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…)
According to a survey of U.S. consumers conducted by RealSelf.com and published in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2009 plastic surgery statistics report, 60 percent of men and 78 percent of women would undergo cosmetic procedures ranging from tooth whitening to rhinoplasty. (more…)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released their annual report on plastic surgery in the United States. (more…)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has made its 2009 plastic surgery data available to the public. (more…)
Though most celebrities won’t admit to it, many have undergone plastic surgery to improve their appearance. In 2009, there were a number of stars that were rumored or admitted to undergoing the knife in the name of beauty. Here are some of the plastic surgery makeovers of 2009: (more…)
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…)
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…)
The secret to making a breast augmentation patient happy with the surgical result is to make her feel like she looks great. This usually involves meeting the patient’s expectations by making her look the way she wants to look. (more…)
There is a movement in plastic surgery to reduce the frequency of breast augmentation revisions. This is a laudable goal, as revision within the first two years of surgery can be as high as 30 percent. It is especially a problem when a common reason for the revision is that the patient is unhappy with their breast size after surgery. (more…)
One of the key components to safe plastic surgery is that the procedure be done in as short a time as possible. It is well known that prolonged surgery is associated with (more…)