Plastic Surgery Information

In the past year, many plastic surgeons have noticed an increased demand for plastic surgery as individuals in Reno and beyond have more time than ever to dedicate to downtime. Along with a more robust surgery schedule, board-certified plastic surgeon Tiffany McCormack, MD has also observed an upswing ...

CoolSculpting® can be an excellent option for patients seeking spot fat reduction without having to undergo surgery. Good candidates for this non-surgical, non-invasive treatment include both men and women who are at or near their ideal weight yet still have stubborn pockets of fat resistant to healthy diet ...

Since CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure, a question that commonly arises is whether or not the innovative fat reduction treatment has to be provided by a certified physician as opposed to any beauty spa or aesthetic specialist who simply purchased the machine. The answer is simple: ZELTIQ, ...

In my last blog post – Benefits of CoolSculpting® – I highlighted many key advantages that CoolSculpting® can provide patients who are interested in non-surgical fat reduction. While the benefits I listed do play a significant role in distinguishing this innovative treatment from other alternatives, I wanted to ...

Do you maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine yet still can’t seem to shed stubborn pockets of fat on particular areas of your body? Are you also hesitant about undergoing any surgical procedures to address these areas of concern? CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive technique designed ...

Ask your surgeon about their training, board certification, and experience. It is okay to ask to see before and after photos of other patients, read patient testimonials, and maybe even speak to previous patients who have gone through the same or similar procedures. A basic understanding of the ...

First and foremost, make sure your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (see: “Why Your Plastic Surgeon Should Be Board-Certified By ABPS”). Once you have verified board certification, further assurance regarding your surgeon’s qualifications can be afforded by his or her membership in ...

This day and age, many healthcare providers are performing a variety of plastic surgery procedures. For this reason, it is important to note that just because a doctor or surgeon offers a particular cosmetic procedure does not necessarily mean he or she is qualified to perform plastic surgery. ...

In my previous two blog posts, I discussed the most common age to receive plastic surgery and the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. In this final installment of my three-part blog series, I will conclude my ASAPS statistical breakdown by elaborating on why I believe cosmetic plastic surgery ...

In last week’s blog post regarding the most common age range for cosmetic plastic surgery, I presented some interesting statistical trends recorded by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). To recap: cosmetic plastic surgery numbers have increased annually since 1997. Over the past year, patients within ...