Your face defines you. It is an integral part of your identity and ultimately reveals who you are by presenting the type of energy you possess. An individual with smooth, taut skin surrounding their facial structure presents themselves as youthful and fresh with vitality. On the other hand, an individual with skin that sags, with…
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If you’re thinking about breast augmentation surgery, you probably have questions and concerns you want to discuss first. This is one of my most important jobs as a plastic surgeon. Over 30+ years in practice, I’ve seen first-hand the critical importance of patient education and the tremendous difference open communication makes in the surgical experience. …
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After booking your Virginia eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and impatience. You’re excited to finally see a fresher, younger-looking reflection that matches how you feel and you can’t wait to show off your results. The time will come to do exactly that — but first comes one of the most…
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When it comes to breast reduction, it’s natural to want things to go according to plan. You want everything to be right — the right procedure, the right surgeon, a smooth recovery and results that meet, or surpass, your expectations. Part of that puzzle is finding the right time for your surgery. You want to…
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Plastic surgeries are popular all year long, but the winter season is often the best time to undergo an invasive procedure such as an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This body contouring procedure sometimes involves liposuction and breast augmentation or a breast lift for a combination procedure called the mommy makeover. The preparation, tummy tuck surgery,…
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Breast augmentation is an individualized procedure. Every woman is unique, and there are many options when it comes to breast implants including the type, placement, incision site, and most of all, breast implant size. The process of increasing the size of your breasts is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, which is why our…
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Women of many ages qualify for breast augmentation, but the minimum age for saline implants is 18 years old and 22 years old for silicone implants unless there’s a medical need for breast surgery. These are the most common ages of women who undergo breast augmentation each year. If you’re interested in breast augmentation or…
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Aging is an inevitable part of life and as we grow older our faces show those signs of a long life. For some, signs of aging may even appear early in life, giving you the appearance of looking older than you really are. Fortunately, advancements in medicine have given us a number of injectables that…
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At New Image Plastic Surgery Associates, our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside understands that there are certain issues for women that can make them feel uncomfortable; emotionally and physically. This is especially true if you’re unhappy with the appearance or have comfort issues with your vagina. At our office, Dr. Gartside offers vaginal rejuvenation…
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When a woman goes through pregnancy and gives birth her body goes through a multitude of changes. These changes start at conception as hormones shift to begin the process of growing the unborn child. Throughout pregnancy, your body then changes to accommodate your growing child, including a growing waistline, extra fat, and swelling breasts as…
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Dr. Gartside is retiring; therefore, New Image Plastic Surgery is closing.
A huge thanks to every patient who chose Dr. Gartside and New Image Plastic Surgery these past 30+ years. She's grateful to have had the opportunity to transform your lives, and she now retires having been transformed by you all, positively impacted by countless unforgettable patients.
Because of Dr. Gartside’s imminent retirement, and in order to maintain our standard of clinical care to our current patients, we’re unable to accept new patients.
Additional information, including instructions on how to retrieve your medical records after we've closed, coming soon.
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