Monthly Archives: February 2009

Patients often have multiple procedures at the same time. The most common include breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tuck, and/or liposuction. This saves both time and money since costs are often reduced when multiple procedures are combined. Additional procedures would … Continue reading →

A face lift is a procedure which, unfortunately, can be performed by any physician – whether adequately trained or not. Most states have very little regulation on this matter. Because of this, non-plastic – or so called “cosmetic” – surgeons … Continue reading →

The use of compression hosiery for up to two weeks after treatment is recommended, which may be used for at least eight hours a day. Sclerotherapy can be done in other parts of the body including the face. The area … Continue reading →

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons have multiple regimens that are very useful in combating the scars resulting from acne. The therapies a surgeon uses include the use of cosmeticeuticals available in the office. In addition, the therapies progress to the more … Continue reading →

Brachioplasty, also known as arm lift or arm tuck, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove redundant, flabby, and sagging skin folds of the upper arms. Hanging arm skin folds are not only unsightly, but also interfere with one’s … Continue reading →

Breast augmentation can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won’t necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and … Continue reading →

- This plastic surgeon focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including thigh and buttock lifts and other reconstructive surgical procedures. Please contact us today to learn more about this procedure. Patients who desire a thigh and buttock lift … Continue reading →

Abdominoplasty , known more commonly as a “tummy tuck ,” is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically … Continue reading →

If you have unsightly sagging skin on the upper arms due to aging, genetics, or weight loss, you may be a candidate for upper arm lift. The procedure is intended to reduce or eliminate excess skin from the upper arms. … Continue reading →

Chin augmentation is a way to bring balance to the facial structure of correcting a weak chin due to the related bone resorption or facial trauma. This procedure can be as simple as tissue augmentation filler to implanting a silicone … Continue reading →

Ear surgery is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, so the operation is done on children between ages of … Continue reading →

Recovery from implant based reconstruction is faster than with lap-based reconstruction, but both take at least three to six weeks to recover and both require follow up surgeries in order to construct a new areola and nipple. The patients should … Continue reading →

A minimal scar breast lift procedure encompasses several newer techniques aimed at reducing scars. A “donut” or circumareolar mastopexy results in a scar only around the areola (the pigmented area around the nipple). The circumareolar-vertical mastopexy or “lollipop” type of … Continue reading →

Because of the special nature of the blood supply to the nose and surrounding area, it is possible for retrograde infections from the nasal area to spread to the brain during cosmetic nasal surgery. To reduce the risks follow the … Continue reading →

Additional considerations must also be understood in deciding which particular breast lift technique will be used. The circumareolar or “donut” mastopexy is reserved for minimal type lifts and will tend to decrease projection making the breast somewhat rounder and flatter … Continue reading →

Although all plastic surgeons recommend that you be at your ideal weight, overweight patients who are unable to reach their goals can greatly benefit as well. Many have been inspired to continue to lose weight after treatment. With liposculpture, saddlebags … Continue reading →

The tummy tuck procedure tightens the muscles to provide a sleeker, stronger abdominal wall and to make the waist smaller. Loose, lax skin often compromised by stretch marks, is removed. You will be up in a day or two after … Continue reading →

For women who are physically healthy as well as realistic in their goals, breast augmentation can provide an effective cosmetic enhancement. Breast implants are filled with either saline or silicone. Because of the current restrictions established for silicone implants by … Continue reading →

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the … Continue reading →

As people age their brow droops, causing an older, tired appearance. By lifting the brow and taking weight off the eyelids, a brow lift makes you look younger and more rested without any facial incisions.Brow Lift, Eyebrow Surgery,Three types of … Continue reading →