Category: plastic surgery

  There are few, if any, plastic surgery procedures that do not require some form of skin closure with sutures. The methods that plastic surgeons use to close skin are somewhat different from many other surgical specialties. Given that the final appearance of the scar is of paramount importance, supporting the wound edges for a Read More…

  Injectable aesthetic facial treatments, since 2002, have continued to be developed and are now part of mainstream beauty treatments for many. Whether it is Botox, Dysport, or the variety of injectable fillers, their delivery is exclusively by injection with the attendant discomfort and apprehension that comes from needles in the skin. It would be Read More…

We are surrounded today by endless products that claim to cause weight loss, grow hair, make your skin look younger..and even the necessity to cleanse your colon for optimal health.  Between TV and the internet (and soon to be cell phones),  these ‘miracle’ products are everywhere we turn. When I see these many ads, I Read More…

  Many people talk about ‘plastic surgery addicts’ and it is not uncommon that one of my patients in my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice ask if I see many of them. While it is true that there clearly are some who are addicted to getting plastic surgery, and they are well illustrated on the internet Read More…

  One of the interesting psychological phenomenons that is very common in plastic surgery is what often occurs after an operation. Patients initially present with a certain problem and state how happy they would be if it was better. For example, a middle-aged female is seen with extra skin and fat on the abdomen and Read More…

  Plastic Surgery is unique amongst the medical specialities in that many of our procedures involve using synthetic implants. Only Orthopedic Surgery rivals or exceeds the number of implants placed per procedures. As a result, plastic surgeons have a long history of implant handling and implantation, particularly for elective cosmetic surgery. Breast and facial implants Read More…

  Americans who choose to spend money on cosmetic surgery and procedures have been considered to be taxed for their indulgences. In an effort to fund treatment for those who cannot afford basic healthcare, some members of the White House and Congressional groups have proposed a 10% excise tax on elective cosmetic surgery procedures. This Read More…

  On a side topic that has very little to do with plastic surgery, I read an article the other day on the scientific explanation for the well known phenomenon known as ‘brain freeze’. Almost everyone has experienced this excruciating pain that occurs from eating ice cream or drinking something very cold. The contact of Read More…