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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Why Exchange Saline Breast Implants for Silicone
I see numerous patients these days who are interested in replacing their aging saline implants. While some choose to place new saline implants, many are interested in switching to silicone. There are several motivations for the change, but here are a few: (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…)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Releases 2010 Statistics
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have released some plastic surgery statistics for 2010, and breast augmentation again tops of the list of the most popular surgical procedures of them all. (more…)
New Minimally-Invasive Treatment for Gynecomastia
Arthroscopy Shavers
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is now easier to treat using minimally invasive surgery. (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…)
Abdominoplasty With Incontinence Surgery
More and more in my practice, I see patients having surgery for female urinary incontinence who want to combine it with a tummy tuck. (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…)
Plastic Surgery and Television – Is the Portrayal Accurate?
There have been a number of television specials on TV lately about plastic surgery. An ABC Primetime special titled Celebrity Plastic Surgery: Gone Too Far recently aired, and featured various patients that have undergone cosmetic surgery. (more…)
Signs of Facial Fillers
Many patients want to improve their appearance with facial fillers, but are weary of treatment because they do not want to look like they have had work done. Skilled, board certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists can enhance patients’ features while still maintaining a natural looking appearance. When too much filler is injected, it can result in trout pout or an overly puffy face. (more…)