Associate Editor · Editorial staff
Goldie Strandberg
Follows the clinical research that shapes everyday practice in plastic surgery.
13 stories by Goldie Strandberg
ProceduresArm lift (brachioplasty): what it does, and the scar trade-off
The operation that removes loose upper-arm skin, who actually needs it, and the honest price paid in scarring.
· 6 min · Goldie Strandberg
ProceduresBreast reduction: relief as much as reshaping
A procedure that eases real physical symptoms as much as it reshapes, and how it differs from a lift.
· 5 min · Goldie Strandberg
ProceduresBreast augmentation: what every patient should know first
Implants, incisions, and the conversations that lead to a result you live with happily.
· 8 min · Goldie Strandberg
ProceduresLiposuction: what it can and cannot do
It sculpts stubborn fat in specific areas. It is not a treatment for being overweight.
· 7 min · Goldie Strandberg
ProceduresBuccal fat removal: what it does, and who it actually suits
The short answer: it slims the lower cheeks by removing a small fat pad. It is not a fix for a round or heavy face, and it is not for everyone.
· 6 min · Goldie Strandberg
SafetyThe Brazilian butt lift: why safety has to come first
A popular procedure with a serious safety history. What responsible practice looks like now.
· 7 min · Goldie Strandberg
SafetyUnderstanding anesthesia in cosmetic surgery
Who administers your anesthesia, and where, is a genuine safety question worth asking.
· 6 min · Goldie Strandberg
SafetyThe risks and complications worth understanding before surgery
Cosmetic surgery is real surgery. Informed patients understand the risks rather than ignoring them.
· 7 min · Goldie Strandberg
Skin & AftercareScar care after surgery: how to help incisions fade
Scars are the trade-off for many procedures. Good aftercare meaningfully affects how they heal.
· 6 min · Goldie Strandberg
RecoveryNutrition and healing: how what you eat supports recovery
Your body rebuilds tissue after surgery. Good nutrition gives it the materials to do so.
· 6 min · Goldie Strandberg
RecoveryManaging swelling and bruising after surgery
Swelling and bruising are normal, expected, and slower to resolve than most patients think.
· 5 min · Goldie Strandberg
Choosing a SurgeonQuestions everyone should ask before cosmetic surgery
The checklist that leads to a confident, informed decision.
· 5 min · Goldie Strandberg
RecoveryUnderstanding recovery after cosmetic surgery
Planning for downtime and healing is part of a good outcome.
· 5 min · Goldie Strandberg