Lewis Plastic Surgery: Gordon Lewis, MD
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Midlothian, VA 23113
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Answers to Your Top Mommy Makeover Questions

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Since Mommy Makeovers can be so different for each patient, we find people have a lot of questions about this combination procedure. Read on to get answers to your Mommy Makeover FAQs. What is a Mommy Makeover? A Mommy Makeover is designed for moms who want to restore multiple areas of their bodies after having children. But you don’t have…

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4 Things To Consider When Choosing Breast Implants

4 things to consider when choosing breast implants. Closeup of woman's chest in a bra (model)

What’s the first thing that comes to mind if you’re considering breast augmentation? For most women, it’s choosing the size of breast implants. At our Richmond, VA, plastic surgery practice, we use the MENTOR® Volume Sizing System to help patients select the implant volume that best meets their desired results. But size is only one of the factors that breast…

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What Procedures Make Up a Mommy Makeover? The 5 Most Popular Options

What does a mommy makeover include? It’s a question I hear often from Richmond women interested in a mommy makeover. This all-in-one procedure is famous for providing many of the corrections women desire after pregnancy or other major body changes. But what actually happens to your body during the procedure? Mommy makeovers are highly customizable procedures, so they look a…

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How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

As breast augmentation grows increasingly popular, many women want to know how long their breast implants will last. The answer to this question depends on a few variables. As we often tell our breast augmentation patients here in Richmond, VA, there’s no strict lifespan for breast implants. Every surgery is unique, and no two patients are the same. The longevity…

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Back Massages After Breast Augmentation

If you’re used to getting regular massages, you’re probably wondering when you can get back on the table after your breast augmentation. But like many of your normal activities, you’ll need to ease back into your massage routine after breast augmentation at my plastic surgery practice in Richmond, VA. To ensure lasting results, it’s crucial that after breast augmentation you avoid…

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Breast Augmentation Recovery Tips: Essential At-Home Care

When you get breast implants you’re making a commitment to care for them. Take good care of them and you can enjoy gorgeous, full breasts for years to come. But don’t worry—breast implants are pretty low maintenance. Here are some essentials tips we give breast augmentation patients at our Richmond, VA, practice. Give Yourself Time for Recovery Breast augmentation patients…

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What Are the Most Common Reasons for Needing Breast Revision Surgery?

You love your implants and can’t ever imagine wanting them removed, but there are times that breast revision is necessary. One risk of breast augmentation is the potential need for other surgeries down the road, a process known as breast revision. Why would breast revision be necessary? Take a look below. Poorly Done Initial Surgery Breast augmentation is a complex…

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The Future of Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is constantly changing as new techniques are developed and as trends change. While we love working with patients in the present, we also look forward to the changes that come in the future. Keep reading for some of our predictions about the future of plastic surgery. More Minimally Invasive Offerings Minimally invasive procedures are currently one of the…

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Celebrities Who Love Plastic Surgery

Hollywood’s got a secret, and that secret is plastic surgery. Many celebrities use surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to achieve their stunning good looks. While some celebs keep their enhancements under wraps, many openly admit to receiving various procedures. Let’s take a quick look at a few celebrities that love plastic surgery. Breast Augmentation: Iggy Azalea Famed Australian singer…

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