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
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Silicone Breast Implants are Back!
August 1, 2009
On November 17, 2006 the FDA finally approved silicone breast implants for breast augmentation. This was certainly a momentous day for breast augmentation surgery as it allows for women to have this important option when they consider breast enhancement surgery. Certainly there is a lot to talk about regarding the pros and cons of breast CONTINUE READING
Your Smoking Habits and Scheduling Cosmetic Surgery
July 24, 2009
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
The Lifespan of a Breast Implant is 10 Years: Myth or Fact?
July 17, 2009
I’m aware that it must be all over the internet that the lifespan of a breast implant is 10 years. And, like all things in medicine, the issue just isn’t that simple. In short, plastic surgeons use a 10-year period to discuss the risk of needing to go back to surgery for some sort of CONTINUE READING
Waist Management: Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Your Best Option?
July 10, 2009
There is never a good reason to have more electric plastic surgery than you absolutely need to achieve your aesthetic goals.Don’t ever apply the old adage, “While I’m at it I might as well…”.There are several “mini” plastic surgery procedures which are tailored to correct a specific facial or body feature you wish to improve CONTINUE READING