Renato Calabria, M.D.

05/27/2026

Confidence or comparison? Mental health in the age of cosmetic change

Social media platforms have created a constant stream of highly edited, carefully selected images that can subtly and sometimes significantly shift perceptions of beauty, aging and self-worth. For many patients, especially younger generations, the line between enhancement and expectation has become....

05/25/2026

🇺🇸✨ Happy Memorial Day! Today, we honor and remember the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s celebrate with family, friends, and BBQs while cherishing their courage in our hearts. 🙏❤️

05/21/2026

How surgeons assess emotional readiness for plastic surgery

For many patients, deciding to undergo plastic surgery is a deeply personal choice. Emotional readiness plays an important role in a patient's physical recovery, overall satisfaction with their procedure and long-term self-perception in the months and years after the procedure.

05/19/2026

Fading stars: Procedures plastic surgeons are doing less of – and why

Procedures that once dominated headlines and consultation rooms are now being reconsidered as new techniques, technologies and patient preferences reshape the landscape of plastic surgery.

05/13/2026

Maintenance vs makeover: How Millennials are approaching aging differently

As Millennials move into their 30s and 40s, their approach to aging is starting to look distinctly different from the generations that came before them. Rather than waiting for more visible signs of aging to appear and then seeking out dramatic surgical transformations, many Millennials are taking a...

05/12/2026

The era of undetectable work: Why men are seeking subtle refinement

In modern aesthetics, a growing number of male patients are embracing a new philosophy when it comes to cosmetic procedures – results that are noticeable in impact, but virtually invisible in ex*****on. This approach reflects a shift away from dramatic transformations toward more subtle enhancemen...

05/07/2026

This is what it's like to have breast reconstruction following a risk-reducing mastectomy

For individuals who carry a BRCA gene, a risk-reducing mastectomy may be part of a proactive health decision. Breast reconstruction can often be performed at the same time as the mastectomy or delayed, depending on individual circumstances.

05/05/2026

Prioritizing skin quality over facial structure

There is no question that volume can help give patients a youthful appearance, but skin tone and texture can have an even greater impact on a patient's appearance than structural changes alone.

04/29/2026

Understanding fat-based fillers: alloClae, Renuva, Lipoderma and more

In the world of aesthetics, one exciting development is the shift towards treatments that work with the body, not just around it, and fat-based fillers are the perfect example.

04/28/2026

How skin tightening improves liposuction results and body contouring

While liposuction can create meaningful improvements in body contour by targeting stubborn fat, lasting, natural-looking results depend not only on fat removal but also on how the skin responds after surgery. Combining liposuction with a tightening or lifting procedure can improve both the contour a...

04/22/2026

🌍✨ Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let's celebrate our beautiful planet by planting trees, cleaning up our parks, and appreciating the natural wonders around us. 🌳💚 Together, we can make a difference! 🌿🌼