Can I Benefit from a Mommy Makeover?
If you’ve had a baby and long to get your pre-baby body back, a Mommy Makeover may be right for you. Different procedures can address areas of the body where women typically notice changes post-pregnancy. The goal is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after childbearing. Areas that can be targeted include the breasts, abdomen and waist, and buttocks. Plastic surgery procedures are highly individualized for each patient. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Some women may need breast augmentation or a breast lift. Others may benefit from a tummy tuck. A lower body lift can help women tone their buttocks [...]
Try Exilis Therapy for a Tighter, Slimmer Body
Are you frustrated with areas of your body where stubborn fat has taken hold, despite your best efforts to eliminate it through diet and exercise? Would you like to see a more contoured body profile with tighter, younger-looking skin? Exilis Therapy can help you achieve those desired results in many of the body’s problem areas. What Is Exilis? Exilis Therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that can tighten skin while shrinking fat cells. It’s used to tone the skin and improve skin texture while reducing unwanted areas of fat. The treatment works as radiofrequency energy heats targeted fat cells to increase their metabolism. This causes the fat [...]
Is a Facelift Right for Me?
When you look in the mirror, do you see sagging skin around your jaw and neckline? Have the fold lines between the nose and corners of the mouth deepened over the years? Have you developed jowls that make you look older? Are you dissatisfied with your facial appearance and desire a fresh, more youthful look? Then a facelift may be the right procedure for you. What Is A Facelift? A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to correct skin sagging, particularly in the lower two thirds of the face. Typically, the jaw and neckline are targeted. The surgery will improve visible signs of aging [...]
Breast Implants – Does Size Really Matter?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation surgery is the leading cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the U.S. It’s an excellent solution for women who want to increase the size of their bust or achieve a more symmetrical appearance. Many patients report feeling more confident about their appearance following breast augmentation surgery. The surgery involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. Implants may be filled with sterile saline or silicone gel. Implant size can be a challenging decision for some patients. Women are accustomed to thinking about their breasts in terms of cup size. That actually is subjective and can vary, depending [...]
Ultherapy – The Non-Surgical Facelift
Have you ever considered the benefits of a facelift but were unsure if you wanted to undergo surgery and a lengthy recovery time? Are you tired of seeing sagging skin and wrinkles on your face, jawline, neck, and upper chest (decolletage)? Would you like to tighten and firm the skin and eliminate wrinkles in these areas without any downtime? If this sounds appealing, then Ultherapy may be the right treatment for you. What is Ultherapy? Ultherapy is an FDA approved non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound to lift, tighten, and tone sagging facial and neck skin. While not a facelift, Ultherapy is an alternative treatment that can tighten the [...]
Restore Lost Cheek Volume with Juvéderm® Voluma™
Have you ever noticed that a consequence of the aging process may be a loss of cheek volume or plumpness? The area underneath the eyes may appear hollow and sunken over time. This can make a person seem older than their actual age. Younger-looking faces tend to be visually fuller, with rounder cheeks. Some of these age-related changes may be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we have to live with them. There is help to restore lost cheek volume, reshape cheek contours, and regain a more youthful appearance. The answer may be Juvéderm® Voluma™ treatments. What is Juvéderm® Voluma™? Juvéderm® is a product in the Allergen line of dermal [...]
Is a Breast Lift Right for You?
Have you ever wanted to turn back the clock to a time when your breasts had a firmer, more youthful looking appearance? Perhaps you’ve wondered if a breast lift procedure might be the right choice. Many women choose to have a breast lift after major life changes including pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a significant weight loss. A breast lift helps many women feel more confident about their appearance. Benefits of a breast lift A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to lift and reshape the breasts. According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the popularity of breast lift procedures has increased 70% in the last [...]
SculpSure vs. CoolSculpting: Which is Right for Me?
Many people have troublesome areas of stubborn body fat they would like to eliminate. These are the bulges, fat rolls, and muffin tops that never seem to respond to modifications in diet or any amount of exercise. There are surgical procedures that can help, but the cost of such procedures and the necessary down time required are not always attractive options. Non-invasive body contouring to address problem fat has been around for a few years. The big benefits of these treatments is no surgery and zero down time. The most popular procedures involve destroying the fat cells by heating them or freezing them. While the goals may be similar, [...]
