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Detroit Liposuction

While it’s important to live a healthy lifestyle with a good diet and consistent exercise, sometimes there are areas of our bodies which can be more resistant to change than others. These stubborn pockets of localized fat can be improved through the use of Liposuction. By creating the desired results, Liposuction can even become a motivator for continuing a healthy diet and even more intensive workouts. One patient who came to Dr. Hardaway for Liposuction said that she found her results to be motivation for her workouts. She’s happier than ever with her results and even has a six-pack now that she’s never been able to achieve before.

Watch her testimonial here.
Contact Dr. Hardaway to learn how Liposuction can improve your physical fitness results.

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Patient Testimonials

The decision to undergo a plastic surgery procedure is not one to be made lightly. There are many factors to consider, perhaps the most important of which is the decision of who will perform the procedure. Finding the right plastic surgeon, one who is board certified and has the experience and training necessary to produce consistently successful results, is going to be the biggest part of your decision.

In this business a successful procedure is one in which the patient not only comes out of it healthy, but with the results they were expecting- with results that give them new confidence in themselves which was not previously present. It’s not just all about the results, though. Dr. Michelle Hardaway and staff want to ensure a pleasant, comfortable and nurturing experience for their patients from start to finish. The best way to find out if this level of success was achieved is by hearing from the patients themselves.

Hear what our patients have to say about their experience in our patient testimonial video!

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Improve the Appearance of Sagging Breasts with Breast Lift Detroit

Breast lift surgery is designed to restore sagging breasts to a more youthful appearance. There are many reasons breasts begin to sag including natural aging, weight loss or gain, child birth and genetics. Women who have breast fed are among some of the best candidates for breast lift surgery. Using breast lift surgery, Dr. Hardaway is able to restore breasts to a more youthful appearance.

When the skin looses it’s elasticity breasts begin to sag. Detroit breast lift surgery is used to reposition sagging breasts into a higher place on the chest. In some cases, Dr. Hardaway repositions the nipple and areolas to complete the more youthful appearance. Women interested in restoring mass to their breasts as well as lift them may consider breast augmentation in conjunction with breast lift surgery.

If you are interested in learning more about how you might benefit from breast lift surgery, contact our office and schedule your confidential consultation.

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Before and Afters - The Results

One of the best ways to both asses a prospective Plastic Surgeon’s work and to help yourself imagine what kind of results may be possible for you to achieve is by looking at a Plastic Surgeon’s Before and After Patient Photo Gallery. Some Plastic Surgeons make you come into their office for a consultation before you can see their results gallery, but board certified Detroit-area Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michelle Hardaway offers an easy to view gallery for her perspective patients right here online.

In the Gallery you will find before and after photos of several of Dr. Hardaway’s most popular procedures such as abdominoplasty and liposuction. Click here to view Dr. Hardaway’s Detroit cosmetic surgery before and after photo gallery.

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Visiting Detroit Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michelle Hardaway

Hundreds of thousands of people undergo a variety of plastic surgery procedures to improve their appearance. Men and women in and around the Detroit area seek the help of Dr. Hardaway to change their appearance with cosmetic surgery. From breast implants to liposuction, face lift to BOTOX, Dr. Hardaway performs a number of procedures helping her patients achieve their body goals.

One visit to Dr. Hardaway’s Farmington Hills office and patients will see why so many choose Dr. Hardaway for their plastic surgery needs. Dr. Hardaway and her staff are dedicated to providing their patients with patient care that is second to none. From the very first phone call made to their office, the staff of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Center will do their best to accommodate your needs.

Dr. Hardaway and her staff understand that each patient has individual needs that require personalized care. For that reason, each Detroit cosmetic procedure is custom tailored to meed the needs of each patient. Dr. Hardaway and her staff have two main objectives; to provide men and women interested in cosmetic surgery with the information needed to make and informed decision regarding Detroit plastic surgery and provide their patients with exceptional patient care meeting or exceeding their expectations.

