Reality: no. Male facial surgery is not female facial surgery performed on a man. The bone structure is different, the skin is different, the hair pattern changes where incisions can go, and, just as importantly, the goal is usually different. Most men who come in are not asking to look more refined or more delicate. They are asking to… Read More »
Category: Procedures
Seroma After Body Contouring: What It Is and When It's Actually a Problem
A seroma is a collection of clear or straw-colored fluid, generally serum, the liquid component of blood without red blood cells, that accumulates in a pocket beneath the skin, most commonly in an area where tissue has been separated or repositioned during surgery, as is often the case following body contouring procedures like Lipo 360… Read More »
The Compression Garment Timeline Nobody Explains Properly
On the day of your surgery itself, the specific compression garment you wear is determined entirely by your surgical plan, not by personal preference, and it's typically applied in the operating room immediately following your procedure, before you're even fully awake from anesthesia. This first garment is chosen specifically to manage… Read More »
Why Your BMI Matters More for Some Procedures Than Others
Patients researching plastic surgery frequently encounter BMI, body mass index, calculated from height and weight, presented as a single gatekeeping number, as though there's one universal threshold determining candidacy across every possible procedure. This isn't accurate, and it creates real confusion, since BMI's actual relevance to… Read More »
Why Palm Beach Skin Ages Differently Than Anywhere Else in the Country
Patients who move to South Florida from other parts of the country often notice, within a few years, that their skin seems to be aging on a different schedule than it did before. This is not a coincidence or a trick of the mind. Palm Beach's climate, sun exposure patterns, and lifestyle combine to accelerate specific, visible types of… Read More »
Facial Fat Grafting vs. Dermal Fillers: Which Lasts Longer
Patients in Palm Beach exploring options for restoring lost facial volume frequently find themselves comparing facial fat grafting against dermal fillers, two approaches that address a similar underlying concern through very different mechanisms. Understanding how each option actually works, and specifically how their longevity compares,… Read More »
Top Cosmetic Procedures for Men
In today’s world, looking and feeling your best is no longer just for women. Cosmetic procedures are becoming more and more popular among men as a way to improve their appearance and confidence. At Bellamy, MD in Palm Beach, FL, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Justin Bellamy and his team of experts understand that every man… Read More »
