Unfortunately a lateral brow lift isn’t usually effective in treating crow’s feet. Yes it’s possible it will eliminate the appearance of some of the lines, but it won’t remove all of them. Crow’s feet are small lines typically caused by laughing and smiling. Because they are created from muscular movement, the best way to treat CONTINUE READING
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Does liposculpture make you lumpy?
April 10, 2011
Not always. It depends on the elasticity of the skin, the anatomy of the body and other extenuating factors. And yes, the skill and technique of the doctor plays a role. A qualified doctor can give you an idea during a consultation exactly what risk you may have of irregularities in contour after surgery. One CONTINUE READING
How close should I be to my ideal weight before having a tummy tuck?
April 1, 2011
In every case, it is always best to reach your goal weight first, if at all possible before having a tummy tuck. At the very least, get down to a weight that you know you can maintain easily. This will only make things better for you, as you will reduce the amount of revisions that CONTINUE READING
What are Cereform Breast Implants?
March 27, 2011
Cereform implants are produced by a company located in the North of France. They are not however FDA approved for use here in the U.S. so you need to be very careful should you choose to go that route. If you are U.S. based and a surgeon is offering to use these you should seek CONTINUE READING
Are Saline or Silicone Implants Better for Tubular Breasts?
March 22, 2011
For a procedure like this I’d recommend strongly that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with quite a bit of experience in augmentation and cases of tubular breasts. You’ll be able to do a physical examine and determine what specifically your best options may be. Generally, tubular breasts require a surgical release of CONTINUE READING
Do Small Saline Breast Implants Ripple Much?
March 17, 2011
Rippling can be caused by several things. It has more to do with the amount of tissue covering the implants, how loose the skin is and how much the implants are filled. So the size of the implants is not really a major contributor, though of course larger implants can be more visible for a CONTINUE READING
Best Approach to Improve Breast Asymmetry?
March 12, 2011
Perfect symmetry unfortunately isn’t possible. Everyone is born with a bit of discrepancy in size from one side of their bodies to the other. The goal is to make it appear as evenly matched as you can so that the discrepancies aren’t as noticeable. Differently sized implants can help with some unevenness, but for small CONTINUE READING
What Do You Recommend to Gain Fullness in my Breasts?
March 7, 2011
There are usually two issues with breasts that look like they have aged – skin excess (which manifests itself as breast droop) and a loss of fullness in the upper breasts. Both need to be considered for optimal breast aesthetics. In order to regain fullness of the upper breast, an implant will be necessary. Implants CONTINUE READING
My recent medical mission to Vietnam
March 2, 2011
As many of you know, I was offered a wonderful opportunity this last January, when I headed to Phan Rang, Vietnam to assist with ReSurge International’s latest medical mission. Over a 14-day period, two plastic surgeons (myself and one other) handled approximately 120 procedures on close to 80 patients. In addition to numerous cleft lip CONTINUE READING
How long does a thread lift last?
February 26, 2011
A thread lift lasts 18-24 months, according to a panel of worldwide experts I saw in October 2009, at the national meeting for the American Society of Plastic Surgery. It’s entirely possible that threads will need to be removed and a facelift performed anyway should you opt to pursue the route of a thread lift. CONTINUE READING