eyelid

CAN I HAVE A NON-SURGICAL EYELIFT?

Chin Implant or Chin Filler?

A very important focal point of our glamorous and elegant looks is our profile. We all strive to be the best we can be in all aspects of our life. When I consult with the patient about their chin profile – I first check the occlusion. That is the bite. How do the teeth meet? Is it a normal bite? If the occlusion is abnormal or nonfunctional, this issue must be addressed prior to or simultaneously with the profile.

fat transfer

DOES FAT TRANSFER TO THE BREAST WORK BETTER THAN IMPLANTS?

The appearance of the breast throughout history has both a functional aesthetic and cultural significance.  Fat transfer to the breast is not new. It originally goes back to the 1890s – without much success, I should add. In the late 70s and early 80s, liposuction became popular and an offshoot of that was moving the fat to different parts of …

breast

IS BREAST RE-AUGMENTATION EASIER?

Breast re-augmentation refers to a procedure whereby a person has breast implants in place, whether saline or silicone or even because of breast reconstruction after cancer surgery and has them removed and replaced. So, breast re-augmentation is a procedure whereby breast implants are removed and replaced. The primary reasons for re-augmentation or implant replacement are deflation, leakage, or rupture. Whether …

rhinoplasty

HOW SOON AFTER RHINOPLASTY CAN I GO TO THE GYM?

Rhinoplasty is a very challenging operation. It requires extensive knowledge, experience, skill, training, and talent. This skill set is more essential in rhinoplasty than any other procedure and plastic surgery. Also, there is a distinct difference in philosophy and commitment to aesthetics between ear, nose, and throat doctors, and board-certified plastic surgeons who are committed to rhinoplasty surgery. Not all …

Liposuction

WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH LIPOSUCTION?

Liposuction is primarily a cosmetic procedure intended to remove fat from strategic locations in the body. It is not a weight loss procedure. Historically the application of a suction tube to areas of human fat goes back to at least the early 80s, and maybe earlier. The technique has evolved over the years to become in some surveys, the most …

breast implants

SHOULD I REMOVE MY BREAST IMPLANTS?

Before we answer that question directly – because it does require a great degree of explanation. Breast augmentation is, along with rhinoplasty the two most common procedures performed in our country. It’s estimated that approximately 400,000 women receive breast augmentation in the United States alone. Add to that the rest of the world including Europe and it may approach a …

ultrasonic rhinoplasty

ULTRASONIC RHINOPLASTY DOES NOT LIVE UP TO ITS MARKETING MESSAGE

Piezo’s ultrasonic rhinoplasty concept is not new. Piezo means pressure with the Greek derivative. The manufacturing company wants to sell these devices to plastic surgeons. They came up with the idea of applying pressure in the form of ultrasound to special tips to cut bone and contour cartilage. To be blunt, I see no benefit to this tool over the …

endoscopic facelift

IS ENDOSCOPIC FACELIFT BETTER?

Reversing the effects of aging on the face is a highly sought-after procedure. Turning back the clock with respect to sagging cheeks, jowls, and especially the neck is a highly desirable state of being. To achieve this, we must have a facelift. The principle of a facelift is to create incisions usually in relatively inconspicuous locations on the face including …