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…
Read More5 Tips to Prepare for Tummy Tuck Surgery
If you’re a man or woman who’s considering or has decided to get tummy tuck surgery (also known as an abdominoplasty), you may be wondering what you can do to make your surgery and recovery time easier. Well, you’re in the right place! Here’s a list of 5 tips to prepare for an abdominoplasty surgery. If You Smoke or Vape, Quit Now Nicotine is known…
Read More5 Benefits of Facelift vs. Dermal Fillers
Perhaps you’re a Clearwater resident who knows you’d like some facial rejuvenation, but you’re not sure if getting a facelift or having dermal fillers injected is the right option for you. This is actually a very common question Dr. Moraitis receives during consultations! Continue reading to learn 5 benefits that surgical rejuvenation can offer you that dermal fillers simply cannot. A Facelift Can Address Moderate…
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 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 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 Long Do the Results from CoolSculpting Last?
Many men and women are excited about the new CoolSculpting 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 matter…
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid the “Stretched Look” when Getting a Facelift?
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…
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