For women who are concerned with a loss of skin elasticity and “sagging” among the breasts, a breast lift can address these concerns and provide firmer, more youthful results. Due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, the natural aging process, and simply gravity, the look of the breasts often changes over time. These changes can lead to sagginess and excess skin, ultimately causing ... Learn More
What Can I Expect During Tummy Tuck Recovery?
Tummy tuck surgery is typically an extensive procedure that not only eliminates excess skin for a flatter, firmer stomach, but also tightens the underlying musculature. Since the procedure involves major surgery, Dr. David L. Durst recommends his patients plan to take some time off for themselves during the recovery process. Patients usually take about three weeks off from work following ... Learn More
What is the Difference Between a Tummy Tuck and a Mini Tummy Tuck?
One of the most common concerns among our patients is excess fat and skin around the midsection. Even if you are at or near your target weight, you may struggle with stubborn, isolated pockets of excess fat or an abundance of skin laxity along the abdomen. Fortunately, Dr. David L. Durst offers a number of body contouring procedures that can ... Learn More
When to Consider Breast Reduction
Overly large breasts can present a number of significant challenges and frustrations for women. Fortunately, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David L. Durst, offers advanced breast reduction surgery that can help women improve their quality of life and reduce the physical and aesthetic concerns associated with excessively large breasts. Breasts that are simply too big for one’s body frame can ... Learn More
Am I a Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty?
One of the most popular procedures for individuals who have experienced dramatic weight loss, abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck, is designed to remove excess skin and tighten underlying muscles of the abdomen. Once skin inelasticity occurs in this region, traditional methods of tightening and toning, such as diet and exercise, can often be ineffective. If you’re experiencing dissatisfaction with ... Learn More
How Combining Abdominoplasty With Liposuction Can Improve Results
Pregnancy and dramatic weight loss can often leave behind loose, inelastic skin along the abdomen, even after diligently following a diet and exercise regimen. Many men and women choose abdominoplasty, commonly called tummy tuck surgery, to eliminate this excess skin and help restore a firmer, more youthful appearance to the body. While it is designed to tighten the muscles and ... Learn More
Shaving vs. Laser Hair Removal
Why do we continually battle hair growth when there is an easy solution? We are not just wasting time, we are also increasing our chances of getting ingrown hairs which can potentially lead to infection. Recent studies have shown that laser hair removal has a very low complication rate compared to other more common hair removal techniques such as shaving, ... Learn More
Alabama Plastic Surgeon Answers Common Brow Lift Questions
Dr. David Durst recently took some time to answer questions about what patients can expect from brow lift procedures at our Huntsville plastic surgery practice. Below are Dr. Durst’s detailed answers, explaining the process from consult to recovery. Q: What does the consultation entail? Dr. Durst: Basically, patients who are considering browlift come to see us for a cosmetic consultation. ... Learn More
Artificial Nails and Nail Polish
Patients often question why they need to have their artificial nails and nail polish removed before surgery. One is simply for monitoring purposes during the surgery because there is equipment that requires the ability to see the nail bed ensuring adequate oxygenation during surgery and it is critically important as the pulse oximeter measures the oxygen level in the blood ... Learn More
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Now you can earn Rewards and Save Money The Brilliant Distinctions® Program is an exclusive rewards program which helps you save on select Allergan® products including: Botox® Juvederm® dermal filler Latisse® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) You can earn points when you purchase an eligible treatment or product. You can use your points to create a coupon which can be applied toward ... Learn More