When workouts improve your strength but not your shape, a thigh lift may be the missing piece. It firms, smooths, and reshapes the thighs into a contour that better matches your goals.
Dr. Erwin Bulan brings over 20 years of experience to thigh lifts and other body contouring procedures, such as lipoabdominoplasty and arm lift. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he combines refined technique with a patient-first approach that residents throughout Millburn, Union, Morris, and Essex County rely on.
If you’re wondering whether a thigh lift is for you, these three signs can help clarify whether it could be the right next step.
1. Loose or Sagging Skin That Won’t Improve With Exercise
After significant weight loss or natural aging, the skin of the inner and outer thighs tends to lose elasticity. This can leave the thighs looking loose and saggy.
Even with consistent workouts, this skin doesn’t shrink or firm up the same way muscle does. Many patients describe feeling self-conscious about visible sagging, folds, or skin that rubs together.
In a thigh lift, Dr. Bulan removes that excess skin and firms the remaining tissue, creating a smooth, toned upper leg contour.
2. Discomfort or Irritation From Excess Skin
If your thighs rub together when you move, it can be uncomfortable and even painful. Nearly any physical activity can feel frustrating and embarrassing. Consistent chafing can even cause rashes and sores that are hard to heal.
With a thigh lift, Dr. Bulan can create both aesthetic and functional improvements.
3. You’ve Reached Your Goal Weight and Want to Refine Results
Some people reach their goal weight but still feel disappointed with their results due to loose skin. Stretched-out skin can hide the underlying muscle tone. Some people may notice that one thigh appears fuller or looser than the other.
Dr. Bulan is an expert in skin removal after weight loss and post-bariatric body contouring. In a thigh lift, he expertly refines thigh contour so that your hard work is more visible. Dr. Bulan customizes each procedure to target the specific areas that need attention, whether it’s your inner or outer thigh, or both. He focuses on creating an attractive, cohesive result that matches your new body.
Depending on your needs, incisions may be placed along the inner thigh, groin crease, or extended to the outer thigh. Dr. Bulan chooses incision patterns that balance effectiveness with discretion, aiming for results that blend naturally with your overall figure.
Considering a Thigh Lift in New Jersey?
If you’re experiencing any of these concerns, a consultation with Dr. Bulan can help you understand your best options. He takes time to answer your questions, explain the procedure step by step, and create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.
Call 973-467-9744 to book your appointment at Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn, proudly serving patients throughout Union, Morris, and Essex County.
Large, heavy breasts can cause more than just cosmetic frustration. Many women struggle with pain, posture problems, and daily discomfort.
With decades of experience, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan has helped countless women in Millburn, NJ, and the surrounding Union, Morris, and Essex County areas find lasting relief through expertly planned breast reduction surgery.
In our November blog, we’re discussing how breast reduction can bring medical and emotional benefits that dramatically improve daily life. It’s not just about smaller breasts!
1. Pain Relief and Better Posture
Large, heavy breasts often strain the neck, shoulders, and upper back, leading to chronic pain and muscle tension. In fact, pain due to large, hanging breasts is the most common reason for women to seek breast reduction surgery.
Over time, this added pressure can cause poor posture and even spinal misalignment, which can intensify pain and make daily life very frustrating.
By reducing excess tissue, breast reduction redistributes weight more evenly and allows the shoulders and spine to return to their natural position. Many women notice immediate improvement in posture, along with significant relief from long-standing discomfort.
2. Freedom to Move and Exercise
After breast reduction, many women find they can move with the freedom they haven’t felt in years. Smaller, lighter breasts eliminate the strain and bouncing that often make exercise uncomfortable or embarrassing. Activities like running and strength training become easier, allowing patients to enjoy fitness without pain or self-consciousness.
As mentioned above, posture often improves significantly after a breast reduction. This can help reduce upper body fatigue during exercise. This renewed ability to stay active supports heart health, boosts mood, improves energy, and encourages a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
3. Improved Skin Health and Comfort
Large breasts can trap heat and moisture, leading to irritation, rashes, or painful skin infections beneath the breast fold. Breast reduction helps resolve these issues by allowing air to circulate more freely and reducing friction between skin surfaces.
