Category: plastic surgery

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Growing Noses and Ears

Aging affects on aspects of the face from the skin down to the bone. Virtually no structure at any tissue level is spared. But some facial structures have been purported to actually keep growing as we age, a biologic process that seem contradictory to the general aging process where cellular division and turnover slows down Read More…

Case Study: Shaped Breast Implant Augmentation

Background: When women consider breast augmentation, they understandably spent an enormous amount of time focusing on the size of the implanted result. Along with that assessment comes the consideration of the breast shape which they assume comes from the effect of the implant. While this is somewhat true, there is also a strong influence of Read More…

Postoperative Instructions for Lip Implants

The use of implants for lip augmentation is a surgical procedure that adds permanent volume to the lips. It is done as an office procedure under local anesthesia if done alone or in the operating room under general anesthesia if it is included as part of a collection of other plastic surgery procedures. The Read More…

Preferences in Arm Lift Scar Location and Shapes

Arm lifts, also known as a brachioplasty, is the most effective procedure to reduce the circumferential measurement of the upper for a profound tightening effect. Because it involves a scar, however, its use is usually restricted to the patient who has drooping ‘batwings’ which usually occurs after significant weight loss in women. But even Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Rhytiphobia and Botox

As we age the development of wrinkles on our faces is inevitable. The motion of the muscles of facial expression eventually cause permanent creases or wrinkles to develop in the skin. For some people wrinkles represent a positive reflecting signs of knowledge and experience. For others they are a sign of losing one’s youth Read More…

Pain Management in Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a very exciting and emotional experience for those women who choose to undergo it. But the immediate after effects of the procedure is that, although the breasts are bigger, it is one that is associated with pain. While there is no such thing as a painless breast augmentation, there are a variety Read More…

Case Study: The Injectable Rhinoplasty

Background: The use of injectable fillers has revolutionized the whole approach to facial rejuvenation, particularly for the early aging patient. It is no surprise that their ease of injection and immediate volumetric effects has led to their use for structural facial changes such as chin augmentation. Such use has even been extended to nose reshaping Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – Choosing Breast and Facial Implant Size

Aesthetic augmentation using implants is an important part of many cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Whether it is the breast or different areas of the face, implants are used to make these areas bigger. While there are numerous factors that go into selecting the right implant for the need, the consideration of implant size is Read More…

Case Study: Jaw Angle Augmentation in Facial Asymmetry Correction

Background: Facial asymmetry can occur from a wide variety of bone and soft tissue deficiencies or even, more uncommonly, overgrowths. (hypertrophy) One of the most common components of facial asymmetry occurs in the jawline of the lower face. Growth abnormalities emanate from the rami of the mandible, the meeting point of the vertical and Read More…