In any elective aesthetics procedure, the cost is an important starting point for many patients who are considering the treatment. Facelift continues to be among the most sought-after cosmetic surgeryprocedures with improved surgical techniques and more predictable and effective results. During the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will discuss all aspects of facelift surgery, including […]
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Plastic Surgery) Before & After Pictures Eyes are one of the most prominent features of the face. Signs of aging around the eyelids or any anomaly in the eye area will be conspicuously noticeable and make a significant impact on the facial aesthetics. The condition can easily be corrected with a relatively minor […]
Very quietly, almost under the radar, Allergan has changed the terms of their saline implant warranty. It only affects patients who have received saline implants after July 1, 2014. The changes do not apply to patients who receive gel implants. Now, under their “standard plan”, they will continue to give lifetime replacement in case of deflation for […]
It gives me great pleasure to announce the 2014 results of Orlando Magazine’s “Best of Orlando” issue. (drum roll…) We have been selected as the best plastic surgery office in Orlando, for the second year in a row. In this poll, held annually, readers write in, or vote online, for their favorite shops, restaurants and services. […]
In this month’s issue of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, is a study that will be of interest to all who follow breast augmentation. It’s a 5 year analysis of capsular contracture rates using Sientra implants for first-time breast augmentation, and a look at some of the factors that influenced capsule formation in 2560 first-time breast augmentation […]
If you suffer from the facial redness associated with rosacea, listen up. There’s a new prescription cream that can treat the redness and flushing effectively. It’s called Mirvaso; it’s FDA approved and available in local pharmacies. Mirvaso is applied once daily, and it can significantly reduce facial redness for up to 12 hours. This is […]
In the “Seems Like an Obvious Result” Category, here is a study from this month’s issue of PRS, showing good outcomes and improved quality of life and self-esteem with tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction, either separately or in combination. Here’s the summary, courtesy of PS News. ********* Dr. Eric Swanson, a plastic surgeon in Kansas, […]
Guess which country has the most plastic surgery per capita…I’ll give you a hint – it’s not the United States or even Brazil, that hotbed of South American cosmetic surgery, although in total numbers, the U.S. is #1. I was surprised to learn that, according to research firm Trend Monitor, South Korea has more procedures […]
I’d like to wish our friends, family, patients and staff every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year. The best part of this season is remembering those people who make the holidays meaningful. May your holidays be filled with joy and peace. All the best, Dr. Fiala
Seroma – a post-operative fluid collection – is the most common complication after a tummy tuck. It happens in about 5-10% of abdominoplasties. Surgeons generally try to prevent this problem by using one of three strategies – suction drains, internal “quilting” sutures or fibrin glue. Each technique has its advocates, and arguments about which technique […]
