Published: July 21, 2014
Now that summer is here, and you are trying on your bathing suit for the first time since last year, you may be realizing that you could use a little help improving certain aesthetic concerns. Perhaps you wish your breasts were more voluminous or your thighs were a bit more contoured. If this sounds familiar, … Continue reading Most Popular Summertime Plastic Surgery Procedures
Read MorePublished: June 4, 2014
At SGK Plastic Surgery in Woodlands, we realize that undergoing cosmetic surgery was a significant undertaking. You invested your time, money and emotions in the process. Now that your procedure is complete, Woodlands / Katy plastic surgeon Sugene Kim, MD, wants to make sure that you enjoy your new look for years to come. To … Continue reading How to Optimize Your Cosmetic Surgery Results
Read MorePublished: February 14, 2014
Sugene Kim, MD, of SGK Plastic Surgery would like you to know that there are several things you can do in preparation for plastic surgery to maximize your aesthetic results after surgery. For instance, you should quit smoking for several weeks prior to and following your procedure to promote oxygen-rich blood circulation and, thus, proper … Continue reading Best Foods to Eat Prior to Having Plastic Surgery
Read MorePublished: June 16, 2011
Dr. Kim is often asked how to choose the best breast implant size by her Houston breast augmentation patients. While this decision is a very personal one, it is often also a very challenging one, as many women do not fully understand how their ideal bra size translates to the exact size or, more specifically, … Continue reading Breast Implant Size: How to Choose
Read MorePublished: June 15, 2011
If older patients are properly screened before facelift surgery, they do not have a higher risk for surgery complications than younger patients, according to a new study. This suggests that age alone is not an independent risk factor for facelift surgery. Researchers performed a retrospective study of 216 women who had a facelift between 2005 … Continue reading Older Patients at No Extra Risk for Facelift Complications when Properly Screened
Read MorePublished: June 8, 2011
Choosing whether to have elective breast surgery is a big decision for most Houston breast augmentation patients, and many are surprised to find how many decisions await them even after they’ve decided to undergo the procedure. Quite often, the decision of whether to select silicone or saline implants is one of the most difficult, as … Continue reading Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants: How to Choose
Read MorePublished: June 3, 2011
A mommy makeover typically includes a combination of two or more procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation and liposuction. ABC News in San Francisco is reporting a new twist on the makeover for moms — combining the cosmetic tummy tuck with a medical surgery for bladder problems. An ob-gyn and a … Continue reading Post-Pregnancy Makeover Combines Tummy Tuck & Bladder Surgery
Read MorePublished: May 19, 2011
Is looking good the best revenge? Good Morning America recently reported on one of the latest plastic surgery “trends”—getting cosmetic procedures after a divorce. GMA cited a British survey that found over a quarter of people getting plastic surgery there are newly divorced women. Procedures the women get range from Botox to breast augmentation. Unfortunately … Continue reading Divorced Women Find Confidence with Plastic Surgery
Read MorePublished: April 19, 2011
On a recent episode of the reality TV show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” cast member Alexis Bellino asked, “Who doesn’t want Botox? Hello?” Her sentiments appear to reflect a growing portion of the U.S. population beyond Orange County, as a new survey by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) found that more … Continue reading More Than Half of Americans Approve of Plastic Surgery
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