Common Causes of a Saggy Neck

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/16/2016

The neckline is one focal point that may make both men and women feel self-conscious about their unavoidable signs of aging. However, there is not one solution that helps all patients, and each sagging neckline has an underlying cause that needs to be addressed. A consultation with Dr. Shienbaum at Brandon Plastic Surgery helps analyze

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Ways Fat and Filler Injections Affect Smiles

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/13/2016

After an appointment at our office, patients can choose skin whitening, dental implants, or veneers for cosmetic appearance. Brandon Plastic Surgery, located near the practice, also offers cosmetic procedures. Patients can choose fat or filler injections for their facial appearance. How can injections affect smiles? Read on for smile affects: Emphasis After achieving a whiter

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Lip Augmentation: Everything You Need to Know

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/12/2016

Our lips are an essential facial feature, more than we may think. Lips can show signs of aging, expressions, and love through a kiss. But what if the shape and volume of your lips do not harmonize with the rest of your remarkable features? In today’s society, full lips are a sign of beauty, youth

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A “Plastic Surgery” Selfie Camera?

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/10/2016

What if all of your selfies appeared to be an improved version of yourself? Well, people in China are experiencing that themselves by spending $1,000 on a new camera, which skips the plastic surgery and goes straight to the results. This camera can enlarge your eyes, slim your face, remove wrinkles, and lighten your skin,

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Gynecomastia 101: Understanding Gynecomastia

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/04/2016

Gynecomastia is a common condition that affects men in a physical and emotional way. This condition is classified as the swelling or enlargement of breast tissue in men, which can happen at any age. Men can experience enlargement of one or both breasts. Since this isn’t a natural way the men’s body is perceived, gynecomastia

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Boosting Confidence in Men with Gynecomastia

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 05/03/2016

Boosting Confidence in Men with Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is a common medical condition where men have excessive breast tissue, commonly known as “man boobs”, and is caused by hormone imbalances, medications, or various medical conditions. Men with gynecomastia don’t necessarily have to be overweight to experience this condition and it may be passed through genetics. Most

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The Season for Plastic Surgery

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 04/28/2016

Spring is an uplifting season, where the sun is warm, flowers bloom, and people in the Tampa Bay area are more cheerful. But can it also be called “the season of plastic surgery.” It may depend on where you are located. In Brandon, Florida, it is most likely the busiest season for plastic surgery is

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The Shift in Plastic Surgery Trends

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 04/26/2016

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently released statistics that supports the continuous growth of cosmetic enhancements during 2015. There was also a huge shift in the procedures chosen since 2000. Plastic surgeons have seen an uplifting trend in the past fifteen years with significant growth in breast lifts (up 89 percent), buttock lifts (up

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Cosmetic Procedures Continue to Grow

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 04/21/2016

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery conducted a preliminary survey that showed a 20 percent increase of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in 2015. The data revealed there were 1.9 million surgical procedures, which is a 7 percent increase, and 10.9 million non-surgical procedures, a 22 percent increase from 2014. The combination total of

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Top 3 Breast Reconstruction Myths

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 04/19/2016

When it comes to plastic surgery, rumors have a way of floating around and confusing patients before their consultation even happens. And when it comes to breast reconstruction, women may feel uneasy about the entire situation from the beginning, without false information coming into play. At Brandon Plastic Surgery in Brandon, Florida, we went ahead

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