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If you’ve always longed for plump, shapely, and youthful-looking lips, dermal fillers offer a quick, easy way to get instant results.  At the Cosmetic Surgery Center, in Oklahoma City, OK, our team, led by Dr. Trent Fogleman, offers safe and effective lip enhancements using advanced dermal fillers.  With formulas including...

Explant surgery is the opposite of getting breast implants: The procedure removes your implants. Most women who opt for explant surgery also choose to replace their implants with brand new ones. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, our experienced team, led by Dr. Trent Fogleman, specializes in advanced cosmetic breast surgery, including...

Multiple weight loss studies show that people who lose weight typically gain half of it back within two years. Longer term, things are even worse: By the five-year mark, a regain of 80% of the weight that was lost is common.  At Cosmetic Surgery Center, our empathetic team, led by...

In their 2022 annual report, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons highlighted a surprising trend — between 2019 and 2022, breast reduction surgeries in the United States jumped by 54% to more than 71,000.  What they found was very interesting, which is why Dr. Trent Fogleman and the team here...

Mother Nature fell short when it came to your hind end, and no amount of squats or lunges are making up the difference. So, you’re joining the nearly 30,000 people who turn to a Brazilian butt lift each year in the United States to reach their body-shape goals. While your...

Lately, you find yourself changing outfits throughout the day thanks to hot flashes that cause you to sweat right through your clothes. While this side effect of menopause is more of a hassle than anything else, there are more serious changes such as bone loss and sleep issues. Each of...

Your breasts resisted gravity for as long as they could, but now they’re losing the battle and starting to sag down lower on your chest. And you’re not at all pleased with the effect that their new position is having on your appearance. If you consider that a breast lift...

You feel that Mother Nature was a little stingy when it comes to your cup size, and you want to correct this oversight with breast implants. You're certainly not alone in this desire, as nearly 300,000 Americans underwent breast augmentation in 2022 alone, making it the number two plastic surgery...

While we tend to toss around descriptions like “game-changing” and “revolutionary” with abandon, without much to back up these lofty claims, there’s a good case to be made for using them for a new class of weight-loss medications. Originally formulated for the millions of people with diabetes — nearly 12%...

Congratulations! You’ve finally declared victory in your weight loss efforts and now you want to show off your great results. But sagging belly skin stands in the way.  Or, perhaps you’ve been through your last pregnancy and your tummy has some extra folds of skin that haven’t bounced back. Unfortunately,...

While marketing terms like “game changers” or “next level” are often thrown about with little to back them up, there are times when these lofty descriptions are well-earned. Such is absolutely the case with dermal fillers, which have radically changed how we fight back against the forces of aging. In...

When you hear the term, “facelift,” you might assume that the procedure simply involves removing excess skin and pulling the rest taut. While, yes, we do perform this important step, there’s much more to a facelift than simply tightening skin, especially if you want natural-looking results that last long into...

While breast augmentation is the number two plastic surgery in the United States, with nearly 300,000 in 2022, there are times when we perform the procedure in the opposite direction with breast implant removal. In the same year, nearly 38,000 people underwent breast implant removal, for a number reasons. At...

Age spots, sun spots, liver spots — whatever you call these discolorations, they’re a lasting reminder of time spent in the sun. In fact, exposure to the sun is responsible for about 90% of the visible changes in your skin, including those pesky brown spots. The good news is that...

“Rough night last night?” “Are you feeling OK?” “Didn’t get much sleep last night?”  Thanks to aging and sagging skin, it doesn’t matter how healthy you feel or how much rest you get, your eyes can tell a different story, and you want to change the narrative. You're not alone....

For decades, liposuction has held a position in the top-five cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States for one very good reason — it’s an effective way to get rid of unwanted body fat. In 2020, liposuction was ranked in the fourth spot, with more than 211,000 procedures. Aside from it going...

