Breast Surgery for Young Patients Age is often a common concern for younger patients seeking a breast procedure when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Younger patients may wish to address overly large breasts, asymmetrical breasts, or enhance breast size to fit their body’s proportion. Prior to undergoing a procedure, it is important for young patients
Rhinoplasty is a commonly known facial procedure that addresses the nose, which can be a balancing feature for the entire face. This procedure can be both cosmetic and reconstructive as it can improve the nose’s aesthetics and resolve breathing problems. In recent statistics collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty ranked among the
Male Plastic Surgery When it comes to plastic surgery, many people commonly believe that women make up the majority of patients. While women do represent a substantial amount of cosmetic surgery patients, more and more men are pursuing surgery. Many men undergo facial cosmetic procedures to address wrinkles, sagging facial skin, and folds to regain
Is CoolSculpting Safe? Through past body contouring blogs and previous Pittman Plastic Surgery events, you may be familiar with CoolSculpting® non-surgical fat reduction. While many patients concerned with areas of unwanted fat commonly request procedures such as liposuction or tummy tuck surgery to help them achieve their aesthetic goals, some patients may not be ready
Georgia Summer Even though Georgia weather had prolonged the wintry temperatures, summer has officially arrived and we can’t help but think about vacations and extra sunshine in our days. Many of our facial cosmetic surgery patients adopt skincare regimens to protect their results, but it is important for everyone to have a routine to keep
Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles? Botox® Cosmetic has remained the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment with over 6.1 million procedures performed in 2012, according to the latest statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). As an anti-aging treatment, Botox® is a short series of injections of a purified protein, which temporarily relaxes wrinkle-causing facial
Breast Reduction Patients Usually, when it comes to breast procedures, breast augmentation or a breast lift are often the first to come to mind. However, some patients’ concerns involve overly large breasts that can contribute to physical and emotional issues. Athens plastic surgeon Dr. Ed Pittman performs breast reduction surgery for both men and women
CoolSculpting Twice as Fast As the first practice in the Athens area to provide CoolSculpting® non-surgical fat reduction treatments, our practice is excited to announce the acquisition of another CoolSculpting Machine. Pittman Plastic Surgery is proud to be the first and only practice in Athens to offer DualSculpting™ for shorter treatment times and the ability
Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction As swimsuit season approaches, many patients seek body contouring procedures to help them achieve the beach body they’ve been wanting. Body contouring procedures eliminate isolated fat and excess skin areas that regular exercise and dieting cannot fix. Liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are the two most common body contouring procedures available
