By Steven J. Rottman, MD - Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering plastic surgery in Baltimore is whether it’s safe to combine procedures into a single operation, such as a tummy tuck with liposuction or a breast lift with implants. The short answer: yes,...
View MoreBy Steven J. Rottman, MD – Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland “The best candidates for plastic surgery are those who are healthy, informed, and doing it for themselves—not for anyone else. My job is to guide patients safely and help them achieve natural, balanced results.” — Dr. Steven J. Rottman If you’ve...
View MoreBy Steven J. Rottman, MD - Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering breast reduction in Baltimore is: “Will I still be able to breastfeed in the future?” The answer is nuanced. While many women can successfully breastfeed after breast reduction, outcomes...
View MoreBy Steven J. Rottman, MD – Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Baltimore, Maryland After pregnancy, many women in Baltimore notice changes in their abdomen that don’t fully respond to diet and exercise. Loose skin, stretch marks, and weakened abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) are extremely common—and often frustrating. A question I...
View MoreBySteven J. Rottman, MD– Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Baltimore, Maryland Medications such as Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) are helping many patients achieve dramatic and life-changing weight loss. While these medications are highly effective, rapid or significant weight reduction often...
View MoreIf you’re considering breast augmentation in Baltimore, one of the most common—and important—questions is: What breast implant size will look natural on my body frame? As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baltimore, I help patients make implant decisions based on anatomy, proportion, and long-term aesthetics, not trends or...
View MoreAs a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baltimore, one of the most common questions I hear from patients considering a breast lift is whether the procedure can improve nipple position and breast symmetry. The answer is yes—a breast lift (mastopexy) is specifically designed to elevate the breasts, reposition the nipples, and restore a more...
View Moreby Steven J Rottman, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Patients frequently ask whether they can travel by airplane after cosmetic surgery. This is especially important for patients who travel to Baltimore for surgery or local patients planning a trip soon after their procedure. The short answer is yes, patients can safely fly after...
View MoreExpert Guidance from a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore By Steven J. Rottman, MD Choosing the right breast implant size is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when considering breast augmentation in Baltimore. While many patients initially focus on cup size or implant volume, the best results come from a...
View MoreExpert Guidance from a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore By Steven J. Rottman, MD Patients frequently ask whether they need a tummy tuck or liposuction to achieve a flatter, more contoured abdomen. While both procedures can dramatically improve the midsection, they address very different problems. Choosing the right option...
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