Category Archives: plastic surgery
I have the utmost respect for our capitalistic society. Competition works to create better products, higher standards and a better society as a whole. That is except in cosmetic medicine. All plastic surgeons at some point in their career start … Continue reading
What an intriguing title for a blog, isn’t it? Makes you want to dive right in…to bed and fall asleep. Yes, I know, but it’s probably the most important subject when discussing a facelift – to keep fat or remove … Continue reading
Any time I bring up the topic of a midface lift I get the most quizzical looks. Although it is a less frequently performed than a standard facelift, it is no less important in facial rejuvenation. The midface is the … Continue reading
Massive weight loss, heredity and age can all contribute to excessive skin that sags and droops off the upper arms in some people. Building muscle mass through exercise can strengthen and help tone this area but it cannot remove the … Continue reading
Tuberous breast deformity can be one of the most challenging anomalies for a plastic surgeon to correct. Many surgeons feel that roughly 5% of all breast augmentation patients have a condition known as “hypoplastic tubular breast” or under developed breasts. … Continue reading
A recent study published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery notes that patients with a high Body Mass Index, (BMI), greater than 41 have an extreme elevated risk of secondary complications when undergoing body contouring surgeries like abdomionoplasty, … Continue reading
As people get older the signs of aging is first noticed in the appearance of the face. The sagging of the face with deep creases below the lower eyelids becomes apparent. Fat in the cheeks begins to show the affects … Continue reading