Becoming a mother is a miraculous transformation. You brought new life into the world—an incredible feat. Your body changed tremendously over the course of pregnancy and likely continued to change even after your precious little one(s) came into the world. Now that the initial urgency of caring for infant(s) has passed, you may be wondering… Continue Reading »

Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery, you need a lesion removed, or you cut your arm, the scar will cross your mind at some point.  Many scar creams boast that they will aid in decreasing the appearance of your scar or lightening the color; however, a lot of those products do not have the clinical… Continue Reading »

It’s that time of the year.  You’ve wrapped up the summer festivities, you’ve done the back-to-school shopping, and you’re enjoying a little quiet time and freedom during the daytime hours.  Here at Berks Plastic Surgery, we have a lot of patients that are moms that want to do something special for themselves.  There are a… Continue Reading »

Reduction mammoplasty, or breast reduction surgery, is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed each year, with some of the highest rates of patient satisfaction. Surgical removal of excess breast tissue has relieved numerous women of significant discomfort—from back, shoulder, and neck pain to experiencing feelings of insecurity or self-doubt. So there’s no doubt… Continue Reading »

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you have a lot to think about.  Choosing the right practice and surgeon requires a number of different things including:  asking the right questions, research and your own personal judgment.  Here are some questions to consider: What are their certifications? It is extremely important to find a board-certified plastic surgeon… Continue Reading »

One thing that we pride ourselves on, as a practice, is patient satisfaction.  Often times, our patients leave complimentary reviews on Google, RealSelf or other social media outlets.  However, we would like to share one that we received recently on our blog to reach our website viewers. See here what real patients are saying. This… Continue Reading »

When a woman decides to pursue breast augmentation, there are a number of decisions that must be made during the planning phase. For example, the amount of information available about the types of implants alone is dizzying, and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. A recent study on textured implants has found… Continue Reading »

For patients that have had multiple surgeries with us here at Berks Plastic Surgery, the plastic surgery consultation is a very familiar and pleasant experience.  For first time patients, the consultation can sometimes be scary if they don’t know what to expect or what it entails.  We make every effort to ensure this appointment is… Continue Reading »

More than a quarter-million American women can’t be wrong, can they? Let’s take a closer look. Breast augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States since 2006, the year silicone gel implants returned to the market. Based on sheer numbers alone, you can assume that women are happy with the results;… Continue Reading »