In the winter, your chest, like many other parts of your body, tends to get lost in bulky, warm clothing. Now that summer's here and you’ve brought your skimpier clothes out of hibernation, you feel like something’s missing up top, namely fuller breasts that round out your body shape. If...

For the past two decades, it’s no exaggeration to say that cosmetic injectables like Botox® and dermal fillers have taken the cosmetic world by storm. In 2020, nearly 8 million of these procedures were performed in the United States, making them the top minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.  If you’re impressed...

At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent Fogleman and our team pride ourselves on offering solutions for cosmetic concerns from head to toe. Our ability to contour your body to meet your body-shape goals extends to many areas, including your thighs. If you’re displeased with sagging or drooping in your thighs, there are several ways...

Summer is around the corner, but you’re dreading donning your swimsuit thanks to excess genital tissue. Or, perhaps sexual intercourse with your partner has become uncomfortable because this excess tissue twists and pulls. These are two of the reasons why nearly 10,000 women in the United States undergo a labiaplasty each year....

Skin laser technologies have changed the way we approach aging skin. Using laser energy, we dial back the years by helping your body to rebuild healthy skin. These laser treatments are so effective that more than 1.8 million laser skin resurfacing and intense pulsed light treatments were administered in 2020...

You've spent a lifetime accommodating disproportionately large breasts, and not only are you tired of the effort, you’re in considerable discomfort. The fact is that for women whose breasts are too large for their frames, back, neck, and shoulder pain are common and can make life fairly miserable. The best...

For years, your reproductive hormones, namely testosterone, quietly worked behind the scenes, regulating operations in several areas of your health. From your sexual health to your muscle mass, testosterone casts a wide net, and it’s only when these hormone levels dip that you realize to what extent. As part of...

Each year in the United States, nearly 200,000 people turn to breast augmentation, making it one of the top-five cosmetic surgical procedures in the country. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, our goal is to provide you with comprehensive breast augmentation services so that we can help you realize your dreams. Dr....

As another year approaches, you take stock of the damage the previous years have wrought. Sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven texture and tone — these are all overshadowing your once vibrant skin, and you want to turn back the clock. The good news is that we can —...

You look in the mirror and make an expression to gauge how many new lines are forming around your eyes, brows, and forehead. The answer is, too many for your liking. Worse still, these lines may be there even when you’re not making an expression, causing you to look angry...

Your chin used to be defined, creating a clear dividing point between your face and your neck. Now, a double chin has blurred the divide, and you’re none too pleased by the development. Luckily, there’s a minimally invasive solution that can effectively reduce the double chins in most people —...

Trying to take care of your skin can be daunting, to say the least, given the sheer number of products that all claim to perform miracles for your skin. Unfortunately, many of these products are long on promises and short on results, which means you may be wasting your time...

You watch as the skin on your face begins to wrinkle and sag, and your youthful spirit isn’t ready for this outward aging process. While laser technologies that rejuvenate skin can help temporarily, a single facelift can provide you with anti-aging results that go the distance. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr....

You watch with dismay as new lines take up residence on your face as you age, and you’re displeased by the effect. After all, you feel so much younger than your appearance would suggest. While there are any number of anti-aging options, you want to find one that delivers great...

Your body goes through a great deal when you have children. From pregnancy to childbirth to breastfeeding, your body can change dramatically, and those changes may become permanent. While you love your family dearly, you want your pre-kids body back, which is exactly what a mommy makeover is designed to accomplish. At...

They say your eyes are the windows to your soul, but they can become more like slits when your eyelids begin to droop. Outside of the aesthetic effect that drooping or sagging eyelids can have on your overall appearance, they can also present problems with function.  As the No. 2...

If you’re female and you’ve passed through puberty, your chances for developing cellulite are very high. In fact, 80-90% of women develop cellulite, as opposed to only 10% of men. If you find yourself hiding your body because of lumpy, bumpy skin, Cosmetic Surgery Center’s Dr. Trent Fogleman can help. Here’s how. Dimples can...

