In order to get a good quality result with liposuction, there are a couple of key factors. These can be nicely divided into “patient” and “surgeon” factors. On the patient side: 1) Good skin elasticity. Probably the most important factor, as liposuction relies on the natural elastic recoil of the skin for the “shrinking up” effect […]
A common question from patients who are considering a breast augmentation is whether they would need a breast lift or not. There are several methods that plastic surgeons use to decide whether or not there is significant droop of the breast, known as “breast ptosis”. Essentially, it all has to do with the position of the nipple, compared to the […]
Here’s a new twist on an “old friend” – collagen is back, in a new & improved way. Known as Evolence – and don’t ask me how they come up with these names – it’s an FDA-approved filler with a good track record for wrinkle correction after being on the market several years in Europe. It’s now […]
In an unexpected turn of events, Artes Medical, the makers of Artefill, have filed for Chapter 7. They blame this on the difficult economy and the resulting downturn in their cosmetic business. Their product, Artefill, will no longer be available, as the company is in the process of liquidation. Even some of their reps were caught […]
Sometimes a drug side-effect can turn out to be a beneficial thing. An FDA-approved eye medication, called Lumigan, used regularly to treat glaucoma patients, was found to have a beneficial side effect – it makes eye lashes grow. It has few other side effects. Ophthalmologists at the University of Miami, confirmed this finding of eyelash growth […]
Recently, a number of surgeons have been promoting the concept of “scarless breast reduction”. While technically, there is a single small incision, compared to a standard surgical breast reduction, it’s nearly scarless. Here’s the secret: liposuction. Liposuction is used to remove fatty tissue from the breasts, which makes them smaller, lighter, and more comfortable for women who […]
If you’ve been doing your research prior to coming in for a consultation, you’ve probably come across one of those checklists that many of the plastic surgery advice websites seem to have. While I don’t mind those lists, there’s probably an easier way: choose a member of ASAPS (the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) […]
Every year, ASAPS – the pre-eminent organization for aesthetic plastic surgeons – compiles statistics on common plastic surgery operations and trends in surgery. The latest report, on last year’s surgical activity, was released today, and includes figures from Board-certified Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose & Throat). Here are some of the highlights: – […]
In the mid-1990’s, two medical studies that were looking at the effects of vitamin and mineral supplements on cancer rates came on a finding, quite by happenstance during the post-study data analysis. It seemed that men who took Vitamin E supplements had a lower rate of prostate cancer. While neither study was particularly designed to […]
As gastric bypass procedures have become more common, patients who have lost a large amount of weight following gastric bypass, who now have significant laxity of their skin have also become more common in our office. As you’d expect, the areas that are commonly affected after massive weight loss (MWL) include: the abdomen and trunk, […]
