A mommy makeover is a personalized set of procedures designed to help women regain their pre-pregnancy body contour. It’s a wonderful way to address the changes that occur due to pregnancy and childbirth. However, life can take unexpected turns, and it’s possible to become pregnant after undergoing a mommy makeover. While it’s safe to have another baby after this type of surgery, there are some...
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What Is Capsular Contracture?
Capsular contracture is a condition that can sometimes occur after breast augmentation surgery. It involves the buildup of excess scar tissue around the breast implant, which can cause discomfort and changes in the appearance of the breast. While capsular contracture is not uncommon, it’s important to consult with a qualified surgeon like Dr. Robert Frank if you’re experiencing symptoms. Understanding Capsular Contracture and Its Symptoms...
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When Should I Try BOTOX Instead of Dermal Fillers
How BOTOX and Dermal Fillers Work Both BOTOX and dermal fillers target wrinkles, but the cause of those wrinkles determines which treatment is appropriate. BOTOX works by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, which are lines that form from repeated facial movements like smiling, frowning, or squinting. These wrinkles typically appear on the upper face, including crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines...
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Will Breast Augmentation Limit My Lifestyle?
Many people considering breast augmentation worry about how the procedure will impact their physical abilities. They wonder if they’ll still be able to exercise, play sports, lift weights, or engage in other activities after receiving breast implants. The good news is that breast augmentation usually does not significantly affect physical functioning. With proper planning and communication with your surgeon, you can maintain an active lifestyle...
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Dr. Frank’s Recommendations about Recovery
The following is a response from Dr. Robert Frank when asked what a patient should expect in their recovery process. We all have our own ideas of how long recovery should take. Some people feel like surgery should be like a pit stop on the Indy 500. That is, they think it should be 5 seconds long then and back to their normal activities. My......
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Will Pregnancy Ruin My Breast Augmentation?
If you’re a Hobart woman considering getting a breast augmentation, you probably have a lot of questions about the procedure and your expected results. And if you haven’t had children yet, or are in the middle of adding children to your family, you might be wondering, “Will pregnancy ruin my breast augmentation?” Hobart area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank has performed hundreds of breast...
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4 Tummy Tuck Facts
Many residents in Lake County considering a tummy tuck spend a lot of time researching the procedure on the Internet. And as they are researching, they may have come across some accurate and some inaccurate information. Lake County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank is here to clear up any confusion you may have on the procedure. Based on his 20 years of experience in...
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6 Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction is quickly becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures around. Liposuction offers many benefits to its patients and is a relatively simple surgery to undergo and recover from.
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How Will My Breasts Look Immediately After Breast Augmentation?
Deciding to have a breast augmentation can be a huge decision, and one that many do not take lightly. Many women have a series of questions about breast augmentation that they ask board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank during their initial consultation with him. One of the more common questions that Dr. Frank gets is, “What will my breasts look like immediately after my breast...
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Will Breast Augmentation Surgery Repair Breast Asymmetry?
All women have some degree of breast asymmetry. It’s just a natural fact of life. But for Hobart women whose breasts are so asymmetrical that the difference is very noticeable through clothing or when wearing a bathing suit, the breast asymmetry can be embarrassing. In fact, breast asymmetry and the desire to have more natural-looking breasts are among the many reasons that Hobart women come...
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