Every time you look in the mirror, it seems like a new wrinkle has formed, creating a vast (and ever-growing) web that signals the passage of time. While surgical interventions, such as a facelift, can effectively wipe out this web, perhaps you want to try a gentler approach with Botox®....

While breast augmentation sits at the top of cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States, there are times when women feel that their breasts are too large, prompting them to undergo breast reduction surgery. As experts in plastic surgery, including breast surgeries, Dr. Trent Fogleman and the team here at...

Each new year is made for a fresh start, but it’s been historically difficult to undo the passage that time has on our skin — until recently. Thanks to advancing technologies and a better understanding of the forces that create tired, sagging skin, we can dial back the years and...

You look in the mirror and realize that your chin has developed a twin below, and you don’t like the effect that this extra “chin” has on your face. Nor are you all that keen about restoring your chin to a solo act through surgery. Luckily, we offer a solution...

You’ve been battling stubborn fat for years, and you’re exhausted by large efforts that only garner very small results. To close the gap to your ideal body shape, you’ve decided to explore liposuction, but you’re worried about whether the procedure is painful. To shed some light on this effective procedure,...

You’ve been enjoying your breast implants for quite some now, but you’re noticing some changes, and you’re wondering whether your implants need to be replaced.  At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent Fogleman and our team offer breast enhancement services, as well as removal and replacement procedures should something go wrong...

Whether you’re a woman going through menopause or a man whose testosterone levels are dropping, you may be facing some unwanted side effects that encompass your physical and mental health. To restore balance, you can turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but you want to know whether this approach is...

Thanks to advances in technology and science, there are more anti-aging products and services on the market than ever before, which can make the search for the proverbial Fountain of Youth an awfully confusing journey. To help you find an anti-aging solution that’s right for you, the team here at...

You purse your lips and lines form around the edges that make you look almost comically older. Unfortunately, these lip wrinkles can become permanent fixtures, especially if you engage in certain bad habits. To help delay or prevent lip lines, the lead doctors at Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent Fogleman...

The aging process can be relentless. First, the skin on your face begins to sag, and next thing you know, the effect is happening elsewhere, such as around your thighs. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent Fogleman and our team pride ourselves on offering services that can tackle the aging...

Let’s start this conversation about enlarged breasts in men with a statistic — at least 30% of males will be affected by the problem at some point in their lives. While this number may provide some comfort in knowing you’re not alone, it doesn’t answer the question about whether there’s anything...

When spring and summer roll around, you want to shed those bulky clothes and let your skin soak in the warmth. Unfortunately, years of exposing your skin to the sun can do a lot of damage and lead to saggy skin that you’re less-than-keen to show off. To help tighten...

You sweat it out at the gym and cut your calories, but you’re disappointed with the results, as stubborn pockets of fat continue to cling to your body. If this sounds familiar, we have the perfect solution with our truSculpt® iD laser technology, which targets and destroys your fat directly....

There are few certainties in life, but one that holds fast and true is the fact that we age, and with age comes the inevitable wrinkles and fine lines. If you’re frustrated by an outward appearance that doesn’t reflect your more youthful spirit on the inside, why not explore how...

You made the leap to bigger breasts through breast augmentation, but now you’d like to reverse that decision. Thankfully, you can -- through our breast implant removal and revision services. When it comes to achieving your aesthetic and wellness goals, Dr. Trent Fogleman and Dr. Paul Benien Jr. have the...

Are you tired of fielding questions about how tired you must be given your droopy eyelids? Or perhaps sagging lids are making you look far older and less energetic than you feel. If you want your face to reflect the energy, vibrancy, and youth you feel on the inside, a...

While some women coast through menopause with relative ease, most experience some degree of side effects that signal the end of their reproductive years. Among the more common are hot flashes, which can plague women before, during, and after menopause. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent Fogleman and our team...

