Oncoplastic surgery is a fancy name for a procedure that makes it easier for women with breast cancer to avoid a mastectomy by having a lumpectomy and a breast lift/reduction at the same time.
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The Bad Facelift: the tell-tale signs
The Bad Facelift
Patients interested in facial rejuvenation are often reticent to proceed for fear of looking worse. Everyone has seen the unfortunate patient with the “Bad Facelift,” and patients are unanimous in wanting to avoid it. An additional cause for concern is that if celebrities and even high-profile NFL owners can have Bad Facelifts, how can a more normal patient avoid the same fate? The simple answer is to select a surgeon whose ideals and aesthetics match yours. Ask your surgeon to show you pictures of what they think looks like a very good result. If it looks bad to you, find another doctor. There are several common deformities that are signs of a bad facelift: (more…)
ASAPS /ASPS Issue Statement On Stem Cell Plastic Surgery
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a statement earlier this month about the use of stem cells in plastic surgery. According to a joint task force created by the two associations, more long-term data needs to be collected before aesthetic stem cell procedures are marketed to the public. (more…)
The Skin-Sparing Latissimus Breast Reconstruction
Traditional Latissimus Flap
Numerous alternatives are available to women seeking breast reconstruction. Most commonly, patients are offered a simple technique, a tissue expander, or a complicated one, like a free-flap reconstruction (DIEP flap.) Often not mentioned, is an intermediate technique I call a “Skin-Sparing Latissimus Flap” which offers advantages over the other two procedures. (more…)
The Fate of the Nipple in Mastopexy
MASTOPEXY
Women with ptotic or “droopy” breasts are often interested in a breast lift or mastopexy to improve their breast shape, but are reluctant to do so because they believe that the nipple and areola are completely removed and replaced as part of the procedure. Fortunately, this is seldom necessary. (more…)
How Smoking Cigarettes Can Affect Your Appearance
Smoking cigarettes causes serious health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, stroke, infertility problems, and birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to the devastating medical problems associated with smoking, it can also present a number of cosmetic and health problems for our plastic surgery patients. (more…)
Rhinoplasty and Airway Obstruction
Patients seeking cosmetic improvement in their noses frequently have nasal airway obstruction. When I see these patients, I try to make sure both issues are addressed in the best possible way. (more…)
Plastic Surgery After a Divorce
I frequently see female patients who have recently been divorced and are interested in having plastic surgery. Their motivation is that they want to look better and feel better about themselves before they start dating again. I try to approach these patients cautiously to make sure they have the right motivation and are emotionally healthy enough to have plastic surgery. (more…)
Beauty Matters
BEAUTY MATTERS
We all know attractiveness matters. Everyone grows up with the notion that “looking your best” is very important. What is shocking is how important attractiveness is in the job market. (more…)
Breast Implants and Lymphoma ALCL
The preliminary information is that out of the 5 to 10 million women world wide with breast implants, 34 have been identified with this disease. Because this problem seems extremely rare, the FDA has taken a very measured approach. (more…)