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The Rare Risk Of Intra-Abdominal Penetration in Liposuction

I had a patient ask me an interesting question about liposuction just the other day. Since they had seen a video, probably on YouTube, of how liposuction is done, they wanted to know how one does not poke through the outer abdominal wall and not hit one’s organs like the bowels. Having done hundreds of Read More…

Zerona Laser Treatments Appear On The Dr. Oz Show

An internet story reports: ‘Dr. Oz calls Zerona the miracle procedure that removes fat without surgery. On his Monday May 16th TV show, Zerona laser treatments were featured as one of the ways to get rid of fat in order to slim down and get swimsuit ready for the summer. Given that Zerona does not Read More…

Waistline Reshaping With Muffin Top Liposuction

Excessive body fat appears for many in some very typical spots. Both men and women will experience undesired fullness around the waistline. From the stomach to the back that extra ‘tire’ can and will develop in many people. Despite diet and exercise, it is a hard area to lose. I have seen many very lean Read More…

The Removal Of Medpor Chin Implants

The most common method of chin augmentation is to use a synthetic implant. While there are a large number of chin implant sizes and styles, the compositions of them are more limited. The two most commonly used materials for chin implants are silicone elastomer and porous polyethylene. (Medpor) Each has their own merits and Read More…

Case Study: Thinning the Round Face

Background: The shape of one’s face is influenced by many bony and soft tissue elements. The size of the facial bones and the prominence or deficiency of the lower jaw provides a support framework that serves as a foundation. The soft tissue that drapes over the bones also plays a major role in its Read More…

Cosmetic Facial Botox Injections In Children

Botox is well known as an injectable facial treatment for wrinkle reduction. Its effectiveness at reducing or blocking unwanted facial expressions, mainly those in the foreheads and around the eyes, has virtually created an industry around non-surgical facial rejuvenation. As a result, it has been primarily responsible for the popularity of early intervention for Read More…

Product Review: Microcannulas for Injectable Filler Treatments

Injectable fillers are right behind Botox injections as a leading non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure. While both require needles to be inserted, injectable fillers are deemed by patients and providers alike to be the more painful to receive. This is for two main reasons, a much larger volume of filler is needed for each treatment Read More…

Case Study: Repair of the Torn Gauged Earlobe

Background: The earlobe has long been an anatomic location for personal adornment. From piercings to endless styles of ear rings, just about every conceivable variation of jewelry has been adapted to be applied to the earlobe. One of the more recent practices of earlobe fashion has been that or stretching or gauging the earlobe with Read More…

Does Fat Return After Having Liposuction?

Liposuction is very effective at removing unwanted fat from just about everywhere. But once it is removed, does the fat come back and, if so, where does it go? These questions are very commonly asked from potential patients about the afterworld of liposuction. There are numerous urban myths about the potential for fat to Read More…

Case Study: Rejuvenation of the Aging Earlobe (Earlobe Lift)

Background: As the face ages, numerous consistent tissue changes occur. Skin sagging, diminishing facial volume and the development of wrinkles and folds are commonly seen. While one of the smallest structures on the face, the earlobe is not immune to these same aging changes. As the only part of the ear that has no Read More…