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The Ease of Torn Earlobe Repairs

Torn or split earlobes are a very common female ear problem. (and increasingly so in men also) Almos always the cause is ear rings. Whether the weight of them with time causes a near split or having someone pull on one resulting in a laceration, a bifurcated earlobe is often the result. Many people walk Read More…

Chronic Occipital Migraine Headaches – Outcomes of Surgical Treatment

Pain coming from the occipital nerve (occipital neuralgia) is a very disabling disorder that is marked by fairly severe headaches coming from the back of the head forward. I personally know several very good physicians with this problem and they often have to miss work and take a lot of pain and headache medications Read More…

Smartlipo of the Back – Flanks, Bra Rolls, and Neck Humps

Liposuction of the back and its rolls, while not one of the top two or three areas of requested body contour changes, can produce some noticeable changes to one’s figure. When considering liposuction, the back can be divided into three main areas, the upper back or neck, the bra or back rolls, and the flanks Read More…

Facelift Scars – Where Are They and How Do They Look?

Facelift surgery is about improving the neck and jawline at the expense of creating permanent scars. Working the loose skin from the neck up and backwards, excess skin which was once lower on the face is trimmed off around the ears. This ultimately placing the permanent scars in more natural skin creases that exist around Read More…

Gynecomastia (Man Boob) Reduction – Matching the Operation to the Problem

For younger or older men with severe gynecomastia (man boobs), plastic surgery is the only effective option. Regardless of age, the amount of extra skin you have is the single most important determinant of what type of procedure would be effective. Extra skin can not be made to go away, in most cases, by Read More…

Macrolane Injections vs Body Implants for Body Shaping

There are a large number of injectable fillers today (nine at present) that are used exclusively for aesthetic facial purposes. Many of these are composed of hyaluronan with well known brand names such as Restylane, Juvaderm, and Perlane to name a few. The popularity of these injectable products is that hyaluronan is naturally found Read More…

Rhinoplasty Analysis and Planning – How A Plastic Surgeon Sees It

Rhinoplasty patients are understandably interested in knowing how their plastic surgeon thinks in analyzing their nose for surgery. Perhaps in this quest they are really interested in knowing if what bothers them is what their plastic surgeon sees. While photographic analysis and computer imaging are keys in this communication process, experienced plastic surgeons certainly Read More…

Endoscopic Glabellar Muscle Resection for Cosmetic and Migraine Improvement

Frowning is a very common human facial movement that can indicate a variety of expressive emotions. Most commonly, it suggests concern, concentration and even anger. As the eyebrows move closer together, a pair of vertical lines or grooves develops between them. Known as glabellar furrows, these indentations start out as appearing only when one Read More…

Do It Yourself Botox – A Consumer Warning

The success of Botox for facial expression relaxation has led to many imitators and knock-offs. Since Botox was clinically approved in the U.S. in 2002, many topical products from creams, lotions, and patches have become commercially available that allegedly produce ‘Botox-like’ results. People searching for a less expensive treatment option are lured in by Read More…

Tumescent Infiltration – A Fundamental Concept of Liposuction

Regardless of the liposuction technique used (traditional, ultrasonic, or laser), fluid is needed to be instilled into the treated area. In small areas (neck) , a typical numbing solution may be used (1% Lidocaine with epinephrine). But in most liposuction surgery, a solution known as tumescence or Hunstad is first instilled. This solution is Read More…