Is Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Do you wish you could wear eyeliner but the skin on your upper lid slips over turning your liner into a sloppy mess? Do the bags under your eyes make you look unwell and like you’ve been staying out too late? Do your eyes say 60 but your actual age is 35 to 50? Well, if any of these scenarios sound like you, then you might be an excellent candidate for eyelid surgery with Dr. Cristina Keusch. She is the premier female plastic surgeon with over 30 years experience in Boca Raton, Florida. Known medically as a blepharoplasty, a cosmetic eyelid lift is one of the most commonly performed [...]
How to Get Radiant Skin With SkinMedica® Skin Peels
If you're looking for radiant skin, you've come to the right place. The world of skin peels is a mysterious and sometimes confusing one, but the results are also impressive. It may be challenging for those who are new to skin peels to understand which peel type is the best for your skin and the results you are trying to achieve. Even for those who have used skin peels before, you may be looking for information on which skin peel can help with a different skin issue. When we talk about "skin peels," we are referring to superficial peels that are administered by a licensed professional--a physician, an aesthetician, or [...]
Vivace – The Next Generation of Microneedling
Find out how Vivace treatments can refresh and rejuvenate your complexion. Vivace is an innovative microneedling treatment used with radiofrequency energy to improve skin tone on the face and neck. This minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure promotes long-term, natural collagen growth that helps to tighten the skin and minimize pore size. Vivace treatments can result in a noticeable improvement in the skin’s tone, texture, and firmness. How does Vivace work? Microneedling is a collagen induction therapy. The Vivace treatment uses superfine, sterile needles to prick the skin and generate the formation of new collagen and skin tissue. What [...]
10 Reasons to Love DiamondGlow
Social media and television are filled with beautiful people with skin that is crystal clear and positively radiant. Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed or watching a movie on Netflix and wondered how someone could have such gorgeous skin? Now you can have it too with the revolutionary DiamondGlow™ treatment that will leave your skin looking smooth and utterly flawless. The best part? It lasts. According to Dr. Cristina Keusch, many different factors affect an individual’s overall skin health, including genetics, age, hormones, diet, exercise and lifestyle choices, stress, and hydration—and these are just naming a few. The bottom line is this: Many different factors and [...]
All About Lasers – 4 Treatment Options for Beautiful Skin
Did you know that laser treatments can be beneficial for treating a wide breadth of skincare concerns? Laser treatments can also help with reducing areas with stubborn fat. By understanding what types of laser treatments are available on the market, you can decide with your specialist's help if laser treatments are right for you. #1: Laser Hair Removal One common type of laser procedure is laser hair removal. This procedure is FDA approved for laser hair reduction and can help slow the growth of hair for patients concerned with the amount of hair or thickness of the hair that grows on their face and body. The [...]
Botox vs Fillers – Everything You Need to Know
Many patients have heard of both botox and fillers but often wonder which one is right for them. There are pros and cons to botox just as there are for fillers, and depending on what kind of goal you are trying to achieve, one might be a better option over the other. It can be challenging to understand the differences between Botox and fillers, but here we’ll explore everything you need to know about both substances. What is Botox? Botox and fillers are both types of injectables available to patients. Botox is a drug made from a bacterium and is used in tiny doses to help [...]
5 Alternatives to Liposuction for an Irresistible Figure
Attaining a smooth and irresistible figure is no easy feat, and many different factors affect how easy it will be for each person. A combination of genetics, age, illness, and ability can impact how well we will be able to attain our ideal figure naturally through diet and exercise. Everyone must follow a healthy diet and exercise plan for their overall health. However, it can be challenging for many to get the results they want when it comes to targeting specific areas, such as the tummy and thighs. With the help of some minimally invasive procedures, there are options available for patients to get the look they want. Liposuction has [...]
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Plastic Surgery
Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center has been providing the best plastic surgery services in Boca Raton since 1990 – and this month, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary! Be sure to stop by our office to see just how far plastic surgery in Florida has come. Today, we are proud of our state-of-the-art, accredited outpatient surgical facility, complete with an overnight recovery suite. We are also proud of Dr. Keusch and the positive effect this capable businessperson has on the Boca Raton community. She has helped thousands of women shape their faces and bodies to reflect the natural beauty they feel, inside and out. Because of her kindness, compassion, and [...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Getting Lip Fillers
Many patients love the look of beautiful, full lips, but it can be hard to achieve when your lips are naturally smaller or thinner. Lip injections offer a way for patients to get the look of full, plump lips in just a few minutes without surgery. This in-office procedure generally takes a short amount of time and can add shape, structure, and volume to your lips. Kylie Jenner has become an icon for her plump, full lips. Many patients want to have these beautiful lips as well, and the good news is that these days, there are many different natural substances that can be used to help individuals get the [...]
