Archive for November, 2009

Laser Liposuction - Doctor More Important Than Technique

Patients frequently ask about Laser Liposuction and want to know if it is better than standard tumescent liposuction ultrasonic-assisted liposuction.  I tell them it is unclear whether it offers an advantage, and it is a question that needs to answered by analyzing and comparing long term results. (more…)

Recent Mammogram Recommendations

Last week, a government-sponsored task force presented new recommendations regarding breast self examination and mammography.  The Task Force recommended the complete abandonment of breast self-exam by women.  They also advised that, in general, mammography not be done until age (more…)

Finding A Doctor You Can Trust

Patients always want to know a simple and reliable way to find a doctor they can trust. Well, it is easy if you are a smoker. If you smoke, just ask your plastic surgeon if he will (more…)