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Asclera (Polidocanol)as a New Sclerotherapy Agent for the Treatment of Spider Veins

Spider veins of the legs are a common concern for many women. While their main concern is usually that of a cosmetic distraction, some women will have discomfort with them as well. They often appear in patches and may have deeper blue veins in the vicinity of the spider patch. This indicates, like the Read More…

The Scar Differences Between A Mini- vs. Full Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck remains as one of the most common and successful body contouring procedures. No other cosmetic procedure can change the shape of the abdomen as well, particularly when loose skin, stretch marks, and extra fat exist between the belly button and the pubic area. Cutting out loose skin and fat is the Read More…

The Myth of Silicone Poisoning from Breast Implants

Earlier this month an unusual story involving breast implants emerged. On a photo shoot for a Tel Aviv radio station, the model Orit Fox was posing for a scene with a boa snake. For unknown reasons, the snake unexpectantly bit one of her breasts. According to media reports, ‘ ‘All was going well until she Read More…

Camouflaging the Weak Chin – Goatee Facial Hair vs Implant

The wearing of facial hair at one time in history represented a matter of convenience, the man didn’t want to bother with the nuisance of shaving. Men wearing facial hair today, however, is done much more often for style reasons and to create a specific facial look. This is evidenced by the observation that many Read More…

Internet Scams Against Plastic Surgeons

The internet is the greatest resource of information ever created in the history of mankind. Conversely, it is a near limitless source of false information, rip-offs and scams. Both sides of this coin are seen in plastic surgery as well. Most everyone is familiar by now with the Nigerian scam in which millions of Read More…

Custom Facial Implant Design And Fabrication From 3-D Facial Models

Synthetic implants are commonly used for augmentation of numerous facial bone sites for cosmetic augmentation or reconstruction of defects and asymmetries. Facial implants are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes for such areas as the cheek, orbit, chin and jaw angle, to name the most common. Most of these implants are Read More…

Smartlipo, Laser Lipolysis and Why It Can Produce Better Liposuction Results

The technique of laser lipolysis has been one of the more well known and popular advancements in liposuction surgery in the past decade. Branded now as Smartlipo (although this is just one manufacturer), it is the addition of laser wavelengths to the liposuction process. Anytime the technology of laser is applied to any surgical Read More…

The Biology of Facial Aging on Facial Rejuvenation Approaches

We all are aging even as you read this. It is inevitable, it exists all around us, and it is part of everyday life. You might say it is an integral and, maybe even an essential, component of the human condition. As a plastic surgeon, trying to improve or reverse the symptoms of aging Read More…

The Endoscopic Midface Lift With Malar Augmentation – Rejuvenation Of The Aging Cheeks

The midface is the most difficult part of the face in which to reverse the effects of aging. While the upper face (forehead) can be very successfully treated by different forms of a browlift and the lower face (neck and jowl) with facelift variations, improving sagging cheeks poses different challenges. The presences of the Read More…

The Gummy Bear Breast Implant – More Than Just A Cute Name

The Gummy Bear breast implant captures a lot of patient and press attention and may represent a valuable role in the future of breast augmentation. While under clinical trial investigations for years by the two U.S. breast implant manufacturers, it is rumored that they are the verge of being approved by the FDA for Read More…