetics, … Read More➝