Facelift Complications
Any operation can yield a complication and facelift is no exception. Fortunately, these are usually minor and seldom does the patient suffer significantly. Major complications are just not acceptable...
View ArticleXeomin vs. Botox
Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) is the “new kid on the block” competitor of Botox (onabutulinumtoxinA) for treatment of facial aging resulting from muscular generation of expression lines. As with all...
View ArticleBrazilianButt Lift-Fat Transfer for Buttock Reshaping
A procedure that is increasing in popularity is the “Brazilian Butt Lift” which is a trade name of sorts for buttock volume enhancement using autologous fat. As fat grafting in general becomes better...
View ArticleBreast Implants & Breast Cancer-What are the Facts?
For an elective aesthetic procedure it is crucial that negative side effects are few and minor. With breast augmentation, the worry at one time was that the implants might increase the risk of the...
View ArticleFixing the Damage From Too Much Sun Fun
As summer draws to a close it may be time to consider erasing some of the unwanted blemishes produced or exacerbated by sun exposure. Specific treatment is dependent upon the magnitude of the problem...
View ArticleAesthetic Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty) Gaining Popularity
Rhinoplasty (nosejob) is again becoming a popular procedure. The nose is front and center on the face and even small adjustments can significantly change the harmony of the face. In most cases,...
View ArticleChoosing an Incision for Breast Augmentation
Breast implants can be placed through 5 possible incisions. It can be confusing for the patient picking the best approach for their situation. I offer 4 of the 5 but prefer the inframammary ( in the...
View ArticleCapsular Contracture–Closed Capsulotomy
Closed Capsulotomy for capsular contracture is controversial. Many plastic surgeons refuse to perform the maneuver and the manufacturers of implants don’t want their implants exposed to it....
View ArticleObamacare and Plastic Surgery
First of all, I am no expert on the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare), but there are clear directions that the new law is taking the practice of medicine which are unmistakable. Understanding the...
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