One of the main reasons you may go to a plastic surgeon is that we are trained in techniques to minimize and hide scars along the body’s natural lines, and…
adminApril 27, 2011
Why all this fuss about a doll? Because research shows that we are subconsciously affected by the body forms that we are presented with as being “normal”. We then internalize…
adminMay 6, 2011
So, exercise is obviously VERY good for you. It’s just not a great way to loose weight. Just eat less if that is your goal. See my next blog about…
adminMay 9, 2011
Tort reform and caps on pain and suffering to reduce malpractice payments is a necessary first step in providing physicians with the cover they need to practice good medicine in…
adminMay 25, 2011
Complications or patients needing extra visits are a normal part of surgery and within this model the physician should be compensated enough for each “patient problem” that there continues to…
adminMay 28, 2011
Has the teen stopped growing by the time of surgery? or will they continue growth and need another surgery to correct the changes occurring after growing?
adminMay 30, 2011
Roundheads and Cavaliers Male circumcision controversy There is trouble brewing in the genital regions. The city of San Francisco is holding a vote on whether to outlaw male circumcision. If…
adminJune 20, 2011
For cosmetic surgery , find a board certified plastic surgeon near your home. You will get a better result, better surgical care and look better when you do finally go…
adminApril 24, 2011
This is why I prefer the Brazilian method. The silicone implants, even if the very softest polymer is used, are hard to touch. They may look great but you ”can’t…
adminApril 21, 2011
LASER LIPOSUCTION, COOL LIPO, SLIM LIPO ARE REJECTED as being more of a gimmick than anything else.
adminMarch 1, 2011
Patients are constantly afraid that the implants will rupture or leak. Though this is a possibility the rate of leakage or rupture is very small.
adminMarch 21, 2011
Wearing an under-wire bra will keep the breasts high and prevent them from coming down. You may also want to go bra-less but the weight and swelling may cause discomfort.
adminMarch 19, 2011
All board certified cosmetic plastic surgeons are highly trained and differences in a recommendation reflect only a difference in experiences and techniques.
adminApril 5, 2011
Yesterday I saw a patient who was interested in improving her upper eyelids. She complained that her upper lids were heavy and were drooping down over her eyes, giving her…
adminApril 2, 2011
Biggest problem that I see with Botulinum toxin injections - Patient expectation - some patients have bigger and stronger muscles that cause deeper lines on the skin. Obviously they will…
adminApril 12, 2011
So what about "Dysport"? The "new" Botox. Dysport which was approved recently for use as a neuromuscular blocker is......Botulinism Toxin.
adminDecember 16, 2010
Saline implants can deflate through either a failure of the valve used to fill the implant, or through “fold failure”, where the implant silicone shell develops a crack from repeated…
adminDecember 23, 2010
This stage starts about a week or so after surgery. You start off with "Why did I do this to myself"- "What on earth made me do this" etc.
adminDecember 31, 2010
Silicone and other materials can be used to enlarge the chin. I perform these surgeries are under local anesthesia through an incision placed under the chin where most of us…
adminJanuary 8, 2011
