You’ve seen the before and after photos of patients who have had tummy tucks and liposuction of the belly area. It’s clear there are similarities: slimmer waistlines, flatter stomachs. But when you look in the mirror, it may not be obvious which procedure will achieve the kind of results you want for your shape. The…
RealSelf’s 20 most “worth it” procedures of 2020 are in, and we think they’re pretty spot-on. From weight loss surgery to Dysport and everything in between, the RealSelf team has compiled a list of patients’ top-ranked cosmetic surgery procedures of the “Zoom Boom” year. If you’re considering plastic surgery to enhance your appearance in 2021,…
As a board certified plastic surgeon with over 16 years of experience, I have helped numerous women achieve their dream breast augmentation results. Getting beautiful results that last for years isn’t easy, but working with a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to help you find the breast implants that best fit…
What’s the first thing most people do when looking for a plastic surgeon? It’s natural to start with browsing various doctor’s “before” and “after” photos given they are a key way to gain insight into what results a surgeon can give you, as well as what results are possible with your anatomy. But how do…
Tummies vary widely depending on age, whether or not you’ve had a child, and weight gain or loss, so it makes sense that tummy tuck procedures also vary. But with all of the different options available, how are you supposed to know which tummy tuck is right for you? We offer four types of tummy…
As the body ages, it’s completely natural to lose volume in your face and develop wrinkles. If you’re looking to boost the contour of your cheeks, fill in sunken eye troughs, or treat fine lines and wrinkles, then you’ve probably heard about or even tried dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM®, Bellafill®, or Restylane®. But you may…
As December winds to a close, many people start thinking about changes that will help them look and feel their best in the new year. If you have a dream procedure on your list, you’ll be happy to know that winter can, in fact, be the best time of the year for cosmetic surgery for…
As you may have heard, Allergan very recently chose to recall all of their BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA—a decision made in an attempt to improve patient safety while investigation of the association between textured breast implants and BIA-ALCL continues. This news has been understandably alarming for many women with…
Washington NBC4 recently covered the growing number of women who report experiencing inflammatory symptoms they associate with their breast implants—also known as Breast Implant Illness (BII). They asked Dr. Hess to weigh in on the condition as well as options for breast implant removal (explantation surgery). Dr. Hess understands how frustrating it can be to…
The first known case of gluteal implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (GIA-ALCL) was reported earlier this year, and unfortunately, the disease claimed the life of a patient. The 49-year-old patient developed symptoms including fluid accumulation and abdominal pain one year after having textured silicone gluteal implants placed and was diagnosed with ALCL shortly thereafter….