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Enhance Your Pout with Lip Augmentation Detroit

Many women desire fuller lips. A full, luscious pout has long been a desired symbol of beauty in our society and while some women are naturally blessed with full lips, most of us need a little bit of help in achieving it. Fuller lips also help to minimize wrinkles that commonly form around the lips.

Today there are many over the counter, lip plumping glosses that offer minimal, fleeting results. For women who desire a more permanent fix, a Lip Augmentation is often the better option. There are a couple different Lip Augmentation options such as Injectable Fillers, like Restylane. Fat can also be harvested from another part of the body and then purified and processed and used as an injectable to fill the lips. There are pros and cons to any treatment and you’ll want to discuss them with your Plastic Surgeon before making any final decisions.

We invite you to contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Hardaway to learn more about if Lip Augmentation may be right for you.

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Rhinoplasty Improving The Appearance of Your Nose Imperfections - Detroit Nose Surgery

It is extremely common for a person to be unhappy with the appearance of their nose. For some, their nose is too large or too small while others are unhappy with the shape of their nose. Using Detroit Rhinoplasty, Dr. Hardaway can help you achieve the nose you desire.

Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery can improve a variety of nose imperfections. Rhinoplasty can be used to create a nose that is smaller or large, alter the tip of the nose, remove a bump from the bridge of the nose or alter the shape and size of the nostrils. Regardless if you are unhappy with the nose you were born with or became unhappy with the appearance of your nose after injury, Dr. Hardaway can help.

To learn more about rhinoplasty contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

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Recovering from Abdominoplasty

During your abdominoplasty consultation Dr. Hardaway will explain what you can expect before during and after your procedure. Recovering from abdominoplasty takes time and it is important to follow the directions given to you by Dr. Hardaway very closely. Here are a few things you can expect during recovery from tummy tuck surgery.

Upon waking up from the procedure, you will feel very groggy and your abdomen will be swollen. It is important that if you feel any discomfort you take your pain medication. Waiting until the pain is unbearable will only slow the healing process and may actually require you to take more pain medication to get the pain to subside. As time passes the pain and swelling will go down. After a few days the swelling should be almost gone and you should be left with some bruising.

You will be given direction as to what you can and shouldn’t do in the weeks after surgery. It is important to follow these directions even if you feel ok to limit the risk of post-op complications. There will be restrictions on movement, directions on showering and changing the dressings and how and when to take medications.

The details of all post op care will be explained thoroughly before your procedure giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and address any concerns you may have. Abdominoplasty is a serious surgery. It is important to remember that recovery takes time.

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Brow Lift - Detroit Facial Rejuvenation

With aging, gravity, pollution and the sun all working their dirty magic on our skin, the effects are bound to set in eventually. Advancements in cosmetic surgery allow skilled cosmetic surgeons such as Dr. Hardaway to effectively reverse premature signs of aging using the latest in facial rejuvenation procedures. These day there are both surgical and non-surgical procedures to achieve results, but one of the more popular options for improvement in the brow area is a Brow Lift.

A Brow Lift is designed to treat the fine lines, sagging and wrinkles in the forehead and to restore youth to the upper part of the face. Brow lift procedures are often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as face lift, eyelid lift or dermal fillers. Patients who undergo forehead lift procedures appear more youthful and alert. Dr. Hardaway offers a number of facial rejuvenation procedures. We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hardaway to determine which rejuvenation procedure will best meet your individual needs.

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Breast Augmentation Enhancing Your Breasts - Detroit Breast Implants

Breast augmentation is designed to simply increase the size of a woman’s breasts. A skilled breast augmentation surgeon such as Dr. Hardaway uses breast augmentation to not only increase the size of the breasts but improve the contour of the breasts. One key element to any positive breast augmentation experience is the surgeons ability to understand the patients desires and translate those desires into beautiful natural looking breasts.

There are a variety of reasons women consider breast augmentation. Just as the reasons for considering breast augmentation vary, the body types of women interested in the procedure also vary as do their desired results. With so many factors to consider, there are no breast implant options universally considered best for everyone. A consultation with Dr. Hardaway is needed to determine the best combination of options to meet your individual needs.

We invite you to contact our office and schedule your consultation today!

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