Blog of CaloAesthetics

Time for a Tummy Tuck? Read This First

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Among the plastic surgery patients at our Louisville, KY, practice, women and men who get tummy tucks are often the most satisfied after their procedures. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck can create a flat stomach, with incisions that are concealed by bikini bottoms or briefs. It’s important, however, to understand that the recovery following a tummy tuck can take time and requires patients to diligently follow their surgeons’ instructions. In this blog post, I offer some tips that can help tummy tuck patients plan for a successful recovery: Tip 1: Listen to your surgeon’s advice. … Continue reading

The Fit Girl’s Guide to Breast Augmentation

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Many of our breast augmentation patients here in Louisville are young, athletic women who spend a lot of time working on their bodies. These women often have questions about keeping their results aligned with their lifestyles while still feeling complete and satisfied with their surgical outcomes. In this month’s blog post, I want to explore how breast augmentation fits in with a healthy, athletic lifestyle and profile one of my past patients who has been generous enough to share her story. Jessica is a 28-year-old patient who pursued breast augmentation because she felt it was the “missing piece” in her … Continue reading

Replacing Breast Implants: A Few Things to Think About

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Replacing your breast implants someday may not be the first thing on your mind when you see us for breast augmentation here in Louisville, Kentucky, but it does give many prospective patients some pause. It’s certainly a valid discussion topic: While breast implants are designed to last longer than ever, they are still not meant to last a lifetime. Let’s take a closer look at why patients do eventually decide to exchange them. Aging You might have heard of a 10- or 15-year “expiration date” for breast implants. This used to be previously a pretty accurate rule of thumb, but … Continue reading

NeoGraft® Hair Restoration: Just As Effective For Women

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

If you’ve done any research on hair restoration treatments, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a strong focus on men. This is understandable: When we think of balding and hair loss, men typically come to mind first. But hair loss affects women, too. If you’re a woman looking into hair restoration, you might be wondering: Do the same guidelines, experiences, and concerns apply? As far as NeoGraft hair restoration goes (offered at our Lexington and Louisville plastic surgery practices), the answer is yes. NeoGraft can be equally effective for female patients and fulfill similar aesthetic goals. In fact, many female patients say their coworkers and … Continue reading

Meet Dr. Mays: Q & A With Our New Plastic Surgeon

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Dr. Mizuguchi and I are excited to introduce the newest member of our plastic surgery practice: Dr. Chet Mays. Dr. Mays specializes in a variety of treatments, but is especially passionate about facial plastic surgery, breast enhancement, and body contouring here at our Louisville and Lexington practices. I recently met up with Dr. Mays to get to know him a little better, and share some of his experiences and interests with you all in this Q & A. Q: Tell us about yourself! What is your favorite part about your profession? A: Plastic surgery is the most innovative field of medicine. The … Continue reading