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Recent Moms Seeking Breast Augmentation

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/27/2016

Breast augmentation has been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States for the last decade. About one-third of breast augmentations are requested from women ages 30 to 39, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This significant age group may indicate the popularity of breast augmentations for younger mothers looking

Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/25/2016

Although many surgical cosmetic procedures focus on adding volume and making certain traits bigger, experts are beginning to advise that bigger breast implants may not always be better. Many plastic surgeons, including Dr. Marvin Shienbaum in Brandon, FL, encourage his patients to scale back their implant size and focus on a more natural appearance. Choosing

The Relation of Vaginal Aesthetic

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/18/2016

Over the past year, there has been a 44% increase in the number of labiaplasty procedure performed in the United States, according to latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Shortly following, a survey among Australian GP’s claimed that the rise in surgeries could be tied to an increase in anxiety

The Kylie Jenner Trend: Young Plastic Surgery

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/13/2016

Celebrities have always had a significant impact on how we see ourselves, even if it’s only subconscious. Although we all wish that celebrities were famous for their intelligence and portrayed character, being famous is not as difficult as it used to be. It’s very common, and even natural, for individuals across the United States, including

Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/06/2016

Moms over the world will understand; being pregnant is one of the most challenging, but rewarding experiences in life. After giving birth, your beautiful baby will bring you joy and happiness, however, some women feel inferior about the strain on their entire body. For some women, depending on their skin and fascia, their bodies restore

Social Media’s Impact on Plastic Surgery

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/04/2016

Although we may not realize it, social media has a significant impact on the demand and popularity of plastic surgery. Social media throws away the days of Photoshop and perfecting cosmetic imperfections with ease. With social media, almost everyone is willing to put themselves out on the Internet without enhancing their features through photo editing

Is Fat Transfer to the Breasts Safe?

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 09/23/2016

Fat transfers, also known as fat grafting, has grown in demand among patients looking for natural enhancement, especially in their breasts and buttocks, while simultaneously contouring your body into its ideal shape. Although this seems like a far-fetched concept, this new technique is a demonstrable fact. However, when it comes to fat transfers to the

The Mini Tummy Tuck Option

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 09/21/2016

The Mini Tummy Tuck Option Who doesn’t want a flatter, firmer tummy? An abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, can achieve remarkable results with several techniques. It flattens your stomach by removing excess skin and firms the stomach by repositioning and tightening the abdominal muscles. This procedure is very popular among women after

How to Avoid a Botched Result

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 09/15/2016

Plastic surgery has been a trending topic for decades now, especially with celebrities, Hollywood, and popular reality television shows, such as Extreme Makeover or Botched. All of us have seen pictures of men and women that have less-than-perfect, or “botched” results. However, there is a way to ensure that you will get natural-looking results that

Butt Augmentation – Fat Injections or Implants?

5 Questions to Ask Before Plastic Surgery

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/30/2016

Have you been thinking about plastic surgery, but still unable to finally make the decision? Do you have minor cosmetic imperfections that you want corrected? Well, plastic surgery is an excellent choice to fix those bothersome traits and give yourself a boost of confidence. However, if you’re still unsure, you may want to ask yourself