This is one of a three-part blog on the highlights of the meeting. Part 1 of 3, FACE Facelift and Necklift surgery are performed by many techniques with excellent results. One technique is not necessarily better than the other. Most plastic surgeons are performing “minifacelift” techniques with less aggressive dissections in the right candidates. Patients […]
Expanding Horizons Symposium – Part 1 of 3 (Face) Read More »
We have all made it to 2013. With my husband turning 50 this year, and me turning 45, we are quickly passing through middle age. Time is precious and is passing quickly. Those of us with children need to look healthy, have energy, and be role models for our kids. There has to be time
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Loss of chin and neck definition from skin looseness and sagging of the neck becomes noticed in most individuals starting around the late 30’s and early 40’s, if not sooner. It is not unusual for me to see much younger patients come in complaining of a double chin and an ill-defined jaw line that is
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With the popularity of Iphones, video chatting using apps like Facetime are part of everyday life. Whether you are chatting with friends and family, dating, or doing a job interview, video chatting is influencing how we perceive ourselves. For many, seeing one’s self on a video chat is an eye-opening experience. The reflection always seems
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I have just returned from a workshop and cadaver lab learning the latest techniques for the use of acellular dermal matrices (ADM) in breast surgery. ADM is a tissue matrix made from human (Alloderm) or porcine skin (Strattice). It used to add coverage and reinforce tissue over breast implants. ADM is a matrix devoid of
My practice specializes in body contouring after pregnancy. Being a mom of 4, I can relate to women’s abdominal contour problems after childbearing. It is incredibly frustrating to diet and exercise regularly, and yet be unable to correct the loose skin, fatty deposits, and bulging muscles most women experience after having children or weight fluctuations.
Mini Tummy Tuck VS Full Tummy Tuck? Read More »
There have been many modifications in liposuction equipment over the years. All are variations on the theme of a metal tube being placed in the area of concern and a vacuum pump aspirating the unwanted fat. This is referred to as “suction assisted liposuction.” Tumescent super-wet technique is almost always used, which means that a
New Liposuction Techniques, Which Technique is Best for Liposuction? Read More »
The concept of liposuction started in the 1920s, and involved a type of curettage technique, or “scooping out” of fat, that achieved irregular results with risks for bleeding and other complications. This was a morbid procedure, and after a tragic case that resulted in gangrene in the leg of a French model in 1926, fat
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American spends billions of dollars each year on topical anti-aging creams. Many products advertise dramatic results, but in reality, little evidence support these claims. Ideally, a healthy lifestyle should be combined with a morning and evening skin care routine. The routine starts with a facial cleanser and toner, which remove excess oils and residue. On
Individuals seeking plastic surgery should be non-smokers and in good health to ensure optimum healing, decreased risks for complications, and a predictable outcome. Not only does smoking effect the lungs, risking breathing difficulties and pneumonia, but the deleterious effects of smoking on skin and healing are significant and numerous. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and therefore
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