Fix a crooked nose

A close up of a young men looking for options to fix crooked nose

Can I fix a crooked nose without a full rhinoplasty? Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. I spent 5 years living in the deep south, and in the deep south they do grammar and diction.  So, as a tribute to my surgical professors who corrected my grammar when I was in my 30s, let’s focus on the […]

Plastic surgeon near me

A patient talking to Dr. Domanski, a local highly ranked plastic surgeon in Fairfax, VA

The benefits of choosing a plastic surgeon close to home Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. Why choosing a local plastic surgeon matters Of all the internet searches patients perform, I think “Plastic Surgeon Near Me” is the most important.  Most areas of the country have excellent plastic surgeons.  Being close to your plastic surgeon makes before and aftercare […]

Can AI accurately predict my plastic surgery results?

A robot hand and human hand modeling "The Creation of Adam" fresco symbolizing AI and plastics surgery result prediction

Written by Mark Domanski, M.D. Can AI accurately predict my plastic surgery results? Predict: yes. Accurately: unlikely. Here is why… Artificial intelligence is not a magic machine.  AI is a prediction machine that has been trained on the internet. The internet will have a wide variety of plastic surgery before and after pictures.  Do you […]

What’s the hardest plastic surgery to recover from?

Recovery after plastic surgery

What’s the hardest plastic surgery to recover from? Written by Mark Domanski, MD Plastic Surgery Recovery Varies Widely by Procedure Plastic surgery recovery isn’t the same for every procedure, and some operations are far more physically and emotionally demanding than others. Factors like pain level, length of healing time, swelling, body area, and the impact […]

What does plastic surgery recovery really feel like?

Dr. Domanski talking to a patient during a consultation about plastic surgery recovery

What does plastic surgery recovery really feel like? Written by Mark Domanski, MD One of the most common questions patients ask before deciding on any plastic surgery procedure is what their recovery time will look like—how long healing will take, when they can return to daily activities, and what to expect along the way. While recovery […]

Local Plastic Surgery is the Way to Go

Showing local area regarding staying local for plastic surgery: Rossyn view from Georgetown with Key Bridge and Potomac River on the first plan.

Why Local Plastic Surgery is the Way to Go? Expertise Is Not Limited by Geography When I started my practice 9 years ago, I had a webpage about flying in for plastic surgery.  I don’t anymore. This is because I have come to understand that local is the way to go with plastic surgery.  Plastic surgeons go […]

Staying Local For Plastic Surgery

Showing local area regarding staying local for plastic surgery: Rossyn view from Georgetown with Key Bridge and Potomac River on the first plan.

Why Staying Local is the Best Choice for Plastic Surgery With pandemic travel restrictions now lifted, many patients have been tempted to jet off to destinations like Miami, Turkey, or the Dominican Republic for plastic surgery. While the allure of lower surgical costs may be enticing, when factoring in expenses such as airfare, accommodation, and […]

Recovery Time For Plastic Surgery Procedures

Woman in a makeup looking through the window with the city in the background, portrayed during recovery time after plastic surgery procedure

One of the most common concerns for patients considering plastic surgery is the downtime associated with the procedures. This downtime varies not only between different surgeries but also among individual patients. Factors such as the nature of one’s job, whether it involves physical activity or can be done remotely, play a significant role in determining […]

Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery

Many of us have friends or family abroad.  They get their medical care there, so why shouldn’t we?  Medical care, including aesthetic surgery in many countries is less expensive than the United States. Having treated several patients who traveled for plastic surgery, here are my thoughts: How Good are you at Determining Quality in another […]

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