How Long Does it Take to Recover From Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Recovering from tummy tuck surgery takes time and patience.  Tummy tuck surgery, especially full tummy tuck surgery, is serious surgery.  The abdominal muscles need time to heal without being used for extended periods of time.  It may sound simple, but you’ve probably never realized how often you use your abdominal muscles during every day activities. [...]

ZERONA Body Slimming, An Alternative to Liposuction

As technology continues to break new boundaries, plastic surgeons have expanding selections of weight loss and body slimming techniques that are changing the way can shape bodies and melt away excess fat.
One of the latest non-invasive body slimming procedures is the ZERONA.
ZERONA is a new body- slimming system designed to remove fat and contour the [...]

Botox for facial flushing/blushing

Q: I am interested in having Botox for facial flushing/blushing.  I know a few people that have had it done with outstanding results.  It is very important that it is done by someone that is familiar with this because if the Botox is injected into the muscle serious problems can arise.
A: Facial flushing is a [...]

Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe?
The history of silicone breast implants in the US is a long and controversial one.  Many years after their introduction, women with silicone breast implants began complaining of illnesses and ruptured implant.  In 1992, the complaints led the FDA to issue a moratorium which meant that moving forward, silicone gel [...]

Benefits of Laser Liposuction

Laser Liposuction procedures like SmartLipo™ are becoming a very popular method of reducing fat and removing inches with less trauma to the body.  Laser Liposuction is a procedure that uses a very thin laser to melt of dissolve fat cells, followed by suction to remove the fat.
Similarly, SmartLipo uses laser technology to melt and liquefy [...]

What is the difference between a mid face lift and a facelift?

Q: What is the difference between a mid face lift and a facelift?
A: A mid facelift is also known as a cheek lift. Other names: Midface suspension, SOOF lift (a less comprehensive but related procedure), meloplication. It focuses on improving the area around the cheeks when there is no sagging in the neck. [...]

Face Lift in Eatontown-Serving Monmouth County NJ

What is the best alternative to a face lift?

Q: Rather than get a face lift I would prefer a nonsurgical treatment. What do the doctors say works best for sag in jowls and loose neck skin?”
A: There is no substitute for a face lift.
Depending on the tone and condition of  the patient’s skin [...]

What is the difference between a saline breast implant and a silicone breast implant?

Both implants have the identical exterior silicone shell.  The silicone shell is very durable and is considered one of the least reactive substances to the human body.  Saline implants are placed deflated and then filled after they are inserted, so they can be placed through a smaller incision and can be adjusted in volume at [...]

Plastic Surgery for Men

It is a competitive world we live and work in and Confidence is key.  Plastic surgery for men is a rapidly growing field that helps men tweak and improve their features giving the edge and confidence needed to achieve their goals and live their life to its fullest potential without compromising one’s masculine features.
Working out, [...]

Choosing a New Jersey Cosmetic Surgeon

Plastic surgery can be daunting. Television has provided the public with a glimpse of what a person goes through before and after their procedures.  Most people who have had work done agree that it was worth it.  Dr. Lombardi’s goal is to provide a safe, nurturing confidential environment where patients are free to ask questions [...]