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The Significance of Implant Profile in Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery through the use of implants naturally increases one’s breast size. And while all breast augmentation patients have great concerns about the final size they want to be, they also are often concerned about the final shape as well. While breast implants, whether they are saline or silicone, come in a wide Read More…

Blepharoplasty Correction of Lower Eyelid Bags

The development of bags under one’s eyes is a common aging problem. While some younger people have it naturally, most acquire them as a result of time and with increasing age. They are a cosmetic concern for many and certainly helps create a tired and aging facial appearance. Lower eyelid bags are a frequent Read More…

Pain after Facelift Surgery

Pain after surgery is an understandable and common fear, particularly in cosmetic plastic surgery where the decision to have it done is completely elective. Facelift surgery, in particular, has a popular perception that it will be very painful after the operation. After all, it is an extensive surgery on your face. How could it Read More…

Facial Sculpting – Plastic Surgery of the Facial Bones by Dr Barry Eppley

Everyone knows the phrase…’beauty is skin deep but ugly goes to the bone’. While commonly said, this phrase is only partially correct. Beauty is also bone deep as the outward appearance of the face begins down at this foundational level. How the face looks at the outside has a lot to do with how Read More…

Am I Vain For Wanting Plastic Surgery?

When I see a new plastic surgery consult, it is very common that they bring up their concern about vanity. If they are describing what bothers them they may say…’I don’t want you to think I’m vain’…or…’I don’t want to seem vain’. Or they may even ask near the end of our discussion…’You don’t think Read More…

The Longevity of Liposuction Surgery Results

One of the very common and good questions most patients ask during a consultation about liposuction is the longevity of the results. How long will my results last? When there is pain, recovery and expense involved, the long-term benefits are extremely important. This is always a great question but the answer to it is Read More…

Trends and Predictions in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Now that 2008 is in the books, it would be interesting to look at the trends and statistics in cosmetic surgery and see what has changed…or what is the same. Unfortunately, we will have to wait until the summer when the surveys and statistics for last year are available. However, the numbers from 2007 have Read More…

Subfascial and Intramuscular Placement of Buttock Implants

The desire for a pleasing appearing buttocks is an historic one. The ancient Greeks had a name for it…callipygeny…meaning beautiful buttocks. A well-developed buttock is uniquely human and developed as a result of standing erect on two feet. The buttock shape is primarily a result of the underlying muscle (gluteus maximus) and the amount of Read More…

A Common Breast Reduction Wound Problem

Breast reduction surgery is a highly effective operation at downsizing and reshaping large breasts. It is a fairly complex procedure that uses a keyhole skin removal and reduction approach to lift the nipple upward and create a more conical shape to the breast. From a plastic surgery standpoint, this is known as the ‘inferior pedicle’ Read More…

How Safe are Injectable Fillers in the Face ?

The use of injectable fillers for cosmetic facial treatments is very common and popular. Millions of such treatments are done every year in the United States. Their popularity and effectiveness has given to risen to ten (10) commercially available injectable fillers at present, including well known names such as Restylane, JuvaDerm and Radiesse products. Read More…