Calling All Moms, Make Over Your Body!

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful stages of life. Carrying and birthing a child is like no other experience. However, after giving birth and nursing a baby, many mothers are left with a body they no longer recognize. The truth is pregnancy and breastfeeding can change a woman’s body dramatically. Fortunately, your body can be restored to its pre-pregnancy look (or an even better one!) fast with a mommy makeover. Continue reading for more on this state-of-the-art cosmetic procedure. What is a mommy makeover? A mommy makeover is a customizable plastic surgery procedure that consists of various treatments. Typically, it is a combination of liposuction, tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Many mothers...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

Is Your Beach Body Ready?

Summer is just around the corner! Soon we will be enjoying the warm sun, poolside days, as well as boating and beach fun. But for some, getting in shape for summer did not go quite as planned (hello, quarantine 15!). The good news is you can achieve your best body and self-confidence in time for the sizzling summer season. Keep reading for cosmetic solutions from Dr. Andrew Lofman. Solutions for every unique body Everyone has a problem area that they would like to work on. For some, it is the stomach. For others, it is the hips and thighs. And for some women, it is the breasts. At times, no matter...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

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Could You Benefit from a Blepharoplasty?

Many people — men and women alike — are frustrated with sagging, droopy eyelids. Sagging eyelids can hinder your appearance, making you look tired and older than you are. However, it can also cause injury, as very droopy lids can hinder vision. By age 40, eyelids that droop can become a concern as elasticity in your skin’s tissue lessens, which causes the drooping appearance or “squinty” eyes. However, a blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift, is a viable solution for drooping eyelids. Read on to learn more about an eyelid lift in metro Detroit. What is a blepharoplasty and how does it work? Dr. Andrew Lofman is one of the...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

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Why Get a Tummy Tuck?

Though summer is in full swing, many are still struggling to attain the so-called “beach body” they desire. The truth is, for many men and women, the stomach area is a real challenge. Some people have excess fat in the area that is stubborn and simply will not budge with diet and exercise, while others who have lost a good amount of weight are left with excess skin that will not tighten up. The good news is, in today’s advanced aesthetic world, there are solutions. And one such solution is a tummy tuck. Keep reading to learn more about tummy tucks in metro Detroit at Dr. Andrew Lofman’s...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

Get the Body You Want with Emsculpt!

Though summer is in full swing, many of us are still unsatisfied with our beach bodies. The truth is, we all want to look and feel our very best regardless of the season. And when your body is at its best, you look good not only in swimwear, but in everything you wear! However, most men and women have specific trouble areas on the body that are resistant to diet and exercise. Emsculpt, however, is a viable solution these stubborn areas that require extra help toning and firming. Read on to learn more about this advanced, noninvasive body treatment. Tone your midsection and backside fast! Emsculpt is a state-of-the-art treatment...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

Why Get Lip Filler? The Multiple Reasons People Consider Lip Augmentation

With lip filler on trend now more than ever before, many people may be wondering what all the hype is about…or even considering lip injections for themselves. In years past, lip injections were primarily sought out by older women whose lips became fine or crepey over time and wished for more youthful looking lips. And while this is still true, women (and men!) as young as their 20s are getting on board with lip filler for a variety of reasons. Read on for more. Perfectly pouted Lip enhancement can offer a myriad of solutions to aesthetic concerns. First, as mentioned, even a small amount of filler in the lips can...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

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Get Younger-Looking Skin with the Cynosure!

For many men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, signs of aging like lines and wrinkles, sun damage and uneven texture and tone are cropping up. Factors that cause these skin concerns include long-time sun exposure, genetics, improper skincare and just simply aging. These skin issues can be hard to mask and can be a source of low self-esteem and can rarely be covered up. But the good news is that Dr. Andrew Lofman’s state-of-the-art medical spa in metro Detroit has a way to resurface skin with the Cynosure ICON Laser. Keep reading to learn more about this advanced noninvasive procedure. Laser skin resurfacing in southeast...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

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Get Rid of Your Double Chin with Kybella

Today, more than ever, we live in a photo- and selfie-focused society through social media. And with the onset of apps and programs that can enhance and modify one’s appearance in photos, it is clear that many of us wish for such enhancements in real life. One such enhancement of which many search for a treatment is excess fat under the chin, also known as a double chin. Truth be told, fat in this area is not always able to be targeted with diet and exercise. Sometimes, this stubborn fat is caused by genetic disposition and no amount of working out or eating healthy can help minimize it. Fortunately,...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

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Breast Reductions: Not Just for Women

Sometimes, when thinking about cosmetic surgery, many automatically assume there are more treatments for women than men. However, more than ever before, men are seeking out and receiving the benefits of plastic surgery. One such procedure that men are receiving is a male breast reduction for gynecomastia. Read on for more on this condition and how to treat it. What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is condition causing the enlargement of the male breast tissue. Hormonal surges during puberty can lead to growth of the breast tissue, but weight gain, steroid use and certain medications can also contribute. Typically, both breasts are affected, however, one may be more affected than another. And for...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS

Dermal Filler to Correct Nose Asymmetry

As the medical aesthetics industry advances rapidly, more and more men and women are seeing the vast benefits of cosmetic injectables. Not only can dermal filler correct facial wrinkles and volume loss as well as add volume to the lips, it can also help tweak the nose for a more balanced appearance. Nonsurgical rhinoplasties are becoming more common today than ever before for many reasons. Keep reading for more. What is a nonsurgical nose job? Whether you have a bump on the nose, a hooked nose tip or even an unpleasing shape, dermal filler is a viable means of correction. By strategically injecting dermal filler, noses can look straighter, thinner...

by Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS