At Elite Transformations, our providers in Palo Alto, CA understand how important it can be to have one’s outward appearance match the way they feel in side. For male transgender patients, having a body that looks feminine can improve self-confidence and self-esteem. Gender affirmation procedures are one of many specialties of Dr. Orna Fisher of… Read More »
Spring is a great time for plastic surgery, because the weather is still cool enough to stay indoors to heal (for a reasonable amount of time). In the summer, it can be hard to stay stuck indoors while everyone else is cooling off by the pool. You can still wear bulkier, looser clothing to help… Read More »
Breast implants and breast augmentation are popular treatments in today’s world. We’re more self-conscious, partly because we show so much of ourselves to the world now. We don’t think that people should strive for a robotic ideal, but we do understand the self-consciousness that is due to breasts that are frustratingly small or misshapen. And… Read More »
When it comes to breast size, the philosophy of ‘the bigger the better’ has lost its bounce. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were more than 38,000 breast implant removals performed in 2015, and 28,000 were performed in 2016. Called “explant” surgeries, the growing trend of women opting for… Read More »
As you run around this winter season bundled up in cozy capes, fur vests, and your go-to boots, you may not necessarily be focused on swimsuit season. But warm weather will be here before you know it and you will be donning clothes that put the spotlight on bare arms and legs, and an exposed… Read More »
If your breasts sag, droop, or hang, you may want to consider getting a breast lift. A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is an operation that places the nipple higher on the chest. A breast lift helps add volume and firmness to your breasts. It is typically an out patient procedure and takes about… Read More »
Women choose to get breast implant surgery due to either cosmetic or reconstructive reason. For those who want fuller breasts or a more balanced look, a breast augmentation is a way to go. In other cases, a breast implant surgery may be done after a mastectomy for breast cancer. Whatever situation you come from, it’s… Read More »
In 2016, breast augmentation was the number one cosmetic surgical procedure sought out by American women, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at approximately 290,000 surgeries. Quickly gaining ground are breast lifts with the number of women opting for them rising almost 600% since 2000 to 101,264 in 2016. Whether its implants or a lift, at a combined number of almost 400,000 in 2016… Read More »
Ahhh the joys of swimsuit season, it’s an unbearable prospect for many of us. Whether it’s our breasts or our abdominal area, getting into a bathing suit makes many feel really self-conscious and uncomfortable. This goes for both women and men. Dr. Orna Fisher sees plenty of patients suffering from pool panic and seaside stress routinely at this time of year, observing that, “A lot of people don’t feel good about being in a swimsuit but they really want… Read More »
Making the decision to undergo breast augmentation is a big one. You’ve likely given it much thought. So now that you’re ready to take the next step, you’ll want to know just what to do to make a recovery as safe, speedy and comfortable as possible. To help you prepare for this life-changing event, begin… Read More »
