Category: Plastic Surgery

It is important to remember that all surgical procedures result in some degree of scarring, even those that are ultimately intended to improve a person’s appearance. While this is undeniably true, in the case of breast augmentation many women feel that the enhancements made to the size and shape of their breasts more than compensate […]

When we think of the signs of aging, we generally think of wrinkles or sagging skin around our face. One area of a woman’s body that may also show signs of aging are the breasts. As we age, our breasts can lose their youthful appearance and begin to sag due to a loss of skin […]

Most of us have an aspect of our appearance that we would like to improve. Some of us have even given serious consideration to plastic surgery. Plastic surgery has become a more common practice in recent years, but it is not without its risks. If you are considering plastic surgery, you want to know you […]

The keys to facial beauty are proportion and harmony. The various features of the face must complement one another in a balance that is remarkably delicate and fragile. If one element of the face disrupts this balance in even a subtle way, the effect on the overall facial aesthetic can be significant. While many people […]

While plastic surgery can be very effective and can help you look your best, it’s extremely important that you follow our instructions for post-operative care. Doing this will help you avoid complications and adverse side effects. There’s quite a bit to cover where these matters are concerned, but the team at our San Francisco plastic […]

Breast augmentation is among the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed today. Breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts, while also enhancing the shape and perkiness. Because of how common breast augmentation with implants is, many patients wrongly conclude that the procedure itself is simple. This is not true. Proper surgical technique and […]

For the past decade, research into the many possible applications of stem cells has been the source of much media attention and public debate. Recently, the use of stem cells in plastic surgery has shown considerable promise, in a variety of both reconstructive and cosmetic applications. Do stem cells have a future in plastic surgery? […]

It’s perfectly understandable if you let out a chuckle on encountering the phrase “gummy bear implants,” but the truth is that their recent approval by the FDA for use in breast augmentation represents a serious advance in plastic surgery. At the San Francisco plastic surgery practice of Dr. Kimberly Henry, we have always been at […]

Because many women are unhappy with the size of their breasts, breast augmentation is among the most common plastic surgery procedures performed today. For women desiring to enhance their feminine contours, breast implants may be the ideal solution. Loss of fullness and sagging of the breasts can be quite detrimental to a woman’s self-esteem. Through […]