Plastic Surgery Articles

Read the plastic surgery articles and blog posts written by Atlanta board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Randy Rudderman. Learn about the latest industry trends!

Allergan Voluntarily Recalls Textured Breast Implants & Textured Tissue Expanders

Allergan Voluntarily Recalls Textured Breast Implants & Textured Tissue Expanders

Allergan announced a voluntary worldwide recall of textured breast implants and tissue expanders.  Allergan is taking this action as a precaution following notification of recently updated globally safety information concerning the uncommon incident of Breast Implant -Associated Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). BIOCELL saline-filled and silicone-filled…

Ageless Beauty: Which Cosmetic Surgery Procedures are Most Popular?

Ageless Beauty: Which Cosmetic Surgery Procedures are Most Popular?

Women and men of all ages want to look their best and are seeking treatments at the plastic surgeon’s office.  Which procedures are popular depends on the age of the patient? Millennials, genXers, and baby boomers come to Dr.Rudderman’s office to receive treatments that help boost their confidence. Ages 19 – 34 One of the…

Size Does Matter when Choosing Implants

Size Does Matter when Choosing Implants

Size Does Matter when Choosing Implants Breast augmentation is one of the most popular procedures performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr.Randy Rudderman. Patients chose this surgery to improve their body image, enhance their figure and achieve their ideal breast size. Genetics, pregnancy, and weight loss are some of the reasons; women need a boost…

Labiaplasty: A Procedure for Today’s Woman

Labiaplasty: A Procedure for Today’s Woman

Plastic surgery is becoming more mainstream and a popular topic of conversation at the water cooler. Breast augmentation surgery, liposuction, and tummy tucks are surgeries you may have heard your friends discussing, but what about vaginal surgery? The topic of vaginal surgery was once considered taboo, but now more women are choosing this procedure to…

What is the Difference Between a Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation?

What is the Difference Between a Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation?

Many women want a better bust; genetics, pregnancy, and aging are all factors that can lead us to the decision to have breast surgery. Often patients do not know what breast surgery they need to get their desired results. Your plastic surgeon can devise a surgical plan to get the breasts of your dreams. Patients…

Restore confidence with Tubular Breast Surgery

Are you dissatisfied with the symmetry and shape of your breasts?  You are not alone; many women have tubular breasts and seek surgery to correct these concerns. Tubular breasts are typically small, asymmetric, not round, tight, constricted and the skin between the nipple and crease is short or tight. Is tubular breast surgery for you?…

Seven Tips for a Successful Recovery

So after days, months, or even years of considering plastic surgery, you have finally made the decision to schedule surgery. Your dream body will soon become a reality. Patients oftentimes inquire about what can help them have a speedy and successful recovery. Here are some helpful tips for our patients. Get your life in order…

Contour your Body with Liposuction!

Muffin top, love handles, and a spare tire are all terms we may use to describe our midsection. How about sculpted, fit, and curvy instead? Abdomen, hips, and thighs are popular areas of liposuction performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr.Randal Rudderman.  The battle of the bulge seems to plague even the fittest and fabulous…

Breast Lift Surgery: Don’t Let Saggy Breasts Keep You Down!

Are saggy breasts keeping you down?  Are your breasts not as perky as they were in your 20’s? Many women struggle with breast ptosis (sagging) and are seeking solutions. Aging may cause your breasts to lose volume, start to sag, or lose their shape and fullness. Even though you maintain a healthy diet and exercise…