Dr. Conway’s Blog

Thanks to decades of continuous research and advances in implant materials and design, today’s FDA-approved breast implants are among the safest and most thoroughly-tested medical devices on the market. But is one brand safer than another? And is there a difference in the breast augmentation results you can get from various brands of implants? If you are considering breast augmentation, it is natural to have questions like this. While learning […]

When you experience a dramatic decrease in weight, previously stretched skin will not fully conform to your underlying shape. This results in sagging skin that distracts from the new, slimmer contours of your body. Board certified Asheville plastic surgeon Dr. Donald Conway frequently performs post-weight loss body contouring procedures in Asheville, North Carolina to help patients feel like their weight loss journey is complete. Here, he explains the most helpful […]

It is well-known that liposuction removes stubborn fat pockets for good, but can the procedure also help you lose weight? And how does it compare with fat freezing, or cryolipolysis? If you are thinking about liposuction but still have some questions about the procedure, this blog is for you. Below, board certified Asheville plastic surgeon Dr. Donald Conway answers some common questions to help you consider whether you are ready […]

Having ample breasts isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. In fact, having large, heavy breasts can be a literal pain for many women, causing chronic back, neck and shoulder problems or unwanted stares on a day-to-day basis. If you would like nothing more than to get smaller, lighter breasts, chances are you would love to find a way to do it without surgery. This is understandable—breast reduction surgery […]

Sleep and weight are known to be closely linked: although metabolism slows down when you sleep, years of research have shown that not getting enough sleep has a negative effect on appetite regulation. According to the Sleep Foundation: “a large analysis of past studies suggests that people getting less than 6 hours of sleep at night are more likely to be diagnosed as obese.” Potential reasons for this are oxidative […]