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The consultation process not only provides an excellent opportunity gain a complete understanding of the cosmetic procedure you are considering, it is also an ideal time to determine whether you have a strong connection and are completely comfortable with your prospective plastic surgeon. To help with this, we have compiled the following list of questions you should ask your doctor before proceeding with any kind of aesthetic surgery. Have you obtained board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery? […]

We are pleased to announce that JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™—Allergan’s newest dermal filler in the JUVÉDERM^® family—is now available at Parva Plastic Surgery! This advanced injectable is designed with Vycross technology to smooth moderate to severe lines and wrinkles with effects that can last up to 18 months. Once the increased volume in the targeted area(s) begins to fade, touch-up treatments can generally be received to maintain an optimal outcome. Which Soft Tissue Filler Is Right for Me? With the number of […]

Gynecomastia is characterized by an enlargement of breast tissue in boys and men. Though gynecomastia typically affects males at the onset of puberty, the condition can develop at any age. In some cases, gynecomastia that coincides with puberty will resolve on its own. However, in many instances, an excess of breast tissue and fat accumulation in the chest persists in spite of diet and exercise efforts. The exact cause of gynecomastia is not always known, but factors that can contribute […]

In some cases, the symptoms of gynecomastia may be misleading. Not all boys and men who have overly large breasts have true gynecomastia—a condition characterized by the development of excess glandular breast tissue. Some instances of overdeveloped breasts may be the result of accumulated fatty tissue instead. This condition, which in many ways mimics gynecomastia, is known as pseudogynecomastia. Visiting a board-certified plastic surgeon and determining the cause of enlarged male breasts is essential for selecting the best treatment plan. […]

An aesthetic concern many women experience following pregnancy is an apparent bulge in the abdomen that remains immune to a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Depending on its severity, this bulge can be so prominent that new mothers feel they still appear pregnant, particularly when wearing tight-fitting clothing. Medically referred to as diastasis recti, this relatively common condition occurs when pressure put on the abdominal wall during pregnancy is so significant that the muscles separate down the middle, creating […]