Monthly Archives: April 2009
It has been firmly established that treatment with Botox works to smooth out facial wrinkles, but that has hardly been the extent of its usage. Doctors once thought that off-label use of the drug – which was originally developed for … Continue reading
My colleagues and I get a lot of questions about the “liquid facelift” on RealSelf.com all the time. And it’s amazing to me the number of non-plastic surgeons who to try to capitalize on face lifts. The reality is that … Continue reading
Do your arms look like this? Are you tired of being afraid to wear sleeveless tops? Than maybe an arm lift is right for you. An arm lift or brachioplasty involves usually the removal of fat via liposuction then removal … Continue reading
Cellulite-a condition that every woman dreads. But what it is and what to do about is remain as varied as its numerous synonymes. What we do know is that it is much more common in post pubertal females and less common in … Continue reading
Based on recent happenings, the public perception of male breasts has changed; what was once a relatively obscure condition is now approaching the level of pop culture phenomenon. Journalist Finlo Rohrer of the BBC suggests that media – especially the … Continue reading
Here is a brief TV segment from The Doctors, during which Dr. Jessica Wu explains the benefits of Latisse, the new eyelash enhancement drug made by Allergan Inc. Latisse can give you longer, thicker lashes in just 4 months. The … Continue reading
We live in a society that is rapidly becoming completely non-smoking. This is a good thing but we’re not there yet. As of 2007 43.4 million adults or 1 in 5 smoked. This is astonishing. And what’s more interesting is … Continue reading
One of the greatest concerns yet least seen complications following breast augmentation is capsular contracture. When any foreign body is placed into the human body a capsule is created around it to wall it off from the rest of the … Continue reading
Liposuction is one of the most powerful tools we have today for body sculpting. Standard suction lipectomy with small cannulas can result in a well sculpted aesthetically pleasing result. A result anyone would be proud to maintain. So I wonder … Continue reading
Breast reduction has become one of the leading procedures performed by plastic surgeons. But it’s interesting that patients on RealSelf.com and in my own office aren’t really sure if they are a candidate for breast reduction or if there insurance company … Continue reading