Many women also experience deep shoulder grooves from their bra straps, potentially leading to severe skin inflammation. A breast reduction lessens the weight the bra straps have to support, preventing those shoulder grooves in the future.
After a breast reduction, bras and other clothing tend to fit better, which further reduces rubbing and inflammation. For many women, these improvements restore physical comfort and confidence, particularly during warmer months or physical activity.
Book Your Breast Reduction Consultation in Millburn, NJ
Breast reduction is one of the most transformative procedures available because it combines functional improvement with aesthetic enhancement. Patients often describe feeling physically lighter and emotionally rejuvenated. Dr. Bulan’s precise technique and artistic approach ensure that each result is both natural and harmonious with the patient’s body.
Considering breast reduction? To learn more about the medical and aesthetic benefits of this procedure, call 973-467-9744 to book a consultation with Dr. Erwin Bulan at Bulan Plastic Surgery.
Plastic surgery isn’t just for women. Recent studies show that male plastic surgery has been steadily growing more popular over the last 20 years, with no signs of stopping this upward trend.
In our plastic surgery practice in Milburn, NJ, esteemed plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan frequently performs male plastic surgery to help our patients look and feel younger, fitter, and more confident.
With decades of experience, Dr. Bulan has seen firsthand how New Jersey men from Union, Morris, and Essex Counties are embracing surgery (and nonsurgical options too!) tailored to their needs.
Here are three reasons that are driving this trend.
Staying Competitive in Careers
In many industries, appearance can influence how people are perceived. Men want to look as youthful, sharp, and energetic as they feel, especially when competing with younger colleagues.
Procedures like eyelid surgery to refresh tired eyes, facelifts for a firmer look, or even non-surgical “tweakments” like Botox® for subtle smoothing can give men an edge by presenting a confident, alert image.
For men who want to remain competitive in demanding fields, looking refreshed is part of professional success.
Feeling Confident in Personal Life
Confidence extends beyond the workplace. Men also seek surgery to feel more comfortable in their personal lives and relationships. Many men who come to Dr. Bulan for plastic surgery explain that they feel underconfident about certain aspects of their face or body, despite all their best efforts.
For example, liposuction can address stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to exercise, while male breast reduction (gynecomastia surgery) helps men achieve a more masculine chest. These changes often lead to improved self-esteem and greater ease in social and personal situations.
Natural-Looking Results Are the New Standard
One of the most significant shifts in recent years is the advancement of plastic surgery techniques, which now enable results that appear natural and not overdone. Men who may have previously resisted the idea of plastic surgery due to fears of looking dramatically different or unnatural are drawn to today’s specialized procedures that provide subtle, realistic results.
A well-executed facelift, subtle eyelid surgery, or an body-sculpting tummy tuck can restore youthful contours while preserving a masculine appearance.
This reassurance has encouraged more men to pursue plastic surgery, knowing that results can be discreet and tailored to their features.
Plastic Surgery Tailored for Men in Millburn, NJ
Dr. Bulan is highly renowned for his natural-looking results and high-level plastic surgery skills. Known as a top New Jersey male plastic surgeon, he has earned the Medical Society of New Jersey’s Physician Recognition Award and was named a Super Doctor for seven consecutive years.
More New Jersey men today are choosing Dr. Bulan for plastic surgery to feel confident, capable, and refreshed. To learn more about how you can take the next step, book your consultation with Dr. Bulan by calling 973-467-9744 today.
Looking older isn’t always about wrinkles. Facial volume loss can sneak in, leaving you with hollow cheeks and tired eyes, even if you’re fit and feeling great. The issue isn’t just skin deep. It involves a natural reduction of fat cells beneath the skin, which leads to visible changes in facial contour.
Fat transfer offers a modern, effective way to restore what time takes away.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Milburn, NJ, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan uses this advanced technique to refresh facial volume using your own body fat. With decades of experience and a reputation for natural results, Dr. Bulan serves patients across Union, Morris, and Essex County who want a fuller, softer, and more balanced look.
