One of the most common skin conditions, acne affects around 650 million people worldwide. But despite its prevalence, many acne sufferers experience immense shame and embarrassment around their acne and its resulting scars, especially adult women. Today I’m taking a deep, research-backed dive into the ways acne affects the personal and professional lives of women.

Are you beginning to see signs of aging crop up in more ways than one? Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, treats multiple common complexion woes by promoting natural firmness and plumpness in your skin. Virtue RF microneedling is an update on traditional microneedling, with stronger and slightly different effects. If you are wondering which version of the treatment is right for your skin, continue reading to learn the differences.

With December just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your holiday shopping! At Aboutanos Plastic Surgery, we love the holidays, especially when we get to support our local shops and restaurants. To help you find the perfect gifts that will wow your friends and family and support our Richmond community, we’ve compiled this local holiday shopping guide. We hope you enjoy!

If you’re thinking about body contouring surgery, you may have read about what a mommy makeover can do. This whole-body makeover can address loose abdominal skin, stretch marks, a belly “pooch,” drooping breasts, and stubborn fat deposits—all with a single, consolidated surgical recovery. But you may wonder, can you get a mommy makeover without being a mom?

Are you thinking of undergoing aesthetic plastic surgery but worried about telling your loved ones? Many of us still get anxious just thinking about telling our parents, significant other, or best friend about getting plastic surgery. Whatever your reason for seeking a cosmetic enhancement, below are a few tips to help you navigate this conversation.

This year, an estimated 281,550 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, of which 43,600 are expected to die. While radiation and surgery help many women overcome this disease, eating a healthy diet may also help prevent and support treatment of breast cancer. This month, Dr. Aboutanos examines the effects of a plant-based diet on women with breast cancer.