With the deepening recession an increasing number of desperate people have turned to crime to get by. And I guess desperation comes in many forms. Take for instance Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, of Huntington Beach, California who faces charges on May 27 for allegedly stealing the identity of another woman and using that identity to…
The tummy tuck is and has been a mainstay of cosmetic surgery practices. But what they are and how much they cost can be incredibly confusing. Names such as standard, extended, mini, hybrid and others don’t necessarily give a patient a thorough understanding of the procedure. So lets take them one by one. The extended abdominoplasty…
Plication or tightening of the rectus (six pack) muscles is an ingrained part of the tummy tuck procedure. It’s so routine that most surgeons never think about not doing it. But is it always necessary? No it’s not, and a thorough exam will determine this. The rectus muscles migrate laterally, widening in the center when…
I know it sound a bit crazy to blog on the belly button but I have to tell you I’m tired of the most important part of a tummy tuck being the “I can’t forget to close the belly button” part of the surgery-no thought, no aesthetic consideration, no caring. It is the most important part…
The cost of any cosmetic surgery is probably third in importance behind procedure and surgeon in the decision making process for patients. It’s a common question posted on RealSelf.com. But interestingly, despite living in a market economy, fees are less consistent than one would think. The reasons for this are multiple-location, anesthesia fees, facility fees, surgeon experience and most importantly…
During a recent breast augmentation consultation, the patient was concerned about placing silicone implants into her body and wanted to discuss alternatives. Although I understand where her concern is coming from (bad internet information) it’s important to address each alternative. For eons there have been creams, pill and potions touted to enhance breast size. Unfortunately,…
Breast augmentation is a wonderful procedure that can restore shape, body proportion and confidence to any patient. But there are several long-term potential problems that can occur that must be recognized and treated. The “double bubble” and the “Bottoming out” deformities are two of them. Double Bubble Deformity When breast implants are initially placed, they…
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,…
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 only Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and some facial plastic surgeons are qualified to perform facelift…
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 of the excess skin. For the most part the incision to remove the skin is…