Tummy Tuck Scars

This blog will address the ncision site options for abdominoplasty. We have emphasized in the past the profound benefits of the tummy tuck. When a person– man or woman reaches a point in their life where the lower abdominal skin and fat no longer is attractive and diet and exercise will no longer produce the flat tight lower abdominal wall that …

Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck remains a highly desirable, beneficial, and valuable procedure.

In calendar year 2013 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed. Although breast augmentation and rhinoplasty make up approximately 25% of these procedures — abdominoplasty or tummy tuck remains a highly desirable, beneficial, and valuable procedure. The abdominoplasty or tummy tuck remains one of the most satisfying and fulfilling procedures for both the doctor and the patient.  This operation is usually accompanied by varying degrees of weight loss and a significant improvement in the patient’s …

General anesthesia vs local

Historically the development of anesthesia for surgery was a monumental event. Theories of disease have been part of mankind dating back to ancient times. That is ancient Egyptians, Middle Easterners, Europeans had ideas of how disease developed. Two major developments with respect to treating disease and assisting man in his quest for health and longevity were the ability to prevent infection and the ability to perform …

Rhinoplasty closed technique

This blog is about specific aspects of rhinoplasty. The last blog was a general approach to the benefits of improving the appearance of one’s nose. In order for a surgeon to offer a comprehensive accurate and  predictable result  he or she must have a complete and thorough knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the nose. Once this comprehensive knowledge is internalized in …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month ‎October

‎October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer dates back to ancient times. Detection,treatment and survival-as with all types of cancer is the main goal of Modern Medicine Depending on the research the incidence of breast cancer is approximately 10-12% of adult women. It is estimated that 40,000 women die each year from breast cancer-risk factors include-obesity-lack of exercise-alcohol consumption-hormone replacement …