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Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...
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…
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…
The appearance of a well-defined cheekbone helps provide a sculpted and youthful look as it provides midfacial prominence and give the appearance of a thinner lower face. Flat cheekbones can make a large nose look larger and a receding chin smaller. The cheekbones are one of the three convex prominences that help define your face, Read More…
The term ‘saving face’ has a variety of meanings, most commonly perceived as an act of doing something that saves one’s self-esteem or dignity. But an increasing number of China’s politicians are redefining the age-old Eastern philosophy of “saving face.” Reports from some of China’s largest cities, such as Beijing, indicate that there is Read More…
1. What is the difference between eyelid and browlift surgery? Which will make me look less tired? When considering anti-aging improvements around the eye area, it is important to consider both the eyelids and the brows. Both can contribute to a tired look but they create that appearance differently. Eyelids become aged by Read More…
1. How can one minimize the risk of complications associated with a tummy tuck? The most common complication after any form of a tummy tuck is a fluid build-up or a seroma. Most tummy tucks use drains for a period of time after surgery. While newer techniques are being developed that can either Read More…
The thirst for information about any topic continues to accelerate, primarily because of the internet. Unlike my childhood days when I thumbed through the encyclopedia, a near infinite amount of information is now available at the click of a mouse. Such ease of access has now made it possible for anyone with a computer or Read More…
1. How soon after my weight loss can I get plastic surgery done? Large amounts of weight loss, generally 75 to 100 lbs or greater, will cause significant loose skin on multiple areas of the body. It does not matter whether that amount of weight loss is from dieting, gastric bypass, or lapband surgery, Read More…
Background: Lip augmentation continues to be a very popular non-surgical facial enhancement procedure. It is done in almost every case with some form of injectable filler. But fillers do not work well in very thin lips and some patients do tire of repeated injection sessions as fillers last only a limited amount of time.. Case Study:This is an Read More…
Breast reduction is well known to reduce a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, most prominently back, shoulder, and neck pain. It is this alleviation of pain that serves as the primary medical reason that insurance companies provide reimbursement for the operation. In my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, I occasionally will get a patient who will Read More…
Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...