Michael J Denk, MD, FACS

05/12/2026

New York State of Mind 🗽🌆🚕

05/06/2026

🎶It’s a work day with a little snow play🎶

A little snow can’t stop us from coming to work ❄️☃️

Welcome to the group chat 😂

Maybe a touch Springsteen inspired?

04/14/2026

Can you believe that? 🤯

From the first consult, we knew this would be a staged approach.

6️⃣ years after her abdominoplasty
6️⃣ years after her first BBL
4️⃣ years after her round 2 BBL

She really did her part along the way and optimized her results, and it shows. 👏👏

The confidence here says everything. 😍

My team and I are grateful to be part of journey, and we especially appreciate staying in touch long term. 🥰

Interested in a consultation? Visit the link in my bio and click GET STARTED!

Dr. Michael Denk
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Associates in Plastic Surgery
📍Virginia Beach, VA
☎️ (757) 491-3535 x320
📧 bakera@associnps.com

11/18/2025

11/12/2025

Realistically, it could go in ANY of those places OR almost anywhere else.

In this case, that beautiful fat is being used to add volume to….

A. Hips/Buttocks. 🎉

This was taken from the patient’s upper & lower abdomen, waist, and upper & lower back (aka: Lipo360)

I was able to remove 2225 cc of fat and move 360cc to each hip/buttock for a modest, yet effective increase in volume.

Plus the added contour of the abdomen, waist, and back ✅ ⏳

Did you guess right? Let me know in the comments.

Follow along for all things plastic surgery, behind the scenes insights, and real patient journeys 😊

11/04/2025

Most people don’t realize this “mystery bulge” isn’t fat at all.

Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles down the midline. Instead of working together as a tight support system, the left and right sides pull apart, creating weakness through the core and a stubborn abdominal “pouch” that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise.

It’s most common after pregnancy, but it can also happen with significant weight changes, genetics, or repetitive straining. Many patients go years without knowing the true cause of their symptoms.

On the outside, it appears as a central bulge that becomes more noticeable when you sit up, lean forward, or try to engage your core. My patients describe feeling weaker, less supported, or unable to flatten their abdomen no matter how consistent they are in the gym. 😏

During surgery, I bring the separated muscles back together with a precise internal repair, essentially restoring your abdominal wall to how it functioned before the separation. This is what smooths the midline, restores core strength, and eliminates the structural cause of that persistent bulge. 💪🏻

💡If you’ve wondered whether this could be you, feel free to ask questions in the comments and follow along for more behind the scenes education from the OR.



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10/30/2025

Something about watching this back is oddly satisfying.

This patient was unhappy with the hollowness of her hips (aka hip dips). She didn’t have time for surgery, so she opted for Renuva instead.

Renuva is an injectable that stimulates fat growth where it is injected. It’s a great option for small volume fat replacement.

The thing most patients love about this treatment is that there is zero downtime.

She should see her results in about 3 months. Be sure to check back. 😊