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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...
Over the past few years, I have noticed a fair number of internet inquiries about the desire for cosmetic surgery from members of the armed services. I get at least once a week such an inquiry from someone stationed either locally or anywhere around the world, most commonly Iraq and Afghanistian. I suspect this Read More…
One of the most common questions and concerns when one decides to undergo plastic surgery is what type of anesthesia will be used. Many people have misconceptions about anesthesia. Some believe that the procedure would be safer if one does not have a general anesthetic. Others have been put to sleep before for other Read More…
One of the many qualifiers that patients are taught to determine when choosing a surgeon to perform their cosmetic surgery is “board certification”. While many patients look this up on a doctor’s website or inquire directly to their surgeon or his/her office staff, most people do not really know what board-certification means and how to Read More…
Since the tragic passing of Michael Jackson, much has been said about his talent and unparalleled entertainment skills. Unfortunately, his plastic surgery experiences and the well chronicled morphing of his face will always be mentioned as part of his legacy. Few celebrities have been as identified with the adverse potential of plastic surgery as he Read More…
One of the most interesting and relevant concepts in elective cosmetic plastic surgery is that of value. In short, what are you getting for what you are paying. As I often say to patients in my Indianapolis plastic surgery practice, ‘we are not saving any lives here or curing cancer….it is just cosmetic surgery.’ Read More…
An FDA review panel today called for safety restrictions on the popular over-the-counter pain reliever Tylenol, including reducing its maximum dose. Concerns over cases of liver damage and failure prompted expert review. The panel recommended lowering the maximum dose of over-the-counter Tylenol from 4 grams, or eight pills of a medication such as Extra Strength Read More…
The recent tragic demise of pop star Michael Jackson brings forth many images and memories. I was in my youth during the height of his stardom and his music and videos will live with my generation for the rest of our lives. His music elicits memories of where we were at that time and what Read More…
As I was returning on a flight from NewYork after a plastic surgery meeting, scanning the SkyMall magazine is almost a ritual. While I never buy anything from it, the seemingly endless array of gadgets and devices that are contained within its pages are always entertaining. As part of their health offerings, devices for Read More…
One of the issues that most patients think about when considering plastic surgery is….how long will these results last? If one doesn’t think about it, you should. Longevity of plastic surgery results is really a question of value…or return on your investment. Just like many other purchases, the exchange of money for a good Read More…
Wrong-site surgery is a well recognized problem in the United States. The actual incidence isn’t precisely known, and numbers vary, but it is estimated to be around once in every 100,000 surgeries or so. Most likely the incidence is probably higher. That ratio seems pretty good unless you are that unlucky one amongst the 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...