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the long, warm days. Unfortunately, the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can wreak havoc on your skin, despite your best protection efforts, leaving you with blemishes, marks, and wrinkles. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, both Dr. Trent Fogleman and Dr. Paul Benien...

The road to a younger-looking appearance has been made exponentially easier thanks to cosmetic injectables, which offer near-immediate results and cost a fraction of more involved techniques. To get the most out of your cosmetic injectable treatments, finding the right combination of products is key. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr....

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that breast lift surgeries in the United States have grown by 70% since 2000, with nearly 150,000 procedures in 2019 alone.  There are many reasons behind the increasing popularity of breast lifts, not the least of which is an aging population. Since aging...

The average human skin covers a whopping 22 square feet, making it the body’s largest organ. Unfortunately, when the processes of aging strike, the effects can be seen may places on this extensive canvas. Thankfully, new technologies are answering the call, and we’re now able to tackle loose skin without...

Nearly 85% of postmenopausal women experience some menopause-related symptoms caused by the drop in their reproductive hormones, and 20% of men over the age of 60 have lower-than-normal testosterone levels. What these numbers illustrate is that hormone deficiencies in men and women are common. Thankfully, we can make up the...

Breast surgeries perennially rank among the top cosmetic surgeries in the United States — nearly 600,000 augmentations, lifts, and reductions were performed in 2018 alone. While cosmetics are the primary goal for these surgeries, many women are concerned about how these procedures may affect function, primarily when it comes to...

When it comes to body shape, everyone has different goals, and they’re not confined to cosmetic reasons alone. In fact, for the nearly 110,000 men and women in the United States who undergo breast reduction surgery, the driving forces encompass both aesthetic and physical health concerns.   At Cosmetic Surgery...

While looking great for the public is a great goal, perhaps you also want to look and feel your best in more intimate settings. If you’re frustrated by excess or lax vaginal tissue in your labia minora, a labiaplasty is the perfect solution for redefining and rejuvenating your vagina. At...

Aging can take a toll on your skin, and no more so is this true than on your face, neck, and chest — arguably the three most highly exposed areas of skin. There are a number of ways in which you can rejuvenate aging skin, from chemical peels to a...

Your pregnancy journeys are over, and your family is beautiful. While those smiling children may be a source of great pride, the effects that pregnancy can have on your body aren’t. From sagging breasts to droopy buttocks, pregnancy can leave lasting reminders of all that your body went through. At...

There’s very little in the human body that hormones don’t somehow influence, whether it’s your energy level or your appetite. Thankfully, most hormones serve you steadily throughout your life, except your reproductive hormones, which can fluctuate a great deal in both men and women. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Trent...

There are few features that communicate more than your eyes, but if they’re cloaked behind drooping eyelids, your message may not be heard. No matter how bright-eyed you may feel, aging eyelids can cast a shadow over your appearance, making you look older and more tired than you feel. To...

Have you been asked why you’re angry, even though you haven’t a care in the world? Or perhaps why you always look so serious lately? Odds are, the furrows around your brows and forehead are leading people to assume that you’re less happy than you really are. And the effect...

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to reaching your aesthetic goals. With modern surgical techniques, we can open up your eyes, change the appearance of your nose, and even address problematic genitalia. Called a labiaplasty, this surgical procedure is helping women feel more confident and comfortable with their...

For many women, the release from the monthly grind of menstrual cycles that comes with menopause can be very appealing. Unfortunately, this transition out of your reproductive years can be a wolf in sheep’s clothing, as it can also bring on some very unpleasant side effects, from weight gain to...

The road to building your dream family can be an exciting and tumultuous one. In just nine short months, you accommodate a growing life and bring the new bundle of joy into the world — several times over if you have more than one child. And while you beam with...

The dreaded double chin can affect people of all ages, sizes, and both genders with equal tenacity. When it makes an unwelcome appearance, this submental fat can undermine your profile, blurring the boundaries between your head and neck. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, under the expert guidance of Drs. Trent Fogleman...

