A Brazilian Butt Lift uses your own fat — harvested via liposuction — to augment and reshape the buttocks. Because it involves both liposuction and fat transfer, candidacy requirements are specific.
Modern safety guidelines require fat injection above the gluteal muscle (subcutaneous plane only). Choose a board-certified surgeon who strictly follows these protocols in an accredited facility — Augusta Plastic Surgery operates a QUAD A accredited surgical facility.
Naturally lean patients may not have enough donor fat for dramatic results. Curvier patients are often ideal candidates — ample donor fat allows buttock augmentation plus body contouring from the liposuction.
BBL may not be right if you have very low body fat, BMI above 35, smoke, or cannot commit to the post-op positioning requirements.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue.
Place a pencil under your breast crease. If your breast holds the pencil in place, some ptosis is present. If the nipple drops below the pencil level, a lift would likely benefit you. This is a rough guide — a proper evaluation happens at your consultation.
Most techniques preserve the ability to breastfeed, though there’s no guarantee. Discuss future plans with your surgeon.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A brow lift elevates drooping eyebrows, smooths forehead wrinkles, and reduces frown lines between the brows — opening up the eye area for a more alert, refreshed appearance.
Botox can create a mild brow lift (1-3mm) and soften forehead lines, but results last only 3-4 months. A surgical brow lift provides lasting structural repositioning. Many patients start with Botox and move to surgery when injectable maintenance becomes insufficient.
Excess eyelid skin and drooping brows commonly occur together — combining a brow lift with blepharoplasty often gives the best aesthetic and functional result.
Postpone if you have active skin conditions on the forehead or if Botox still adequately addresses your concerns.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Chemical peels use acid solutions to remove damaged outer skin layers, revealing smoother, more even-toned skin underneath.
Salicylic acid peels are particularly effective for acne-prone skin — the oil-soluble acid penetrates pores to clear debris.
Postpone if you have active cold sores, are using isotretinoin (wait 6-12 months), are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have active eczema or psoriasis in the area.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Chin augmentation with an implant enhances a weak or recessed chin to improve facial balance and profile harmony.
Delay if facial growth isn’t complete, you have an uncorrected bite problem, or you’d like to try filler first to preview the change.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A facelift addresses sagging in the mid-face, jowls, and neck by repositioning deeper facial tissues and removing excess skin.
It doesn’t treat forehead wrinkles (brow lift), under-eye bags (blepharoplasty), or skin texture (lasers/peels). Many patients combine procedures for harmonious results.
Your blood pressure should be well-controlled for at least 2-3 months before surgery; pre-op clearance may be required.
Delay if you have uncontrolled blood pressure, smoke, or are on blood thinners that can’t be safely paused.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A lip lift shortens the space between the nose and the upper lip (the philtrum), creating a more youthful upper lip with more visible pink lip (vermilion).
A lip lift shortens the philtrum and increases lip show permanently but doesn’t add volume; filler adds temporary volume and shape with no scar. Many patients combine both — a lift for structure, filler for volume.
A lip lift may not be right if your philtrum is already short (under 14mm), you have a history of keloid scarring, you smoke, or you haven’t yet tried lip filler to see what enhancement suits your face.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A mommy makeover combines multiple procedures — typically a tummy tuck and breast surgery — to restore your pre-pregnancy body.
Tummy tuck with muscle repair, breast augmentation, breast lift, or augmentation + lift, plus liposuction of flanks or thighs.
Wait at least 6 months after your last pregnancy and 3-6 months after weaning — many surgeons prefer 12 months for optimal results.
Postpone if you’re considering more children, still breastfeeding, actively losing weight, smoking, or unable to arrange help during recovery.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
A neck lift addresses sagging skin, excess fat, and muscle banding in the neck and jawline — often called “turkey neck.”
A neck lift focuses below the jawline. If you also have jowling or midface sagging, a lower facelift combined with a neck lift gives more comprehensive, harmonious results.
For mild laxity, options like FaceTite or skin-tightening treatments may provide modest improvement — ask us which is right for your degree of laxity. For moderate to severe neck aging, surgery remains the most effective solution.
Delay if you have uncontrolled blood pressure, smoke, or are considering significant weight loss.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening weakened or separated abdominal muscles.
Pregnancy after abdominoplasty will re-stretch repaired muscles and skin. If you plan future pregnancies, it’s best to wait.
Mini abdominoplasty (below the navel, shorter scar), full abdominoplasty (with muscle repair), or extended (includes flanks, for massive weight loss patients). Your surgeon will recommend the right type for your anatomy — sometimes liposuction alone is enough.
Postpone if you’re planning pregnancy, actively losing weight, have BMI over 35, smoke, or can’t take adequate recovery time.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Botox temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles — lines that form from repeated facial expressions.
Botox is also used for lip flips, chin dimpling, neck bands, gummy smile correction, masseter reduction (jawline slimming), migraines, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) — we offer treatment for several of these at Augusta Plastic Surgery.
Not appropriate with a neuromuscular disease, pregnancy/breastfeeding, active infection at the injection site, or known allergy to botulinum toxin.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, but not everyone is an ideal candidate.
Most surgeons prefer candidates with BMI under 30; higher BMI increases risks of infection and poor wound healing.
Consider postponing if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, planning pregnancy soon, unable to take 1-2 weeks off, or an active smoker unwilling to quit. Good candidates seek augmentation to enhance confidence, not define it.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin. Unlike most cosmetic procedures, it is often medically necessary and has among the highest patient satisfaction rates in plastic surgery.
Most insurers require documented symptoms lasting 6+ months, failed conservative treatments (physical therapy, supportive bras), and a minimum tissue removal amount. Augusta Plastic Surgery has extensive experience with insurance breast reduction — see our insurance breast reduction page for details.
Male breast reduction addresses enlarged male breast tissue via liposuction alone or combined with excision, after ruling out hormonal causes.
Delay if you’re planning pregnancy soon, still growing (under 18), actively losing significant weight, or smoking.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
Dermal fillers are injectable gels that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Unlike Botox (which relaxes muscles), fillers physically restore volume and structure.
Lips, cheeks, under-eyes (tear troughs), nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jawline, chin, and temples. We use Juvederm-family hyaluronic acid fillers — reversible and natural-feeling.
Avoid if you have active skin infections near injection sites, severe allergies (especially to lidocaine), autoimmune connective tissue disorders, or a history of severe scarring.
The best way to know is a personal consultation with Dr. Ewart or Dr. Tarakji. Schedule a consultation or call (706) 724-5611.
The ideal candidate for Dermaplaning has aging, dry, rough or uneven skin tone. Dermaplaning can also help reduce the appearance of shallow acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles and superficial hyperpigmentation. If you personally experience any of those symptoms, then you may be a good candidate.