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Avoiding Complications in the Subnasal (Bullhorn) Upper Lip Lift

As one ages, the upper lip may get longer or one may have a long upper lip naturally. When one is dissatisfied with lack of upper lip fullness (vermilion show) and has a long upper lip, only skin excisional procedures can address both problems. Skin can be removed through two classical upper lip operations. Read More…

The Healing of Surgical Incisions In Plastic Surgery

By definition, any plastic surgery operation requires incisions to create its final result. Sometimes the incision is a big part of the final outcome and in others it is merely an access point from which to do the significant part of the procedure. In either case, incisions are what patients see and focus on….and Read More…

Extreme Chin Augmentation with Combined Implants and Osteotomies

The treatment of a short chin is most commonly done with a synthetic implant. When the chin deficiency becomes larger, some plastic surgeons will move the small chin bone forward (osteotomy) to avoid using a larger chin implant. Both approaches are highly successful for chin augmentation and the use of either one is based Read More…

Silicone Gel Breast Augmentation – New Expanded Warranty Program

The most important steps for patients considering breast augmentation is finding the right plastic surgeon for youself and choosing the best style and size of breast implant that can meet your desires. As part of choosing a breast implant is the consideration of the manufacturer’s warranty program for their implants. That is something that Read More…

Tracheal Shave (Adam’s Apple Reduction) for Neck Contouring

A large or protruding thyroid cartilage (a.k.a. Adam’s Apple or pomus Adamus) can be a source of embarrassment to the male transsexual as well as to certain aesthetically-sensitive males. Reducing the size of the upper portion of the thyroid cartilage, known technically as a chondrolaryngoplasty, is often an essential procedure in appearing more feminine. Read More…

Corner of Mouth Lift for Perioral Rejuvenation

Even after a facelift many patients are left with mouths that do not look happy or younger. This is because a facelift does not really affect the mouth area (contrary to popular perception) and the presence of marionette lines. Marionette lines (sometimes called puppet folds) are those folds of skin that run down from Read More…

Breast Augmentation – Tips for Selecting Implant Size

Besides the type of breast implant (saline vs. silicone), the most important concern of all breast augmentation patients is size. For size is the exclusive reason one undergoes a breast augmentation. I find that many patients, understandably, obsess over the size issue worrying whether they may go too big (most common) or whether they Read More…

The Recovery after Rhinoplasty (Nosejob) Surgery

Many patients will say that the recovery after rhinoplasty was much easier that they thought. The nose is not significantly painful afterwards and will usually feel tender but also numb. Some will experience a headache the first day after surgery. Pain medication is not usually taken after the first few days. If internal airway surgery has Read More…

Lowering the Female Hairline (Forehead Reduction) by Scalp Advancement

There are some females who have a very long forehead and they may desire lowering of such a high hairline. Although hair transplantation is an option, that approach is tedious, fairly costly, and may take a long time to see the final result. An alternative and my preferred approach in my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice is Read More…

Smartlipo for the Summer

With the summer rapidly coming on us, less clothes and more time outdoors is iinevitable. This will have many worrying about the shape of their bodies. For some, they should have started much earlier, for others there are justa few problem areas. Whether it be a small stomach pooch, love handles, or some spot Read More…