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The Balanced and Proportionate Rhinoplasty

Elective rhinoplasty, often called a nosejob, is a term used to describe surgical reshaping of the outside the nose. It is usually done because someone simply wants their nose to look different. In the past, rhinoplasty was something that only the wealthy or upper class pursued. It was not usually affordable for most people. Read More…

The Abdominal Panniculectomy vs Tummy Tuck in the Extreme Weight Loss Patient

A panniculectomy is a very close cousin to a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The term pannus refers to a large apron of skin and fat that hangs over the waistline. The abdominal panniculectomy, surgical removal of a pannus, is a somewhat historic term now as it really refers to the pre-bariatric surgery era when Read More…

Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation – Why Does It Happen?

The single most common complication in breast augmentation is asymmetry of the breasts after surgery. I don’t know what the national average rate of revisional surgery is to correct breast asymmetry after implant placement, but in my practice it is about 5%. Clearly, one can see that this risk is not rare. Breast asymmetry Read More…

Tummy Tuck Variations in the Extreme Weight Loss Patient

The abdominal skin excess that is created from extreme weight loss requires a different approach than that used in the traditional tummy tuck in many cases. The skin overhang is more extensive horizontally and often wraps around the hips into the back area. Often skin excess is evident in the vertical dimension as well due Read More…

Treating the Tear Trough Deformity

A tear trough deformity is a deep indentation between the eye and the nose. Technically known as the nasojugal fold, this natural indentation becomes very noticeable if it gets too deep. Some people have tear troughs naturally, while others develop them with aging. Either way, it creates a dark shadow which is cosmetically distracting. Read More…

The Healing of Scars from Bariatric Plastic Surgery

Body contouring surgery usually involves the removal of large segments of excess skin and fat after considerable weight loss. Such radical resection usually occurs from tummy tucks, body lifts, and thigh lifts. Lesser segments of skin and fat are removed in breast lifts, arm lifts, and back lifts. No matter what the area of Read More…

Defining and Treating the Tear Trough Facial Deformity

The tear trough facial deformity is a frequently misunderstood cosmetic problem. The use of the term ‘tear’ trough’ implies that it lies close to the eye but it is easy to confuse it with other lower eye and cheek issues. Because the cheek and eyelid areas are right next to each and the shape of one area affects Read More…

New Insights into the Genetics of Aging

The problem of aging has troubled many since the beginning of time and the dream of finding a solution to the aging problem is as hopeful today as it was thousands of years ago. Conventional wisdom is that aging is caused primarily by the cumulative damage of environmental factors, wearing down the very cells Read More…

Face The Facts – An Inside Look at Plastic Surgery by Dr. Barry Eppley

Cosmetic surgery of the face is more popular than ever. People are interested in looking more refreshed, less tired, and sometimes changing how their face looks regardless of their age. And people are doing it at a younger age than ever before. With the popularity of this type of facial surgery, comes the expected Read More…

Injecting Youth – Insights From Behind The Needle by Dr. Barry Eppley

The recent phenomenon and popularity of Botox and injectable fillers for quick temporary fixes of cosmetic facial concerns has led many to consider or have these treatments. Because of their prevalence throughout our society and the resultant marketing behind them, many patients are confused and have inaccurate information as to what these cosmetic treatments Read More…