Pregnancy and breastfeeding are beautiful parts of motherhood. For many moms, these experiences leave lasting changes in the body, particularly the breasts. It’s common for breasts to lose volume, change shape, or sag, and if you’re unhappy with your breasts’ appearance, breast augmentation can help restore or even enhance your postpartum body. Here, breast surgery… Continue Reading »
So, what’s the best breast implant? This is a question we hear at our plastic surgery office every day! The choice depends on a number of individual factors, like your body type and your desired outcome. But, nine times out of ten, Dr. Brian Reedy prefers round, smooth-shelled, highly cohesive (“gummy”) breast implants. Here’s why…. Continue Reading »
If you are thinking about getting breast implants, bringing this up with your significant other is an important step in the decision-making process. But for many patients, the stigma around plastic surgery or “getting work done” makes it feel like a hurdle to overcome. Below, our Reading plastic surgery team shares tips for how to… Continue Reading »
Are you thinking about breast implants, but wondering if you have the time for recovery and aftercare? We’ve got your back! Having worked with many Reading breast augmentation patients over the years, Dr. Brian Reedy has created rapid recovery breast augmentation protocols to promote healing and reduce pain proactively, keeping aftercare to a minimum and… Continue Reading »
“Swimsuit season” isn’t just for the ladies; with summer upon us, many men are exploring ways to optimize their body contours. A sensible diet and regular exercise are the backbone of achieving and maintaining a toned physique, but there’s no guarantee you’ll get to your ideal body shape with these methods alone. Liposuction is an… Continue Reading »
If you’re preparing for tummy tuck surgery, you might be staring at your closet thinking, “Will any of this fit me after surgery?,” “Will any of this be comfortable?,” and, most likely, “When can I start wearing the type of clothes I’ve been looking forward to?” These are great questions, and ones we go over… Continue Reading »
CoolSculpting® has been the go-to treatment for non-surgical body contouring and fat reduction for over a decade. After being cleared by the FDA in 2010, Allergan, the maker of CoolSculpting, has continued to research and improve the “fat-freezing” technology to achieve stronger results with fewer treatments with the new CoolSculpting® Elite machine. Here, board-certified plastic… Continue Reading »
Did you know that your neck will show signs of aging before they are visible on your face? As such, no matter how many treatments or products you choose for your face, neglecting your neck will undermine all your anti-aging efforts. Several factors contribute to a saggy, dull neck appearance including genetics, environment, and lifestyle…. Continue Reading »
It’s no wonder so many of our Berks County plastic surgery patients come in asking about ways to enhance their lips: the lips are key to communicating expressions and command a lot of attention. However, that doesn’t mean that focusing on the lips alone will achieve the results you desire. The principles of facial balance and… Continue Reading »
