Many people struggle with excess body fat. When a healthy diet and exercise fail to get rid of fat bulges, liposuction may be a good option to achieve your body contouring goals. It’s one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States and can target many areas such as the abdomen, waist, thighs, hips, upper arms, back, and more.   Liposuction is a fat reduction procedure, not a weight loss treatment. The best candidates are generally within 30% of a healthy weight range and have localized fat pockets they’re looking to reduce. Good candidates also are non-smokers (if you are a smoker, it’s best to stop smoking as soon as you schedule your procedure). Your… Read Full Post

Breast enhancement has long been the most popular plastic surgery procedure, but there are several surgical options available depending on what you would like to achieve. Two of the most popular procedures are augmentation/enlargement and breast lift. Each procedure offers its own set of advantages, so it’s important to understand the difference between the two. If you want larger breasts, then augmentation is the procedure for you. There are several decision points required with relation to incision location, placement of the implant above or below the muscle, and type of implant to be used -saline or silicone, smooth or textured, round or shaped. Your plastic surgeon can help walk you… Read Full Post

When considering cosmetic surgery, it’s important to do your homework on potential surgeons. Did you know that any licensed physician can legally call themselves a cosmetic surgeon and perform cosmetic procedures, regardless of their training? Or a physician may be board-certified, but not in the services they are offering. Surprisingly, there are no laws against this. Confirming that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery helps serve as a warranty for the type of training they have received. Board-certification in Plastic Surgery can only be awarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), only after the surgeon finishes a formal residency in Plastic… Read Full Post

The weather is heating up and swimsuit season is right around the corner…but sometimes eating right and exercising isn’t enough to get rid of stubborn fat. If you’re looking for body contouring options to target and eliminate fat cells – without little to no downtime – CoolSculpting might be the solution for you. CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared procedure which eliminates stubborn fat safely and effectively by using controlled cooling to target diet-and-exercise resistant fat. It is a great option for the summer months because there is little to no recovery time after your procedure. Most people are able to resume normal day-to-day activities immediately after! In some cases, you might… Read Full Post

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. It can increase the size of your breasts, restore breast volume, achieve a more rounded breast shape and/or improve natural breast size asymmetry. If you have decided breast enhancement is something that will give you more confidence, planning ahead is essential so you can schedule your procedure to fit your life.   While you may be able to walk around and perform simple tasks just a few days after surgery, you should allow yourself several weeks to recover and work out the side effects (such as bruising and swelling). During the first 4-6 weeks, your new breasts may look like they are in a permanent push-up bra – they’ll… Read Full Post

Body contouring procedures can help the body look firmer and more toned by removing or destroying fat cells. While body contouring procedures can be done in different areas, one of the most sought-after results is a flatter and smoother abdomen. If you are looking for a procedure to help your stomach’s appearance, you may be debating between liposuction or a tummy tuck. While the right procedure for you depends on a variety of factors, it is important to understand the similarities and differences in the two procedures. What is Liposuction? Liposuction removes fat deposits that you cannot seem to get rid of through diet or exercise, commonly found on the hips, buttocks, thighs, or stomach… Read Full Post

If you are looking for a minimally invasive treatment that can help improve your skin’s appearance, microneedling might be the answer! It has been proven to help skin’s overall texture, help diminish the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles, and stimulate collagen production. Just what is microneedling? Microneedling is the insertion of very fine, short needles into the skin for rejuvenation. Do not let that description scare you - these punctures are more like pinpricks that enter only surface-level deep. The needles are small, ranging from 0.5 – 2.5mm, and rotate over the skin from a pen-type device. The tiny, controlled injuries help promote collagen formation, which helps improve the… Read Full Post

A common reason for plastic surgery is that patients want to boost their confidence by enhancing and defining their appearance. Many patients want to look their best in the summer, when they can show off their physiques in bathing suits, shorts and sundresses. Since plastic surgery requires planning, a surgical date, and a recovery period (it’s a multi-step process), winter is a perfect time to start planning for the warmer weather!  Planning your plastic surgery procedure during the winter will help you enjoy the warm summer months by participating in activities you love, not spending time recovering inside. Here’s just a few reasons why this is the perfect time to get on the road to… Read Full Post

You may have made one or two New Year’s Resolutions as we enter 2021. Maybe you want to read more or take better care of yourself. Most people want to put their best face forward and make sure their outer appearance matches how they feel inside.  If you’ve been thinking about cosmetic surgery, make this your year! There are many reasons why this is an ideal time to undergo… Read Full Post

At Indiana Plastic Surgery, we are committed to helping you achieve exceptional and natural-looking results. But the truth is that great liposuction outcomes start with a bit of preparation on your end. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Robinson will provide you with detailed pre-op instructions to follow. In the meantime, take our quiz below to see if you’re all set for your procedure. Want to… Read Full Post