Combining Tummy Tuck and Liposuction for Better Results

Dr. Max Pekarev often recommends liposuction as part of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). While a tummy tuck alone can improve a patient’s appearance, combining the procedures gives Dr. Max greater ability to sculpt more natural and attractive results. Learn why. A Tummy Tuck’s Appearance Relies on Improved Contour During tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Max tightens abdominal muscles and eliminates excess skin to create a smoother......
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Breast Implants: Choosing the Right Fit

It’s a concern that patients considering breast implants voice in many ways. All of them relate to the same question: “How do my surgeon and I select the right implants?” As the materials and science behind breast implants continues to advance, the options available have only become more extensive. Below, learn how Dr. Max Pekarev selects implants for his patients and what you should expect......
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Correct Breathing Problems with Rhinoplasty

You might consider a “nose job” for a variety of reasons, but one of the most overlooked is the ability to breathe more comfortably. It’s another significant benefit to rhinoplasty. Consider the procedure if you are experiencing: One or two blocked nostrils. Significant nasal congestion, frequent nosebleeds, and sinus infections. Tenderness and headaches. Difficulty sleeping. Dr. Max Pekarev discusses breathing problems and rhinoplasty below; as......
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What Problems Can Blepharoplasty Solve?

While many patients come to Dr. Max Pekarev for purely cosmetic procedures, such as tummy tuck, certain surgeries can offer functional benefits as well. This is particularly true of blepharoplasty. Eliminate Eyelid “Hooding” As people age, their skin tends to become less elastic and more droopy. This occurs throughout the body, including the face. When skin begins to droop in the upper eyelid, it can......
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Liposuction: What to Expect

With a liposuction, Dr. Max Pekarev helps patients address unwanted areas of fat and flab throughout their body. If you are considering the surgery and have read our overview on liposuction, you already have a good understanding of the process. However, it may help in your decision to learn more about how Dr. Max performs the procedure. The degree to which liposuction provides attractive, smooth......
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How Curvy Can a Brazilian Butt Lift Make Me?

A Brazilian butt lift, or buttock augmentation surgery, can help patients address flat or shapeless buttocks. The most common question many patients want answered in an initial consultation is, “How much of a difference can I make in my appearance with the procedure?” A Brazilian butt lift transfers fat from one part of the body through liposuction to the buttocks (much the same way that......
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Hair Restoration: Details about Our Surgical Approach

Dr. Max Pekarev offers both prescription and surgical options for hair restoration. The latter, hair transplantation, has progressed in sophistication since the technique was introduced. While some surgeons still employ older methods, Dr. Max uses “micrograft” techniques to provide a natural-looking, lush appearance. Learn more about the process below. What is Micrograft and Why Use It in Hair Restoration? Most hair transplantation procedures use a......
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Mommy Makeover: How to Fit It into Your Lifestyle

Dr. Max Pekarev helps women reclaim their bodies from the effects of pregnancy and childbirth with a mommy makeover. While restoring a patient’s body back to a younger, more attractive state is the goal, Dr. Pekarev sees success as more than the physical outcome. Often, patients go into a plastic surgery procedure such as a mommy makeover, fillers, or procedures focused on the end result......
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Facelift: How Do You Get Natural-Looking Results?

The purpose of a facelift isn’t just to make skin appear smoother and to reduce jowls, sag, and wrinkles. It’s to retain the patient’s essential, physical self while subtly rejuvenating their appearance. Dr. Max Pekarev measures the success of an operation in part by how natural-looking the results are. Learn about how he works to achieve these results. A “Leveled” Approach to the Facelift As......
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For a Breast Reduction, Which Surgical Approach Does MP Plastic Surgery Use?

The shape and size of your breasts may determine which surgical approach your doctor uses in a breast reduction. Additionally, the amount of reduction that your surgeon recommends will influence the decision. The American Society of Plastic Surgery recognizes three standard incision options for a breast reduction. These include… A circular incision around the areola. This pattern has the benefit of concealment underneath a bikini......
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