Cellulite-a condition that every woman dreads. But what it is and what to do about is remain as varied as its numerous synonymes. What we do know is that it is much more common in post pubertal females and less common in males. However, males with deficiencies in male hormones and thus a relative increase in female…
We live in a society that is rapidly becoming completely non-smoking. This is a good thing but we’re not there yet. As of 2007 43.4 million adults or 1 in 5 smoked. This is astonishing. And what’s more interesting is the number of patients that come to me for cosmetic surgery that smoke cigarettes. These…
One of the greatest concerns yet least seen complications following breast augmentation is FDA recommends . When any foreign body is placed into the human body a capsule is created around it to wall it off from the rest of the body. This is the normal process following breast augmentation. But on rare occasions this…
Liposuction is one of the most powerful tools we have today for body sculpting. Standard suction lipectomy with small cannulas can result in a well sculpted aesthetically pleasing result. A result anyone would be proud to maintain. So I wonder why I get asked about weigh gain after liposuction during consultations. Are patients planning on…
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…
Many different materials have been inserted into women’s breasts to increase their size, such as parafin wax, silastic rubber and polyurethane sponges. But the silicone elastomer breast implant has emerged as the only FDA approved device for breast augmentation. After the breast implant controversy and moratorium in FDA recommends saline breast implants became the primary…
Does size really matter? No, it doesn’t! When I discuss breast augmentation with patients one of the first questions I get is “what size will I be when we’re done?” The reality is who knows? Why because I’ve only had one patient see me for a consultation who was wearing the correct bra size. It’s…
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/types-breast-implantsA common question that is raised to me during a breast augmentation consultation is the ability to detect breast cancer after breast implants. I’m pleased when women ask this as it confirms that they following physician recommendations on breast cancer screening. While it seems that the detection of breast cancer after breast augmentation would be more difficult,…
Botox Cosmetic® really is thought of as the “cure all” for facial aging. Through RealSelf.com I have encountered any number of patients asking about fixing wrinkles in any area of the face with Botox. Unfortunately, Botox is definitely not a “cure all” especially around the eyes. As we age skin loses its elasticity and thus…
One of the greatest concerns that patients express to me, during a consultation for a breast lift, is the appearance of scars. Many women express that they want a lift but either don’t want scars or want minimal scars. I can understand this, but a thorough education into the process often alleviates concerns. A breast…