Many people undergo major weight loss surgery believing the end result will be the shape and figure they always wanted. But in reality, weight loss surgery may only be the first step towards a desired physique. New information released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows an increase in the number of weight…

A beautiful backside has always been a priority for many people, but how they’re getting it is changing. While butt implants are still popular, more Americans are choosing fat transfer, also known as the Brazilian Butt Lift, to get a fuller buttocks, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This procedure is popular among…

While summer is a great time to hit the beach, many people are less than excited to show their body in a swimsuit. If you’re not at your physical peak, you may hesitate to spend the summer outdoors. Dr. David Rankin of Aqua Plastic Surgery understands that you want to look and feel your best,…

Let’s face the truth: the holiday season wouldn’t be quite as exciting without the decadent meals and free-flowing cocktails. With temptation at every turn, it’s difficult to watch your waistline when holiday parties usually offer a rich buffet, sit-down meal and plenty of champagne toasts. If you’d like to ring in 2015 looking and feeling…

After significant weight loss, it is common to have surplus skin that obscures the body’s new curves and contours. In some cases, this troublesome skin can chafe or develop rashes or infections. Excess skin cannot be reduced with diet or exercise. In fact, plastic surgery is the only effective treatment for excess skin. Dr. David…

For many people, the holiday season is a time to get together with family and friends, some for the first time all year! It’s reasonable to assume that you want to look your best for holiday reunions and parties. Dr. David Rankin, a Palm Beach plastic surgeon, understands that although you may desire some help…

When you think of the word “lasers,” do you picture red-hot beams of light that can incinerate objects within seconds? Although this association is not incorrect, there have been many recent advances in laser technology that contribute to our expanding definition of what a laser is. For instance, lasers are not necessarily always red or…

At Aqua Plastic Surgery, we can relate to the desire to “turn back the hands of time.” In fact, most people would like to find the Fountain of Youth, so they can stop the natural aging process. As that has not yet happened, we will have to settle for the following tips to help keep

Many children have already returned to school following summer break; others are about to go back to school in the upcoming days. Now that your house is once again quiet during the day, it is the perfect time to do something you have been longing to do: pursue mommy makeover cosmetic surgery. Why should you…

Most people know that certain lifestyle habits, such as smoking, can cause premature signs of aging to develop throughout the face. Smoking robs individuals of oxygenated blood flow and damages collagen and elastin, two proteins that are integral to healthy, elastic skin. Also, the repeated motion of puckering your lips over a cigarette can cause…