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Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Which is Better for Me: Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? Tummy tuck surgery and less-invasive liposuctions can both help a man or woman get the flat, toned mid-section they want. But they are very different procedures, and each has pros and cons. Understanding these differences can help patients understand which is right for them. In this […]

Deciding if You Should Get Liposuction

Is Liposuction Right for Me? Liposuction is truly the gold-standard in fat reduction and body contouring. While non-invasive fat removal procedures like CoolSculpting are less invasive with shorter recovery times, nothing truly compares to the fat removal capabilities of liposuction. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali at AMAE Plastic Surgery Center has helped many people in […]

Liposuction for Black / African American Women

Liposuction for Black / African American Women Liposuction is becoming increasingly popular among people of all races and sizes – as a means of permanently removing unwanted fat for a more toned and shapely body. Thankfully, minority women now have more financial independence than ever before – giving them the means to make the changes […]

Tummy Tucks for Black / African American Women

Tummy Tucks for Black / African American Women Tummy tuck surgery – medically called an “abdominoplasty” – is a common plastic surgery procedure that removes belly fat, tightens loose flabby skin, and repairs stretched or torn abdominal muscles. Many women of all shapes and sizes choose to undergo a tummy tuck following pregnancy to restore […]

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

What to Ask When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon Choosing the right plastic surgeon is incredibly important because the choice you make will impact your face and/or body’s appearance for the rest of your life. And, selecting a qualified and skilled plastic surgeon is not only important to achieving your desired aesthetic results – but also […]

Cat Eye Lift Surgery FAQs
(Part 2)

Answers to Cat Eye Surgery Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2) ‘Cat eye’ or ‘fox eye’ surgery is rapidly becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the Birmingham and West Bloomfield, Mi area. In this two-part article Dr. Ali answers patients’ most Frequently Asked Questions about cat eye surgery. Let us answer you […]

Cat Eye Lift Surgery FAQs
(Part 1)

Answers to Cat Eye Lift Surgery Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1) Cat eye surgery – sometimes called a fox eye lift – is quickly becoming one of the most popular plastic surgery requests Dr. Ali receives from patients across the entire Detroit area. The cat eye look has been prized for thousands of years – […]

How to Get the Best Results from Plastic Surgery

7 Tips for Getting the Best Results from Your Plastic Surgery Americans spent over $9 billion on plastic surgery in 2020, according to The Aesthetic Society, even with an eight-week elective surgery shutdown due to COVID-19. And in 2021 patients spent even more on cosmetic surgery, with 2022 on track to exceed last year. There […]

Top 6 Reasons to Consider Plastic Surgery

The Top Six Reasons People Get Plastic Surgery Decades ago, there was indeed a “stigma” against plastic surgery. As recently as a few decades ago, only the rich and famous would consider cosmetic surgery procedures. And even then, these celebrities kept any “work” they had done a well-kept secret. Now, thanks in large part to […]

Adult Otoplasty Ear Pinning Surgery Is On the Rise

Love Your Ears with Otoplasty Ear Pinning Surgery Otoplasty surgery is performed to change the shape, position, protrusion or size of the ears. The most common type of otoplasty surgery is “ear pinning surgery” to correct ears that protrude excessively. Many famous and attractive people have protruding ears and choose to do nothing about it. […]