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Mommy Makeover After Pregnancy: When Is the Right Time?

The best timing to pursue a Mommy Makeover varies for each patient based on individual factors, but it generally takes at least six to twelve months after having children for the breasts and body to stabilize. The highest quality of results is only possible when the body has fully recovered from childbirth, breastfeeding, and major hormonal shifts, which is why […]

Breast Reduction Recovery: Tips for Comfort and Healing

In the first few days after breast reduction surgery, it is normal to feel soreness, tightness, and fatigue as your body heals and adjusts. You will receive detailed post-operative instructions from Dr. Garlick after breast reduction, including information about medications for pain and swelling, wound-care guidance, sleeping positioning, optimal diet, and activity restrictions. Following these instructions closely is essential, as […]

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How Much Fat Can Liposuction Safely Remove?

According to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery^®, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), each patient’s limit for selective fat removal should be assessed based on individual factors like their body mass index (BMI). As one of the most popular and versatile body contouring procedures available today, liposuction offers patients the ability to reduce stubborn pockets of […]

Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck: Key Differences Explained

After experiencing the effects of pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and the natural aging process on the body, the desire to regain a flatter, firmer abdomen is not uncommon. Abdominoplasty, more colloquially known as a tummy tuck, offers long-term reshaping of the abdominal profile by tightening loose, excess skin and repairing stretched internal muscles. That said, not all tummy tuck procedures are […]

Breast Lift After Pregnancy or Weight Loss: What to Know

Key Summary Having children, losing weight, and aging can all cause unwanted changes in the breasts, such as a loss of volume, shape, and youthful projection. A breast lift can be a lasting solution to restore a patient’s pre-pregnancy breast contours. Mastopexy can also be utilized to address loose, excess skin and ptosis after significant weight loss. For many women, […]

What is the Most Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation Option?

When considering breast augmentation, women often share a common goal: to achieve results that look and feel as natural as possible. With groundbreaking advances in aesthetic breast surgery and implant technology, it’s now more feasible than ever to enhance breast volume while maintaining soft, realistic curves. Board-certified and fellowship-trained Salt Lake City plastic surgeon Jared Garlick, MD offers some of […]

5 Reasons Women Are Choosing Motiva^® Implants in 2025

As breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in the U.S., patients are more informed and selective than ever about their different implant options. Namely, Motiva^® implants — a next-generation implant developed by Establishment Labs — have emerged as a top choice for women seeking both safety and aesthetics. In addition to their ability to […]

Can a Tummy Tuck Help Back Pain?

A tummy tuck is known for aesthetically reshaping the abdomen, allowing a sleeker and tighter contour through a combination of internal muscle repair and excess skin removal. While the benefits of a tummy tuck are certainly cosmetic, the procedure can also help enhance well-being and adjunctively improve health-related conditions caused by separated musculature. Reduced back pain, in particular, is one […]

Can I Get More Cleavage?

Cleavage refers to the visible space between a patient’s breasts, particularly when pushed together with a bra or swimsuit. Greater cleavage can be a sign of femininity and sensuality, or simply improve one’s fit in certain types of clothing or swimsuits. Cleavage often diminishes after events like pregnancy, menopause, and weight loss, which can make the breasts lose firmness and […]

How to Get Rid of a Bulging Belly

A protruding, hanging, or bulging look in the abdomen can not only compromise confidence and interfere with the ability to achieve your fitness goals, but may also prevent you from finding a proper fit in clothing. The best approach to getting rid of a protruding belly often involves some combination of healthy lifestyle habits and aesthetic procedures designed to remove […]

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