Plastic surgery

Just published in our August 2014 edition of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal is a current and truthful analysis of where we are in the field of stem cell cosmetic procedures. The information comes from a team of physicians and researchers at the Stanford University Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. The

After a week spent in the office with breast implant patients asking if they might have a “uniboob”, I finally got to sit down and watch an episode of the new reality plastic surgery TV show called, “Botched”. “Botched” premiered on E! on June 24, and is a realistic portrayal of plastic surgery complications, with

In planning for any upcoming surgery, we always hear questions about what kind of diet to follow before and after surgery. Good nutrition before embarking on any surgical procedure is a must to ensure proper healing. Aggressive dieting right before surgery is not a good idea. Patients on weight loss medications also need to stop

More than one third of the US population suffers from obesity. Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) has become popular in patients with high body mass indexes. Weight loss procedures commonly involve gastric banding (lap band), gastric sleeve, or gastric bypass surgery. Some overweight patients become motivated to loose weight without surgery, embracing a healthy diet

The Best Breast Implant on the Market Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Reoperation can occur to remove and replace your implants for rupture, capsular contractures, cosmetic desires, cosmetic complications, or surgical complications such as bleeding (hematoma). All of the breast implant manufacturers in the United States, Allergan, Mentor, and Sientra have warranties, which cover