Breast appearance and aesthetics can take many forms and is subject to personal taste. However, if a woman believes that her breast appearance is not optimal and seeks consultation the surgeon may inform her that a breast lift with or without volume increase may achieve her goals of better-looking breasts. This will require a mastopexy or a breast lift. This …

As a plastic surgeon, I often see in consultation individuals, mostly women who desire a more heart-shaped face. That is they believe their face is a little more rounder than they would like. During the consultation, there are several aspects in areas of the phase that I will analyze and discuss. As I often assert the patient’s the first thing …

There’s no question that throughout the world an attractive behind gets increasingly more and more popular. The buttocks are always a point of great interest.  Even throughout the history of mankind. The butt serves many other purposes other than to sit on. No doubt an attractive butt can be an asset. No pun intended! Buttock augmentation takes two general forms. …

The nasal tip and the upper lip lift are important and contribute to overall facial harmony and aesthetics. The position of the nasal tip has several component parts. They include the skin, the septum, and the entire nasal cartilage complex. Rotating the tip up requires certain procedures that I will address each and every one of these components. The major …

Breast revision refers to one or more procedures of the breast after the initial procedure has been performed. Often times following a past augmentation a patient will desire new implants. A breast revision involving larger or smaller implants. Or, a breast revision removing implants. Also, patients with implants may develop capsular contracture. This is a situation where the pocket, over …

In the world of plastic surgery lip augmentation is a very popular procedure. The lips are so important. As well as being essential for eating, talking, making sounds, they are also an erogenous zone. Like the nose and the eyes, the lips draw attention. Humans like to kiss. Full plump lips are sexy. And, women and men love them. Interestingly, …

Plastic surgery as a specialty dates back to the 1930s. Since that time the profession dedicates to treating birth defects, cancer reconstruction, trauma patients, and cosmetic aesthetic cases. This spectrum of surgical procedures creates a very broad and profound appreciation for the anatomic changes that it can produce. Furthermore, the appreciation for the psychological changes that often accompany these life-changing …

Tattoos and piercing have become commonplace body adornments in our culture. Personally I view it as an individual’s right to personal expression. Both are in a way forms of body adornment. They relate to the concept of plastic surgery. We as humans want to look our best. Culturally people from all walks of life find it fulfilling to have one …

Chin augmentation although not as common as other plastic surgical procedures is a sought after result. The chin implant can create a more pleasing profile. In some instances, it can also improve the frontal view. The classic way to augment the chin is with a silicone chin implant. This implant comes in various sizes and configurations within a range. If …

IF I AM IN MY EARLY THIRTIES – SHOULD I WAIT TO GET A NECK LIFT? At the first sign of a neckband, we think of getting a facelift or neck lift. This may not be the wisest choice. Taking a step back we must understand that looseness of the neck is one of the first telltale signs of aging …