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Common Questions about Breast Lifts (Mastopexy)

1. What will a lift do for my sagging breasts? Sagging of one’s breasts, known as ptosis, is a natural phenomenon that occurs from pregnancy, aging, and the weight of heavy breasts over time. It is the result of skin stretch and the weakening of the support ligaments between the skin and the Read More…

Common Questions about Laser Treatments in Plastic Surgery

1. What can lasers do in plastic surgery that a scalpel can’t? While many think of lasers like a ‘Star Wars’ saber that cuts through tissue, that is not how it is used in plastic surgery. Lasers are not used to cut tissue. While this sounds theoretically appealing, the effects of such heat Read More…

Common Questions about Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)

1. Which is a better breast implant, saline or silicone? Neither of them is better than the other. Both are FDA-approved and millions of women have both types of breast implants. But they do have some property differences between them that patients should know. Understanding their differences can help one decide which is Read More…

Common Questions about Facial Implants

1. What are the different types of facial implants? All facial implants are designed to highlight or augment weak facial bone structures. Most commonly, three specific areas are most commonly done including the cheeks, chin, and jaw angles. As a result, there are numerous sizes and styles for these frequently used implants. Read More…

Common Questions about Liposuction Surgery

1. How much weight should I lose before having liposuction? Ideally, liposuction is best used as a ‘spot’ treatment for resistant areas of fat. This would imply that one should be near to what they consider to be their ideal body weight. On a more practical basis, one’s weight should be down to Read More…

Common Questions about Breast Reduction Surgery

1. What is the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift? In some respects, they are quite similar…from a skin standpoint. Every breast reduction incorporates a breast lift as part of the operation. But a breast lift does not incorporate a reduction of breast tisue. The skin portion of the Read More…

Common Questions about Lip Augmentation and Lip Lifts

1. What is the difference between lip enhancement and lip augmentation? Most people, including plastic surgeons, often use these lip terms interchangeably. While one could argue no matter what you call it, the idea is to make the lip look better… which usually means fuller. However, there are some subtle differences between lip augmentation and Read More…

Preoperative Testing and Evaluation Before Cosmetic Surgery

As of Jan. 1 this year, a new law took effect in California whose intent is to provide greater safety for patients undergoing plastic surgery. Known as the “Donda West Law”, it is named after rap artist Kanye West’s mother who died a day after cosmetic surgery in 2007. According to reported autopsy results, Read More…

Common Questions about Scar Revision

1. I recently had a car accident and have a very ugly scar on my chin. Will scar revision help me? The revision of scars is rarely done prior to 6 months following an injury. This is simply because it is too early to intervene as the tissues have not sufficiently softened to handle Read More…

Plastic Surgery Product Review: Juvederm Injectable Filler

There are over a dozen available injectable fillers for facial use. While all can safely add volume, how long they last and for what indications they may be useful for does vary. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, I find that all of them can be effective in different situations. But the one that Read More…