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Can I Breastfeed after Breast Lift Surgery?
Contrary to what some may believe, not all breast lift patients are past their childbearing years and finished having babies. Some of Dr. Dennis Bucko’s breast lift patients are in their late 20s or 30s and plan to have children in the future. Questions involving how...
When Can I Resume Exercise after Plastic Surgery?
Are you an active person that enjoys exercise and finds yourself frequently on-the-go? Do you anticipate having a hard time sitting still while you recover from your planned plastic surgery procedure? You’re not alone. Resuming exercise after plastic surgery is a...
Working Out to Tighten Loose Skin – Fact or Fiction?
One of the most common cosmetic concerns that San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Bucko hears from patients at Belladerma Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care Center is loose skin. He has encountered numerous men and women that have stretched-out, saggy skin as the...
What to Wear after Tummy Tuck Surgery
Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck surgery is a cosmetic body contouring procedure designed to reduce accumulated belly fat, repair weakened abdominal muscles and remove excess sagging skin. While not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise,...
The Truth about Sun Exposure
When you lie out in the sun because you want a little bit of color on your skin, have you ever thought about what is occurring in your skin as you are lying there? Initially, your skin will absorb the UV rays: UVB rays on the surface, and UVA rays deeper in the skin’s...
Can Botox Fix a Gummy Smile?
Are you self-conscious of a “gummy smile” — meaning that too much gum tissue is revealed when you smile? Many people are bothered by what they feel is an excessive amount of gum tissue when the upper lip curls upward. Experts have found that any more than two...
Comparing Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma
When used properly, Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma are both safe and effective dermal and sub-dermal fillers. Dr. Moz of Belladerma Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care Center offers both options as part of his non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Here, he...
How to Prevent Bruising After Injectable Treatment
Many of Dr. Moz’s patients want to know how they can prevent bruising from injectable treatment with Botox, Dysport and dermal fillers. The truth is, we cannot guarantee that our patients won’t bruise — anytime a needle penetrates the skin, there is a small chance of...
Can Men Get Neck Lifts?
Getting a Neck Lift with Dr. Moz of Belladerma Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Center is a great option for anyone embarrassed by sagging skin or excess fat in the jawline and neck area. Though the majority of facial rejuvenation patients are female, neck lift is just as...
“When Do I Switch from Botox to Surgery for Droopy/Upper Eyelids?”
Dr. Dennis Bucko was recently asked to compare Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and other neurotoxins versus eyelid surgery to treat hooding or drooping upper eyelids. His patient wanted to know whether periodic Botox or other neurotoxin injections would provide sufficient...