Fat grafting, a procedure where fat is transferred from one body area to another, has become a core technique in my practice and that of many other plastic surgeons. We primarily use it to restore volume to the face. The upper cheek, folds around the mouth and the...
“Will fat taken out with liposuction just go somewhere else?” Or stated another way, does fat redistribute after liposuction? We hear these questions and similar concerns all the time during preoperative consultations. An understanding of our body’s fat metabolism...
“Mommy Makeover,” is a great descriptive phrase which includes a group of procedures to address changes in the breast and abdomen following pregnancy. Further, the Mommy Makeover may also include enhancements in those areas beyond what existed prior to pregnancy. As...
Dermal filler treatment is one of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures and its popularity continues to grow. Dermal fillers are injectable medications which are used to improve facial contours and treat wrinkles. The modern era of dermal fillers began with...
Patients frequently request: “I want my breasts higher and firmer.” And thus begins the discussion about breast lift and breast augmentation. It is important to understand these are two different operations which may be combined or used independently. A breast lift,...
“I want to look natural” is one of the most common requests by our patients during consultation regardless of whether we are discussing surgery or injectable treatments. It is understandable why patients are concerned about this important, but rather vaguely defined,...
