BELOTERO Balance®, a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that is manufactured by Merz Aesthetics, was approved by the FDA earlier this month for the treatment of moderate and severe facial wrinkles. (more…)
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Breast Cancer Treatment Made Easier: Oncoplastic Surgery
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.
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 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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)