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Smartlipo of the Back – Flanks, Bra Rolls, and Neck Humps

Liposuction of the back and its rolls, while not one of the top two or three areas of requested body contour changes, can produce some noticeable changes to one’s figure. When considering liposuction, the back can be divided into three main areas, the upper back or neck, the bra or back rolls, and the flanks Read More…

Facelift Scars – Where Are They and How Do They Look?

Facelift  surgery is about improving the neck and jawline at the expense of creating permanent scars. Working the loose skin from the neck up and backwards, excess skin which was once lower on the face is trimmed off around the ears. This ultimately placing the permanent scars in more natural skin creases that exist around Read More…

Macrolane Injections vs Body Implants for Body Shaping

  There are a large number of injectable fillers today (nine at present) that are used exclusively for aesthetic facial purposes. Many of these are composed of hyaluronan with well known brand names such as Restylane, Juvaderm, and Perlane to name a few. The popularity of these injectable products is that hyaluronan is naturally found Read More…

Rhinoplasty Analysis and Planning – How A Plastic Surgeon Sees It

  Rhinoplasty patients are understandably interested in knowing how their plastic surgeon thinks in analyzing their nose for surgery. Perhaps in this quest they are really interested in knowing if what bothers them is what their plastic surgeon sees. While photographic analysis and computer imaging are keys in this communication process, experienced plastic surgeons certainly Read More…

Endoscopic Glabellar Muscle Resection for Cosmetic and Migraine Improvement

  Frowning is a very common human facial movement that can indicate a variety of expressive emotions. Most commonly, it suggests concern, concentration and even anger.  As the eyebrows move closer together, a pair of vertical lines or grooves develops between them. Known as glabellar furrows, these indentations start out as appearing only when one Read More…

Do It Yourself Botox – A Consumer Warning

  The success of Botox for facial expression relaxation has led to many imitators and knock-offs. Since Botox was clinically approved in the U.S. in 2002, many topical products from creams, lotions, and patches have become commercially available that allegedly produce ‘Botox-like’ results. People searching for a less expensive treatment option are lured in by Read More…

Tumescent Infiltration – A Fundamental Concept of Liposuction

  Regardless of the liposuction technique used (traditional, ultrasonic, or laser), fluid is needed to be instilled into the treated area. In small areas (neck) , a typical numbing solution may be used (1% Lidocaine with epinephrine). But in most liposuction surgery, a solution known as tumescence or Hunstad is first instilled. This solution is Read More…

Lymphatic Massage Therapy after Liposuction

  Liposuction induces significant trauma to the treated tissues, disrupting cellular contents as well as severing  blood vessels and lymphatic channels. No matter how liposuction is performed, this results in significant swelling and some bruising. To help control the amount of swelling and encourage its elimination, the use of compression garments is the current standard Read More…

Rhinoplasty Reshaping of the Middle Eastern Nose

  Rhinoplasty is an operation that is requested across all races and cultures. Each race to a large degree has inherent features that make it distinct from a traditional Caucasian nose. The Middle Eastern nose is no exception .   While the concept of Middle Eastern  is a cultural blend of many people that have become Read More…

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