3 Ways Exilis Therapy Can Keep You Looking Youthful
Seeing is believing, and when it comes to Exilis therapy, the results truly speak for themselves. Many patients look for non-invasive ways to keep their skin looking youthful and firm, whether it be on their face or other parts of their body that they would like to focus on. As we age, our skin goes through many changes, including becoming rougher and more fragile. With age, skin loses elastin, the elastic tissue in the skin that keeps it looking youthful and supple, and becomes more prone to sagging. Exilis therapy can also be used for fat reduction. This treatment allows patients to target areas where there is stubborn fat without [...]
What Are the Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Looking for a skin treatment that can tackle your aging, hyperpigmentation, and skin texture woes - all in a single session? If that’s the case, it’s time for you to discover laser skin resurfacing. This non-surgical procedure uses CO2 energy to gently exfoliate away the top layer of the skin, where skin damage is most obvious. Within weeks of a laser skin resurfacing treatment, skin can appear younger, look more radiant, and feel firmer. Let’s take a closer look at the biggest benefits of laser skin resurfacing! It can fade away wrinkles and lines. Laser skin resurfacing is an excellent option [...]
How Long is Recovery from a Breast Reduction?
Are you thinking of undergoing breast reduction surgery, but nervous about how much time you may need to take off from work for recovery? Or maybe you’ve got the PTO, but you’re feeling a little skittish about potential discomfort during your breast reduction recovery. Whatever the case may be, we’re here to answer this popular patient question: “How long is recovery from breast reduction?” View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary Breast Reduction Recovery Time In general, you should expect to take at least one week off from work for breast reduction recovery. You may want to take [...]
7 Tips for Your Best Breast Augmentation Recovery
Are you considering breast augmentation surgery? If so, it’s safe to say you’re dreaming of the days when you can enjoy your new curves. Maybe you’ll wear more daring tops, or feel more confident in your favorite outfits. Or maybe you’ll just feel a little more comfortable in your skin again. Dreaming of those results is certainly exciting, but it’s also a good idea to focus on how you can have a healthy recovery, especially in the first weeks after your surgery. That’s why we’re here with the top seven tips for your best breast augmentation recovery! View More Patient Results *Individual Results [...]
How Long Does a Facelift Last?
When it comes to minimizing the appearance of sagging facial skin, no skin cream or serum can quite compare to the youth-enhancing powers of a facelift. Here’s why: A facelift helps address skin sagging down at the muscular level, where subdermal tissue has begun to break down and droop. By correcting this sagging at its source, a facelift can help address surface layer aging symptoms (like wrinkles and facial folds), while also preventing signs of sagging for years to come. But what do we mean by “years”? Exactly how long does a facelift last? View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary [...]
How Does Kybella Work?
When it comes to getting rid of fat, most experts champion diet and exercise. And while that may be an effective solution for body fat, the truth is that a healthy lifestyle alone may not be enough to target this common trouble spot: The double chin. Why Is It So Hard to Get Rid of a Double Chin? Submental fat - which is the fat that accumulates around the jawline and underneath the chin - can be incredibly difficult to get rid of because of - you guessed it - genetics. Even if you’re a naturally thin person or you work [...]
Can I Breastfeed After a Breast Augmentation?
Have you always wanted to undergo breast augmentation surgery, but you’re nervous you won’t be able to breastfeed your future children? It turns out that the risk of not being able to breastfeed after breast augmentation is a lot lower than you may think. Take a look at the information you need to know about breast augmentation and breastfeeding, including if the surgery will impact your ability to breastfeed. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know Most women who undergo breast augmentation surgery won’t experience an impact on their [...]
Is a Tummy Tuck Part of a Mommy Makeover?
When it comes to getting your pre-baby body back, the Mommy Makeover procedure is the most effective option out there. Here’s why: a Mommy Makeover surgery can correct issues caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, or just getting older. From flattening and contouring the stomach to lifting the breasts, the Mommy Makeover procedure can help women feel comfortable and confident in their skin again. If you have a stomach pooch that hasn’t gone away after having your children, read on to learn more about adding a tummy tuck to your Mommy Makeover. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary Adding [...]
