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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Breast Implant Size Breast implants are often referred to by their total volume or millileters, but did you know there is much more to the "size" of the implant than the total volume? In addition to volume, implants vary in their filling - silicone or saline, outer texture - smooth...
Your eyes are often the feature people notice first about you, and if you want to look your best, it makes sense to pay some extra attention to the skin that surrounds them. Tear trough deformities are a relatively common change that happens more commonly with age, darkening the under-eye...
Few things are sexier or more attractive than full, luscious lips. While a lucky few may be blessed with natural lip fullness, most of us need some help to make our lips — and our smiles — look their best. Sure, lip fillers and the Botox®-fueled “lip flip” can help you achieve...
Your eyes are often the first facial feature people notice, and they’re also the feature that tends to have the greatest impact on how people perceive you. If your eyes are hampered by a droopy or pendulous brow, you could wind up looking tired, worn out, or even annoyed — not exactly...
When it comes to the cosmetic effects of aging, a droopy, sagging butt is, unfortunately, a common side effect for both women and men. What’s more, it can affect all of us, regardless of our weight or fitness level. It’s true, no amount of leg lifts or squats will restore...
Although today’s breast implants can last a long time, there are some occasions when it makes sense to have your implants replaced. Some women have them replaced with implants of a different size or when they have another cosmetic breast procedure, like a breast lift. Other times, breast implants are...
When it comes to rejuvenating your looks, most people focus on facial features, like their eyes, mouth, or even their jowls. More recently, though, the ears have been getting a lot of attention — or more specifically, the earlobes. For people with pierced ears, years of wearing earrings stretches the...
What comes to mind when you think about the visible signs of aging? Wrinkles around your eyes? Lines around your mouth? Sagging cheeks and hollows under your eyes? Surprise! For most people, it’s the neck that shows the most dramatic signs of aging, with wrinkles, sagging skin, and other changes...
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a relatively uncommon genetic condition that can cause hundreds of superficial tumors to grow on your skin. Worldwide, NF affects about 2 million people, many of them children. At Vida Bela Plastic Surgery in Plano and Frisco, Texas, Chelsea Snider, MD, helps NF patients relieve symptoms and...
Your eyelids are a lot more expressive than you think: They show when you’re surprised, sleepy, alert, sad — and with an occasional wink, they can even help you flirt. But if your eyelids droop and sag, they can quickly age you, and they may even cause problems with vision,...
For the nearly 4 million American women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, successful treatment is certainly a cause for celebration. But for those undergoing lumpectomy or mastectomy as part of their treatment, changes in the way their breasts look and feel can leave many women feeling frustrated and depressed. ...
Whether you’re meeting someone new or hanging out with old friends, it’s your face that usually gets the most attention. So when your face starts to age, it’s only natural to want to learn what you can do to reverse those signs and feel like your youthful self again. Facelift...
Losing weight isn’t easy, and losing a lot of weight — well, that’s a really difficult accomplishment, and one you should be proud of. Not only can shedding weight help you feel more comfortable and more confident, but it can also dramatically improve your health. However, despite the significant benefits...
You’ve heard of mommy makeovers — custom treatment plans aimed at helping moms restore their pre-pregnancy bodies. But what about daddy makeovers? True, dads don’t spend nine months carrying around excess baby weight. But age (and a few bad habits) can still result in a less-than-appealing body, along with a...
When most of us think of cosmetic breast enhancement, we tend to think of breast augmentation with implants or, more recently, natural fat grafts. But breast lift procedures (or mastopexy) are also popular, and often, the two are performed together. Chelsea Snider, MD, and our team at Vida Bela Plastic...
Prominent ears — specifically, ears that stick out from the sides of the head — are fairly common, affecting about 5% of the population. But if you’re one of that 5%, dealing with the effects of prominent ears can sometimes make you feel like you’re all alone. Fortunately, otoplasty surgery...
If you’re like most people, you probably spend a fair amount of time caring for the skin on your face to help prevent wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin. Sunscreen, expensive moisturizers, and medical treatments with lasers or other types of energy can work wonders when it comes to restoring softer...
Plenty of women have heard of vaginal rejuvenation to restore the appearance and tone of the vagina. Far fewer have heard of labiaplasty — even though recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows the number of labiaplasty procedures rose 9% between 2018 and 2019. Labiaplasty focuses on...
More than a quarter million liposuction procedures are performed in the United States every year, making it the second-most-popular cosmetic surgery procedure among women and men. Liposuction is a targeted way to finally get rid of stubborn fat that just doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. Today, you’ve got more...
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States, a distinction it’s held since 2006, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Last year alone, about 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed in the US, helping women feel more attractive, more confident, and more empowered. ...
Your eyes say a lot about you — whether you’re happy or sad, alert or tired out — even how old you are. In fact, the delicate tissues around your eyes are often the first areas to show signs of aging, and few things can make you look more tired,...
Nearly 208,000 “nose jobs” were performed last year in the United States, according to data from the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, making it the fourth most popular cosmetic surgery. That’s not surprising: Located right in the center of your face, your nose has a huge impact on your appearance...
Lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin may be part of skin’s “natural” age-related changes — but just because something is natural, that doesn’t mean we have to like it. No matter how well you care for your skin, at some point, age is going to catch up, and the “you” staring...
Giving birth is a life-changing experience, even if it’s not your first child. Plenty of those life changes are exciting — others, well, not so much. All those months of pregnancy take a big toll on your body, and if you’re like most new moms, the body you see in...
Like all parents, you have high hopes and dreams for your brand new baby, including health, happiness, and love. So if you notice that your baby’s ear looks underdeveloped or misshaped, you may be wondering if it will affect their hearing. You may also be worried that in later years,...