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  • Understanding Nose Surgery Types: Expert Insights from a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

    Published: August 1, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, is among the most common and complex procedures in plastic surgery. Patients seek nasal surgery for a variety of reasons: to enhance their facial appearance, improve breathing function, correct prior surgical outcomes, or address congenital or traumatic deformities.

  • Mommy Makeover Breakdown: What Procedures Are Included?

    Published: July 20, 2025

    By: Adam Boettcher, M.D.

    Pregnancy and childbirth can be among life’s most meaningful milestones, but they also bring dramatic physical changes—many of which don’t bounce back no matter how much you diet or exercise. For women who feel disconnected from their post-baby body, a mommy makeover offers a tailored path to restoration.

For many transgender and nonbinary individuals, gender-affirming top surgery is a deeply personal and life-affirming step in aligning physical appearance with gender identity. Whether you’re just beginning your research or preparing for an upcoming procedure, understanding what to expect can help you feel more confident and empowered.

What to Expect from Gender-Affirming Top Surgery

Published: June 3, 2025

By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

For many transgender and nonbinary individuals, gender-affirming top surgery is a deeply personal and life-affirming step in aligning physical appearance with gender identity. Whether you’re just beginning your research or preparing for an upcoming procedure, understanding what to expect can help you feel more confident and empowered.

The ‘Lip Flip’ Procedure: A Subtle Alternative to Lip Fillers

Published: May 15, 2025

By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

A lip flip is a cosmetic procedure that uses Botox or similar neuromodulators to relax the muscles around the upper lip. This relaxation causes the lip to “flip” slightly outward, creating the illusion of a fuller, more prominent upper lip without adding volume.

Microneedling vs. Microchanneling: Which Treatment Is Best for Your Skin?

Published: May 8, 2025

By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

If you’re exploring advanced skincare treatments to rejuvenate your complexion, reduce acne scarring, or boost collagen, you’ve likely come across two similar-sounding options: microneedling and microchanneling. While they share some overlap, these procedures differ significantly in technique, recovery, and results.

Hand arthritis is a widespread and often debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. It leads to chronic pain, stiffness, and a significant reduction in hand function, making everyday tasks like gripping objects, writing, and buttoning a shirt challenging.

Hand Arthritis: Surgical Interventions for Pain Relief

Published: May 5, 2025

By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

Hand arthritis is a widespread and often debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. It leads to chronic pain, stiffness, and a significant reduction in hand function, making everyday tasks like gripping objects, writing, and buttoning a shirt challenging.

  • Published: May 15, 2025

    By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

    The ‘Lip Flip’ Procedure: A Subtle Alternative to Lip Fillers

  • Published: May 8, 2025

    By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

    Microneedling vs. Microchanneling: Which Treatment Is Best for Your Skin?

  • Published: May 5, 2025

    By: Brian Cripe, M.D.

    Hand Arthritis: Surgical Interventions for Pain Relief

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