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Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Breast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women in the United States. Anecdotally, most people know someone whose life was changed by breast cancer. At Beleza Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to work hand-in-hand with the medical professionals who fight breast cancer every single day in the Pittsburgh area. And where […]

For women with tubular breasts, the first sign of their condition comes during puberty. Something seems off. While other girls develop fuller breasts, their development seems stymied partway through. Their breasts might be asymmetrical, far apart, pointy and tube-shaped rather than perky and round. Unfortunately, for many women, this is […]

Microdermabrasion: Like a chemical peel, microdermabrasion exfoliates the face, sloughing away dead skin cells. It’s a physical exfoliation that can be paired with a routine of chemical exfoliations for best results, though it’s not necessary to do so. At Beleza Plastic Surgery’s Medi-spa, Pittsburgh we’ve invested in a top-of-the-line Bella Microdermabrasion […]

Advances in plastic surgery, namely the “mommy makeover,” have made it easier for women of all ages to retain or regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. So, if you are considering cosmetic surgery following pregnancy & breast-feeding, you should feel fortunate: you have less to worry about than ever before. Dr. Wooten […]

How Aging Affects Our Breasts

Over time, our breasts sag. It’s a natural process and a fact of life. In fact, scientists at UCLA even found that healthy breast tissue ages two to three years faster than the rest of our body. But just because you can’t stop your breasts from sagging entirely doesn’t mean […]

Like any other major surgery, cosmetic surgery can produce scarring. While skillful plastic surgeons employ a variety of methods to minimize or hide scars, scars can still come hand-in-hand with any cosmetic surgery performed. But educating yourself on scarring can help you to reduce the appearance your scar and make knowledgeable decisions about your […]

When it comes to hair removal, we’ve come a long way. The history of hair removal as a beauty ritual spans millennia, and it was not always pretty. The next time you’re agonizing over shaving your legs, remember that the Ancient Egyptians, who invented hair removal in the first place, […]

Was 2014 the year of weight loss? Massive weight loss has been on the rise for years, with analysts attributing this increase to everything from better diets to the popularity of shows like The Biggest Loser. But as anyone who has experienced massive weight loss will tell you, losing that […]

If you’ve kept up on the news this week, then you may have seen headlines about “Modern Family” star Ariel Winter’s decision to have her breasts surgically reduced. Winter made the news not only because she’s a celebrity, but also because she’s only 17. Her decision left some people feeling […]

While childbearing can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman’s life, it’s hard to feel good about the havoc pregnancy can wreak on the body. While the media is full of stories about celebrity moms getting their bodies back through diet and exercise, for most women, it […]