The overwhelming majority of patients seeking cosmetic surgery, and particularly rhinoplasty have very real and justifiable expectations. When the risks, benefits, and the intended outcome are all discussed the overwhelming majority of patients understand and acknowledge this. They understand with their signature on the consent form. Consent forms deal with complications, expectations, and normal aspects of surgical procedures. Occasionally, I …

A surgical facelift may include the brow, upper and lower eyelids, cheeks, and especially the sagging neck. It is a very popular and profoundly beneficial constellation of procedures. A facelift can help maintain a youthful facial appearance. These surgical procedures require a significant investment monetarily, physically, and emotionally. Preserving and protecting this investment can be influenced and achieved by several …

Traveling outside of America for surgery is referred to as medical tourism. This includes cosmetic surgery. Mommy makeover involves usually body contouring of the breasts, abdomen, flanks, arms, and thighs. More specifically mommy makeover refers to breast and tummy tuck. These are complex operations requiring a high level of knowledge, experience skill, and training. Safety must precede the performance of …

Rejuvenating the eyes falls within the category of upper face rejuvenation. Time and gravity produce sagging wrinkles. It decreases the aesthetic appearance of the face in general. Specifically, in the upper third for our discussions. There are several very useful surgical procedures designed to reduce the signs of aging in the upper third of the face. The forehead is a …

In our Western culture, the female breast has within a range an identifiable parameter. The size, shape, nipple, areola, and position on the chest wall define the aesthetic. With respect to the position of the nipple and areola, there are several breast lift procedures. When these are put to use can produce the most pleasing and attractive breast aesthetic. Many …

Cosmetic surgery or surgery to improve your appearance requires an in-depth evaluation by the patient. The concept of quality in products and services can be identified by those seeking those products and services. Designer products have an identifiable level of appeal because of the many factors that contribute to their creation whether it be clothing or accessories or cars or …

Maintaining surgical results, or maintaining a youthful facial appearance has many advantages. And, it is desirable throughout life. The face begins to age at birth and progresses decade by decade. Teens and preteens show no major aging issues. However, there are some medical conditions that create even in younger individuals and aging appearance. The gold standard for an aging face …

Treatment of the aging face has many benefits. Generally speaking, there are surgical procedures such as a facelift and there are nonsurgical products and services. As in all areas of medicine, we first must determine the most accurate diagnosis. The aging face has many regions that foretell the advancement of time. The sagging neck, droopy upper eyelids, forehead as well …

The short answer to this question is yes. However, I do not recommend it to anyone who is serious about getting the best result? Remember the best time for the best result is the first surgery. Local anesthesia may not be adequate to achieve the best complete comfort for the patient. The rhinoplasty requires detailed bone cartilage and often skin …

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a very popular procedure. It is meant to remove excess skin and fat of the abdominal wall. Especially in the area below the belly button. It’s a complex operation that also entails tightening the muscle of the abdominal wall. It also requires a very aesthetic restoration of the belly button or umbilicus. Done properly …