Wanting an attractive tummy is a popular request at our office. But many people are unsure about the differences between tummy tuck and liposuction. The two operations are quite different. Let me explain… To start, we have to evaluate four different layers of the abdomen, and how they each contribute to the appearance of your abdomen. These are: […]
When it comes to crowded markets, Southern California has got to be tough for those offering liposuction. There’s competition around every corner, it seems. Recently, a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery did a survey of liposuction providers in Southern California, and the results were eye-opening in terms of surgical training and experience. They found that in […]
Nearly all cosmetic surgeons now have glitzy, professionally-produced websites. They typically feature images of beautiful women, showing off toned tummies, sleek silhouettes or fabulous faces. It’s the sizzle that sells the steak. We have this on our website too…but there’s an important difference. All the ladies you see on our website are our actual patients. They’ve […]
Performing liposuction on an area that has been previously treated with liposuction is hard. The area often has a significant amount of scar tissue mixed with the remaining fat, and it’s hard to get the cannula to pass smoothly. Getting the fat out is much more difficult the second time, and the recovery may be more sore […]
One of the most interesting presentations at the recent ASAPS meeting was the long-awaited results of the lipodissolve / mesotherapy study. Dr. V. Leroy Young, who is an extremely careful and thoughtful researcher, presented the findings. The study used volunteers with a BMI < 30 and without significant skin laxity, who had a series of […]
As loyal blog readers know, capsular contracture is arguably the most frustrating complication of breast implants, whether they are used for reconstruction or for cosmetic purposes. For years, no one has been particularly sure on why capsules occur, despite all the efforts of the physician and the patient to the contrary. About a year ago, […]
I just returned from the Aesthetic Society’s annual meeting, held just outside Washington, D.C. As usual, ASAPS put on another top quality, well-organized session, with a wide selection of first-rate surgeons from around the world. The next series of blog posts will feature new stories from the meeting.Up first: The Disappointment of Laser Liposuction. Despite the […]
Yes, readers – it’s that time of year again, when the best aesthetic plastic surgeons in the world congregate for their annual meeting.ASAPS 2010 will be held in Washington, D.C., starting in about a week. The latest and greatest, what’s hot and what’s not, and what actually works in cosmetic plastic surgery will be up […]
This company (link) sells paper cups that have photos of the side views of various noses printed on them, life size. When your friends take a swig, it looks a bit like they’ve got someone else’s nose!! They are called…wait for it – the “pick your nose party cups”. (groan) Who knew there was a […]
More and more, I see ads by non-plastic surgeons touting the alleged advantages of having major elective procedures, such as a tummy tuck or a breast augmentation, done “awake” – under local anesthesia. Invariably, these ads tout “avoid risky general anesthesia”, or “quick recovery”. While liposuction under tumescent (local) anesthesia is an accepted and validated […]