Why Facial Fat Transfer Is Gaining Popularity
According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, facial fat transfer has increased by 50% over the past year. More patients are choosing this option because it offers lasting results after major weight loss or aging.
While dermal fillers like Juvéderm® are effective, they require regular maintenance. Fat transfer provides a more natural and longer-lasting solution using your own tissue.
The treatment also allows you to address two concerns at once. Fat is removed from an area it’s unwanted, such as the waist or thighs, and placed where it adds youthful volume to the face.
The Fat Transfer Process
Dr. Bulan begins by harvesting fat from a donor site using a gentle liposuction technique. He then purifies the fat, selecting the healthiest cells for the transfer.
Using a fine syringe, he carefully injects the fat into areas of the face that have lost volume. Dr. Bulan’s layered technique ensures the new volume looks natural and avoids an uneven or lumpy surface.
These areas may include:
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Jawline
- Temples
- Under-eye hollows
- Unwanted dimples
In addition, facial fat transfer is a highly effective method of facial balancing. Always struggled with facial asymmetry? Fat transfer can bring the two sides of your face into beautiful harmony.
Dr. Bulan uses a gradual, carefully controlled process to ensure smooth, natural-looking results. Patients usually retain well over half the transferred fat (60% on average). This fat is there for the long term, lasting for up to several years (potentially longer!) But, like with any other part of your body, if you lose weight, you could lose some of that transferred fat.
Schedule Your Facial Fat Transfer Consultation in Milburn, NJ
Dr. Bulan’s artistic and highly precise facial fat transfer technique, backed by decades of experience, offers natural, long-lasting results you’ll love. Phone our office at 973-467-9744 to schedule a consultation for facial rejuvenation today.
Waiting isn’t always the answer. In your 40s, subtle but frustrating changes may begin to appear. These issues can creep up on you until one day, you look in the mirror to see a softening jawline, sagging cheeks, and deepening creases around the nose and mouth.
Although these changes are normal, they might not align with your inner self. You feel young, so why shouldn’t you look that way, too? If you’re in your 40s and seeing unsettling signs of aging, a facelift could be the answer.
At our Milburn, NJ practice, many of our patients are just like you—ready to refresh their look but unsure about the right timing.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan has several decades of experience and regularly attends plastic surgery conventions to stay at the forefront of the latest facelift techniques and innovations.
Women across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties, NJ, trust Dr. Bulan not only for his surgical skills but also for his innate understanding of how facial aging can affect one’s confidence. If you’re starting to feel like your face no longer reflects the vibrant, youthful energy you still feel inside, a facelift may be the next step.
Facelift in Your 40s: Too Early or Not?
It all depends on the individual. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons explains that some people experience significant facial aging in their 40s, but others may not have those same concerns for another decade or two.
In the most recent Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from ASPS, 2% of facelift patients were 30-39, 18% were 40-54, 59% were 55-69, and 20% were 70 or older.
Benefits of a Facelift in Your 40s
If you have frustrating signs of facial aging, having a facelift in your 40s offers some unique advantages.
- Better skin elasticity: Many women in their40s have much better skin elasticity than they will in a few decades. This means your results can look more natural and last longer.
- Milder aging signs, such as those most women experience in their 40s, allow for a more refined and subtle enhancement. Women who wait until their 60s or later often have a far more dramatic (and potentially less natural-looking) change.
- Faster recovery compared to those who wait until their 60s or later.
With the right approach, a facelift at this age can be like hitting the “refresh” button without drastically altering your appearance. Many of Dr. Bulan’s patients in their 40s appreciate the balance of refinement and natural-looking results.
Facelift Consultations in Milburn, NJ
If you’re Union, Morris, and Essex Counties, call us today at 973-467-9744 to schedule your facelift consultation with Dr. Erwin Bulan.
Are your arms holding you back from loving your wardrobe—or your body? Sagging skin and stubborn upper arm fat can take a toll on your confidence. An arm lift offers a safe, effective way to reshape your arms and give you the freedom to go sleeveless without second thoughts.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn, NJ, we offer expert solutions to help you feel better in your skin. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan has decades of specialized experience and has been frequently recognized with accolades, including the “Super Doctor” award for seven consecutive years.
