Hess Plastic Surgery: Christopher L Hess, MD

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Take a step closer to your goals today💛 Share something that you're working toward in the comments below!

Did you know these 3️⃣ methods of liposuction? ✨

I ensure that my patients are fully educated on the benefits and drawbacks of each type before we decide which is best for them.

💡Liposuction slims and reshapes the body by removing excess fat cells. This is not a weight loss procedure.

Would you consider liposuction?

Ready to amplify your plastic surgery results? Consider combining procedures!

Here are 5️⃣ combinations that are better together: https://www.hessplasticsurgery.com/blog/combining-plastic-surgery-procedures/

"To have 'normal' looking breasts one day would be a dream come true." -This RealSelf patient❤️

After struggling with tuberous breasts for years, she decided to see what could help her feel more confident in her own body! Everyone has their own definition of "normal," and we always support a woman's decision to make the changes they'd like to help them feel like the best version of themselves.

💡Roughly 5% of all breast augmentation patients have a condition known as “hypoplastic tubular breast” or tuberous breasts. This means that the breasts are underdeveloped, leaving them shaped more like a tube rather than being round.

Here is how I commonly correct this condition.

What do you think of this patient's stunning results?! 😍

This 59-year-old underwent a full facial rejuvenation with:
💛an endoscopic brow lift
💛a lower eyelid lift
💛a midface lift
💛a full facelift

Call us to start your rejuvenation journey today! 📲 703-752-6608

Considering breast augmentation? You may be wondering which breast implants are right for you.

While you have several choices to make (implant size, type, incision, etc.), today I'd like to share more about gummy bear implants. The gel in a traditional silicone implant has a give to it. When the implant is vertical, the gel gradually shifts toward the bottom; therefore, silicone gel would not perform well in a shaped implant.

In contrast, the silicone in gummy bear implants is form stable, meaning it will retain its form, which mimics the contours of a natural breast.

We love our patients!

This tummy tuck patient shared a bit about their experience in this lovely testimonial to Dr. Hess and our staff at Hess Plastic Surgery.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀🍀

💛 Restylane USA Kysse is a popular lip filler option amongst my patients. Have you tried it?

This lovely woman underwent a gastric bypass and lost a significant amount of weight... but afterwards, she was unhappy with the appearance of her arms.

I performed a full brachioplasty (arm lift) with extension of the incision down the lateral chest wall. I also performed some liposuction of the lateral chest walls.

These post-op photos are very early, and you can see how pink this patient's arms are. As with ALL scars, they can take a year or two to fully mature.

Would you consider an arm lift?

Is there a best breast procedure? 🤔 Comment your preference below!

Lose your moobs with male breast reduction! Gynecomastia, or the condition of enlarged male breasts, affects 35% of men.

Gain your confidence back with this procedure... just in time for the summer! ☀️

Here are the facts.

Did you know March is National Caffeine Awareness Month? To celebrate, let's learn about caffeine microdosing🔎☕

READ HERE ➡️ https://www.hessplasticsurgery.com/blog/microdosing-caffeine-to-focus-without-jitters/

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?

Here are a few easy tips to follow when trying to eat healthier:

❤️Increase your protein intake (seafood, nuts, lentils, beans, etc.) to promote muscle and collagen growth and to keep you full for longer.

❤️Eat the rainbow (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, red onion, blueberries, etc.) to ensure your body is getting a wide variety of nutrients that it needs, including antioxidants, prebiotics, and probiotics.

❤️Don't drink your calories! Make sure you're drinking lots of water instead of soda or sugary drinks.

❤️Stay away from processed foods. Not only do these foods have little nutritional value, they also contribute to health problems overall.

Leave your nutrition advice below!

Happy birthday, Katie! We're so grateful to have had you on our team throughout the years❤️

Hope you have an amazing day!

Nipple inversion, where one or both of the nipples point inward, is actually quite common.

This condition mainly affects young women during breast development. It can also be a rare side effect of breastfeeding. This infographic displays the varying degrees of nipple inversion.

The severity of the inversion dictates the method of correction I use. Don't let inverted nipples put a damper on your confidence!

Call Hess Plastic Surgery at 📲 703-752-6608 to schedule a consultation.

Transitioning from Botox to a surgical lift? You aren't alone!

Botox may relax wrinkles and fine lines, but it does not prevent your body from slowing its collagen production. Once patients reach a certain age, loose, sagging skin may become a larger concern, and many want the longer-lasting, more dramatic results that come along with a facelift or brow lift.

But, how soon after Botox injections can you undergo surgery? Dr. Hess has an answer for you✅

Are you considering a facial plastic surgery procedure?

C ➡️ DD AND a lift?! 😍

This patient's youthful perk is attributed to a combined breast augmentation and breast lift. I used an anchor lift for this patient, and her scars are healing nicely.

Would you consider a breast procedure... or two?

Men deserve confidence, too!

Plastic surgery can help men struggling with:

💡Gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts)

💡Aging (Botox, filler, facelift, brow lift, etc. can help)

💡The appearance of the nose or ears (rhinoplasty and otoplasty, respectively)

💡The appearance of the body (liposuction to remove fat and sculpt the body, or lifting procedures, such as an arm lift or thigh lift, after major weight loss)

If you are considering a procedure or treatment, give us a call at 703-752-6608!

As we age, our body's ability to produce collagen slows, causing our face to lose youthful volume. You know the effects: sunken features, deeper creases, and wrinkles.

A natural solution? Fat transfer to the face!

I have designed a special, smaller cannula (tiny hollow tube) used to harvest fat and inject it in conservative amounts. This "micro-fat injection" technique allows small amounts of fat to be injected into multiple tissues of the face, promoting a high success rate of fat reintegration.

At Hess Plastic Surgery, we use facial fat grafting to:
💉Rejuvenate areas around the eyes by correcting hollowness
💉Restore contour to the temples, cheeks, brow and jawline

Want to learn more? Call us to set up a personalized consultation! 📲 (703) 348-0696