What You Need to Know About Downsizing Breast Implants

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Wed 01/23/2019 - 12:21
Downsizing Breast Implants

Women that decide to “downsize” their breast implants normally do so many years after their breast augmentation surgery. Occasionally, a patient will desire smaller implants almost immediately after surgery, but most women that want to replace breast implants with a smaller size do so much later in life. It’s not that all of these women Read More →

How to Time Body Contouring Surgery After Weight Loss

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Sat 11/24/2018 - 09:00

Significant weight loss can be an achievement worthy of celebration. But while it can provide greater freedom of movement and more energy, it may also entail dealing with excess skin. In the blog post below, Dr. Joyesh Raj discusses how to time body contouring surgery after significant weight loss.

Why Board Certification Matters

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Thu 10/25/2018 - 09:00

Legally, any licensed physician can claim to be a cosmetic or plastic surgeon, even if they have not undergone specialized training in the field. The only way to guarantee that your doctor is uniquely trained in plastic surgery is to verify that he is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Below, board certified Read More →

What Is Capsular Contracture?

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Sun 08/26/2018 - 09:00

Part of being an informed plastic surgery patient is educating yourself about the benefits and potential risks of surgery. If you are thinking about breast augmentation, you should be aware of a rare complication known as capsular contracture. Anytime a foreign object is placed in the body, the body responds by forming a thin membrane Read More →

Common Liposuction Areas in Men vs. Women

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Sat 04/28/2018 - 09:00

Liposuction can produce fantastic body contouring results for both female and male patients. It consistently ranks as one of the most commonly performed procedures among women and men. However, there are some general differences between how the procedure is performed on women versus men. Here, Dr. Joyesh Raj explains some of the variances worth noting.

Breast Implant Placement: Over vs. Under the Muscle

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Fri 12/29/2017 - 09:00

One of the decisions you will make about your breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Joyesh Raj is whether the implants should be placed beneath your pectoralis major muscle (i.e., your chest muscle) or on top of it. This is a decision that hinges on several factors like your natural body type and the size and Read More →

Can Botox Replace a Facelift?

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Tue 11/14/2017 - 09:00
Botox vs. facelift

Botox procedures represent one of the easiest and most efficient methods for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Compared with facelifts, which are more invasive and require greater time in the operating room, Botox injections can be administered in just minutes. Many patients wonder whether a Botox procedure can take the place of Read More →

Your Neck Contouring Options

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Fri 09/15/2017 - 09:00
Neck contouring options

As a highly sought out plastic surgeon in Cleveland, Dr. Joyesh Raj has seen an influx of patients seeking a slender and more defined jaw line and neck. Whether it be neck bands, a “double chin,” a “turkey wattle,” or all of the above, these patients have more options than ever for obtaining a more Read More →

Latest Plastic Surgery Trends and Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Wed 08/16/2017 - 09:00
Latest plastic surgery trends

More people are having plastic surgery, according to the latest report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The annual report revealed that Americans spent more than $16 billion on surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2016, the most ever. Westlake plastic surgeon Dr. Joyesh Raj shares other interesting statistics as well as the Read More →

Millennials Explain Why They Had Plastic Surgery

Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Mon 07/17/2017 - 09:00
Why millennials seek plastic surgery

Recent statistics show that millennials (adults in their 20s and early 30s) represent a significant number of all plastic surgery patients. This growing trend is one that plastic surgeon Dr. Joyesh Raj has seen in his own Cleveland practice. Here, the esteemed plastic surgeon shares some of the reasons why millennials seek plastic surgery.