When considering breast augmentation, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is regarding the implant selection. Currently, most patients opt for silicone implants because they’re the most natural in feel, texture, and appearance. They’re also a lot less likely to show wrinkles, folds, or creases through the skin, making them the...
View MoreUntil 2020, most plastic surgeons hadn’t considered providing virtual consultations to their patients. But, come March, as the coronavirus swept across the nation, virtual consultations became commonplace in all medical fields, including plastic surgery. During the early days of the lockdown, most surgeons were concerned the demand...
View MoreFast Facelift Facts: Facelifts are the 5th most popular cosmetic surgery in America. Daily, somewhere in the United States, 338 people undergo the procedure. 10% of facelift patients are male (2019) 90% of facelift patients are female (2019) < 1% of facelift patients are between ages 20-29 (348) 2% of...
View MoreOne of the most common concerns patients have is whether breast implants will give their breasts an automatic lift? Patients often ask questions like, “Can breast implants help with sagging breasts?” or “Will increasing the breast size automatically treat sagging?” Considering whether you need a breast lift with implants is...
View MoreHelmed by Brian Vassar Heil, MD, Premier Plastic Surgery PC, located in Pittsburgh, is widely hailed as one of the top 10 hair transplant centers in the United States. Founded more than 15 years ago, Premier Plastic Surgery has firmly established itself as an elite state-of-the-art hair transplantation center and has consistently remained on the...
View MoreAccording to statistics from the National Institute of Health, approximately 65% of men between the ages of 27 and 92 suffer from some form of gynecomastia – the medical term for male boobs. This unpleasant condition can make a man feel less masculine or self-conscious, unwilling to go shirtless, and unable to wear fitted, aesthetic clothes. The...
View MoreAt Premier Plastic Surgery in Wexford, PA, we are often asked what the difference is between a boob job, a breast lift, and a breast reduction. Each procedure is used to address unique conditions affecting your breasts and may be performed individually or in combination. As a premier breast surgeon in the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Heil is here to...
View MoreIn alignment with recent guidance from Governor Wolfe, authorizing elective surgeries, we are pleased to be reopening Premier Plastic Surgery for service to our patients. Our highest priority remains the service and safety of our patients and staff. Therefore, in alignment with protocol established and issued by the Secretary of Health, we have...
View MoreYour smile is one of the most visible, important facial features that unlock the symmetry and beauty of your facial expressions. When it comes to achieving the perfect pout, not all of us are born with a natural cupid’s bow or full, luscious lips – which is where our team at Premier Plastic Surgery comes in. Our team considers lip...
View MoreEye-bags are a facial burden that leaves you looking older and tired, even on your best days. Eye-bags can develop over many years, either due to genetics, stress, lifestyle habits, or a combination of factors. They can also seem to be impossible to get rid of, no matter how well-rested you are. What is blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty, or eyelid...
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