Whether you are getting a facelift or a rhinoplasty, you may be a little bit anxious about your upcoming procedure. It’s normal to have a lot of questions about what you can expect from surgery. To help you feel a little calmer, we have created a list of some frequently asked questions. Am I A […]
Archive | Plastic Surgery
Recovery 101: How to Avoid Frankenstein-Like Scars
Here at our office, Dr. George Philip Smith specializes in a variety of cosmetic surgeries including breast surgeries, eyelid surgery, and even abdominoplasties. And although we will do our best to ensure that you go home equipped with all of the information you need to heal and recover properly, it is ultimately up to you […]
What to Expect from your Surgical Consultation
Here at our office, Dr. George Philip Smith offers a variety of different surgical procedures ranging from removal of extra digits to breast surgeries. And although each of the surgeries that we offer are unique in their own ways, they all have one thing in common: they require a consultation. So, what is a consultation […]
The Importance of Choosing a Certified Cosmetic Surgeon
Choosing a plastic surgeon may feel like you are playing a giant guessing game— sure, some doctors seem like they have the credentials needed to give you the right results but how can you know for certain you are in good hands? When it comes to any surgery— including cosmetic surgery— nothing is more important […]
Understanding Fat and Collagen Loss
As you age, your skin starts to lose the fat and collagen in it— leaving you with more wrinkles than you care to admit. And although you know it’s old age that causes this to occur, what exactly happens to the fat and collagen? How does it disappear and what is the process? This article […]
Precise Techniques and Guaranteed Results: The Art of Flouroscan
It is Dr. George Philip Smith and staff’s number one goal to give all of our patients the best results, the safest way possible. We want all of our patients to leave our office safely and feeling astonished by their thorough results. Whether you are undergoing breast augmentation surgery or tendon repair, we want to […]
Don’t Fret: What to Know About Polydactyly
When you’re pregnant, the last thing you want to hear is that your child has some birth defect or abnormalities. However, not all congenital disabilities are life threatening or even dangerous. As one of those not so threatening conditions, Polydactyly is a condition in which patients are born with an extra finger. Although polydactyly isn’t […]
4 Myths About Breast Augmentation Surgery
It used to be that only Playboy models underwent breast augmentation surgery, but over the past thirty years it has become one of the most common plastic surgery procedures conducted. If you’re considering having breast augmentation surgery done, but are a little bit apprehensive because you’ve heard some pretty weird things regarding the procedure, they […]
Does Your Age Affect Plastic Surgery?
Thinking of having plastic surgery? Or is it your teenage daughter who is interested? Teenagers often have a desire for plastic surgery and the reasons are typically very different from adults. In fact, it could be said that the reasons are opposite of each other. Teenagers usually want to fit in with the crowd while […]