Women dread it, and those who have it are often resigned to being stuck with it for the rest of their lives. Here is why you might be wrong about everything you ever thought you knew about cellulite. What is Cellulite? Cellulite is a [...]
Behind liposuction and breast augmentation, the tummy tuck is the most popular procedure among our patients. Today, we’d like to look at the tummy tuck in detail, and how it differs from other strategies to flatten the tummy. We’ll also discuss how, exactly, a [...]
Breast augmentation surgery is - and has been for some years - the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States*. This is good news for women looking to undergo the procedure. Not only is it a very safe and routine procedure for [...]
Fat Transfer is one of the best things ever invented in plastic surgery. The concept is simple: A surgeon takes fat from an area of the body where you have too much of it - often around your abdomen or thighs - and transfers [...]
Fat removal procedures like liposuction are an excellent way to achieve a slimmer figure without surgery. But how do you keep the weight off afterwards? This is a question many of our Aqualipo patients ask us. We understand – no one wants to pay [...]
We are very excited to introduce Dr. Mark Peters as the new plastic surgeon for our Germantown practice. Dr. Peters is an award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience transforming the face and body. He joins NuBody Concepts by way of [...]
It's no surprise the Mommy Makeover has become such a staple in plastic surgery practices around the country. Who doesn't dream of a fresh beginning, a do-over that allows you to reinvent yourself? The term "Mommy Makeover" was coined to describe a plastic surgery [...]
The Tummy Tuck has long been the gold standard for tightening excess abdominal skin. Or more precisely, a tummy tuck doesn't merely tighten the skin - it removes the excess skin altogether. But are there other options for skin tightening for those who don't [...]
Liposuction is both safe and effective when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. Looking for a board-certified plastic surgeon is a good way to make sure he or she has the required expertise. Any invasive surgery comes with certain risks. And liposuction - as [...]
As every woman can tell you, pregnancy and childbirth permanently alter the female body. And even though your body recovers every time, it is never fully the same as before. The more children you have, the more your skin stretches, the more your abdominal [...]
Making the decision to move forward with breast augmentation surgery is an exciting first step in building confidence and feeling great about the way you look. But after you make the choice to proceed with breast implants, what’s next? Where do you start when [...]
The doctors, nurses, and staff at NuBody Concepts would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day this coming Sunday. We hope that you get to spend time with your loved ones for a wonderful and relaxing day – or perhaps your idea [...]
We’ve all been there. Many of us have at least one, if not multiple, “trouble areas” on our bodies that we just can’t seem to fix no matter how seriously we take our diet or exercise routines. You may find yourself saying, “If only [...]
We're still a month away from Mother's Day, but today we'd like to talk about how Moms deserve a makeover. Nature is a beautiful thing. When a baby is born, it is so utterly helpless that it needs someone at its 24/7 disposal. Someone [...]
In the age of the 24-hour news cycle, it can feel like we get bombarded with the latest studies and findings about literally anything. Is the Paleo Diet still the recommended way to lose weight or have we moved on to something new and [...]
Before you go into a consultation for a breast augmentation with your plastic surgeon, you should prepare yourself with a number of questions about the procedure. You can’t know everything ahead of time, and the purpose of the consultation is to learn everything you [...]
Botox injections have grown immensely in popularity over the last two decades. In 2017, according to statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox made up about half of all non-invasive cosmetic procedures. It's no wonder. Botox is a super easy way to [...]
Breast augmentations are immensely popular, and have been for many years. Because of this, they have become rather routine procedures for plastic surgeons, and more and more women are more open to the idea of breast surgery. Nevertheless, it’s important to do your research [...]
Liposuction first became a household word of the English language in the early 1980s. Ever since then the country hasn’t stopped talking about it, even though the technology behind it has evolved considerably. How, exactly, is liposuction performed in the year 2019, and what [...]
