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…
Read MoreBecoming a new mother is an amazing experience but it can also be hard in many ways. The stresses of raising a newborn can be difficult as well as dealing with the changes your body went through during pregnancy and childbirth. Many women experience changes in their breasts, midsection, thighs, and overall weight because of…
Read MorePregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing time for a woman. It can also be a time of great change for a woman’s body. As your unborn child grows, so too must your body to make room for your child’s development. On top of physical changes such as weight gain, your hormones also change as…
Read MoreIf you feel discomfort or even embarrassment because of your vagina, you may wonder if there is anything you can do. Fortunately, there is. Labiaplasty surgery has been gaining popularity among women across the country. At New Image Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside can help you determine if this procedure is…
Read MoreIf you have aesthetic and/or physical issues with your labia, you may have thought about having a labiaplasty. At New Image Plastic Surgery, we understand considering a plastic surgery procedure in such an intimate area can be intimidating. Our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside is one of the only female plastic surgeons in all…
Read MoreAfter having children, you may find that there are several parts of your body that just aren’t the same. Even with diet and exercise, you may have patches of excess fat, bulges that won’t go away, and changes to your breasts that you don’t appreciate. The good news is that our plastic surgoen, Dr. Roberta…
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Read MoreKegels are used to strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help prevent urinary incontinence. This exercise will not, however, tighten the vaginal canal or labia – even when performed daily. Like Kegels, ThermiVa™, a nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment, helps strengthen the pelvic floor. Unlike Kegels, this noninvasive procedure also tightens the vaginal canal and improves…
Read MoreWhich procedures are commonly included in a mommy makeover? Mommy makeover procedures focus on those areas most impacted by pregnancy and nursing. To address all of your areas of concern, McLean plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside may recommend breast lift and augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery, Thermiva™, and labiaplasty. The best way to determine…
Read More703-742-8004 today to schedule a consultation and learn more. Facial Rejuvenation Dr. Gartside offers a range of facial rejuvenation options including: Facelift to address sagging skin, sunken cheeks, and lines around the lips Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to remove puffy, dark skin from below the eyes, eliminate crow’s feet, and produce a lifted and more alert…
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