Dr. Basner's Plastic Surgery Blog

Many people do not want to undergo surgery, but really want to get rid of the bag of fat beneath their chins (which leads to the dreaded double chin and a loss of neck contour). If that description applies to you, you may be a great candidate for non-surgical Kybella injections! Using deoxycholic acid, Kybella melts the fat cells and the cell envelopes to restore a defined chin and neck contour… Read Full Post

Excess flabby skin around your belly and midsection can make you feel a lot less confident and attractive. A tummy tuck can be the right choice to help restore your confidence, but you need to answer the question, "should I lose weight before a tummy tuck," before deciding on the best course of action. Read on to learn about tummy tuck weight requirements and related concerns so you're better… Read Full Post

Many people are unhappy with chubby, round cheeks and want to have a more angular facial shape. Round "chipmunk" cheeks can be an aggravating facial feature to live with, but the condition doesn't have to be permanent — buccal fat removal could be what you're looking for. But what is the buccal fat pad excision procedure all about, and how do you know if it's right for you? Read on to learn… Read Full Post

Technology is changing the way we look. While smartphones, tablets and other devices have been allowing us to communicate better than ever, our necks have been paying the price. The use of smart devices has given rise to what many plastic surgeons are referring to as “tech neck”—increased wrinkles caused by staring down at our screens. Read on to learn more about tech neck and how neck lift and… Read Full Post

Freckles are round, flat spots about the size of a construction nail head. While they appear on various people in various shades of brown, black, light brown, reddish, tan or yellow, they are generally uniform in color on each person. The word freckle is derived from the Middle English freken. Frecken came from the Old Norse freknur, meaning "freckled." Table of Contents Freckle Facts Two… Read Full Post

Rhinoplasty offers many benefits and is a common requested procedure at The Plastic Surgery Center of Maryland. With a Rhinoplasty, the size of a patients nose is changes which will include the bridge and width, all of which changes a person's profile. For a person that has a droopy nasal tip, reshaping the nostrils is a great solution. A person with a nose that may be too small or too large for… Read Full Post

Over 8 million Americans suffer from Psoriasis. This makes it the most prevailing autoimmune disease in this country. However, when you are one of those millions with Psoriasis, you feel like you are THE ONE and would give anything to just blend in when it flares up. It is human instinct to base our worth on what others think of us, starting with our looks. So when you are stricken by something… Read Full Post

Outie vs. innie is a debate that's raged for years. "Are you an innie or an outie?" is a question some people will ask. Because most people — one study says more than 90% — have an innie belly button, it's often considered the "normal" or "regular" type of belly button or navel. This innie vs. outie belly button perception can leave a person feeling as though their navel is abnormal if it's… Read Full Post