Category: plastic surgery

Internet Scams Against Plastic Surgeons

The internet is the greatest resource of information ever created in the history of mankind. Conversely, it is a near limitless source of false information, rip-offs and scams. Both sides of this coin are seen in plastic surgery as well. Most everyone is familiar by now with the Nigerian scam in which millions of Read More…

Custom Facial Implant Design And Fabrication From 3-D Facial Models

Synthetic implants are commonly used for augmentation of numerous facial bone sites for cosmetic augmentation or reconstruction of defects and asymmetries. Facial implants are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes for such areas as the cheek, orbit, chin and jaw angle, to name the most common. Most of these implants are Read More…

Smartlipo, Laser Lipolysis and Why It Can Produce Better Liposuction Results

The technique of laser lipolysis has been one of the more well known and popular advancements in liposuction surgery in the past decade. Branded now as Smartlipo (although this is just one manufacturer), it is the addition of laser wavelengths to the liposuction process. Anytime the technology of laser is applied to any surgical Read More…

The Biology of Facial Aging on Facial Rejuvenation Approaches

We all are aging even as you read this. It is inevitable, it exists all around us, and it is part of everyday life. You might say it is an integral and, maybe even an essential, component of the human condition. As a plastic surgeon, trying to improve or reverse the symptoms of aging Read More…

The Endoscopic Midface Lift With Malar Augmentation – Rejuvenation Of The Aging Cheeks

The midface is the most difficult part of the face in which to reverse the effects of aging. While the upper face (forehead) can be very successfully treated by different forms of a browlift and the lower face (neck and jowl) with facelift variations, improving sagging cheeks poses different challenges. The presences of the Read More…

The Gummy Bear Breast Implant – More Than Just A Cute Name

The Gummy Bear breast implant captures a lot of patient and press attention and may represent a valuable role in the future of breast augmentation. While under clinical trial investigations for years by the two U.S. breast implant manufacturers, it is rumored that they are the verge of being approved by the FDA for Read More…

Rhinoplasty in the Deviated Nose

The correction of the crooked nose is one of the most challenging deformities in rhinoplasty surgery. It is difficult because it requires improvement of two nasal problems; a functional breathing problem and an aesthetically asymmetric appearance. The goals of this type of rhinoplasty is the creation of a rigid and straight nose that has an Read More…

The Reality of Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

There are numerous cosmetic devices that claim to be able to tighten loose skin. This is of tremendous interest to many patients, whether it be on the face or the body. Galvanized by such non-invasive treatments as Botox and injectable fillers, obtaining tighter skin without surgery seems plausible. With the focus on non-invasive treatments Read More…

Fat Injections For The Aging Lower Eyelids And Tear Troughs

Aging of the lower eyes is marked by loose skin and wrinkles, herniating fat and often the presence of a tear trough groove. This has led to the commonly used blepharoplasty approaches of skin and fat removal. The treatment focus has been on tissue removal and tightening. While generally successful as defined by making Read More…

Understanding Male vs Female Shapes in Chin Augmentation Surgery

Increasing the prominence or projection of a chin is a common aesthetic facial procedure. It can be of great benefit alone or in combination with such procedures as rhinoplasty, neck liposuction and facelifts. As the predominant and leading feature of the lower third of the face, the chin is one of the most important structural Read More…