Summer in Richmond delivered plenty of sunshine and outdoor fun. Now that September's here, you might be noticing some unexpected changes in your skin. If you're seeing new dark spots, uneven skin tone, or noticing your skin looks a bit rougher than it did back when you were preparing for summer in May, the good news is that fall is actually the perfect time to address these concerns and get your skin back to looking its best. Here, Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos walks you through the most effective treatments to reverse summer skin damage and explains why now is the ideal time to start your skin recovery journey.

Enhancing breast size can be a powerful way to feel more in sync with your body and femininity. Whether you’re hoping to restore fullness after pregnancy, balance your natural proportions, or achieve a curvier figure, it’s important to understand your breast enlargement options—including those that don’t involve implants!

July marks National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month, a nationwide initiative championed by the CDC and the American Cleft Palate‑Craniofacial Association (ACPA). While many see only the external appearance of these conditions, families know the deeper reality: feeding challenges, speech delays, breathing concerns, and profound emotional hurdles. Richmond craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos explains her role and how early, skilled care can dramatically change the trajectory of a child’s life to restore function, foster confidence, and safeguard overall development.

Frequent fluctuations in body weight—commonly called “yo-yo dieting”—can do more than stall your progress toward long-term health goals. Did you know it can also age your skin? Repeated cycles of gaining and losing weight may also impact your skin’s elasticity, leaving it looser, less resilient, and more prone to wrinkles or sagging. Board‑certified Richmond plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos explains how these changes occur and what you can do to restore your skin’s firmness and tone.

Women with disproportionately large breasts know all too well the physical and emotional strain that can come with a bigger bust. Breast reduction surgery can relieve chronic discomfort and help women feel more confident in their bodies. Richmond board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos specializes in breast procedures and shares the top reasons women consider breast reduction—and how life-changing this procedure can be.

If you’re looking to feel confident and look radiant when the warm weather arrives (and stays!), it’s time to start planning your non-surgical treatments. Here are five procedures you can start booking now to make Summer 2025 one to remember.