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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…

FDA To Investigate Injectable Filler Use in the Lips and Face

Injectable fillers, with compositions of collagen, hyaluronic acid, or synthetic beads, are a popular method of adding volume or plumping facial lines and wrinkles. It is a highly effective procedure that produces instantaneous results with very few complications. Current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, however, is limited to certain facial lines and wrinkle areas Read More…

Does The Method Of Extreme Weight Loss Increase The Risks of Body Contouring Surgery?

Large amounts of weight are being lost in this country through the popular procedures of bariatric surgery, most notably gastric bypass and the lapband operations. Despite the popularity of bariatric surgery, I see in my practice just as many patients who come in for body contouring procedures who have lost weight through diet and exercise. Read More…

Back Lift Surgery in the Extreme Weight Loss Patient

The back is not spared from the extreme weight loss process. While skin may sag worse in the front (abdomen) after a lot of weight loss, sagging in the back occurs as well. It tends to not sag as much as other areas due to three factors: the thickness of back skin (one of Read More…

Chin Augmentation Surgery – What To Expect Right After Surgery

Enhancing one’s chin with an implant is a common plastic surgery procedure. The simple placement of a synthetic implant on the front of the chin (mandibular symphysis) bone can make a dramatic difference in how the lower jaw looks and in the appearance of the lower face and neck. While chin augmentation is a Read More…