The decision to undergo plastic surgery or non-surgical aesthetic treatments is a personal one. For many patients, age plays a significant role in determining when they seek certain procedures. While the goals may change from decade to decade, the desire to feel confident in your own skin remains constant. At Pittman Plastic Surgery in Athens,
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
For decades, plastic surgery was often associated only with women. But in recent years, more men have discovered the benefits of cosmetic procedures. Whether it’s to refresh the face, sculpt the body, or enhance confidence, male patients are seeking treatments that help them look and feel their best at every stage of life. At Pittman
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
