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Radiesse Injectable Filler for Facial Bone Enhancement

  Radiesse (formerly known as Radiance) is an injectable filler for cosmetic enhancement of specific areas of the face which is FDA-approved. Radiesse is made up of microscopic calcium particles (hydroxyapatite that is chemically similar to the mineral in bone) and suspended in a gel for injection. Radiesse is a safe material that is used Read More…

Herbal Supplements and Plastic Surgery

  Herbal supplements today are as common, if not more common, than prescription medications for many people. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, most of my cosmetic patients are taking at least one herbal supplement. For most, the concept of using herbal supplements is that they can’t hurt and can only help. And since they don’t Read More…

Laser Resurfacing of Scars

  Scars are a source of frequent concern, whether they be young just after an injury or a surgery or whether they have been present for years. Lasers have caught much fascination for many applications and their use in medicine is not exception. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, I get frequent in-office questions and Read More…

Smartlipo of the Neck and Chin

  Smartlipo, the newest advancement in liposuction fat removal, uses laser energy to melt fat, coagulate vessels, and tighten skin. While this liposuction method is certainly invasive, it does result in less bruising and pain in many cases. Whether it is more effective at fat removal at this point is speculative, but the melting of Read More…

Chin Implant Augmentation – Different Styles and Sizes

  Chin augmentation using an implant is a very common  and satisfying plastic surgery procedure of the face. Its success is primarily based on the implant itself, both in size and style type. Surgical placement, whether done through the skin under the chin or through an incision inside the mouth, is straightforward and is not Read More…

Nipple Reduction and Inverted Nipple Repairs

  Nipples are as variable as the size and shape of breasts. No two nipples are ever exactly alike, usually not even on the same person. While much breast reshaping (breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift) goes on in plastic surgery, many men and women suffer from nipple deformities as well which also affects their Read More…

Injectable Fillers for the Very Thin Upper Lip

Injectable fillers are one of the most frequently performed office-based cosmetic treatments. Their immediate results with just a few minutes of treatment time provides a satisfying experience that will last numerous months. Of all the facial injection sites, the lips are one of the most popular. With today’s fashion trends of larger lips, injectable fillers Read More…

Azzalure – The French Alternative to Botox

  Competitive alternatives to Botox continue to sprout up around the world. The newest one is Azzalure, a botulinum toxin Type A muscle relaxant developed for aesthetic use and manufactured by Paris-based Ipsen. It has just recently received marketing approval in France. The marketing approval is for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate Read More…

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) – How Will I Look After Surgery?

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid tuck surgery, is one of the most common and gratifying anti-aging facial surgeries. As the windows are the eyes to the soul, removing and tightening up loose skin makes them look fresher and better rested. It is a plastic surgery that usually pays great dividends for one’s appearance and the perception by Read More…

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