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The Psychology Behind Breast Augmentation

While breast augmentation, despite the economy, remains a tremendously popular plastic surgery procedure, it certainly has its detractors. Not infrequently, I hear from patients and non-patients a questioning of why anyone would ever want breast augmentation. This is often followed with such statements as….’I would never do that to myself’…or…’How vain does someone have Read More…

The Challenges of Rhinoplasty in Men

While rhinoplasty is one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedures, it is also one of the most challenging to perform. Its complexity of numerous anatomic elements coming together to form the many subtle shapes of the nose allows a lot of different factors to come into play in what will result in Read More…

Understanding How Breast Reduction Surgery Is Done

The treatment of large breasts with breast reduction surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed on women in the United States. It is remarkably effective and every women gets an immediate and significant reduction in their musculoskeletal symptoms. While one can see the final scars on the outside of the Read More…

Double Chin Correction with Smartlipo

Fat accumulation below the jaw line is a common problem for many adults over the age of 40. Because the fat creates a bulge below the prominence of the chin, this problem is often seen and referred to as a “double chin.” It is the result of one ‘s weight and genetics and is Read More…

ActiPatch Therapy for Reducing Tylenol Use after Plastic Surgery

An FDA review panel today called for safety restrictions on the popular over-the-counter pain reliever Tylenol, including reducing its maximum dose. Concerns over cases of liver damage and failure prompted expert review. The panel recommended lowering the maximum dose of over-the-counter Tylenol from 4 grams, or eight pills of a medication such as Extra Strength Read More…

Rib Graft Rhinoplasty for Saddle Nose Deformity and Secondary Reconstructions

Patients may have unsatisfactory results in their first rhinoplasty that may lead them in seeking a secondary rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty. Secondary rhinoplasty may also be needed for traumatic nasal injuries, particularly when the nasal bridge is impacted inward. (saddle nose deformity) Many plastic surgeons prefer to use autologous cartilage tissue whenever possible for Read More…

Love Handle/Muffin Top Reduction with Smartlipo (Laser Liposuction)

Love handles, a well known slang term, refers to a layer of fat that develops around one’s midsection, especially apparent on the sides over the abdominal external oblique muscles. I assume they are called love handles because they can be grabbed or rested on while one’s arm is around another person. But I don’t know Read More…

A Quick Recovery after a Facelift

One of the many concerns that one has when considering having a facelift is what the recovery will be like. How long will I look bad? How much pain will I be in? When can I go back to work? When can I go out of the house and won’t look like I have had Read More…

Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation – Physical Therapy for the Pectoralis Muscles

Breast augmentation surgery involves the placement of an implant underneath the muscle in most cases. The pectoralis major muscle is separated from the minor one and a pocket for the implant is created between the two. In some cases, a portion of the pectoralis major muscle where it attached at its lowest point to Read More…

Michael Jackson, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery

The recent tragic demise of pop star Michael Jackson brings forth many images and memories. I was in my youth during the height of his stardom and his music and videos will live with my generation for the rest of our lives. His music elicits memories of where we were at that time and what Read More…