This is commonly confused. Many patients email me with questions about siliconimplants. A little gentle education is in order. At the risk of sounding too geeky. Silicone is the combination of inorganic silicon with oxygen and organic side groups that attach to the silicon atoms. The amount of cross-linking or attachments between the organic and inorganic components is […]
Read More »Its the time of year that we reflect on the past year and plan for the next. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) recently announced their predictions for plastic surgery for 2011. With economic recovery, facial rejuvenation surgery will increase. The popularity of cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Sculptra, Radiesse, Evolence, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane etc.) will continue […]
Read More »There is a new billboard on I-15 advertising natural breast augmentation in Utah. It sounds so easy, safe and natural. What patient considering breast augmentation wouldn’t want naturally larger breasts with minimal pain and recovery? “Natural breast augmentation” is a procedure where fat is harvested from the patient and transferred into the breast. I have […]
Read More »Riding in a plane has become commonplace and passe, so too has cosmetic surgery. Many have forgotten that this is REAL surgery with REAL risks. Death and complication in plastic surgery is something that people don’t want to think about but need to hear. Like the sound clanking in your engine, it won’t go away […]
Read More »I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover. I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell you: Your body goes through all kinds of changes while you’re pregnant—and once you’ve given […]
Read More »A woman in her 40?s or 50?s presents to her plastic surgeon to discuss breast implant removal. She had saline breast implants placed 20 or so years ago. Since that time she has gained a little weight and breast tissue and now feels that her breasts are too large. She doesn’t remember the size of […]
Read More »“Natural breast augmentation” is becoming a popular term in breast enhancement. But what does it mean? Of course, patients interested in breast augmentation would for the most part prefer a natural breast augmentation. Does this mean the results look “natural” or that the augmentation uses natural tissue without implants? Natural breast augmentation can mean: Breast […]
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 […]
Read More »Finding a good bra after breast augmentation can be challenging. Here are a few tips. For the first 6 weeks to 3 months (depending on the surgeon) the bra should be comfortable, without underwire, and clasp in the front. We use a simple post surgical sport bra. After the first 6 weeks, patients are excited to […]
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