POLLYBEAK DEFORMITY

POLLYBEAK DEFORMITY

Pollybeak deformity describes a situation in the nose where the tissue above the tip of the nose, the supra-tip area is higher than the tip. It is higher than any other part of the nose. The convexity of this area is what detracts from the most beneficial and aesthetic look of the nose. It has several causes. This deformity can …

arm lift

ARM LIFT OR ARM LIPOSUCTION

An integral part of body contouring after pregnancies or weight loss includes the medial arm area. Usually, this area is second to the breast and abdomen. However, once the patient realizes that a full complement of body contouring procedures includes the arms, then the attention focus tends to direct there. Read on to learn about arm lift or arm liposuction …

breast augmentation

IS BREAST AUGMENTATION WORTH IT?

Suffice it to say that the female breast plays a very significant role in the world today. Exploration of the female breast and its overall form medically, philosophically, and artistically occurs throughout time. It’s been known for some time that breast augmentation using silicone or saline implants has been the most popular plastic surgery procedure since its inception. The use …

body contouring

BODY CONTOURING IF WEIGHT IS 300LBS AND BMI OVER 50

A large part of our practice is body contouring after weight loss or multiple pregnancies. These operations can be very rewarding and very helpful to the patient. This is because it can produce a much more attractive and, in most cases, refined and streamlined body configuration. Like all things in plastic surgery health and safety are our first priority. The …

liposculpting

LIPOSCULPTURE FOR FIT PATIENTS

A subset of liposuction is liposculpting or liposculpture. This technique is best suited for patients who are in good shape and close to their ideal weight. Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. The goal is to achieve a better contour and overall appearance in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Common areas include the breasts and love handles …

mommy makeover

RECOVERY AFTER MOMMY MAKEOVER

The term mommy makeover is not a surgical anatomic term but is used to describe the potential body changing effects of multiple pregnancies on the mother’s body. These changes are more exaggerated when there are two or more pregnancies. They include loss of breast volume, loss of breast perkiness and position, stretch marks, and excess skin and fat from the …

fillers

DO I HAVE TO DISSOLVE FILLER PRIOR TO SURGERY?

The concept of fillers has become very popular throughout the world. Fillers come in several categories which include temporary, semipermanent, and permanent. The most common fillers are temporary ones. It is necessary to dissolve these fillers for the most part prior to surgery – especially rhinoplasty. It is slightly easier for surgeons to work around fillers. And, the remainder of the …

brow lift

LATERAL BROW LIFT

The upper third of the face beginning at the eyebrow and extending to the hairline can also show signs of aging. The central portion of the brow between the eyebrows usually does not fall. This is because the underlying muscle is attached to the bone. From the mid-pupil laterally or toward the side of the eye the tissue can droop. …

scar

NOT HAPPY WITH AN OLD SCAR?

The topic of skin scars and scar revision is very complex. However, simply put it is the body’s ability to repair any type of injury. Whether it be traumatic or surgically created. In plastic surgery, we are especially concerned with the appearance of our post-surgical scars. Scar repair or wound healing is a relatively complex bodily function. For optimal results, …

rhinoplasty

WHO SHOULD DO MY NOSE

An ENT or Plastic Surgeon? When it comes to rhinoplasty, I am highly opinionated. Not all plastic surgeons are the same. The greatest difference is in this specific operation is the nose job. In my opinion, knowledge, experience, skill, training, and talent are the essential requirements for a rhinoplasty surgeon. Plastic surgery in general is basically creative anatomy with some …