We welcome patients from Union, Morris, and Essex County, New Jersey, who want to restore confidence and comfort in how their arms look and feel. Here’s what you need to know about arm lift and what it can do for you.
Why Upper Arm Skin Sags
Over time, your skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin—the building blocks of skin firmness and tightness. Starting in your early 20s, your body makes about 1.5% less collagen every year. This quickly adds up as you reach your 30s and beyond.
Add in weight fluctuations and sun exposure, both of which can have a major impact on skin elasticity and firmness, and it can, unfortunately, be a recipe for loose, hanging upper arm skin. Genetics can play a role, too.
This problem, which many people call “bat wings,” can leave your upper arms looking looser and less youthful.
In many cases, stretched skin in the upper arms has lost its elasticity and ability to snap back. Even if you’re at a healthy weight, sagging or jiggling skin can remain.
While exercise can tone muscles, it can’t tighten stretched skin. That’s where an arm lift comes in.
What an Arm Lift Can Do for You
In an arm lift, Dr. Bulan removes loose, hanging skin from the upper arms to create a slimmer, toned appearance.
Many patients may need additional fat removal (liposuction,) which Dr. Bulan can add to your arm lift to create optimal results.
Am arm lift can:
- Improves arm definition and shape
- Improve physical comfort
- Help you feel more confident in short sleeves and sleeveless clothing
- Help you fit some clothing better
This procedure can be especially helpful after weight loss or when aging causes skin laxity that doesn’t respond to workouts.
Arm Lift in Millburn and Union County, NJ
If you’re tired of hiding your arms or feeling frustrated with loose skin, consider an arm lift. Call Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn at 973-467-9744 to schedule your consultation and take the next step toward confidence.
Flabby thighs are no match for the right procedure. Whether dealing with loose skin or stubborn fat, understanding the different plastic surgery approaches for each can help you get the look you desire.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erwin Bulan helps patients from Millburn, NJ, and nearby Union, Morris, and Essex County reach their body goals with personalized procedures like thigh lift and liposuction.
The thighs are a particular point of frustration for many people today because they often sag and collect fat. Dr. Bulan has advanced body contouring skills and a patient-driven approach. Combining the two means you get a solution that makes sense for your life and goals.
It all starts with learning about each option and when it’s the best choice. Read on to learn about lipo, thigh lift, and how to make your decision.
When Lipo Is the Better Option
Liposuction removes stubborn fat that remains despite diet and exercise. The thighs (and often other areas like the belly) are prime spots for fat deposits. Once it’s there, it’s extremely hard to spot-reduce. That’s exactly what Dr. Bulan does with liposuction: Selectively reduces fat. Liposuction doesn’t eliminate loose skin.
After liposuction, the skin retracts, creating a new, thinner thigh contour — at least, it does if you have good skin elasticity. Elastin is a protein that helps skin stay tight. When you stretch the skin, elastin helps it return to its normal contour. So, if you have good skin elasticity, your skin can quickly adapt to the fat loss.
That’s why Dr. Bulan may recommend liposuction for patients with strong skin elasticity. But a thigh lift might be the right move if you have sagging skin and lack good skin elasticity.
When a Thigh Lift is the Right Choice
A thigh lift focuses on skin removal and contouring the thighs. A thigh lift may be right for you if you have stretched, sagging, or drooping skin on the thighs.
When you struggle with extra thigh skin, no amount of diet or exercise can slim the area. The only way to eliminate extra skin is surgery. Dr. Bulan trims the sagging skin during a thigh lift and drapes it into a smooth, slim contour.
Although a thigh lift naturally reduces some amount of fat (since it’s attached to the skin,) many patients with excess skin also have bigger fat deposits. So, in many cases, Dr. Bulan adds liposuction to thigh lifts.
