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Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Treatment Options for the Tear Trough Deformity

One of the very common aging questions that I receive is about undesired changes on the lower eyelid and cheek area. Whether it is dark circles under the eyes, lower eyelid bags, tear troughs or wrinkles, these eyelid problems can make one look tired. Not only do they see it but other people frequently comment Read More…

The Safety of Facelift Surgery in Older Patients

One of the common questions I hear from patients, usually as an internet or e-mail inquiry, is whether they are too old for a particular procedure. This is usually a facial procedure rather than one on the body as the interest of patients over 65 is largely towards appearance concerns above the shoulders. They also Read More…

The Safety of Fat Injections in Breast Reconstruction

The use of injectable fat grafting in breast reconstruction has evolved in the past decade to become an established technique. While many patients envision that the entire breast mound is made out of injected fat, it is largely a complementary technique. It may be used alone in smaller lumpectomy defects but it is a secondary Read More…

Narrowing The Width Of The Chin By Osteotomy

Changes in the chin are traditionally perceived as the need for a horizontal increase or improved anterior projection. While many chin deficient patients need horizontal augmentation, there are other dimensions in which the chin may need to be changed. Vertical lengthening or shortening is the other most recognized alteration that can be done to Read More…

Case Study: Nipple Lifts in Correcting Asymmetry in Breast Augmentation

Background: Breast augmentation remains as one of the most popular and commonly performed of all body contouring procedures. Because breast augmentation involves two breasts, the symmetry of the result is very important. But few women have perfect asymmetry between their breasts and many have quite significant differences. Breast asymmetry involves either the size of shape of Read More…

The Use Of Injectable Fillers In Older Patients

Injectable fillers have helped revolutionize facial rejuvenation, allowing a simple office procedure to create an immediate effect with no recovery. With instantaneous results, small areas of facial volume loss of deficiency can be filled or plumped up. While fillers can be put just about anywhere on the face, the vast majority are placed in Read More…

Case Study: Removal of Skull Lumps and Bumps (Osteomas)

Background:It is not uncommon for someone to have a small ‘lump or bump’ on their head. There are numerous things that it can be with the most common being a scalp cyst from the skin or hair follicles or a growth on the bony skull. Skull growths are usually benign bony tumors referred to as Read More…

Virtual Plastic Surgery Quotes

Obtaining financial information is one of the most important considerations for most people when considering elective plastic surgery. Since medical insurance does not cover any plastic surgery procedure that is deemed cosmetic (not improving a medical function), all patients need to have a full understanding of the costs of the desired plastic surgery operation(s). But Read More…

Fat Transposition For Correction of Tear Troughs

Aging of the lower eyelid is typified by excessive skin and wrinkles and herniated infraorbital fat. It is this fat that often gives the appearance of lower eyelid bags and puffiness which is always greatest in the morning. This fat is typically removed, in varying amounts, in the commonly performed lower blepharoplasty. While making Read More…

The Importance Of Patient Selection in Migraine Surgery

Surgery for migraine headaches is a new and effective option for patients who do not respond well to current headache medications and other neurological treatments. The key to successful surgical relief is rigorous patient selection. Not every patient with chronic headaches is a surgical candidate as there are numerous overlapping headache diagnoses. So it is Read More…