Category Archives: plastic surgery
The news is currently buzzing about the topic of cosmetic surgery for men. “Why are men getting plastic surgery?” people ask. The answer will always vary. According to Dr. Hess, men are currently looking at cosmetic surgery in a different … Continue reading
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is at it again, grandstanding and campaigning against his latest enemy—breast augmentation. It may come as a shock that it’s the work of plastic surgeons and not some foreign leader that’s drawn his attention this time, … Continue reading
Although changes in your skin are the obvious answer to the appearance of aging, there may be a deeper underlying issue that is to blame. A new study in the January 2011 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal says that these … Continue reading
A recent CNN article about the unfortunate death of Solange Magnano offers some useful advice for anyone considering plastic surgery. We’re giving you the rundown here in compressed form, but you can read more in the link below: What really … Continue reading
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is urging members to take action and speak out against the 5 percent cosmetic surgery tax included on the healthcare reform bill revealed Wednesday. The bill was proposed last July but, according to Politico, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Do your eyes appear puffy morning and night? Do people see you and ask if you’re tired or stressed out? Do your eyes exhibit dark shadows? If so, perhaps it is time to make a change. When effective treatments are … Continue reading
Any experienced plastic surgeon knows that a healthy patient – with a stable weight, who doesn’t smoke – is far more likely to have a successful surgery outcome. That’s why surgeons often decline to operate on a patient who engages … Continue reading
At Hess Plastic Surgery, we see the consultation process as a chance to educate and comfort our patients. One valuable tool that has emerged to aid this process is email. Prior to a consultation in person, you can write to … 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