Summer is here, setting the stage for events like weddings, vacations, and barbecues where we all want to look our best. This is the perfect time to focus on your health and beauty—not just on the surface, but from the inside out! What you eat plays a significant role in how you look and feel, and as a female plastic surgeon Richmond locals trust for beauty and wellness advice, Dr. Sharline Aboutanos is here to share five of the top foods that can enhance your beauty and boost your overall health.

As a Richmond plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I’ve met with countless breast augmentation patients. One of the most common concerns they have about their implant options is whether saline implants are likely to visibly ripple or wrinkle. 

Here, I share what the research says, and why implant wrinkling is unlikely with a skilled surgeon who can help you choose the right implant for your anatomy.

In recent years, plastic surgery trends have seen a notable shift toward more natural-looking results and procedures that enhance one’s inherent beauty. Breast lift surgery is at the forefront of this evolution of beauty standards, and the procedure continues to gain momentum into 2024. Here, Richmond female plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos weighs in on why breast lifts are a favored choice in breast enhancement surgery.

Rough skin texture, dark or light spots, acne scars, and signs of aging are some of the most frustrating skin issues to treat. If you have uneven skin texture or tone, you have likely come up short in the search for over-the-counter solutions. But in our plastic surgery office’s professional arsenal, there are two safe, effective treatments to give you a smoother and more uniform complexion, and we discuss them in our latest post.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common congenital facial anomalies, affecting approximately 1 in every 700 births worldwide. They can influence the appearance of your child’s face and also impact eating, speaking, and breathing abilities. The overall prognosis for children with cleft conditions is excellent, and treatment can help them lead healthy, fulfilling lives. However, learning that your child has been diagnosed with a cleft lip or palate can be overwhelming, and you likely have questions and concerns about what lies ahead for your little one. As a specialist in pediatric reconstructive procedures, I am here to help support you and your child as you navigate these conditions. Here are 4 things you need to know about a cleft lip or cleft palate diagnosis.

Plastic surgeons are extensively trained in a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breast, and body, but have you ever wondered if they have a favorite? Here, Dr. Sharline Aboutanos—the female plastic surgeon Richmond patients seek for surgical and non-surgical procedures—shares her top 5 favorite procedures and explains why they hold a special place in her practice.