Blog of CaloAesthetics

Butt Augmentation 101

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Among Instagram models, reality stars, and social media influencers, butts are in, especially when accented by a small waist. While some people are simply genetically blessed with enviable curves, many turn to surgical intervention to help. But butt augmentation isn’t simply a catchall technique. Instead, prospective butt augmentation patients have several different options to help them sculpt their dream derrieres. Let’s explore the pros and cons of the most popular choices to help you decide what’s most likely to give you the body you want. Butt Lift Often confused with its more bodacious cousin, the Brazilian butt lift, traditional butt … Continue reading

When Is It Time for a Facelift?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dr. Chet Mays

Many of my facelift patients in Louisville want to know if they are the right age for a facelift. This is tricky to answer because the right time for a facelift will vary from patient to patient. There is no magic number that can be applied to everyone. The age at which someone may be a good candidate for facelift surgery will depend on many factors. To know whether it’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Have skincare products or fillers stopped having the same effect they used to? If you use a high-quality, medical-grade skincare product line … Continue reading

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 Dr. 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