If you’ve been keeping up with the latest celebrity trends, you may have noticed that there seems to be an added focus on the size and shape of celebrity backsides. Whether or not the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé, to name a few, are behind this trend to emphasize the behind may be up in the air, but the numbers certainly...
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Brow lifts are becoming increasingly popular in Pittsburgh and all over the country, perhaps largely due to the fact that more and more women are taking some time for themselves to look and feel young and energized. Over 40,000 brow lifts were performed in the United States in 2015 alone, making it a popular alternative to the traditional...
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With the rising popularity of plastic surgery procedures, many women who have reached a certain age often wonder if they can still reap the benefits of a breast augmentation procedure. In truth, a woman’s age actually has little to do with her ability to have a satisfactory result, although there are a few things to consider before opting for...
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With the rising popularity of plastic surgery procedures in the United States, it’s no wonder that the number of procedures performed on men is also increasing. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, one Pittsburgh plastic surgeon even speculated that this shift towards plastic surgeries for men may be due to the rise of the selfie....
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With nearly 280,000 women having chosen to get breast implants in 2015 alone, there’s more than one thing that a vast majority of them has in common. Whether or not breastfeeding will still be possible following a breast augmentation is a big concern for a large number of women who are considering implants. In fact, most women tend to believe...
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With most new experiences, great preparation (or lack thereof) can often be the deciding factor as to whether or not you have a positive outcome. When it comes to considering a plastic surgery procedure like rhinoplasty, the same is certainly true. The more research and preparation you can do beforehand, the better your overall experience and...
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Once you’ve decided you’d like to consider plastic surgery, the next step is to find the right plastic surgeon. The entire process, from choosing a surgeon to seeing your end results, can be exciting and even a bit overwhelming. But if you take a little time in the beginning of the process to carefully choose the right plastic surgeon, you can...
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Have you ever been guilty of flipping through a magazine and thinking to yourself, “Wow, so-and-so’s plastic surgery looks awful”? If you’re like many, chances are you’ve noticed a certain celebrity’s less-than-perfect plastic surgery procedure at some point. Interestingly, there tends to be two camps of plastic surgery viewpoints: one...
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It’s not at all uncommon for teenagers to be unhappy, at least in some way, with their appearance. With the hormonal changes that occur during this stage of life often comes a period of awkward body image changes and concerns. Most adults can even think back to their teenage years and reflect on how difficult self-esteem and body image problems...
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Perhaps you’ve been considering a facelift, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you. To help you make your decision, it can be useful to step back and really think about the ways in which a facelift could improve your quality of life. Not only can a facelift erase exterior lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, but it can also have a profound...
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We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. We are pleased to announce we are open for in-office appointments & elective surgeries.
Our highest priority is the care & safety of our patients & staff. Therefore, we are utilizing guidelines issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health & the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are taking every precaution including universal masking, adequate personal protective equipment, heightened safety & decontaminating protocols, enhanced screening processes for incoming patients, as well as COVID-19 testing for our employees & surgical patients. Please click here for a full report of protocols and safety measures.
We will continue to offer virtual consultations with Dr Heil. Please email [email protected] to make these arrangements. For more information on protocols or to set-up an appointment, call us at 724.933.1800. Acqua Blu Medical Spa's estheticians, Anna & Alyson will be providing services shortly. Thank you for your loyalty & trust. We look forward to seeing your beautiful smiling face again.
Dr Brian V. Heil