Quiz: Which Breast Surgery is Right For Me?

If you’ve ever thought about having breast surgery you may not be sure which procedure is right for your aesthetic goals. At New Image Plastic Surgery, we offer multiple breast surgeries to help women with their breast concerns and gain the figure they desire. Our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside has extensive experience helping…

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What Body Contouring Options Are Available After Weight Loss?

Losing weight has many positive benefits. You significantly help lower your risk for potential health issues and complications and you may gain the confidence back as a result of looking and feeling better. One thing many people don’t realize when they lose significant amounts of weight—whether through diet and exercise or surgery—is that they may…

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What Does “board-certified” Mean?

When you’re searching for the right plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic procedure, you will often hear the phrase “board-certified” and how important it is to find a surgeon that has this qualification. But what, exactly, does this mean? How can a board-certified plastic surgeon affect your results? In order to be board-certified, a plastic…

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Planning Your Plastic Surgery Recovery

Plastic surgery procedures always benefit from a little extra planning. When you’ve researched your options, discovered a board certified plastic surgeon operating in the greater Fairfax area, and met with them to explain your plastic surgery goals and develop a plan for your surgery, you may feel like you are ready for the surgery to…

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Maximizing Returns From Your Tax Refund

Realself.com, 13% of respondents had used tax returns to cover cost of a plastic surgery procedure. 1/3rd of those surveyed even scheduled their procedure to coincide with their returns. Of those same respondents, 20% plan on using this year’s anticipated refund for cosmetic treatment, allowing them to achieve their aesthetic goals without impacting routine finances.…

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Dr. Gartside Honored By Napw

Board-certified McLean plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside has been inducted into the VIP Woman of the Year Circle by the National Association of Professional Women. This prestigious distinction from the NAPW is in recognition of Dr. Gartside’s “leadership in plastic surgery” and dedication to her profession. In welcoming Dr. Gartside into the circle, Star Jones,…

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Top Five Plastic Surgery Procedures In 2015

Coming as no surprise, breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure, with over 279,000 surgeries performed in 2015. However, for the first time since 2010, tummy tuck surgery has edged facelift in popularity and was the fifth most commonly performed aesthetic surgery in the United States last year. Rounding out the top five…

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