If you’ve been considering breast augmentation to improve the shape and size of your breasts, you’re likely considering every aspect of the process—from your initial consultation to your final results. And that’s a good thing. Dr. Moraitis wants all of his patients to be well-informed and have realistic expectations for their breast augmentation, including final results and the time it will take to see them….
Read MoreCOVID-19 UPDATE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WE ARE OPEN AS OF MAY 11, 2020 FOR ELECTIVE SURGERY AND OFFICE VISITS/PROCEDURES In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Moraitis and his staff have implemented new protocols for the safety of our patients and staff. While we continue to practice social distancing due to COVID-19, be assured that we will continue to deliver compassionate, high quality, and safe care. In…
Read MoreWhat Will Happen if I Gain Weight After Liposuction?
Many Clearwater men and women interested in sculpting their bodies through liposuction ask Dr. Moraitis the same questions: “What will happen if I gain weight after the procedure?” While this fat-sucking body sculpting procedure is designed to target problem areas and remove stubborn fatty deposits for good, that doesn’t mean there won’t be repercussions if you gain additional weight in the future. To better understand…
Read MoreWhat are the Different Facelift Techniques?
Many of Dr. Moraitis’ Clearwater facelift patients are curious to learn about the different techniques he uses in the operating room. This is one of the reasons Dr. Moraitis spends so much time explaining his patients’ unique surgical plans to them and making sure they understand the procedure they’re about to have. He wants you to be as informed as possible before you’re wheeled into…
Read MoreShould I Try to Lose Weight Before Liposuction?
It’s very common for Clearwater men and women consulting with Dr. Moraitis about getting liposuction, to ask if they’re at a good weight to have the procedure, or should they drop a few pounds before signing on the dotted line. This is a very good, and smart, question for potential patients to ask. The reason – the body sculpting that occurs with this procedure isn’t…
Read MoreReduce Excess Skin and Fat with a Tummy Tuck
The body’s skin is resilient. As we grow, it stretches to accommodate our new size. When a Clearwater woman is pregnant, her breast and belly skin grow to accommodate the physical changes in her breasts and abdomen, then stretch back after breastfeeding and pregnancy have ceased. And when we gain or lose a significant amount of weight, our skin adjusts then, too. But our skin…
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 Liposuction Reduce My Dress Size?
Many Clearwater women are interested in losing a dress size. They want to look as great as possible, whether on the streets or in an itsy-bitsy bikini at one of our beautiful local beaches. Oftentimes, these women consult with Dr. Moraitis to see if liposuction can help them achieve their goal of moving down a dress size. And the answer is a mash-up of “Yes,…
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…
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