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A Modified Subnasal Lip Lift for Columellar Retraction

A long upper lip can be a sign of aging around the mouth. The distance between the base of the nose, known as the columella, and the pink part (vermilion) of the upper lip appears exaggerated. While there is no exact measurement to mathematically quantitate a long upper lip, the distance between the columella Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Liposuction

What are the common side effects of liposuction? The most common side effects of liposuction is bruising, swelling and pain. Every liposuction patient will experience these temporary issues that take up to six weeks after surgery to go completely away. The skin overlying the treated areas will also be temporarily numb but full feeling Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Facelifts

Is a facelift performed under general anesthesia? There are different types of facelifts. Some more minor like a min-facelift or Lifestyle Lift (the same thing) that can be performed under local or IV sedation. More complete facelifts, which often are done with other facial procedures (forehead, eyes, etc) are much better off done under Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Rhinoplasty

What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty, or getting a nose job, involves changing the outer appearance of the nose. Its intent to better balance the different areas of the nose so that it looks more pleasing. This commonly involves reducing a hump or bump, narrowing and lifting the tip of the nose, and overall making it Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Tummy Tucks

What are the specifics of the abdominoplasty procedure? Most abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedures consist of three parts. The skin removal on the outside is the obvious first part as it is marked before going back to surgery. With the skin cut out comes the removal of the underlying fat right down to the Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Breast Lifts

What are Arnica montana or bromelain and is it used in breast lifts? These are common non-pharmaceutical supplements for healing that some plastic surgeons endorse and prescribe for surgery including breast lift surgery. Arnica is a well-known extract of the mountain lily flower that has been used for decades to prevent or clear bruising Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Breast Reduction

How many techniques are there for breast reduction surgery? There are a variety of different techniques for reducing the large breast. They all fundamentally, however, revolve around keeping the nipple alive while reducing breast size and creating a better breast shape by skin removal and tightening. The scars that are created are very similar Read More…

Case Study: The Posterior Arm Lift after Extreme Weight Loss

Background: Most people pay little attention to the size and shape of their upper arms, unless they are too big or floppy. With extreme weight loss, aided by bariatric surgery or a very dedicated diet and exercise program, the upper arm skin will sag considerably. While the loss of fat deflates the volume of the Read More…

Common Patient Questions about Breast Augmentation

What is the composition of a breast implant? Breast implants are composed of two components, both of which are related in silicone implants and are dissimilar in saline implants. The two parts are an outer containment bag or shell and an inner filler material. In both silicone and saline implants the outer shell is Read More…

Recovery after Jaw Angle Implant Surgery

Synthetic augmentation of various regions of the facial bones has always been a popular cosmetic facial procedure in plastic surgery. While historically recognized as that of just chin and cheek enhancement, implant designs and styles has now been expanded to many other facial regions as well. One of these more new areas is that of Read More…