Read the plastic surgery articles and blog posts written by Atlanta board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Randy Rudderman. Learn about the latest industry trends!
Your smile is one of your most expressive features, and your lips play a crucial role in how it looks and feels. When people notice your face, their eyes are drawn to your eyes and mouth. Understanding Lip Proportions The size, shape, and fullness of your lips contribute to your overall facial attractiveness and youthfulness….
Have you ever been concerned about having “chubby cheeks” that make you look heavier than you actually are? Buccal fat reduction might be the solution you’re looking for. Let’s explore what this procedure is all about. Understanding Buccal Fat The buccal fat pad is a natural fat compartment located beneath your cheekbones. While most infants…
There are many reasons for exploring option of breast implant removal. Women often seek options trying to decide if they will look and feel better without implants. Some reasons are: And there are those with issues with implants. And many more reasons. All are valid. And all patients at some point that have implants should…
Breast Implant Illness refers to a constellation of symptoms that are present with patients with implants, short or long term. Studies have existed for over a decade indicating significant reduction and or resolution in symptoms in patients that undergo implant removal that do not have documented other contributory diseases. Further reviews are ongoing that will…
Breast implant removal surgery requires precise management, evaluation, and surgical execution to achieve the most predictable results. Breast implant removal is considered by many to be a new trend. For many women, the recent awareness of Breast Implant Illness (BII), has created awareness for those with symptoms, and for many who have no symptoms but…
A 49 year-old woman from North West Georgia gets her life back after breast implant removal surgery performed by Dr. Rudderman, here is her story. Surgery Date: 6/9/2022 I got my saline implants in 2009, Mentor brand, smooth style, placed under the muscle. I started having health problems about 8 years or so ago. The…
Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a term used to refer to a constellation of symptoms that can develop after undergoing breast cosmetic augmentation or reconstruction or using breast implants. Women who self-identify as suffering from this condition feel their symptoms are directly connected to their saline or silicone breast implants. BII impacts each person uniquely….
Breast procedures for shape and size change are as popular now as ever. While breast implants remain in demand globally, the desired outcome from breast surgery is changing for many. More women of all ages are interested in options for breast shape and size that is more natural-looking and complimentary to their body. And even…
We all know the key to maintaining a healthy weight and a fit physique is exercise and a healthy diet. But not all areas of our body respond the same way. If you have areas of your waistline, abdomen, thighs, or axilla (near the armpit), for example, that don’t seem to cooperate, you may have…
Puberty is a challenging time for adolescents as their bodies change dramatically within a few short years. But it’s also when some young women might notice that their breasts aren’t developing into the same shape as their peers. Tubular breasts or tubular breast disorder (TBD) is a condition defined by abnormal and typically asymmetric (uneven)…
Although diet and exercise are the best way to get rid of stubborn body fat, these are not always entirely effective. Some areas of fat are likely to be resistant to natural options and thus can give an unbalanced, lumpy appearance. These are exactly the problems that liposuction is meant to solve. There are several…
Most women are aware there are surgeries to augment, lift, or reduce their breasts. But what about other breast concerns? Maybe you have been living with symmastia or know someone who has due to a bad plastic surgery experience. With 25 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, I’ve seen it all and I specialize…
