A patient presented to me two weeks ago from the east coast. She is predominantly Spanish speaking and as a result the communication before her visit was lacking. She had arranged for a consultation with the assistance of her daughter and the translator in the clinic. We were told she was from the west coast …
1 + 2 = 5? Many patients who desire plastic surgery are interested in more than just one procedure. For example, the massive weight loss andmommy makeover patients often request multiple cosmetic procedures. Patients who have lost a lot of weight often find that their reward for hard work is loose skin. These patients often desire a face lift, …
Multiple plastic surgery procedures – combined or staged? Read More »
Liposuction is a procedure under constant evolution. First there were traditional dry techniques developed in the 1970?s. Fat was simply removed by suction. This was bloody and frankly barbaric. The tumescent liposuction technique was invented in the 1980?s by Dr. Klein, a California Dermatologist. This significantly cut down on bleeding and risks. Most cases of …