If you are thinking about getting a breast augmentation, cost shouldn’t be the only factor. You’ll want to make sure that you are ready for elective surgery. You want to find a plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. And you'll want to inform yourself [...]
Somehow, and without dissing men, it is always the women who bear the brunt of the holiday-induced stress. We run ourselves ragged to decorate the house, bake cookies, and procure a mountain of presents, and in the process we usually neglect our own bodies [...]
Patients sometimes ask us if there is a cut-off age for a tummy tuck. They are worried that they are perhaps too old for tummy tuck surgery. On the other end of the spectrum, if you are still young and not done having children [...]
When we think of wanting a slimmer figure – who doesn’t? – we think that we mainly need to lose weight. It often comes as a surprise to liposuction patients that it has nothing to do with weight loss. It’s simply about the removal [...]
Breast augmentation is by far the most popular plastic surgery procedure among American women. It's safe, relatively easy, and the results can change your life. But as with any elective surgery, it's important to get all your questions answered so that you can feel [...]
Yes, chin augmentation is a thing, even if it’s not as widely performed as, say, liposuction. At 16,136 procedures performed in 2017, according to the ASPS, chin augmentation is a respectable surgical procedure. A “weak chin,” according to recurring studies, is often seen as [...]
Perhaps not surprisingly, Breast Augmentation continues to top the list of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. According to the annual report of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 300,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2017. But what [...]
When patients come to see us for body contouring, their belly is often the main area of worry. Most of us would be happier with a flatter stomach, and fortunately there are several plastic surgery and non-surgical treatment options for belly fat removal. However, [...]
Aqualipo® is the revolution in fat removal and body contouring. It combines the gentle power of water with the precision of advanced laser technology to get rid of the most stubborn pockets of fat. For a sculpted stomach, thighs, arms, bra bulges, chin, and [...]
Botox has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures around the world. And for good reason: Botox injections are relatively affordable – compared to a facelift or many other forms of facial rejuvenation. They are extremely easy to administer; you’re typically in and [...]
When our patients come to us for a consultation about fat removal, they often ask us about CoolSculpting. Our answer has always been that we don’t offer CoolSculpting (also known by its scientific term, Cryolipolysis), because in our experience it is much less effective [...]
Liposuction has been around for a long time. And as old things go, it may not be the most exciting offering on the block. Are there still any reasons to get liposuction in this day and age, considering some of the newer options for [...]
So you want to lose weight. Who doesn't? A common misconception about liposuction is that it helps you to lose weight. In fact, liposuction is not a weight loss program. Studies have shown that liposuction has no discernible long-term or even medium-term impact on [...]
Typically, the question most women ask us is this: When is the best time for a tummy tuck? And to this, we typically answer with "After you're done having children." However, this doesn't mean that you cannot become pregnant and have children after a tummy [...]
If you're considering breast surgery, you'll have heard of gummy bear implants. It's one of the hottest new buzzwords in plastic surgery. But what does it mean? What can a gummy bear possibly have in common with breast surgery? Choosing the right implant is [...]
In this day and age, plastic surgery has become much more commonplace than it used to be. More and more women, and increasingly also men, are eager to give themselves a younger and more vital appearance by getting a little help from a plastic [...]
In the past, there seemed to be an unwritten rule that plastic surgery and facial aesthetics was a domain exclusively reserved for women. As a guy, you went and got your haircut every 4-6 weeks, but that was pretty much it. Anything else to [...]
It’s yet another rite of passage, along with getting your AARP letter in the mail and scheduling your first colonoscopy. You stand in front of the mirror with your arms raised to do up your hair, and you realize with horror that you have [...]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That’s what we are taught to believe. But our society has norms and expectations about beauty that make it difficult to stray too far from the “acceptable” look. This is particularly – but not exclusively – [...]
When you are thinking about having plastic surgery, you’ll want to gather as much information as you can. You might schedule a consultation with a surgery center and ask the plastic surgeon a lot of questions. However, the best resource to learn more about [...]
