Blog of CaloAesthetics

Can I Get a Mommy Makeover If I’m Not a Mom?

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

A mommy makeover in Louisville, KY, is a popular choice for mothers who want to get their pre-baby body back. Mommy makeovers can flatten the tummy, enhance and lift the breasts, and remove unwanted fat. But mommy makeovers aren’t just for moms. To understand why, let’s take a closer look at what a mommy makeover is. What Is a Mommy Makeover? The term “mommy makeover” is somewhat misleading because it implies you have to be a mom in order to benefit. However, a mommy makeover is simply a phrase that refers to any combination of plastic surgery procedures that enhances … Continue reading

Post-Pregnancy, Diastasis Recti, and Tummy Tucks

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Chet Mays

Along with the surprises of motherhood come a number of physical changes. One of the most common is diastasis recti, or separation of the abdominal muscles. This condition is estimated to occur in around 60% of women who have had children, and the effects can vary from mild to severe. Many of my tummy tuck clients in Louisville, KY, are affected by this condition. If you think you have diastasis recti, or if you know you have it but aren’t sure what to do, here’s what you need to know. What Is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is a condition that … Continue reading

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