The Ultimate Guide to Breast Augmentation Recovery
The Ultimate Guide to Breast Augmentation Recovery Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. In 2022 alone, over 300,000 breast augmentations were performed by members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many women seek out this surgery to enhance their confidence and achieve the body of their…
Maximizing Recovery: How to Plan Time Off Work for Your Plastic Surgery
For any surgery, you’ll need time to recover. The same applies to cosmetic and plastic surgery. However, unlike non-elective surgeries, employers aren’t required to provide paid time off for you to recover. That said, you don’t want to rush recovery just to jump back to work. Instead, think of your plastic surgery strategically. If you…
A Guide to Postpartum Self-Care for Parents
Bringing a baby home for the first time is one of life’s joyous moments. Your bundle of joy is a testament to your growth and willingness to pass on life to the next generation. However, the initial stages of parenthood aren’t as luminous as most media portrays. The first stages of parenthood are challenging and…
How To Get Rid Of Loose Skin After Weight Loss
Image source: Pexels When you lose a lot of weight, you expect many changes, such as higher energy levels, boosted confidence, and a toned physique. However, you may not expect the loose skin that sudden weight loss can cause. When your skin no longer has to accommodate the same amount of body mass you once…
Virtue RF vs. Morpheus8: Elevating Skin Rejuvenation to New Heights
In the ever-evolving realm of aesthetic treatments, two names often surface as powerful solutions for skin rejuvenation: Virtue RF and Morpheus8. While both leverage the benefits of microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) technologies, it’s important to explore why Virtue RF, offered by Dr. Sarah Mess, stands out as the superior choice for those seeking to transform…
Transforming Your Journey: Post Medical Weight Loss Treatments
As a dedicated plastic surgeon serving the vibrant communities of Columbia, Maryland, and the DMV area, Dr. Sarah Mess understands firsthand the incredible transformations brought about by medical weight loss. However, one challenge many face after significant weight loss is skin laxity. Our practice is committed to guiding patients through the array of treatment options…
Post-Weight Loss Procedures: Transforming Lives After Prescription Medication Success
Losing weight and keeping it off is an incredible accomplishment. Prescription medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Semaglutide are transforming weight loss in remarkable ways, but significant weight loss can leave behind loose skin, stubborn fat deposits, and other aesthetic concerns. In such cases, surgical and non-surgical post-weight loss procedures offer patients the opportunity to complete…
Health Update
With the re-opening of our practice, the following precautionary actions will be required to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff alike. What you can do as a patient Patients will be asked to wear their own masks to their appointment. Patients’ temperature will be taken upon arrival. Patients with a temperature of…
BIA-ALCL and Breast Implant Safety Update
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sarah Mess always prioritizes patient safety. You may have heard that the FDA recently recalled certain types of breast implants due to an illness called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, commonly known as BIA-ALCL. We know that you may be concerned if you have breast implants or you are…
How to Improve your Vaginal Health
Let’s not beat around the bush So, you want to improve your vaginal health? Most women don’t spend a lot of time talking about urinary incontinence and vaginal dryness after child-birth or menopause, but they spend a lot of time dealing with these realities. Women carry pads and pantie liners for “leak insurance”. Drug store…
