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As you may have noticed, we don’t habitually comment on celebrities and their plastic surgery as other bloggers do.  However, it seems perfectly appropriate when an opportunity to educate our readers presents itself.
In a November 1st interview with STV, Jeremy Piven commented briefly that he stopped drinking soy milk because he was afraid it might [...]

Now that Dr. Hess has so thoroughly explained considerations of breast implant size, we have another laundry list for you to read.  A 2009 study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery used patient input to formulate 6 criteria for successful breast surgery.  For patients, these are the factors that make an impact on satisfaction and [...]

The NBC Today Show recently featured Sculptra aesthetic on their “Today’s Health” segment. Along with a treatment demonstration and some patient testimonials, Dr. Roshini Raj of the NYU school of medicine appears on the show to explain the details regarding Sculptra treatment. She covers the advantages and disadvantages of Sculptra and of course, compares [...]

What part of your weekly routine contributes the most to your appearance?  For what reasons do you try to look good?  Is there a particular body area, or body part, that you believe is your best feature?
Questions like the ones above were asked by researchers during the Beauty for Life survey, a collaborative effort by [...]

In an effort to improve her agility and possibly her tennis game, Romanian tennis star Simona Halep will undergo breast reduction surgery next fall.  
According to news sources in the UK, Ms. Halep complained that her large (34 DD) breasts have slowed her reaction time on the court and caused discomfort. “It’s the weight that [...]

Breast reduction has one of the highest satisfaction rates of any plastic surgery procedure.  And it’s really no wonder-less neck, shoulder and back pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, rashes under the breasts and the reduced ability to exercise.
The breast reduction procedure involves designing a skin incision, removing breast tissue from around the pedicle, or [...]

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 tabloid scrutinization of celebrities – has popularized the concept of ‘man boobs.’ During the summer of [...]

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 will pay.  So much misinformation is on the web that this is understandable.  Let’s not kid [...]

For decades breast reductions have been performed the same way.  But that certainly doesn’t mean it was the best way.  More recently a technique that was briefly considered more than 40 years ago has returned to become the standard of care for breast reduction at Hess Plastic Surgery.  Known as the “superomedial pedicle” breast reduction [...]

Women with large breast often feel they are weighed down physically and emotionally. Overly large breasts can be pendulous and uncomfortable. According to a recent study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, large breasted women who have had breast reduction surgery have a greater self-esteem and also suffer less back pain. In 2008 [...]