Explore the fascinating world of cosmetic and plastic surgery with world-renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Eppley
Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...
People undergo plastic surgery to have physical changes of the face and body. In so doing many feel somewhat guilty and wonder if they are simply being vain. But the definition of vanity is quite different. Vanity is defined as having excessive pride in oneself and their appearance. Conversely almost everyone that I see in Read More…
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons was established in 1931 and is the largest plastic surgery society in the world with over 7,000 board-certified members. It allows its surgeon members to use a simple logo design that is made up of two swooshes that form an incomplete circle. It’s abstract design is to indicate the Read More…
As questions continue to abound about a U.S. economy that has had at best a weak recovery, what has this meant for plastic surgeons? While every plastic surgery practice is different, the annual statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides some insight. In statistics released today, nearly 14 million cosmetic plastic surgery Read More…
The Super Bowl is undoubtably the greatest sporting event in the world. It is known for many things including the second biggest day of the year for at home parties, a Tiffany trophy of sterling silver that weighs 7 lbs, and the origin of the Gatorade bath for the winning coach. This year is also Read More…
The month of December is frequently the busiest time of the year for many plastic surgeons. While most people think plastic surgeons take off for weeks of vacation and fun over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, they would be wrong…at least for my practice and many other plastic surgeons that I know. The time Read More…
Each year more and more Americans, as well as those around the world, undergo cosmetic surgery. While there are many considerations that go into why and how one may head to the operating room table to change their facial appearance or body shape, cost is always a significant issue.Even amongst the most ardent detractors of Read More…
There are many considerations that patients must consider after any form of major plastic surgery. Whether it is when to shower or going back to work,swelling, pain and how one’s face and body looks will have some impact on all of life’s everyday activities during the recovery period. Understandably patients are anxious to resume Read More…
A consultation with a plastic surgeon is usually the third step in one’s evolution towards having actual surgery. The first is the recognition of the need or desire and the next is the acquisition of basic information with some research. While the most detailed information and a definitive surgical plan can only be assured by Read More…
One of the seemingly trivial issues of a patient considering elective plastic surgery is what time of day is my surgery going to be. This is trivial, of course, unless it is you having the surgery. Most patients, unless they have a transportation or scheduling issue, want to be the first surgery of the Read More…
The public is widely aware of the benefits of having their plastic surgeon board-certified. There is probably no other surgical specialty than plastic surgery where this is of greater importance. This is because a significant and highly visible component of plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures of the face and body, is mostly practiced outside of oversight Read More…
Clinical Outcomes in Rib Removal Surgery for Waistline Reduction
Rib removal surgery represents the elimination of the last anatomic...
The Surgical Technique of Clavicular Osteotomies in Shoulder Width Reduction
Shoulder width reduction is done by shortening the length of the...
The shape and appearance of the forehead is highly influenced by...
Background: The evolution of rhinoplasty surgery over the past twenty years...