Plastic surgery

Part 2 of 3, BREAST The jury is still out on the benefits of anatomic form-stable textured shaped breast implants (tear-drop shaped gummy bear implants). Sientra has their version FDA approved, and we have been using their smooth round high strength silicone implants with excellent results. Mentor and Allergan’s versions are not yet FDA approved. […]

This is one of a three-part blog on the highlights of the meeting. Part 1 of 3, FACE Facelift and Necklift surgery are performed by many techniques with excellent results. One technique is not necessarily better than the other. Most plastic surgeons are performing “minifacelift” techniques with less aggressive dissections in the right candidates. Patients

We have all made it to 2013. With my husband turning 50 this year, and me turning 45, we are quickly passing through middle age. Time is precious and is passing quickly. Those of us with children need to look healthy, have energy, and be role models for our kids. There has to be time

With the popularity of Iphones, video chatting using apps like Facetime are part of everyday life. Whether you are chatting with friends and family, dating, or doing a job interview, video chatting is influencing how we perceive ourselves. For many, seeing one’s self on a video chat is an eye-opening experience. The reflection always seems

Individuals seeking plastic surgery should be non-smokers and in good health to ensure optimum healing, decreased risks for complications, and a predictable outcome. Not only does smoking effect the lungs, risking breathing difficulties and pneumonia, but the deleterious effects of smoking on skin and healing are significant and numerous. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and therefore

Las Vegas is a destination for plastic surgery. We regularly see patients from out of town and from all over the world. Our office is about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Ideally patients should fly in ahead of time for a consultation, to make sure they are a good candidate for

The regular usage of herbal medications and supplements is widespread in our plastic surgery population. 25% of patients report regularly using herbal medicines. While these supplements offer many health benefits, they are deleterious when it comes to elective surgery. It is important that patients who are undergoing an elective procedure stop all nonessential medications and

VANCOUVER, MAY 2012 PART 3: BODY, A NEW TREATMENT FOR CELLULITE?? Liposuction techniques are numerous, and not one technology is better than the other. Most plastic surgeons agree that the traditional tumescent technique with fat aspiration continues to be highly effective, predictable, and safe. Techniques that use heat to “tighten” skin are showing complications as

VANCOUVER, MAY 2012 PART 2: BREAST First of all, we have a new player in the breast implant market, the company Sientra. We had the opportunity to participate in the Sientra launch party and got first hand information on the company; it’s philosophy, manufacturing standards, and business ethic. It was a large turnout of plastic

THE AESTHETIC MEETING (ASAPS) Just back from Vancouver! There were about 3,000 participants at the ASAPS meeting in the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, which began Thursday, May 3, 2012. Attendees were mostly board certified plastic surgeons from the U.S., with other plastic surgeons from Latin America and Europe. After attending the Scientific Sessions over