Time for a Change…of Implants?

Time for a Change…of Implants?

“My breast implants are 10 years old, should they be changed?” We hear this question or something similar on a surprisingly frequent basis in my practice. While I am not sure of the origin of the urban myth that implants should be periodically changed, it is indeed,...
A Consultation Overview

A Consultation Overview

For many patients the most difficult step toward achieving their cosmetic surgery goal is the first step across the threshold of the surgeon’s office door. It can require a lot of courage and determination to make the phone call, schedule a consult visit and show up...
Dissolving Fat with Kybella

Dissolving Fat with Kybella

This article series has previously discussed the common complaint “I hate my neck,” but recently a new, non-surgical option has been added to the available methods to improve neck contour. So, we will again focus on the neck. Kybella® is a fat-dissolving injection for...
Had Your Fill?

Had Your Fill?

Dermal filler treatment is one of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures and its popularity continues to grow. Dermal filler treatment is one of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures and its popularity continues to grow. Dermal fillers are...
Anatomy of the iTuck

Anatomy of the iTuck

Let’s take a look at our version of the tummy tuck. Before Surgery (top photo) Most of the changes in the abdomen are due to pregnancy and weight fluctuations. During pregnancy, the muscles separate to allow room for the baby. Afterward, they remain separated in the...
Male Plastic Surgery

Male Plastic Surgery

Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgery show increasing interest in plastic surgery by men over the last several years. Our experience has reflected this trend. Society places different demands on appearance for males and females, but maintaining a...