Perhaps you’re a Clearwater resident who’s been interested in getting a facelift for quite some time, but something’s holding you back. Maybe it’s a horror story you heard from a friend who had one done by a plastic surgeon other than Dr. Moraitis. Or perhaps you don’t want the “stretched look” that some celebrities who seem to have had the procedure performed multiple times display…
Read MoreHow Long Do the Results from CoolSculpting Last?
Many men and women are excited about the new CoolSculpting Elite technology – a non-surgical, fat-killing procedure that freezes fat cells, which are then flushed out of your body through your body’s natural elimination process. The results: your stubborn fatty deposits that you just can’t diet or exercise away – or that double chin for which there are no exercises – are reduced in a…
Read MoreWhere Are the Incisions Made for a Facelift?
Many Clearwater residents who are considering getting a facelift are understandably curious about where the incisions will be made for the procedure. After all, men and women wanting to refresh and rejuvenate their face to look more youthful are typically interested in natural-looking results. It makes sense that they want to ensure their scars won’t be visible to others. Rest assured, when you choose to…
Read MoreWhy Is It Necessary to Tighten the Abdominal Muscles?
Do you have separated abdominal muscles, medically known as diastasis recti? Have you tried all the recommended exercises, but the bulge and separation between your muscles are still visible on your abdomen? If so, you may want to consider getting a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, by Pinellas County plastic surgeon Dr. Moraitis. What Are Separated Abdominal Muscles? Separated abdominal muscles are just that…
Read MoreHow Visible Will My Scars Be After a Facelift?
Clearwater residents who visit Dr. Moraitis at Moraitis Plastic Surgery for a facelift consultation are often curious where their scars from the procedure will be located, and whether or not they’ll be visible after their surgery. After all, those looking to achieve a more youthful facial appearance want to look younger, without overtly displaying the telltale signs that they’ve had work done. While individual results…
Read MoreHow Much Younger Will I Look After a Facelift?
At his Clearwater area plastic surgery practice, Dr. Moraitis hears a particular question quite often from locals considering a facelift – “How much younger will the surgery make me look?” It’s important to remember that with any plastic surgery procedure, individual results will always vary. A facelift can address sagging skin in the mid to lower face and neck, sunken and hollow cheeks, and wrinkles…
Read MoreHow Does a Woman’s Facelift Differ in Technique Than a Facelift for Men?
If you pass by a newborn baby in a stroller on a Clearwater street, you likely won’t be able to tell if the bundle of joy is a boy or girl – unless the little one has a bow in her hair or is wearing a “Daddy’s Stud” onesie. But as males and females age, we definitely develop different features on our faces. Men’s faces,…
Read MoreCan I Get a Tummy Tuck After a C Section?
For many Clearwater women who get a C section, this serious, life-changing abdominal surgery is the first time they’ve ever had a surgery at all. It can also happen on short notice, making the happiest day of their lives a tad bit dramatic, too. One moment, you’re awaiting that time the nurse will say, “Push!” and the next you’re being quickly rolled into an operating…
Read MoreCan a Tummy Tuck Correct Diastasis Recti?
One of the most common complications from pregnancy that Pinellas County moms experience is called diastasis recti, also known as separated abdominal muscles. This common complication occurs when there’s a vertical separation between the abdominal muscles which happens as a result from the strains of pregnancy on the abdomen, often leaving moms with a telltale gap or bulge in their abdomen. Every year, Dr. Moraitis…
Read More10 Tips When Considering a Facelift
Are you getting ready to rejuvenate your face and erase your signs of aging through a facelift? If so, we recommend you consider the following list as you go through your consultation process at Clearwater’s Moraitis Plastic Surgery and prepare for your surgery day. Pinpoint Your Motivation Before you commit to any plastic surgery, Dr. Moraitis recommends his Clearwater patients know why they want the…
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