Myth: Plastic surgery is purely cosmetic. Fact: It’s not. I’m not sure exactly how this misconception started but it’s simply not the case. Plastic surgery has the ability to dramatically change a person’s life for the better. For the woman who beat breast cancer and chooses to rebuild her breast with breast reconstruction to the
Facial plastic surgery is constantly evolving. I say it’s ever-evolving because as a society, so are we. Our opinion of what we consider beautiful now is a mosaic, largely attributed to a mix of worldwide travel diversity and the internet. What we considered as ideal beauty 30 years ago is certainly not the case now,
Rhinoplasty is the traditional facial procedure to resolve cosmetic and functional concerns of the nose. Whether a patient wishes to change the length of the bridge or eliminate a deviated septum that causes breathing problems, Dr. David Whiteman has over 20 years of surgical experience and has refined his techniques for nose surgery. He specializes
Recent studies gathered by the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) revealed a 10% increase in facial plastic surgery for African American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino patients with rhinoplasty as the most popular procedure. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Whiteman has served the Atlanta area for over 20 years and understands
In recent news articles and social media buzz, news anchor and television personality Julie Chen revealed her decision to undergo plastic surgery. As an Asian-American, Chen had eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to address her eyes for a more alert and expressive appearance. While Chen’s procedure has received much attention from the press, the American Society of