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Apr
Dr. Shermak Discuss What to Expect During the Tummy Tuck Recovery Process"So you've decided to take the plunge and move forward with the exciting tummy tuck journey! What should you expect? Pain Management and Early RecoveryPain management protocols are top of mind. Befo...
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Feb
“Brazilian Butt Lift” - BBL - has become infamous on social media, but what about “Buttock Lift” after Significant Weight Loss? Is it the same thing? The short answer is “no. ” Buttock lift after significant weight loss – howev...
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Jan
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Michele Shermak has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2025—a prestigious honor awarded only to those embodying excellence in plastic surgery. What is the Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award? The Castle Connolly Top Doctor...
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Jan
I have the great privilege of meeting with many weight loss patients who are looking to improve their face, breasts, and body. Significant weight loss affects the body from head to toe, and therefore, I often discuss the treatment of multiple body regions in the initial consultat...
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Jan
Implant sizing is more complicated than just choosing a volume. The most important measure in determining the best implant option for my patients is the base width of the breast. Based on this, we can determine the diameter of a potential implant. There is a range of projections...
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Oct
It is so interesting. There's an urban tale floating around that breast implants last for 10 years, and those with implants should consult with a plastic surgeon 10 years out from their augmentation to plan next steps. Ten years? There is no scientific data to back up this...
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Oct
I often see individuals who have undergone plastic surgery treatment elsewhere, dissatisfied with their results and looking for a solution, a revision to make things right. Scenarios include people who have tried “minimally invasive” fat reduction treatments (like las...
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Oct
Many people I see who are interested in discussing plastic surgery come in to address not just one procedure or body region but multiple. Scenarios include women interested in a Facelift, Neck lift, and Eyelid Surgery who would also like to address sagging skin in the arms...
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Oct
The New York Times recently published an article describing the surgery in procedures. I perform breast lift and reduction to varying degrees almost every day I operate, which numbers thousands over my 25 year career. Here are some take aways as to why this procedure is so popula...
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Oct
One of the most common questions we get is related to cost of plastic surgery procedures. To pull back the curtain a bit, I want to share why procedures cost what they do. There are 3 components that go into a plastic surgery quote:Surgeon's professional fee - this...
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