A "new" type of silicone implants is now commercially available. I had previously written about these "gummy bear" implants. A main difference with these implants is that should implants rupture-…
adminMarch 22, 2013
The Board certification in plastic surgery is valid for only ten years. After that, the plastic surgeon must retake a written exam, and present a synopsis of his surgical cases…
adminApril 2, 2013
Do you see a difference in plastic surgery results? The effectiveness of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures is in the eye of the beholder, just “deformities” that a patient sees in…
adminApril 9, 2013
Local anesthesia and face lift surgery A couple of years ago, I wrote this post about performing facelift surgery under local anesthesia: Facelift surgery under local anesthesia The other day,…
adminApril 15, 2013
The internet is not a reliable source of information! Equivalents of Nigerian money scams exist in cosmetic plastic surgery also.
adminApril 20, 2013
As a cosmetic plastic surgeon I have a certain fee for my surgeries. Regularly costs of implants and garments are added to surgical fees in addition to hospital and anesthesia…
adminApril 25, 2013
Women more beautiful than they think In cosmetic plastic surgery, the perception of the physical attributes patients have is sometimes very different from what the cosmetic plastic surgeon sees.…
adminApril 30, 2013
All surgery will result in blood vessels in our skin being cut and a small amount of bleeding to occur. Of course deeper structures may also have to be cut,…
adminMay 4, 2013
Bone of the nose makes up the upper 1/3 rd of the nose. A nasal hump is the most usual presentation of an enlarged nose, though other patients may actually…
adminMay 29, 2013
With tummy tuck surgery, the muscles are tightened to give a flat abdominal contour. In some patients the muscles themselves may be very thin and not strong enough to hold…
adminJune 24, 2013
Having an empty stomach before having general anesthesia is a vitally important part of your preparation for cosmetic surgery. Not following this simple instruction can cause your death!
adminJuly 19, 2013
Seroma formation after liposuction Liposuction is a procedure in which your board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon can remove specific unwanted areas of fat from your body. Here are is a blog…
adminAugust 1, 2013
Breast reduction surgery is a plastic surgery procedure to reduce the size of women's breasts. I have written about the different breast reduction techniques in the past. Here are a…
adminAugust 20, 2013
Following Thomas Aquinas’ diet tips may actually help Americans rid themselves of this vice which leads to our national obesity problem.
adminSeptember 1, 2013
Lyme disease effects and facial palsy I was not going to write again about Lyme disease or my recovery from facial palsy, but recent news just begs for comment. I…
adminSeptember 14, 2013
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but there is an innate human ability to appreciate physical beauty across race and sex. The appreciation of beauty of the…
adminSeptember 20, 2013
A complete evaluation of the forehead and eyelid area is imperative for patients considering facial rejuvenation of these area. It is important for patients to know that in some patients…
adminSeptember 23, 2013
In men who have tummy tucks the idea is to tighten muscles, if needed, in a V shape; not to give them a small wasp waist. Tightening of muscles is…
adminOctober 7, 2013
The work day at hospitals also starts early for nurses and staff. Hospitals are busy areas and the full day is need to get all the work done; let alone…
adminOctober 13, 2013
