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Ablative and Non-Ablative Laser Treatments of the Face

Anytime the word ‘laser’ is used in plastic surgery, it conjures up images of immediate and dramatic results for removing wrinkles and tightening skin. But the face is not a video game or a Photoshop program and it just isn’t that easy. And there are many types of lasers used which can have quite Read More…

Understanding the Risks and Potential Complications in Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation continues to be popular amongst patients and plastic surgeons alike due to its immediate and highly successful results for most patients. As the operation is widely satisfying and associated with a fairly rapid recovery, patients can begin to enjoy the benefits of breast augmentation quite quickly. Despite the tremendous benefits of breast Read More…

The Value of Chin Implants in Facelift Surgery

A facelift primarily provides a rejuvenative effect along the neck and jaw line. By removing neck fat, tightening the platysma muscle, and removing excess skin back and up towards the ears, a more defined neck angle is created. Such changes are largely seen in the profile or three-quarter view which is how we are viewed Read More…

FDA and Cosmeceuticals, Nutriceuticals, and Supplements

We are surrounded today by endless products that claim to cause weight loss, grow hair, make your skin look younger..and even the necessity to cleanse your colon for optimal health. Between TV and the internet (and soon to be cell phones), these ‘miracle’ products are everywhere we turn. When I see these many ads, I Read More…

Botox Injections for Acne – A Promising Therapy

Just when I thought every conceivable use of the muscle relaxer Botox had been envisioned, a new application gets proposed. Recent anectodal reports and a clinical paper now support the possibility that Botox helps clear acne. The injection of Botox directly into the skin has been shown to reduce large pores, oil production, and acne Read More…

The Psychology of Accomplishment Feedback in Plastic Surgery

Many people talk about ‘plastic surgery addicts’ and it is not uncommon that one of my patients in my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice ask if I see many of them. While it is true that there clearly are some who are addicted to getting plastic surgery, and they are well illustrated on the internet Read More…

Correction of the Cauliflower Ear Deformity

Cauliflower deformation of the ear has been known for over a thousand years since the Greeks in paintings and sculptures imaged pugilists and wrestlers. Its cause, however, has only become more recently known as the result of auricular trauma and subsequent hematoma. Once a bleed and hematoma occur under the perichondrium (from shearing trauma to Read More…

The Psychology of Plastic Surgery – Cosmetic Accomodation

One of the interesting psychological phenomenons that is very common in plastic surgery is what often occurs after an operation. Patients initially present with a certain problem and state how happy they would be if it was better. For example, a middle-aged female is seen with extra skin and fat on the abdomen and Read More…

The Sagging Breast – Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift or Both?

The breast that has a moderate to a significant amount of sag is commonly seen by plastic surgeons. Often such a patient is seen who is seeking breast augmentation. It is commonly perceived, although largely erroneous, that a breast implant will lift a sagging breast. Despite the wonders that an implant can do to Read More…

Hand Rejuvenation with Radiesse Injectable Filler

Like the face, the hands are a visible reminder of a lifetime of environmental exposure and the constant stress of repetitive movements. On the back of the hand, aging becomes apparent as thinning or loss of volume between the flexor tendons, very evident and prominent veins, wrinkled skin, and numerous age spots and brown Read More…