The double chin is one of those areas of the body that does not respond easily to diet and exercise. And it’s not your fault: submental fat has a significant genetic component, in addition to factors such as age and weight changes. When you look at your profile and what you see doesn’t match how…
If you are researching options to redefine your complete silhouette, not just the abdomen or flanks separately, you have likely come across the term 360 liposuction. It is one of the body contouring procedures that has grown the most in recent years, and not because of a trend: it already represents 35% of all liposuctions…
If you are researching options to augment or improve the shape of your buttocks, you have probably come across two main procedures: the BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) and gluteal implants. And you likely also have doubts about which one is better, safer, and more durable. I see it daily in consultations. Patients come with legitimate…
If you are considering a gluteal fat transfer, what many know as BBL, you have probably already researched the procedure itself. But there is a stage that determines much of the outcome and that many patients underestimate: preparation. In my practice as a board-certified plastic surgeon, with more than 15 years of experience in body…
One of the questions I hear most in consultations is direct and honest: “Doctor, I am thin and I have little fat. Can I still have a BBL?” The short answer is: it depends. And the long answer is what I want to explain in this article. What Is a BBL and Why Does Fat…
If you are reading this, you have probably spent weeks, or months, searching for information about abdominoplasty. And you have likely found contradictory information, dramatic before-and-after photos without context, and promises that sound too good to be true. I am Dr. Jaime Aroca, plastic surgeon, and I have spent more than 15 years dedicated to…
You just came out of your BBL, you’re at the recovery house, and suddenly something doesn’t feel right. Is this normal? Should I be worried? That question, sometimes whispered, sometimes urgent, is one of the ones I hear most in my practice. And the honest answer is: it depends. There are discomforts that are an…
One of the questions I hear most often in consultations, and that patients keep sending me by message, is: “Doctor, when can I go back to the gym after my BBL?” And I completely understand it. If you’re an active person, if exercise is part of your routine and your emotional well-being, the idea of…
One of the concerns I hear most often in consultation, and rightfully so, is: “Doctor, what if I end up with bumps or depressions after my lipo?” It is a legitimate question. Irregularities after liposuction exist, and denying them would be irresponsible. But it is also true that most can be prevented, and when they…
Abdominoplasty in Colombia: medical and aesthetic benefits, ideal candidates, and why Colombia leads in world-class plastic surgery.
