Author: Matt

September 29, 2021

At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we get a lot of questions from patients who are concerned that maybe the results they’re seeing aren’t what they should expect, especially in the earlier stages of healing. The thing to remember is that “normal” is a very broad concept in the medical profession. Even identical twins may experience different […]

September 8, 2021

For many women, breasts play a major role in their perception of how others see them and their own femininity. Breasts that are too large can lead to back problems and other medical issues, while breasts that are too small are often viewed as unattractive, less appealing, or less “womanly.” Cosmetic surgery has come a […]

August 30, 2021

Atlantic Coast Aesthetics is proud to be one of the top providers in the country for cosmetic surgery. We believe that one reason for this is the fact we value patient questions like this one, from Ft. Pierce, FL. The patient asks, “What is [the] best option in my case: tummy tuck or liposuction or […]

August 11, 2021

One thing we’re seeing a lot more of recently at Atlantic Coast Aesthetics are questions regarding dermal implants and piercings, such as lip, tongue, and nipple rings. This is not surprising, given how popular these accessories are becoming, especially among younger patients. However, there is a surprising lack of information concerning how these piercings can […]

July 28, 2021

When contemplating cosmetic surgery of any kind, it’s natural to feel a little nervous about what you can expect through the recovery process and onward to the final result. Patients who are anticipating a more ambitious, complicated, or combination procedure are more likely to be worried about the expense, recovery, outcome, and possible complications. During […]

July 5, 2021

A PRP, or Platelet-Rich Plasma, facelift is a relatively new twist on more traditional facelift methodology. Because of this, we at Atlantic Coast Aesthetics field a lot of questions about the procedure, like this one from our Facebook audience. The patient asks, “What is the best care for face after PRP? I am 66 and […]

June 20, 2021

  One of the most commonly asked about procedures we offer at Atlantic Coast Aesthetics is the Brazilian butt lift. With these questions often come some misconceptions about how the procedure works and the results the patient can expect. This was the case with our ACA Question of the Week, which came in from our […]

April 23, 2021

At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we see patients from all walks of life who have all kinds of habits, both good and—less than ideal. Many of our patients are concerned about how various habitual factors such as drinking alcohol, smoking and marijuana or other drug consumption may impact their cosmetic surgery experience. In a recent Instagram […]

April 23, 2021

Question: Would you suggest cutting again to fix a bad breast surgery scar? At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we get many questions from patients who are understandably unhappy with the outcomes of previous cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation surgeries, and especially with the visibility or profile of the scar tissue inevitably left behind after a […]

March 29, 2021

At Atlantic Coast Aesthetics, we often get questions from patients who are uncertain of the limits of what a given procedure can do or its applicability to their unique bodies and situations. Sometimes this is a function of a simple misunderstanding about how these procedures work. Sometimes it’s the result of cherry-picking the information they […]