There is no question that losing weight is good for your health. But if you’ve recently lost a significant amount of weight, there may be a downside: loose and sagging skin. For many people, it can be difficult to regain their body contours after weight loss.
Some people also have difficulty with spot areas of fat that stubbornly linger. No matter what kind of changes you make to your diet and exercise regimen, you are left with unsightly fat that remains, no matter what you do.
The good news is that you can dramatically improve your body contours by undergoing a body […]
Losing weight is one of the very best things that you can do for your overall health and appearance. Unfortunately, many people who have experienced extreme weight loss are left with unappealing body contours because of the effects of healthy weight loss. One reason may be that they are somewhat older and have less elastic skin than a younger person. When you lose all of that weight, your skin cannot always snap back into its previous contours. Fortunately, body contouring procedures can help.
What is body contouring?
Body contouring consists of various treatments that are combined to help a person achieve their […]
Surviving breast cancer is no small accomplishment. But for some women, regaining their health is only half the battle. Because it’s hard to feel your best until you look your best. If you have your mindset on breast reconstruction, you will need some solid information before making a decision about which options are best for you. One of the most popular and common types of reconstruction is implant reconstruction. This often involves something called breast tissue expanders.
Tissue expansion is a type of breast reconstruction commonly used for mastectomy patients. It involves expanding the breast skin that remains after a skin […]
Even if you’re completely dedicated to a healthy diet and exercise regimen, you may not always obtain the results that you desire. Conditions like weight fluctuations or pregnancy, as well as the aging process, can lead to lax skin and muscles. Sometimes, no matter how many times you run around the block or drink gallons of green smoothies, a toned abdomen eludes you.
Fortunately, you can achieve a slim abdominal profile by undergoing an abdominoplasty. More commonly known as a “tummy tuck,” this procedure is extremely helpful in eliminating excess skin and abdominal fat through the tightening of skin and muscles. […]
Many people are of the mistaken belief that the tummy tuck procedure is only for those with excessive, sagging abdominal skin. In reality, that is only one condition that the tummy tuck is used for. For example, diastasis recti is a condition that many women who have been pregnant struggle with. Many of them are also candidates for tummy tuck .
Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti is a common condition that develops when gaps form in abdominal muscles during the stretching that occurs during pregnancy. Affected women are left with a small pooch that may remain for as long as several years after […]
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Many women in Charlotte want to achieve their aesthetic goals with breast augmentation, and there are different options that you can choose to obtain your desired outcome. At Queen City Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Enam Haque has worked with many satisfied patients to develop personalized, unique breast augmentation options for a beautiful, natural, rejuvenated appearance.
Choosing the Right Breast Implants
There are multiple breast implant options to consider when opting for breast augmentation. Dr. Haque will provide detailed information about the choices available to you and make recommendations designed […]
Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for people in Charlotte who want to change the contour or shape of their bodies. Liposuction can be done by itself or with other procedures. Depending on the area and extent of fat to be removed, liposuction can be done in the office.
Many people in North Carolina may expect that liposuction needs to be performed in a hospital or surgical center. In-office liposuction is an alternative that provides a faster recovery time and minimal incisions while allowing you to receive the procedure in our comfortable, convenient office.
While diet and exercise […]
Many men and women in Charlotte may work hard to stay in shape and achieve their goals for their bodies and appearance. However, despite diet and exercise, it is common for areas of stubborn fat to remain behind. Some people may want to change the contours of their abdomen, lower belly, thighs, upper arms, or other “problem areas.” Liposuction is one popular plastic surgery procedure that is designed to remove those stubborn fat cells and recontour areas of the body for a slimmer, more toned appearance.
Liposuction is the single most popular plastic surgery procedure, year after year, in Charlotte and […]
Many women in North Carolina who have been treated for breast cancer with a mastectomy may wish to restore the appearance of their breasts through reconstructive surgery. Breast reconstruction may be performed by a plastic surgeon either at the same time as the mastectomy, called an immediate reconstruction, or at a later time, called delayed breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction can also involve a staged approach to treatment.
Choosing the Timing of Breast Reconstruction
There are several factors that may enter into the decision as to when to seek breast reconstruction. Many women in Charlotte prefer immediate breast reconstruction, as it takes place […]
Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to changes in a woman’s body. Having a baby, nursing, and the post-partum period can stress various parts of the body, and mothers need time to recover after the birth of their children. While some of the changes that come with pregnancy can be addressed with diet and exercise, other changes involve permanent damage to muscles in the abdomen and must be repaired surgically. It can be frustrating to have loose skin and stubborn fat deposits that persist despite the serious effort. A mommy makeover is a set of plastic surgery procedures where Queen City […]
