Category: plastic surgery

Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) – Plastic Surgery Release of the Frenum

Being tongue tied is more than just not knowing what to say. It is an actual medical diagnosis (ankyloglossia) that is not that uncommon. (estimates are one in one to two thousand people) In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, I have seen lots of them over the years. It is a condition inside the mouth 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…

Rhinoplasty and the Postoperative Nasal Splint

Rhinoplasty surgery involves changing the shape of the framework of the nose, including its bone and cartilage components. To do so, the skin must be lifted off of these structures so the work can be done. Whether this is done through an open or closed approach, detaching the skin is a critical part of the Read More…

Smartlipo Body Contouring – Local, IV Sedation or General Anesthesia?

Smartlipo, also known as laser liposuction or laser lipolysis, is the newest development in liposuction technology for getting rid of unwanted fat. The concept of using laser energy to literally melt fat makes an otherwise traumatic procedure a little more ‘gentler’, but allowing the heat to replace some of the ‘elbow grease’ used in Read More…

The Psychological Effects of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

The classic phrase, “Beauty is only skin deep”, belies the truth. The relevance and importance of beauty is pervasive, penetrating deep into all societies. It has long been acknowledged that people who are deemed physically attractive have a societal advantage. Numerous studies, using photographs, have shown that those who are judged to be physically Read More…