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Case Study: Saline Breast Augmentation in Young Asian Female

Background: Breast augmentation is done on many different types of women from a wide range of ages to numerous ethnicities. There are an incredible large number of breast implant types, styles and sizes from which to choose that can ultimately appeal to any woman considering the procedure. But it is up to the plastic surgeon Read More…

Tongue Patch Method For Short-term Weight Loss

There have been innumerable methods for weight loss over the years from simple pills to invasive bariatric surgery. All have been associated with varying degrees of success and durability. There is no one single method that works for or is for everyone. Surgical approaches are usually associated with the most rapid forms of weight loss Read More…

Case Study: Extended Tummy Tuck in African-American Female

Background: Tummy tucks are one of the most common and successful body contouring procedures for women. For those women that are willing to make the commitment to a major surgery, scar and recovery, it can be a near life transforming experience that  takes what diet and exercise can do to a whole new level. Because Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – The Making Of An Expert

An expert is defined as someone who has skills and techniques in a particular field that is widely acknowledged as being an authority by their peers. One becomes an expert by acquiring extensive knowledge or abilities through education, training and experience that places them above that of an average practitioner in the same domain of Read More…

Fat Injections in the Hand for Raynaud Phenomenon

For those who are afflicted with Raynaud phenomenon, the influence of cold weather on their hands or feet  is all too well known. It is estimated that up to 2% of the population has Raynaud phenomenon in varying degrees and amount of symptoms. This is seen as vasoconstriction of part or all of the digits Read More…

Umbilical Reconstruction in Tummy Tuck Surgery

Ever since the 1950s and the beginning of the evolution of the modern day tummy tuck, the search for techniques that produce a natural looking umbilicus have been both varied and different amongst many plastic surgeons. Everyone recognizes that complete loss of the umbilicus is associated with emotional disturbance in most patients even though it Read More…

The Current Futility of Stretch Mark Therapies

Stretch marks are an aesthetic bane for many people, particularly women. Often occurring after puberty, pregnancy and weight gain/loss, the development of white or red depressed lines is distressing and they will be present forever as they never improve on their own. Many treatments allege to improve or remove stretch marks but the sheer number Read More…

Surgical Techniques in Cheek Dimpleplasty

Cheek dimples are natural indentations some people have when they smile. Although some people have them naturally when they are not smiling and they merely become deeper when they do. The aesthetics of cheek dimples are personal, some like them and want them placed and a few others have them wand want them reduced/removed. The Read More…

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