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Direct Neck Lifts in Massive Weight Loss Neck Wattles

The neck after a lot of weight loss often develops a significant wattle. Affectionately called a ‘turkey neck’, it really represents a lot of loose skin. It is mainly loose skin and not much fat as can be seen by the thinness of the wattle in some patients. This neck wattle is most commonly and Read More…

Allay Patch (ActiPatch) for Menstrual Pain – Pilot Study

Cramping and pain are common problems for many women during their menstrual period. Sharp pains in the lower abdomen begin at the start of menstruation and may continue for 3 to 4 days. The pain can range from mild to severe and often interferes with many normal activities. While the majority of women who have Read More…

The Promise of Reloxin for Facial Wrinkles

While Botox has long been in a battle with fighting wrinkles, it will soon be facing a new challenge….competition. Since Botox’s formal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its use in cosmetic facial applications (it had been used off-label for more than a decade before that), it has been unrivaled racking up sales Read More…

The Weight of Breast Implants

A very common question that most breast augmentation patients ask during a consultation is…how much do breast implants weigh….and which weighs more, silicone or saline breast implants? This question is one of more interest than importance as there are many more relevant issues in deciding between these two implant filler materials than their weight. Read More…

Microlaser Peeling and Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Facial Skin Rejuvenation

As one ages, the texture of the facial skin changes in many unfavorable ways. Wrinkles develop, skin texture becomes more irregular, brown discolorations may appear, and in some areas the skin actually thins as well. Many skin rejuvenation methods exist but none have been more effective than that of laser skin resurfacing technology. Injuring Read More…

Different Approaches to Thigh and Lower Leg Liposuction

Liposuction is commonly performed on the legs, particularly in the thighs. While this most frequently performed plastic surgery procedure works, I occasionally see patients who are attempting something that is beyond what can be achieved with this fat removal technique. Specifically, taking a thick or heavy leg and making it thinner. It is often Read More…

Latisse for Bigger and Longer Eyelashes

The desire to have long and full eyelashes is a prevalent female beauty need. Many solutions to eyelash enhancement are available including mascara and eyelash extensions. Recent research has looked at making your own eyelashes grow using topical drugs. One such recent topical product used spironolactone (an old high blood pressure medication), which was Read More…

Treatment Options for Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Dark circles under the eyes is a frequent request for treatment by patients coming in to see for many different issues. The plethora of available treatments on the internet from vanishing and bleaching creams to laser surgery is a testament to the commonality of the problem. It also suggests that most of these treatments Read More…

Facial Scar Revision by Geometric Rearrangement

Scars are a common concern for many people, particularly when they are on your face. Whether they have just happened or are years old, scars are unsightly reminders of a traumatic event. The desire to remove scars is evident by the many over-the-counter treatment products and the endless scar treatments touted on the internet. As Read More…

EMMI Solutions with new Blepharoplasty Educational Program

Emmi solutions of Chicago is a communication platform company that provides online patient education program for a wide variety of medical and surgical procedures as one of its many services. Through their programs, Emmi helps increase patient satisfaction, helps physicians manage patient expectations, helps patients prepare for and recover from medical procedures, and engages patients Read More…