Over the past five years, labiaplasty procedures have grown by more than 50% in the United States, with almost 13,000 performed in 2018. This relatively simple surgical procedure is helping more and more women regain confidence and comfort in their genitalia, not to mention give them a boost in their...

Back in December during the holidays, perhaps you didn’t make it to the gym as many times as you’d hoped. In January, you got back on track eating healthy and working out, and thought for sure you’d be swimsuit ready in just a few months. While you do see an...

Time is a formidable foe as it marches on, littering your skin with the telltale signs of its passage. No more so is this true than when it comes to your face, which is one of the most exposed areas on your body. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, our mission is...

During the nine months leading up to pregnancy and the time spent breastfeeding afterward, your body is on a hormonal roller coaster ride that brings about significant physical changes. While your baby bump may slowly fade away with time, your breasts are often less able to bounce back to their...

Mother Nature is full of ironies, and a big one for women is that when they’re finally able to enjoy an active sex life without any consequences, their vaginal health may not be up for this new stage of life. At Cosmetic Surgery Center, we want women in Oklahoma City,...

Life happens, and gone are the days when your body was fresh, toned, and ready to take on whatever the world threw at it. If you’ve gained weight, had children, or just plain gone soft around the middle, an abdominoplasty, aka tummy tuck, is one of the best ways to...

The battle of the bulge can be one of the more infuriating endeavors as your belly stubbornly holds onto fat despite your most ardent efforts. And even when you successfully shed the extra pounds, you can be left with loose skin that doesn’t reform itself over your slimmer shape, undoing...

Breast augmentation is far and away the leading cosmetic surgery in the United States, with more than 333,000 procedures in 2017 alone. As women opt to lift and reshape their chests in the pursuit of a more shapely and youthful profile, surgery is a necessary step that requires a little...

Problematic skin or skin that makes you look older than you are can leave you feeling less than confident in your appearance. When it comes to erasing fine lines, softening deep wrinkles, tightening saggy skin, or reducing the appearance of age spots, laser resurfacing makes it possible to rejuvenate your...

Lips come in a range of unique shapes and sizes, but full, kissable lips have long been considered a hallmark of youth and feminine beauty. It certainly isn’t surprising, then, that lip fillers have very nearly become a standard beauty treatment for women of all ages.Thanks to ongoing breakthroughs in...

For countless middle-aged and older adults, the aging process gives rise to a wide variety of unwanted and often distressing changes, most of which are directly related to steadily declining reproductive hormone levels.Metabolism issues, weight fluctuations, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and libido problems can range from mild and annoying to...

Your body is already lovely as it is, and all you really need to prep it for bikini season is to find a swimsuit you feel comfortable in. But if self-consciousness about your physique stands in the way of that comfort, body contouring can help. If you’re looking for a...

If you’re looking for age-defying skin care products but aren’t sure which ones actually live up to their hype, the knowledgeable physicians at Cosmetic Surgery Center recommend the SkinMedica® line. Until the end of May, you can enjoy the added benefit of 20% off any product in the line.Introducing SkinMedicaThe...

The benefits of labial reconstruction are not only aesthetic. Large or long labia can cause irritation and discomfort during exercise, when wearing snug-fitting clothing, and during sexual intercourse. Labiaplasty helps eliminate unnecessary discomfort in your day-to-day life and may also boost your self-esteem. Choosing to undergo labiaplasty requires careful consideration....

The aftereffects of a pregnancy can be somewhat shocking, often leaving new moms uncomfortable with their body changes and unsure of what to do next. A good diet and regular exercise can certainly help reduce the extra pregnancy weight, but there are other pregnancy-related issues that our doctors at Cosmetic...

If you’ve ever wished you could take fat from your perceived trouble areas and move it to your derriere, you may want to consider a Brazilian butt lift. The procedure uses fat in your own body to sculpt your rear to your desired appearance. Read on to learn more about...