Unfortunately it’s all too easy these days for liposuction of all types to be performed by physicians ill-equipped or improperly trained to perform the procedures. A few days or few weeks of training is nothing when compared to the many years of supervised instruction a board certified plastic surgeon undergoes. And often surgeons will undergo CONTINUE READING
Author Archive | Dr Mosser
Does VASER Liposelection work?
October 6, 2010
VASER Liposelection is a great solution to removing unwanted fat deposits. I treat many patients with VASER for removing fat in areas such as the abdomen, inner & outer thighs, the “love handles”, and upper arms. Sometimes it’s possible to touch up the appearance of lumps or irregularities successfully with Vaser, if there is no CONTINUE READING
How does VASER Liposelection affect dark skin and ethnic skin?
October 3, 2010
VASER Liposelection is a procedure that melts fat beneath the skin using ultrasound energy. It is a procedure often used for body contouring. It also involves only very small incisions, which makes for little to no scarring once a patient has healed. This procedure is safe for patients of all skin tones & because of CONTINUE READING
When is it time for a facelift?
August 21, 2010
Looking in a mirror one day and saying to oneself, “My face looks so much older than I feel. How can I do something about it?” triggers a process of self analysis, investigation of (many) surgical and non-surgical options, and several difficult decisions. Not the least of these is deciding how best to spend your CONTINUE READING
Your Smoking Habits and Scheduling Cosmetic Surgery
August 19, 2010
As a physician I am well aware of the detrimental effect that habitual smoking has on the health of any individual, and when the subject comes up I’m always quick to remind my patients of how much they have to gain by giving up the habit. However, when I have a patient planning cosmetic surgery, CONTINUE READING
Your own medications and preparing for cosmetic surgery
August 16, 2010
An important subject that you should discuss with your plastic surgeon before scheduling any surgery is the type and quantity of medications you may be taking for conditions unrelated to cosmetic procedures or surgery. I make a special point of asking my patients during a preliminary consultation what medication they now take, have recently used, CONTINUE READING
Nutritional supplements and preparing for cosmetic surgery
August 14, 2010
Everybody I know takes nutritional supplements of one kind or another, and many people are not aware that the frequency and quantities of vitamins and supplements taken on a regular basis can have an adverse effect on the body while undergoing surgical procedures. Often I find that patients while having a clear understanding of drugs CONTINUE READING
How to pick a plastic surgeon: credentials, communication, compassion
August 11, 2010
Many people could use some help with thinking about how to choose a plastic surgeon. Being outside of the industry, they don’t know what to look for so they can be easily wooed by glitz and glamour that have nothing to do with the all-important doctor/patient relationship. My advice would be simple: pick your plastic CONTINUE READING
Up and at ‘em! Moderate activity right after surgery is good for you.
August 8, 2010
In the old days of surgery patients were told to stay in bed, even for days after surgery. Not any more! We now know that people who act sick after surgery (i.e. stay in bed and pamper themselves excessively) get sick after surgery. While we certainly don’t want anyone over-doing it after a delicate procedure, CONTINUE READING
The Brazilian Butt Lift to achieve the golden rule of “0.7”
August 6, 2010
There is a golden rule of attractiveness for the waistline compared to the buttocks, and that is the rule of the 0.7 ratio. If the narrowest measurement around the waist is divided by the widest measurement of the hips, the ideal number you can come up with is 0.7. Everything above that means there is CONTINUE READING