Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures generally produce the desired results and successfully address patients’ concerns. In many cases, correcting or improving physical features also provides psychological benefits, with a boost in patient self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image. In situations where less than optimal results fall short of patients’ wishes, however, additional surgery which aims to fix problemsRead More
Breast implants are FDA approved medical devices with documented safety record, and millions of women have successfully undergone breast augmentation or breast reconstruction with both saline and silicone implants. In the last few years, a rare disease entity known as BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) has been identified in a small number ofRead More
Breast augmentation remains the No. 1 cosmetic surgery procedure in the US, and women now have more breast implant options than ever. Variations in implant characteristics such as size, shape, fill material, and shell surface have created hundreds of possibilities for women who wish to boost their bust. Breast implants have been used for decadesRead More
There’s a buzz about “liquid” rhinoplasty as the latest and greatest cosmetic procedure to reshape your nose and make it look better. Is it truly as amazing as it’s touted to be? Liquid rhinoplasty is an in-office treatment that uses a non-surgical approach with off-the-shelf fillers to change nasal shape by injecting product under theRead More
As we emerge from a long cold winter, we can turn our focus to warmer weather, lighter wardrobes, and looking our best. With so many options for rejuvenation of the face and body, each one of us can choose from a vast array of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures to achieve the results we desire.Read More
Aesthetic plastic surgeons are dedicated to helping patients look their best, by seeking to lessen or reverse changes that occur with age. Facial aging involves a number of processes, including loss of skin elasticity, decrease in soft tissue volume, and downward displacement of the skin and tissues. This combination results in the appearance of wrinkles,Read More
Some of the more common concerns women and men express about their faces pertain to the appearance of their eyes. Most often, signs of aging manifest as wrinkles, loose skin, droopy upper lids, or undereye bags. The area around the eyes, called the periorbital area, may be the first to betray a person’s age. WithRead More
Breast augmentation surgery remains the most commonly performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedure in the US. Regardless of your choice of breast implants, they may need to be replaced during the course of your lifetime. Revision of breast augmentation, with implant removal and replacement, may be necessary due to a mechanical problem with the implant itself,Read More
Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are designed to improve certain aspects of our appearance. Some of these, in order to address those areas of our bodies we would like to look better, involve major surgery, such as facelift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. Some procedures, however, focus on veryRead More
The appearance of the neck often betrays some of the earliest signs of aging, such as loose, crepey skin, jowls or indistinct jawline, or bulging from fat located under the chin. Age-defying methods that improve the quality of the skin and overall neck contour offer many different cosmetic options for creating a smoother, tighter, youngerRead More
