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‘Unwrapping’ Cheekbone (ZMC) Fractures

Facial fractures are a common injury and occur to the most prominent portions of the face in the vast majority of cases. These include the nose, cheeks, and jaw as frequent sites of facial fractures.. Blunt trauma is the most common cause with fists, falls, sporting activities and automobile accidents being the most common Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – The ‘Need’ For Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic plastic surgery is uniquely different from reconstructive surgery and every other medical condition because it treats physical issues that cause few if any functional problems. This wide collection of aesthetic concerns that span the head to the toes causes emotional and psychological distress and can be treated with elective surgery that changes the Read More…

Plastic Surgery Product Review: Belotero Balance Injectable Filler

Adding to the ever expanding array of injectable fillers, the recent FDA approval of Belotero Balance by Merz adds another material treatment option for the aesthetic correction of facial wrinkles and folds. Belotero Balance is a monophasic double cross-linked hyauronic-acid gel that has a low viscosity with variable amounts of cross-linking. One of the Read More…

Case Study: Breast Augmentation in Pectus Excavatum Deformity

Background: The shape of the breasts is partially influenced by the anatomy of the underlying chest wall and rib cage. The bony ribs and sternum serve as the platform of support for the soft tissue of the breast mound. Asymmetries in the chest wall, therefore, will create overlying asymmetry and shape issues in the Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? The Rise in Mommy Makeover Surgery

The rise in plastic surgery affects all age and both sexes. One of these ‘groups’ that seek body-altering surgery is women, specifically mommies. Looking to reverse the effects of pregnancy on their bodies, they seek breast enhancements and tummy tucks. When put together in a combined procedure, it has become known as a Mommy Makeover. Read More…

Case Study: Liposuction of the Knees

Background: As liposuction has evolved over the past thirty years, it has undergone numerous developments most of them technological. But besides improvements in how effectively fat can be extracted, the use of liposuction has been applied to every conceivable body part from the neck down to the ankles. The development and use of small cannulas Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Celebrities and Plastic Surgery

There is no denying the influence that Hollywood and celebrities has on plastic surgery. Whether being a spectacle for having had it or having everyone guess whether they have had something done, the face and bodies of celebrities can also serve as examples of what some patients want. For women, patients frequently point out Read More…

The Role of Custom Facial Implants in Aesthetic Facial Surgery

Implants provide a wide array of options for facial augmentation. While initially only a chin implant was available forty years ago, today there are over fifty different styles and shapes that are available in more than one material composition. From the chin to the forehead, the options for bony enhancement now cover such obscure areas Read More…

Plastic Surgery Wisdom – Matching Solutions To Problems

There are many factors that go into having a satisfactory outcome from any plastic surgery procedure. But one very important element in getting good outcomes is the basic principle of ‘match the solution to the magnitude of the problem’. In essence the operation designed to treat a problem, whether it is a cosmetic concern or Read More…

The Reality Of Modern-Day Facelift Surgery

While there is no fountain of youth or one single magical cream that can rejuvenate the aging face, facelift surgery works its magic by making one feel better. The younger and more refreshed you look, the better you usually feel. With a better appearance also comes increased confidence which is helpful in both the Read More…