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The Super Bowl and a Super You

The Super Bowl is undoubtably the greatest sporting event in the world. It is known for many things including the second biggest day of the year for at home parties, a Tiffany trophy of sterling silver that weighs 7 lbs, and the origin of the Gatorade bath for the winning coach. This year is also Read More…

The Winter Season For Plastic Surgery

The month of December is frequently the busiest time of the year for many plastic surgeons. While most people think plastic surgeons take off for weeks of vacation and fun over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, they would be wrong…at least for my practice and many other plastic surgeons that I know. The time Read More…

Case Study: Breast Augmentation with Lollipop Lifts

Background: Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed body contouring operations because it can successfully increase the size of a breast mound in a very short period of time. While the underlying implant makes the breast bigger, the final appearance of the breast is influenced by more than just the size and shape Read More…

The Rejuvenative Effects Of Rhinoplasty

As we age our face undergoes many changes. Almost all of these age-related tissue changes are a downward drift due to gravity as tissues loosen and fall. The development of sagging eyebrows, malar bags, deepening nasolabial folds, jowls and neck wattles are the most recognizeable of these signs. But other facial features also age although Read More…

Earology and Plastic Surgery of The Ear

Despite their small size, the ears have a very complex morphology. The ear may well be the most topographically diverse structure of the whole external body. With numerous convexities and concavities of which each has a name, the ear is a marvel of human development. What is even more remarkable about its shape is Read More…

Case Study: Reduction of Prominent Brow Bones in Men

Background:One important aesthetic area of the forehead is the brow region situated at its lowest extent above the eyes. Men and women have different brow and forehead shapes that are considered desireable and gender specific. Females have non-protrusive brow bones that taper towards the temples on the sides and give a smooth rounded forehead appearance Read More…

Aesthetic Principles Of Facial Implant Augmentation

Implants have been an important part of aesthetic facial surgery for over fifty years. Starting originally as just small implants for chin augmentation, they have evolved into a large line of bone-based implant shapes and sizes. They are commercially available today for just about every conceivable area of facial bone augmentation from the skull down Read More…

Financing and Coupons in Cosmetic Surgery

Each year more and more Americans, as well as those around the world, undergo cosmetic surgery. While there are many considerations that go into why and how one may head to the operating room table to change their facial appearance or body shape, cost is always a significant issue.Even amongst the most ardent detractors of Read More…

Sex after Plastic Surgery

There are many considerations that patients must consider after any form of major plastic surgery. Whether it is when to shower or going back to work,swelling, pain and how one’s face and body looks will have some impact on all of life’s everyday activities during the recovery period. Understandably patients are anxious to resume Read More…

Case Study: Blepharoplasty in Dry Eyes and Lax Lower Eyelids

Background:Aging of the eyes is both an unavoidable eventuality for everyone and the first and most noticeable place on the face that it occurs. The classic findings are heavy or extra skin on the upper eyelids and bags on the lower eyelids. This combination makes for a tired or older appearance that is recognized Read More…