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Revisional Rhinoplasty – Prevention and Operative Techniques

It is well acknowledged that rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging of all aesthetic plastic surgeries. This translates into a significant after surgery incidence of some level of aesthetic dissatisfaction and nasal airway compromise. Estimates vary but the risk of the need for revisional surgery after rhinoplasty is around 15%. Unfortunately secondary rhinoplasty Read More…

Treatment of Injectable Filler Nodules

Injectable fillers continue to enjoy a prominent role in aesthetic facial enhancement due to their ease of administration and their instantaneous effects. The most popular and commonly used fillers are hyaluronic-acid based (Juvederm, Restyane for example) with calcium hydroxlapatite (Radiesse) being a more distant second choice. While the occurrence of complications with these FDA-approved fillers Read More…

Case Study: Surgical Rejuvenation of the Aging Mouth

Background: Aging affects all parts of the face and the mouth area is no exception. The changes of the lips and the perioral tissues are classic and include thinning of the lips, downturning of the corners of the mouth and the development of vertical lip lines. These central facial aging changes are unaffected by more Read More…

The Influence of Breastfeeding on Breast Augmentation

One common question that may women ask when getting breast augmentation is whether the implants will interfere with breast feeding. The answer, whether the implants are placed below or above the pectoralis muscle, is that they do not since either location puts them underneath the breast gland tissue. There is no disruption of the breast Read More…

Plastic Surgery History: Marilyn Monroe’s Chin Augmentation

There is no more iconic Hollywood figure or sex symbol than Marilyn Monroe. Despite her relatively short life, she remains a recognizeable face today many decades after her tragic death. But despite her beauty she, like many famous people, was apparently not entirely happy with her looks. Medical records have recently come to light Read More…

Case Study: Tummy Tuck for the Double Roll Abdominal Deformity

Background: Tummy tucks are done for a wide variety of abdominal wall deformities. Whether it is a small lower pooch from pregnancies or a large overhanging pannus from a lifetime of weight gain (and some weight loss), tummy tucks are done in an almost customized fashion for each patient. The location and extent of Read More…

The Myth of Silicone Chin Implant Erosion

One of the most commonly performed facial augmentation procedures is the placement of a chin implant. Whether it is done for significant microgenia (short chin) or as a complement in rhinoplasty and facelifts for less severe chin deficiencies, chin implants represent an historic and usually straightforward aesthetic facial procedure. Chin implants date back as Read More…

Patient Testimonials: Prominent Facial Artery Ligation

Pulsing Prominent Facial Artery Ligation ‘The procedure when so smoothly and the pulsations from the artery on my face are gone. The bandage is off and I am sooo amazed!! So grateful!! One week later It looks better then my scars from a year and half ago!! You are the man and you have been Read More…

Case Study: Tissue Expansion in Scalp Reconstruction

Background: The scalp is exposed to a wide variety of traumatic and disease processes which can result in small to large lost segments. While smaller scalp defects can be closed by subgaleal mobilization and stretching to a moderately tight closure, defects beyond a few cms can not be so simply closed with hair-bearing scalp. Scalp Read More…

Botox for Platysmal Neck Bands

Botox has a profound influence as a neuromuscular modulator in improving facial aesthetics. It is used to relax muscles, therefore softening and sometimes eliminating wrinkles on the face and neck. Most commonly known for its use in treating glabellar creases, horizontal forehead creases and crow’s feet, Botox has created a paradigm shift in the Read More…