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The Gummy Bear Breast Implant

While many women perceive breast augmentation as done using a breast implant, most are not aware of the diverse array that are available. Since silicone gel breast implants have been commercially available again since 2006, the two choices that women have of implant fillers is between saline and silicone. Saline is a simple filler concept Read More…

Perioral Mound Liposuction in the Round or Aging Face

The influence of fat on the shape of the face is but one anatomic component. But because it is relatively easily removed in most cases, the incentive for surgical modification is fairly high. The facial fat compartments that are most easily removed or reduced in size are those in the neck and the cheek.The buccal Read More…

The Hairline Browlift – Its Advantages and Recovery

While the eyes are a major attraction point in conversation and as an indicator of facial expression, what lies about them has a major influence on them. The upper third of the face is largely composed of the brow, the forehead, and the frontal hairline. (at least in women) The position of the eyebrows along Read More…

The Clinical Science of Zerona Fat Reduction and Body Contouring

Recently the Erchonia Corporation, a producer of low-energy laser devices, was given granted FDA approval for the body contouring device known as Zerona . It is used as a noninvasive device to treat fat circumferential reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs. With this approval comes a lot of enthusiasm on the part of patients and Read More…

Non-Laser Tattoo Removal – The Tatt2Away Concept

Tattoos have become as commonplace today as having coffee at Starbucks. While one perceived as a social stigma, tattoos have become an accepted, and often desired, part of contemporary society. It is estimated that about 10% of Americans have at least one tattoo and some of these tattoos are even for aesthetic hair enhancement Read More…

Case Study: Rhinoplasty in the African-American Male

Background: A common cosmetic operation in African-Americans is that of rhinoplasty. (nose reshaping) There is a dramatic difference in the nasal structure between that of this racial group and Caucasians. The nose shape is broader and flatter from the bridge down to the tip. This is a reflection of the underlying cartilage framework which Read More…

Plastic Surgery Discounts for Indiana University (IU) Health Employees

During the course of my work as a plastic surgeon in Indianapolis over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work almost exclusively within the Indiana University Health System. Given this name in 2011, the Indiana University Health System represents a large statewide network of facilities and health care providers. Extending from Read More…

Case Study: Direct Necklift Wattle Removal in Men

Background: The most troubling facial feature in many older males is that of the neck. The development of a neck wattle is bothersome in many ways. It interferes and looks worse in buttoned shirts as it hangs over the collar. It moves and swings unflatteringly as one moves the head from side to side. Read More…

Managing Nasal Congestion After Rhinoplasty Surgery

The changes that rhinoplasty surgery does to the outside of the nose can be both significant and appearance-changing. One of the very common postoperative hurdles that patients must get over besides swelling and bruising is nasal congestion. Even when the rhinoplasty is done only to cosmetic structures of the nose, some temporary nasal congestion Read More…

Breast Augmentation in the Sagging Breast

Breast augmentation involves two factors, one which is variable and another which is not. The insertion of a breast implant is a fixed factor. While the size of the implant may change, it will exert a push on the overlying tissues which is consistent. The spherical geometry of the implant puts an even force Read More…