Patients often present us with revision surgery. That is fixing or repairing a cosmetic surgery that was done by a different doctor. Revision basically conjures up the idea that something is wrong and needs correction. For the most part revision surgery is a result of a less than optimal result. This then is requiring some change to move closer to …

As with all services in all sectors of the economy, especially in healthcare and plastic surgery there are vast variabilities in quality of that service. Qualifications in healthcare are measured by a physician’s privileges at specific hospital. This is the first line of vetting the doctors must meet to satisfy requirements. Also, plastic surgery has board certification as a measure …

The first use of breast implants as augmentation tools for the female breast came about in the 1960s. The early implants were very crude in comparison to what we have today. A breast implant is basically a silicone bag filled with either sterile fluid or a type of soft silicone. Drastic changes in the composition of the contents inside the …

The aesthetic male breast usually does not need much in the way of cosmetic surgery. However, there are occasions when the male breast creates excess gland, excess skin, or both. Excess growth of the gland can be called gynecomastia. This may or may not be accompanied by excess skin. The gland can not be undergo a reduction with liposuction as …

Combination procedures in plastic surgery are common. Often, to achieve the best result for a certain part of the body, the combination of procedures is necessary.  I often perform multiple procedures when doing rhinoplasty. One of these additional complementary procedures is or can be the removal of buccal fat. Otherwise known as the cheek fat. The medical term for cheek …

Whether male or female, aging in the face occurs by several factors. First is sagging of the skin, and the underlying muscle. As we age, a component of volume loss occurs in the elderly. Therefore, the gold standard for facial rejuvenation is to treat this laxity with skin tightening procedures. Treat the skin and muscle. These non-surgical treatments always note …

A large part of our practice is patients seeking body contouring after weight loss or multiple pregnancies. They often ask – can I have liposuction instead of a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty? I convey to them the plastic surgery is like any other part of medicine. The proper diagnosis must be made prior to creating and instituting the proper treatment. …

Cryolipolysis first became popular in 2010. The discovery is that the application of cold within a range would shrink or even destroy fat cells. Over the last 20 years this technique of freezing your fat for body contouring has become popular. Certain types of machines apply the cold to the body under controlable circumstances. And, over time – weeks and …

Skin quality, especially on women is a great asset throughout the world. The concept of attractiveness and beauty is from the inside out. The first thing we see when we look at a person is their face. We form an immediate impression from what we see. Glowing tight skin within a range is a desirable attribute towards beauty. Skin and …

Recovery after rhinoplasty focuses on several elements. The internal structures of the nose went through a rearrangement. Therefore, they must be immobilized. This is in order for them to heal in their proper position for optimal rhinoplasty recovery. Thus giving the best result. In my practice, I use internal nasal packing. And, I use an external splint. This is in …