Pregnancy and dramatic weight loss can often leave behind loose, inelastic skin along the abdomen, even after diligently following a diet and exercise regimen. Many men and women choose abdominoplasty, commonly called tummy tuck surgery, to eliminate this excess skin and help restore a firmer, more youthful appearance to the body. While it is designed to tighten the muscles and ... Learn More
Many of my patients begin considering a breast lift (mastopexy) after having a baby due to an accumulation of loose, excess skin and the loss of firmness in the breasts that can occur. Usually, these patients wait a few years after having their baby before they decide to have the procedure, because their priority after childbirth is caring for their ... Learn More
Why do we continually battle hair growth when there is an easy solution? We are not just wasting time, we are also increasing our chances of getting ingrown hairs which can potentially lead to infection. Recent studies have shown that laser hair removal has a very low complication rate compared to other more common hair removal techniques such as shaving, ... Learn More
Dr. David Durst recently took some time to answer questions about what patients can expect from brow lift procedures at our Huntsville plastic surgery practice. Below are Dr. Durst’s detailed answers, explaining the process from consult to recovery. Q: What does the consultation entail? Dr. Durst: Basically, patients who are considering browlift come to see us for a cosmetic consultation. ... Learn More
Patients often question why they need to have their artificial nails and nail polish removed before surgery. One is simply for monitoring purposes during the surgery because there is equipment that requires the ability to see the nail bed ensuring adequate oxygenation during surgery and it is critically important as the pulse oximeter measures the oxygen level in the blood ... Learn More
Now you can earn Rewards and Save Money The Brilliant Distinctions® Program is an exclusive rewards program which helps you save on select Allergan® products including: Botox® Juvederm® dermal filler Latisse® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) You can earn points when you purchase an eligible treatment or product. You can use your points to create a coupon which can be applied toward ... Learn More
Preparing your body for surgery in the weeks prior to surgery can have a profound impact on your recovery. Nutrition plays a key role. The better your nutritional status is before surgery, the better your body is able to heal after surgery, which means a shorter recovery time. Several weeks before surgery is the time to begin increasing protein intake. ... Learn More
Remember to protect your skin after cosmetic surgery…. It is always important to protect your skin from too much sun exposure. After having cosmetic surgery, it is especially important to protect surgical scars from the sun. Incisional scars are particularly sensitive to sun exposure and can burn faster than healthy skin. If the scar tissue gets sunburned, it can become ... Learn More
Is My Sunscreen Protecting Me? New FDA Rules for Products Should Make the Answer More Clear Millions of people each year are diagnosed with skin cancer, often caused by the sun’s harmful ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B rays. In fact, the Mayo Clinic estimates that, from 1979 to 2009, diagnoses of melanoma (the most dangerous form of skin cancer) jumped eight times ... Learn More
I am excited to tell you about a procedure that can be done in Dr. Durst’s office. I was not happy with the “tired” look of my lower eyelids. Dr. Durst injected Juvederm® in the tear troughs of my lower eyelids. The Juvederm® plumped up my lower eyelids which gave them a smoother, more youthful appearance. The procedure is simple. ... Learn More
