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Patients will be happy to hear that breast augmentation surgery  has one of the quickest recovery times out of all the surgeries we offer at Schulman Plastic Surgery.  When compared to procedures like tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, and…

There is a new weapon in the war against small breasts –  breast implants that have adjustable volume. Adjustable breast implants have a port through which saline can be added or removed. This allows the volume to be adjusted for various…

Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery has gained significant popularity as a highly sought-after cosmetic procedure to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks and hips. This is especially true for patients who tend to carry more weight in their abdomen,…

A skinny BBL (Brazilian butt lift) is a fat transfer surgery that removes body fat from several areas of the body and deposits that fat into the buttocks and hips. It is called a "skinny BBL" because this surgery is primarily performed on patients…

Sometimes, plastic surgery gets a bad rap for always being about looks, sex appeal, and surface-level improvements. But it's really much more than that, and a case in point is breast reduction surgery. The reasons women pursue plastic surgery vary.…

Yes, a lipo 360 with BBL is a procedure that basically removes fat from all the way around a patient's waist and transfers (some or all of) that fat to the hips and buttocks area. This effectively creates a curvier, more attractive hourglass figure that…

Patients nowadays are seeking surgical procedures with smaller scars, quicker recovery, and reduced pain, leading to a surge in the popularity of minimally-invasive approaches like the Mini Tummy Tuck. Some even express a desire for "scarless" surgery,…

Despite the long-lasting joy and exuberance of becoming a mother, there's not a mom who's gone through pregnancy and childbirth that hasn't come out on the other side with some "battle scars". That's because, like it or not, pregnancies (especially…

Sometimes, the only thing holding a patient back from moving forward with breast augmentation is concern about having a breast implant scars. Are you concerned about breast implant placement and scars locations? Want to make sure no one knows you've…

Breast augmentation remains among the most common cosmetic surgeries performed each year. While commonly done, it is also commonly done “badly.” Breast Implant replacement is among the most difficult procedures that plastic surgeons perform. Unfortunately,…

Yes, a mommy makeover can include a BBL. Technically speaking, any combination of cosmetic procedures can be a mommy makeover.  With that said, not everyone can undergo all of their desired mommy makeover surgeries at one time. Because mommy makeover…

Health insurance coverage can be extremely confusing — even when you're just paying your premium month-to-month and don't have medical bills coming in. In this article, we will be discussing insurance as it relates to the cost of breast reduction…

You’ve heard of a “Brazilian butt lift”, but really, what is a BBL in NYC? Discover more about this popular surgery to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks below. What Is a BBL Surgery? BBL stands for Brazilian butt lift, an innovative cosmetic…

Annually, nearly 200,000 tummy tucks, or abdominoplasty, are conducted in the United States. This surgical procedure aims to achieve a flattened belly and a more slender waistline. Notably, a significant 93% of all Board Certified Plastic Surgeons perform…

Mommy makeover recovery time is one of the most common questions patients ask when considering surgery, and for good reason. At his New York City practice, Dr. Matthew Schulman believes that understanding recovery is just as important as understanding…

A growing operation within plastic surgery is the “Mommy Makeover Procedure”. This term can be quite confusing because it is not clear what it is exactly. In fact, there really isn't a single procedure that is a “Mommy Makeover”. It is a made-up…

Mommy makeover surgery helps women get their pre-baby bodies back after having children. Whether you've noticed a significant decrease in your breast volume, you're unsatisfied with loose skin on your abdomen, or you seem to have accumulated excess fat…

Yes! A plus size mommy makeover is the ideal surgery for any woman who is considered plus size and who's had children and would like to regain her pre-pregnancy body.  Regardless of your size, as long as you are in good health and deemed a qualified…

You may be surprised to learn that cosmetic belly surgery, also known as umbilicoplasty, is a popular plastic surgery procedure aimed at enhancing the appearance of the belly button as well as the overall look of the torso or abdomen. If you're dissatisfied…

No buts about it … the butt is one of the most admired parts of the body. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with naturally gorgeous curves. And this remains a core reason why one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today is buttocks augmentation.  As…

 A Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, is an operation in which fat is removed from areas of the body that you don't watch it, and placed in areas that you do want it. Most commonly, fat is removed from the abdomen, sides, and back. The excess fat,…

Whenever people are deciding whether or not to get plastic surgery, one of the top reasons some decide against it is the possibility of scars. Scars, it seems, defeat the entire purpose of getting plastic surgery for some. For these individuals, if…

If you've been considering a mommy makeover as a gift to yourself, chances are you've been perusing a lot of mommy makeover before and after photos from different surgeons. And while this is a great way to gain an understanding of just what a mommy makeover…

Any one of the several procedures usually incorporated in a mommy makeover can take weeks or even months to recover from. Because multiple procedures are combined in a mommy makeover, this naturally means that a substantial recovery period will follow. Of…

So, you're considering a mommy makeover but have concerns about cost? You're not alone. For many women, the benefits of a mommy makeover surgery are overshadowed by the idea of how much each procedure might cost. In the end, it is very difficult to…

While mothers never fail to say how rewarding pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding truly are, this doesn't take away the fact that these processes can do a number on their bodies. In fact, many women never fully regain the elasticity of their skin,…

A “New York City mommy makeover “ is an operation that combines multiple procedures into a single operation. Every mommy makeover is different. For example, one person's mommy makeover may include a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction…

Motherhood is a wonderful journey and a gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, many new moms struggle to navigate this important role in life. And it's only confounded by the fact that they now have a brand-new body — stretched and adjusted from…

Social media is filled with pictures of celebrities and their “bad plastic surgery.” If it's not that someone's had "too much plastic surgery", it's that they got a bad nose job or lip injections too big for their face. It seems to be a common pastime…