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Liposuction Techniques: Why Expertise Matters (Updated 2024)

Posted on August 26, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

No one wants to feel self-conscious about the shape of their body. This is one of the reasons our doctors get so much satisfaction performing body contouring procedures—they get to watch our patients become more toned and confident. If you struggle with pockets of excess fat, liposuction at our practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, may be …

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Considering a Tummy Tuck? Here’s What You Need To Know

Posted on June 11, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that targets excess skin, stretched muscles, and fatty tissue along the abdomen. It is commonly performed after pregnancy or significant weight loss. During a tummy tuck at our Charlottesville practice, loose skin and underlying fat are removed and abdominal muscles are surgically repaired …

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Liposuction: Common Options Explained

Posted on May 13, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

It is not uncommon to have areas of unwanted fat that don't respond to diet and exercise. The solution? Liposuction at our Charlottesville location to get rid of this fat for good. When performed on the right candidates (men and women who are at or near their ideal body weight), the procedure can help improve the …

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When It Comes to Breast Augmentation, Proportion Is Key

Posted on April 16, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

Women considering a plastic surgery procedure such as breast augmentation near Charlottesville, VA, often feel a combination of excitement and uncertainty. The decision to undergo breast augmentation is a significant one and patients often express concerns about life after the procedure. Our team of plastic surgeons at UVA Plastic Surgery understands adjusting to a new …

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How To Prepare for Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville, VA (Updated 2024)

Posted on March 18, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

When considering plastic surgery, knowing how to prepare for the day can play a key role in your experience. Once you create a treatment plan with a plastic surgeon at UVA Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville, Virginia, there are several helpful steps you can take to make sure your surgery, recovery, and results exceed your expectations. 1. …

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Mommy Makeover: 1 Surgery, 1 Dramatic Change

Posted on February 18, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

Many people are familiar with the term “mommy makeover”—a phrase that refers to combining multiple plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and tummy tuck in Charlottesville, VA.  And while most of my clients understand the aesthetic benefits of having 2 or more procedures performed at the same time, they still have lingering questions, concerns, …

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Open Your Eyes to Reduced Signs of Aging with Eyelid Surgery

Posted on January 28, 2019 By John Stranix, MD

Your eyes are one of your most prominent facial features. They are also one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Plastic surgery on the upper and lower eyelids (clinically referred to as blepharoplasty) is very common. These procedures can be performed individually, together, or as part of a complete facelift. Although many …

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Liposuction: Local or General Anesthesia?

Posted on December 18, 2018 By John Stranix, MD

With the increased availability of minimally invasive, nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, patients tend to think that some surgical procedures can be performed without needing a general anesthetic. Many liposuction patients from Harrisonburg to Richmond, VA, ask if they can undergo the procedure with just "twilight" sedation to avoid general anesthesia. The answer in many cases is …

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Owning It: Choose How Open To Be About Your Facelift

Posted on November 23, 2018 By John Stranix, MD

Even though many celebrities seem to have no problem these days acknowledging that they're getting everything from BOTOX® Cosmetic to breast implants, not everyone is comfortable with sharing their experiences with getting cosmetic procedures. That is often especially true for our facelift patients in Charlottesville, VA, who want to be more discreet. Discretion is perfectly …

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Plastic Surgery Trends: What’s New in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA? (Updated 2024)

Posted on September 25, 2018 By John Stranix, MD

Just as fashion trends have changed, I have noticed a shift in desired plastic surgery results over the past 20 to 30 years. While there are certainly exceptions, most cosmetic plastic surgery patients these days are looking for more subtle changes. Instead of changing your overall look, we are merely tweaking smaller things to highlight …

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