I have a big problem as a doctor – I take complications very seriously and personally. I always think it is my fault. I forget that objectively I spent 11 years after college learning that the human body is a frail, faulty creature and sickness happens to it, especially after surgery. Patients have trouble interpreting […]

What You Should Know about Alcohol Before Surgery One of the most commonly asked questions during our facelift, tummy tuck and breast augmentation pre-op consultations is if our patients have to stop drinking alcohol before surgery. We strongly recommend that our patients stop drinking alcohol for a minimum of 2 days before surgery, but the […]

When you’ve done all that you can with diet and exercise and you still aren’t satisfied with your love handles, it might be time to consider getting a body contouring procedure. How do you decide if you should choose CoolSculpting Elite, Liposuction or an Abdominoplasty? They all can be effective so deciding can be tricky without […]

Are you looking for a way to get rid of your unnecessary fat on your neck, arms, abdomen, flanks and thighs? At Radiance Plastic Surgery, located in Bridgeville, PA, we specialize in helping our patients achieve their body goals. Our newest offering is through CoolSculpting Elite. What is CoolSculpting Elite? The CoolSculpting Elite technology from Allergan […]

The Vectra 3D breast  imaging system, developed by Canfield Imaging, has transformed my breast and rhinoplasty surgery consultations. The Vectra 3D imaging system is located in my offices, which are part of the Radiance Surgical Center. We are the only office in that offers a VECTRA 3D analysis. Vectra 3D for Breast Augmentation The first step […]

We talk to many patients considering liposuction  and CoolSculpting Elite in the stomach/abdomen because it is very hard for them to lose weight in this area for various reasons, like pregnancy. One thing to keep in mind is that a patient needs to be in good physical condition in order for liposuction to be successful. […]

Teenagers tolerate rhinoplasties very well. Most teens are troubled by a nose that is too long, has too high of a dorsal hump, or is too unrefined for a young face. Performing a rhinoplasty on a young adult requires forethought, on the part of the surgeon, into the future growth of the face, and how […]

The best candidates for rhinoplasty have realistic expectations about what surgery can accomplish. When prospective patients visit our practice for a nasal surgery consultation with Dr. Cherup, they are carefully assessed to ensure that they are physically, emotionally, and financially prepared to undergo this major cosmetic procedure. The number one question I am asked during a consult […]

I was the worst patient after my first breast augmentation surgery.  I wanted to get back to exercising after my breast augmentation and didn’t follow the instructions on how much exercising I should do following the surgery. Maybe that is why I got such BAD capsular contracture after the first round and NO issues after […]

I wrote this blog in 2010 and find it pertinent now that Mom has died 2 years ago yesterday. My patient work is therapy that helps me feel fulfilled even when my personal family problems are large. In short , I always take care of my patient problems before I attend to myself. Of course, […]