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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…

Case Study: Male Subnasal Lip Lift

Background: The lips in women are a major focus of aesthetic attention as demonstrated by the infathomable number of lipsticks, glosses and other topical enhancement products. Injectable fillers serve as a major means of temporary increase in lip size in women. Injectable lip fillers in men, by comparison, is very rare. While men can Read More…

Case Study: Breast Augmentation in Sternal Depressions (Pectus Excavatum)

Background: The dramatic effect of an implant on the size and shape of the breast is more than well known. Expanding the breast skin in three dimensions elevates the nipple and widens the base of the breast, creating a fuller and more youthful breast appearance. Often overlooked is the effect of breast augmentation on Read More…

Oral Supplements and Botox

Every cosmetic Botox (also Dysport, Xeomin) patient would love to have it last longer. Whether it would be a new molecular form of Botox or some additive method of drug prolongation, there is considerable interest in that effect. The offshoot of lasting longer is most manifest for patients in that they would be exposed Read More…