Blog of CaloAesthetics

Pregnancy and Breast Augmentation: How to Plan Your Process

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Many women who visit us for plastic surgery—especially breast augmentation—in our Louisville and Lexington, KY, offices are in the prime of their lives, settling into adulthood and planning their families. These patients often have a lot of questions about how breast augmentation can potentially impact their plans to get pregnant or breastfeed. To the surprise of many, breast augmentation may not play as big of a role as they anticipated. Although you don’t need to have your plans set in stone, it is helpful for me to know if my patients think they’ll want to have children or not. Perhaps the … Continue reading

NeoGraft®: Not Your Father’s Hair Restoration

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Baldness or thinning hair is more common than you may realize. In fact, almost 50% of American men and 20% of American women experience hair loss. At our plastic surgery practice in Louisville, KY, we believe that hair replacement is trending upward. In fact, The International Society of Hair Restoration saw 64% growth (no pun intended) in the industry from 2014 to 2016, which signals a big increase in popularity in just 2 years! Hair transplant procedures boast a 94% “worth it” rating on RealSelf.com, indicating that nearly 100% of people who rated the procedure were happy they did so. When we … Continue reading

How Weight Gain Affects Tummy Tuck Results

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

A tummy tuck at our Louisville, KY, plastic surgery center can be a transformative procedure, but excessive weight gain can minimize the longevity of your results. Learn about every tummy tuck patient’s biggest fear—weight gain after surgery—and what to do to prevent it. Why do patients gain weight? There are many reasons why patients gain weight after tummy tuck surgery. Understanding the reasons discussed here is the first step in preventing weight gain. Lifestyle: Regardless of how many cosmetic procedures you get, the cornerstone of maintaining a slim figure is leading a healthy lifestyle. Of course, we all have cheat … Continue reading

What to Expect for Hair Transplant Recovery

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Hair transplant surgery at our Louisville plastic surgery center is a popular procedure for both men and women who are unhappy with hair loss or hair thinning. We use the NeoGraft® hair restoration procedure, which only takes a few hours. However, after the procedure, you can take a number of steps to enhance recovery and achieve your best results. Post-Op Care Tips: Handling Side Effects Following are a few basic tips about how to handle the minor side effects of your NeoGraft treatment: NeoGraft patients typically report little to no discomfort during recovery. However, any pain can be managed with over-the-counter … Continue reading

Selecting the Right Implants

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

I tell my breast augmentation patients in Louisville and Lexington that the decision to undergo surgery is only the beginning. That is the first of many choices you’ll make regarding your breast augmentation. Size and shape are two important factors to weigh when choosing the right implants for you, but today’s implants offer many other refinements that allow you to customize the look and feel of your results. Here are some of the things you’ll want to think about when choosing implants: Your Goals: Have a vision of what you want to look like after your surgery. Try to bring … Continue reading