Cosmetic Surgery vs Plastic Surgery: What Is the Difference?
September 1, 2020

Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, it is technically incorrect to do so. While they are similar, they are not exactly the same disciplines. Learning the differences can be beneficial to understanding who and where to turn to when it comes to altering your own body. What […]

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What to Know Before Considering Breast Reduction
June 5, 2020

Women with excessively large breasts know the difficulties that are associated with having them, including limited clothing and bra options, bodily pain, including neck and back pain, and even psychological pain of not being comfortable in their bodies. This is why more and more women with very large breasts are turning to breast reduction, a […]

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Plastic Surgery Trends of 2020
January 31, 2020

Plastic surgery has tended to grow in popularity over the past decade, but trends in both the procedures that are most common and the aesthetic goals of most patients tend to come and go just like fashion trends do. In 2020, several new and continuing trends are predicted among patients throughout the US. One of […]

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Body Contouring: How to Shave Off Those Holiday Pounds
January 20, 2020

The holidays are a fun time, with family gatherings, work parties, and loved ones all around. However, they can also mean a lot of food, drinks, and not working out. This time of the year is when people gain the most weight. To help get rid of those pounds gained during the holiday, there are […]

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Dr. DiFrancesco Interview on the Breast Implant Recall
August 15, 2019

Dr. DiFrancesco was interviewed on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate to discuss the recent recall of some Allergan breast implants. You can listen to that interview here

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Smart Liposuction
June 14, 2018

It’s not unusual to add a few pounds during the winter season. It’s also not unusual to realize that bathing suit or sun dress does not fit quite the way it did a year ago. Dieting an exercise are a great way to lose pounds and firm up, but sometimes problems areas like “saddle bag” […]

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The Business Of Lines
October 19, 2017

It’s said that most of us will spend two years of our lives waiting in lines. And it’s not just queuing for a coffee. Nope, this includes sitting in slow moving traffic during our daily commute. Now while I can’t help with those lines, I can help with the lines on your face.

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Lasers, Lines, and Liposuction
October 19, 2017

One of the most popular, up-and-coming fads within the plastic surgery industry is laser liposuction, or Smart Lipo. Laser liposuction takes the traditional liposuction technique one step further, using a laser to emulsify the fat and tighten the skin before the fat is removed. This procedure delivers laser-powered energy to the fat cells through a […]

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Is Blepharoplasty Right For You?
October 19, 2017

Dr. DiFrancesco is a board certified Plastic Surgeon and fellowship trained in Oculoplastic surgery. Dr. DiFrancesco has also published several papers on eyelid surgery including her latest chapter on fat grafting and complications of the periorbital region. With her combination of expertise and training, Dr. DiFrancesco is the perfect option when thinking of Blepharoplasty.

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