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This horrible pandemic seems to be finally slowing down and practices like self quarantine and volunteered isolation to prevent spread of the disease are soon to be eased. Working from home with constant access to the refrigerator, the need for more comfort foods to ease stress, increased alcohol intake, and...
After much research and trial and error with several products, I have introduced Mint Thread Lift into my practice, and I am extremely pleased with this new addition. Facial Thread Lift involves placement of thin barbed sutures beneath the skin in key locations, which then lift and tighten the skin...
Secondary Facelift Surgery is an operation in which a facelift is performed on a person who has had a facelift prior. An initial primary facelift usually “lasts” between 7-12 years, depending on skin type and and lifestyle. Subsequent facelift surgery is a fairly common occurrence, especially since people are having...
Gigantomastia (overly enlarged breasts) can create physical, emotional and self image issues. Women with very large breasts are subjected to unnecessary ridicule, unwanted attention, discomfort and extreme difficulty finding properly fitting clothing. Breast Reduction Surgery carries one of the highest satisfaction rates among women of all ages. In 2018, over...
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of a male's breasts secondary to various factors. It occurs in adolescence because of temporary hormonal imbalance of testosterone (male hormone) and estrogen (female hormone). It affects 30 percent - 60 percent of all males reaching puberty, and subsides by age 18 in 80 percent of...
This is the third and final installment discussing the aging patterns of our face. The first two blogs chronicled the process and factors affecting it. Recommendations were made to slow the aging process through lifestyle changes. For the sake of completeness, this last post offers advice on how to affect...
This is the second article about the inevitable aging process of our face. In Part 1, I categorized and described the phases of aging according to decade. The Intrinsic and Extrinsic aging pathways were defined; Intrinsic aging is essentially genetic and Extrinsic aging is dependent and influenced by external factors...
There are few things other than death and taxes that are certain. The aging process is one of them, the inevitable and predictable result of living longer. The manner and degree that we age over the decades of life can be explained, understood and even manipulated by our lifestyle. This...
Spring is here, beckoning warmer sunny weather. Summer season is right behind, bringing with it long hot days on the beach, bikinis and skimpy cool clothing. The perfect venue to show off your silky curves and long toned legs. Now is also the time to address those pesky areas of...
I have had dogs in my life since I was a little boy, and I have been a plastic surgeon for over 25 years. So, I consider myself an expert in both categories. While I can rattle off the advantages of a facelift for someone who is an appropriate candidate,...
What Is Liposuction Recovery Like? Liposuction is an extremely popular and effective procedure for contouring the body and removal of fat from areas unaffected by diet and exercise. The following is a Q and A about recovery from this procedure. What can I expect right after my Liposuction...
Breast Augmentation is still one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations performed in the United States. According to The American Society for Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS), over 300,000 women had breast augmentation surgery in 2018, making it the third most popular cosmetic operation among women last year. However, before going under...