15
Aug
Breast augmentation places a saline or silicone implant behind or within the breast tissue to increase volume and cup size, while a breast lift (mastopexy) removes excess skin and repositions sagging tissue and the nipple-areola complex higher on the chest, without adding volume...
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06
Aug
The word “board-certified” can get slippery fast. I’ve had patients sit across from me in Sarasota, phone in hand, scrolling through two surgeon websites that both sound official, both look polished, and both use some version of the phrase “board-certified. ” One website says boar...
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01
Aug
Choosing a body contouring provider in Sarasota starts with three checks: confirm the provider is board-certified, confirm every treatment is performed under direct physician supervision, and match the procedure type, surgical or non-surgical, to your goals and anatomy. Hol...
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28
Jul
One of the most common questions I hear from patients who have lost weight with Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, semaglutide, tirzepatide, or another GLP-1 medication is this: “Do I need liposuction, or do I need a tummy tuck? ” It sounds like a simple question, but the answer...
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22
Jul
Tampa's beautiful, sunny weather is something we all love, but its unique climate can pose challenges for maintaining healthy, glowing skin year-round. From the humidity of summer to the dry, cooler months, adjusting your skincare routine to suit the changing seasons is ess...
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20
Jul
Understanding the Fat You Can’t Pinch Visceral fat is the deeper abdominal fat that surrounds the organs inside the abdominal cavity. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which sits just beneath the skin, visceral fat lies around structures such as the liver, intestines, and pancreas. It can...
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20
Jul
One of the most common questions patients ask during a body contouring consultation is: “Do I need liposuction, or do I need a tummy tuck? ” The answer depends on what is actually bothering you. Is it stubborn fat? Loose skin? Stretch marks? A lower belly “pooch”? Muscle separatio...
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13
Jul
By Dr. Joshua Kreithen If you've ever considered breast augmentation—or you've had implants for years—you've probably heard the same warning: "Breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years. " It's one of the most common questions plastic surgeons hear, and one of the biggest ...
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06
Jul
Over the last few years, we have seen a major shift in the way patients are losing weight. For many people, GLP-1 medications have been life-changing. Patients who struggled with weight for years are now losing 40, 60, 80, or even 100 pounds. Their blood pressure improves. Their ...
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29
Jun
Retatrutide is already being called the next generation of medical weight loss, more powerful than Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, and patients are actively trying to get their hands on it. There's just one problem: it isn't FDA-approved. Joshua C. Kreithen, MD, board-certified pla...
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19
Jun
There was a time when breast augmentation was often associated with one simple idea: going bigger. For many years, patients came into consultation asking how many cup sizes they could gain, how much cleavage they could create, and how dramatic the transformation could be. That ve...
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12
Jun
Every once in a while, medicine reminds us that the human body is still more mysterious than we like to admit. We tend to think of anatomy as settled science. The heart pumps blood. The lungs exchange oxygen. Muscles move bones. Skin covers the body. Fat stores energy. Fascia hold...
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