sagging skin

CAN I HAVE AN HOURGLASS FIGURE?

In plastic surgery like all of medicine we are always seeking new ways to achieve better results. Fat transfer to various parts of the body has become popular and efficient to achieve better results in certain circumstances. However, when it comes to the breast for transfer in my opinion has very limited value over breast implants. First, I always assess …

The nasolabial fold or laugh line is a very specific area of the face. It frames the upper lip extending from the junction of the rim of the nose downward. It can extend beyond the upper lip into the chin area and become what is referred to as marionette lines. This area of the face has a very specific cellular …

The cat-eye look refers to the upper outer edge of the eye tilted slightly up and elongated – like a cat. This cat-eye look creates a more almond shape of the eye. It suggests a more seductive aesthetic. Furthermore, it goes back to Egyptian times. Cleopatra’s cat-eye look to creates her most memorable and distinctive appearances. Botox alone strategically placed …

CAN I JUST HAVE LIPOSUCTION TO GET RID OF MY POOCH?

The human skin is the largest organ of the body. It has its greatest function is to protect us from the environment within which we exist. As we age and after we have lost significant weight or multiple pregnancies the skin surface area may begin to sag. In the Western world sagging skin whether it be the face, the arms, …

It is very tempting for some Americans to seek low cost deeply discounted cosmetic surgery outside of America. In my opinion this is a grave mistake for several reasons. The qualifications and vetting mechanism outside of America are not consistently reliable. The skill set, ethics, and a commitment to care for the patient in some countries is completely absent. America …

The term bone spur refers to an osteophyte or an exostosis or a bone growth where there is no normal bone. It can occur anywhere in the body but most commonly in the neck and the back and feet. But not commonly in the nose. In the nose it can occur at the base of the cartilaginous septum and cause …

Breast augmentation is one of the, if not the most common procedures offered by and performed by board-certified plastic surgeons. Implant size is always the main topic. Once the patient has been physically examined and the concept of breast size discussed thoroughly in our practice we usually then move into the sizing process. Should state upfront that we are no …