Thigh Lift and Lipo Consultations in Millburn, NJ
Whether your concern is fat, loose skin, or both, a customized thigh contouring procedure can give you slimmer, smoother thighs. Let us guide you through your options at Bulan Plastic Surgery. Call 973-467-9744 in Millburn, NJ, to book your consultation with Dr. Bulan.
If you want a flatter, tighter waistline but also need to get rid of stubborn fat, lipoabdominoplasty could be your answer.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Millburn, NJ, Dr. Erwin Bulan combines art and advanced skill to reshape your abdomen beautifully. He developed refined body contouring skills over a 20-plus year career and has additional specialized training in high-tech fat removal techniques. As a Super Doctor award winner for seven consecutive years and winner of City’s Best Doctor in Millburn, patients in Union, Morris, and Essex Counties consider him the go-to choice for advanced body contouring. Read on to learn how lipoabdominoplasty takes tummy tuck to the next level.
Traditional Tummy Tuck vs. Lipoabdominoplasty
With a traditional tummy tuck, the primary focus is removing loose skin and tightening weakened abdominal muscles as needed. Dr. Bulan may also reposition the navel to create a smooth, natural contour.
Although removing extra skin eliminates a small amount of attached fat, the medium and large-sized pockets of fat in the area aren’t addressed with this type of surgery. So, a traditional tummy tuck flattens and firms the abdomen, leaving any surrounding fat untouched.
Lipoabdominoplasty adds a whole new dimension to tummy tuck by incorporating targeted fat removal (liposuction.)
With lipoabdominoplasty, Dr. Bulan follows the same steps as a traditional tummy tuck but also removes pockets of fat from the front and sides of the abdomen. This added contouring creates a smoother, more hourglass-shaped silhouette than a tummy tuck alone can achieve.
What Makes Lipoabdominoplasty a Good Fit
Lipoabdominoplasty may be the right choice if you want a flatter, tighter abdomen and also:
- Have stubborn fat deposits in the upper or lower belly that won’t budge with diet and exercise
- Desire more shapely, defined waist and hip contours
- Want a dramatic transformation with a single surgery
Dr. Bulan is often praised for his artistic eye because he can work with you to identify other areas, like the upper belly, hips, and back, that might need additional contouring to complement your new abdominal shape.
Because Dr. Bulan has advanced training in specialized liposuction techniques, he can customize your lipoabdominoplasty surgery to your unique needs for the best possible outcome.
Lipoabdominoplasty Consultations in Millburn, NJ
Want to eliminate both sagging skin and stubborn fat to get a shapely, tight abdomen, or maybe even a six-pack? Take the next step by booking your lipobdominoplasty consultation with Dr. Bulan in Millburn, NJ. Call us at 973-467-9744 today. We welcome Union, Morris, and Essex County, New Jersey patients!
Bariatric surgery may have started your journey, but your weight loss? That was all you. Losing all that weight is a huge victory! We know the journey was tough, but dealing with leftover skin shouldn’t be. It’s time for the next step: A post-bariatric body lift.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Erwin Bulan, known for his exceptional skill in aesthetic transformations and repeatedly voted the City’s Best Doctor in Milburn, specializes in post-bariatric body lifts to help you fully enjoy your new body.
When to Consider a Body Lift
Significant weight loss marks a major turning point in your life. Unfortunately, stretched skin doesn’t always bounce back, especially when you’ve carried extra weight for years.
This leaves hanging folds that can be uncomfortable and erode your self-confidence.
A body lift provides comprehensive contouring by removing excess skin and tightening tissues, restoring a slimmer, more toned appearance. This procedure can relieve discomfort caused by chafing or irritation and dramatically enhance your comfort, confidence, and body image.
The Body Lift Procedure Explained
At your first consultation, Dr. Bulan creates a personalized surgical plan tailored to your goals, body type, medical history, and unique needs. He checks your skin elasticity, pinpoints key areas for treatment, and discusses his recommendations.
Body lifts are unique to the patient. Some of the most common focus areas are:
Body lift requires general anesthesia, so you’ll sleep comfortably through surgery.
Dr. Bulan strategically places precise incisions in areas easily concealed by clothing whenever possible. For example, with a tummy tuck, the incision is typically very low on the abdomen.
