Plastic surgery

Skin care products that are used for facial rejuvenation may help the appearance of stretch marks. Retinoids, glycolic acids, collagen peptides, hyaluronic peptides, and Vitamins B, E, and C products in topical formulations increase cell turnover, stimulate collagen, and may improve the appearance of stretch marks. These products may improve the texture of stretch marks […]

Part I Stretch marks are benign but are one of the most bothersome and frustrating skin conditions in both women and men. We wonder why certain individuals get many, and other people get few to none, despite the same body changes throughout life. It may not be fair that some women get no abdominal stretch

Part 2 of CAPSULAR CONTRACTURES, CAPSULOTOMY, CAPSULECTOMY, AND CAPSULORRHAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Mild cases of capsular contracture are typically treated conservatively with massage and observation. More moderate to severe cases are treated with surgery, hence the other terms… Reoperative surgery for breast implants always starts with capsulotomy. This means making an incision into the breast pocket

Part I of CAPSULAR CONTRACTURES, CAPSULOTOMY, CAPSULECTOMY, AND CAPSULORRHAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Although the above medical terms sound so intimidating, it is important that all women who already have breast implants or those who are contemplating breast implants understand these terms, as they are frequently used by your plastic surgeon. Capsular contracture means scar tissue. A

This is a very important topic that I always discuss with patients prior to proceeding with elective surgery. It often surprises me how many patients think that either I, or their insurance company, will pay for any future charges as a result of needing additional surgery or outside intervention such as an MRI. Cosmetic surgery

People choose plastic surgery for many reasons. The majority of our patients are realistic; they want to enhance their physical appearance, normalize deformities, or restore youthful contours. They are happy and thrilled with the results of their surgery. Others are searching for something they lack and hope that plastic surgery will make them happy. The

Part 3 of 3, BODY For the body, the buttocks is taking center stage. An area previously overlooked in my training has gained considerable media attention and interest. On chat boards and plastic surgery websites such as www.realself.com, buttocks contouring is the most talked about. As plastic surgeons, it is important for us to renew

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