What to Really Expect After Breast Augmentation: Your Complete Recovery Guide

Essential Post-Operative Care for Your Breast Augmentation Healing from breast augmentation brings many questions. How long until you feel like yourself? When can you return to work or exercise? This clear, week-by-week timeline explains the recovery process from start to finish, helping you feel prepared and confident.  The First 48 Hours: Rest and Healing Right … Read more

Which Breast Lift is Right for You? A Simple Guide to 4 Techniques | Renaissance Plastic Surgery | Dr. Plano

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Do you look in the mirror and wish your breasts were perkier and more youthful? You’re not alone. In fact, breast lifts have become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, with over 100,000 performed each year. But if you’ve started researching, you’ve probably heard confusing names like “lollipop lift” or “anchor lift.” It can feel … Read more

Facelift or Fillers? Choosing the Right Facial Rejuvenation Path

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The desire to maintain a vibrant, youthful appearance is universal. When gravity and time begin to leave their mark—deepening nasolabial folds, creating jowls, and hollowing the cheeks—you are faced with a fundamental decision: Do I choose a Facelift or Dermal Fillers? This is one of the most common questions we address at our Plano practice. While both treatments … Read more

Arm Liposuction vs. Brachioplasty: Choosing the Right Arm Contour Solution

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The upper arm—specifically the area from the shoulder to the elbow—is notoriously difficult to tone with diet and exercise alone. Whether due to genetics, aging, or significant weight loss, excess skin and fat in this area can lead to self-consciousness and discomfort, often described as “bat wings” or “arm jiggle.” When seeking a solution, patients … Read more

Breast Reduction vs. Breast Lift: Understanding the Key Difference for Your Transformation

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If you are considering breast surgery to improve the shape, size, or comfort of your breasts, you’ve likely come across two common terms: Breast Reduction and Breast Lift. While both procedures result in breasts that are firmer, higher, and more youthful, the underlying goals and techniques are profoundly different. Mistaking one for the other can lead to … Read more

Mommy Makeover: What is Included in a Full Transformation?

The journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding is nothing short of heroic. Yet, these amazing physiological changes often leave behind lasting physical effects that diet and exercise alone cannot fully reverse. For many women, regaining their pre-pregnancy body shape requires a specialized approach. That approach is the Mommy Makeover. The term “Mommy Makeover” doesn’t refer to … Read more

6 Photofacial Aftercare Tips for Flawless Results

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A Photofacial, whether through Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or BroadBand Light (BBL) technology, is a powerhouse treatment for rejuvenating your skin. It targets sun damage, removes unwanted pigmentation, minimizes redness, and evens out your skin tone. It’s one of the most popular ways to achieve that coveted “Plano glow” without significant downtime. However, the days … Read more

Can You Shave After Laser Hair Removal? The Safe Timeline and Best Practices

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One of the most common questions we hear after a laser hair removal (LHR) session here at VIVA MedSpa is focused on that crucial post-treatment period: “When exactly can I shave?” It’s a completely fair question. You’ve invested time and money into getting smooth, hair-free skin, and when you see the hair start to emerge … Read more

Butt Injections vs. BBL: A Board-Certified Surgeon’s Guide to Safety and Permanent Results

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The quest for a more sculpted and prominent buttock contour has made enhancement procedures incredibly popular. Yet, with increased visibility comes increased confusion. Here at our Plano practice, one of the most common questions we receive is the difference between simple butt injections and the Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Transfer (BBL). It is a crucial question … Read more

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