However, if you have extensive loose skin, which is common after bariatric surgery weight loss, you could need incisions that go fully around your waist — aka a circumferential body lift, for a complete transformation of your midsection.
After making the incisions, Dr. Bulan meticulously removes excess, hanging skin. He reshapes and tightens underlying tissues and muscles, ensuring smooth, natural-looking contours with a good muscle support system.
In many cases, Dr. Bulan also performs targeted liposuction during the same procedure. This removes stubborn fat deposits that didn’t respond to diet and exercise and enhances overall results.
Dr. Bulan carefully closes the incisions using advanced suturing techniques to minimize scarring. He applies specialized bandages and compression garments to support the treated areas, reduce swelling, and accelerate healing.
Recovery and Long-term Results
Recovery time varies with the exact procedures and the amount of skin and fat removed. Body lift is a major procedure, so you’ll need anywhere from a few weeks to a few months of recovery based on Dr. Bulan’s personalized recommendations.
You’ll receive clear aftercare instructions, including wearing compression garments, managing pain with medication, and gradually increasing your physical activity.
You’ll see improvements immediately, but the swelling can take up to a year to fully dissipate as your tissues settle into their new contours.
Post-Bariatric Body Lift in Millburn, NJ
Reward your remarkable weight-loss success with expert body contouring. At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Milburn, NJ, Dr. Bulan helps Union, Morris, and Essex County patients complete their transformations. To learn more about body lift surgery and whether it’s right for you, call us at 973-467-9744 to book your consultation with Dr. Bulan.
Does loose skin under your chin make you uncomfortable or embarrassed? Many people feel the same way. That droopy “turkey wattle” under your neck can easily add years to your appearance, stopping you from fully enjoying social gatherings or posing confidently for pictures.
Fortunately, Bulan Plastic Surgery offers neck revitalization solutions: liposuction and neck lift. Dr. Erwin Bulan, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has been recognized as a Super Doctor seven years in a row and is known for his keen eye for aesthetics and unique talent for bringing surgical plans to life. He can help determine if liposuction or a neck lift is right for your cosmetic goals.
What’s Causing Your Turkey Wattle?
Sagging neck skin may be related to the following:
- Aging, which causes collagen and elastin loss, resulting in looser skin.
- Weight changes, particularly significant weight loss, leaves behind lax skin.
- Genetics that predispose you to weaker neck skin and muscle tone.
- Muscle weakening, which can happen over the years, can lead to horizontal bands and wrinkles.
Understanding what’s causing your sagging skin helps Dr. Bulan recommend the best solution. He assesses your skin quality, elasticity, and muscle tone and measures the amount of excess fat to determine the right path forward for you.
Choosing Between Liposuction and Neck Lift
Each procedure has unique benefits.
Liposuction
Liposuction may be the best option if your main issue is stubborn fat under the chin. Liposuction targets that fat and removes it, creating a slimmer and more defined neck contour. It’s perfect if you have good skin elasticity but struggle with fat deposits that diet and exercise don’t touch.
Neck Lift
A neck lift might be better if extra skin or loose muscles are causing your sagging neck. Dr. Bulan offers two main types of neck lifts. A cervicoplasty removes loose, excess skin from the neck for smoother contours. A platysmaplasty focuses more on the loose or weak neck muscles under the skin to eliminate neck bands (platysmal bands) and restore definition.
Dr. Bulan can combine cervicoplasty and platysmaplasty for ideal results. Many patients add liposuction to a neck lift to enhance results. A combination procedure can address extra fat, muscle laxity, and loose skin to create peak neck refinement.
Neck Lift and Liposuction in Millburn, NJ
If you’re ready to say goodbye to your “turkey wattle,” Bulan Plastic Surgery can help you regain a smooth, defined neckline. We welcome patients from Union, Morris, and Essex County, New Jersey in our Milburn, NJ, office, and we’re 100% committed to providing top-quality care. Call us at 973-467-9744 to book your consultation and discuss neck rejuvenation with Dr. Bulan.
