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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There was a recent poll by Harris Interactive on behalf of Realself.com looking at trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery. The study surveyed over 2100 patients aged 18 and over. The study looked at interest and satisfaction with cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck (29%) and liposuction (23%) topped the list of procedures that patients would undergo […]
Fat grafting has been around for years but is gaining momentum as a hot new cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery procedure. Early fat grafting dates back to the late 1800?s, however significant advances in technique have occurred more recently. The basic problem with fat grafting is trying to get the fat to survive. Newer techniques include micro […]
Gummy bear implants are the newest generation of silicone breast implants used for breast augmentation. They are otherwise known as form stable cohesive gel implants and have been used for breast enhancement for years in Europe and South America, before recently receiving FDA approval in the U.S. These implants were developed with two goals in mind: 1) […]
I have been asked a number of times if breast implants cause stretch marks. My response has always been that it is certainly possible but I have never seen it. I had a patient this week who actually did develop some stretch marks after breast augmentation. She is in her 20?s and is a light […]