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Implant Materials for Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty

The use of implants in aesthetic and reconstructive rhinoplasty is unavoidable in many cases. The term ‘implant’ can be interpreted several ways. Most commonly it is perceived as being composed of a synthetic material. The term ‘graft’ implies that it is a naturally harvested material. But both synthetic materials and bone and cartilage grafts Read More…

The Biology of Suture (Stitch) Extrusions and Abscesses in Plastic Surgery

Whether it is the closure of a surgical incision or that of a laceration repair, a well-aligned wound approximation is the hallmark of a plastic surgeon. The best scar outcomes can only come from a beautifully closed wound. While good wound closure is not always a guarantee of a great scar result, poorly repaired tissue Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? The Myth of Laser Scar Removal

When most people think of scar revision they usually think of two things; elimination of the scar and the use of lasers to do it. The reality is that both of these perceived principles of scar revision are wrong. Scars may be able to be improved but they can almost never be removed. Plastic surgeons Read More…

The Z-Plasty Breast Lift

The sagging breast is the most formidable challenge in aesthetic plastic surgery of the breast. Not only because the scars needed for breast lifting create new aesthetic concerns but the sustainability of the lifted breast is not assured. While many women want their breast lifted, they are often understandably averse to the scars. But real Read More…

The Four Sins After Plastic Surgery

The after care from major plastic surgery is obviously important. The plastic surgeon can do the operation perfectly but how one heals is another part of the equation that can lead to a satisfying result. While every operation has its own unique set of recovery instructions and things to do and not to do, Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Gynecomastia Reduction and Marijuana Use

The development of breast tissue in young men (gynecomastia) goes by a lot of unflattering names such as man boobs and bitch tits. For the overwhelming majority of men affected, there is no identifiable cause. Clearly there is some hormonal influence but the exact trigger is not clear for most patients. Some of the young Read More…

Case Study: Craniofacial Reconstruction of a Severe Zygomatico-Maxillary Complex (ZMC) Fracture

Background: Facial fractures occur from a wide variety of mechanisms, most commonly blunt trauma. The cheekbone or zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) is one of the facial bones that is commonly broken due to its prominence on the face. Usually blunt trauma such as being hit by a sporting ball or a fist causes the cheekbone to Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Lip Wrinkles

Lip lines, particularly the vertical wrinkles of the upper lip, are a common problem amongst many Caucasian women. Thinner less pigmented skin is more prone to wrinkling due to repeated lip motion and less dermal thickness and elastic fiber content. The wrinkles form perpendicular to the horizontal orientation and sphincteric movement of the underlying orbicularis Read More…

Case Study: Breast Implant Exchange for Larger Breasts

Background: Breast implant surgery is all about, of course, making breasts bigger. But patient satisfaction comes from achieving or getting close to what size the patient wants. While breast implants come in a wide range of sizes, there is no exact method of picking an implant and achieving a certain size. This is because, while Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? Liposuction Yesterday and Today

When you can’t get rid of that fat by diet and exercise, liposuction may be the lone remaining effective option. But liposuction has evolved since it appeared in the U.S. in 1981 and it now associated with many high-tech and appealing names. All of the buzzwords and marketing behind liposuction today make it seem like Read More…