When it comes to the topic of plastic or cosmetic surgery, many people wonder at what age you may be considered too old to undergo treatment. Realistically there is no age cut off for undergoing a procedure, as long as you are in good health and meet candidacy requirements, which our experienced Philadelphia plastic surgeon will go over with you during consultation. Life expectancy has…

There are currently a number of procedures that help your face look more youthful by reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles that come with aging and other environmental factors, but what about the hands? Well as of last month, the FDA has approved Radiesse for the use of treatment on hands. This is the first injectable to be cleared by the FDA for the purpose of…

Millions of people in the U.S. receive Botox injections every year in order to help reduce the appearance of frown lines, furrows, wrinkles, and crows feet. Now new research has revealed a new benefit of Botox injections. The study which was recently published showed that injections may actually boost skin elasticity and collagen production. The study which was conducted by Dr. James Bonaparte of the University…

With the welcoming of summer yesterday, many of us are making last minute attempts at looking our best for the season. Luckily there are a number of minimally invasive procedures that can help in attaining a younger and fresher appearance. If you reside in the Philadelphia region and are looking to refresh your look for the summer, contact the office of David A. Bottger, MD…

Every now and then we hear about an incident in which someone dies due to an unqualified surgeon performing a procedure that then goes wrong. Plastic surgery is a personal decision that people make for a variety of different reasons, it is also not cheap. When choosing to move forward with plastic surgery it is critical to go to a board certified surgeon and not…

It has typically been thought that spending time on your appearance and money on enhancing beauty has primarily been a concern for the female gender. Over the last several years, men have been making a booming appearance into the world of cosmetic procedures. If you are considering a procedure to help you attain a more youthful appearance, contact Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Bottger, at 610-355-1929 to schedule…

Cellulite is a common condition that affects about 90 percent of women and 10 percent of men in their lifetime. The appearance of cellulite affects those of all shapes and sizes, even those who are lean, work out, and eat. Though cellulite is not something that you can get rid of completely, certain lifestyle changes can help reduce the appearance and prevent worsening of the…

Every year there are new trends found in the field of plastic surgery. Regardless of what current trends are, the decision to get cosmetic surgery is one that you are comfortable with and shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you are in the Philadelphia area and are considering cosmetic surgery, contact experienced plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger at 610-355-1929 for a consultation. So far, 2015 has brought about some atypical…

Often, those considering plastic surgery wonder whether or not they are too old to be receiving the procedure they want and if the safety for these procedures decreases with age. A persons candidacy isn’t dependent on age but more so on health. During your consultation, Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bottger will go over your desired goals that you wish to achieve and whether or not…

The importance of sun protection is well known with all of the information we have available on sun damage and the risks of sun exposure. When someone elects to receive cosmetic or plastic surgery, taking measures to protect your skin again sun damage is still imperative. Unfortunately, there are a lot of sunscreens out there that don’t fulfill their purpose as they should. When searching…