Breast reconstruction can be accomplished using either an implant or a woman’s own tissue. Currently, in the United States, the implant-based reconstruction is the most common method used to reconstruct a breast. After the initial diagnosis of breast cancer, a woman should be offered an opportunity to discuss breast reconstruction with a plastic surgeon. Every […]
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Kylie Jenner told her social media followers this year she was removing her lip fillers. As trends seem to follow the Kardashian-Jenner clan, does this symbolize the beginning of the end for injectable lips? Is it even possible to remove filler once it is injected? Why are lip fillers so popular? Is there anything else […]
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Fat transfers can be done anywhere on the body. A fat transfer is the removal of fat from one specific area of the body and transferring it to another area of the body that has lost volume due to aging, tumor removal, trauma or radiation therapy. The procedure is done as an outpatient surgical […]
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Get your skin checked every year by a board-certified dermatologist. We recommend that any patient with a new skin lesion that is still present after two weeks be evaluated. Any mole that has changed to a darker color, changed shape, has gotten larger, or has become raised, red or itchy should be evaluated. We also […]
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An Injectable Rhinoplasty Procedure broken down into three parts: A non-surgical, injectable rhinoplasty uses filler to improve contour and address minor imperfections to the nose. The outcome may be a more symmetrical nose with better proportion to the face and profile. An injectable rhinoplasty provides a natural, subtle result that creates balance and improves contour […]
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You don’t have to be a mom to have a “Mommy Makeover.” “Mommy Makeover” is a term used to describe a combination procedure that corrects and recontours the breast and abdomen at the same time. The term was coined because it classically restores the effects of pregnancy on a woman’s body. Typically, the surgery consists […]
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1. Do your homework. Although most plastic surgery is considered an elective procedure, it is still surgery and should be treated as such. Safety begins with you so educate yourself on the procedure and set realistic expectations with your surgeon. Be aware of potential complications and how your surgeon would treat them. Revisions are not […]
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What is the surgeon board certified in? “Board certification” is a term that is often used when reviewing what a patient should look for when researching their Plastic Surgeon. The real question to ask should be “What field the surgeon is board certified in?”. There are physicians, other than plastic surgeons, that may perform cosmetic […]
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A Face Lift procedure does not treat the entire face. It is a common misconception with patients seeking a cosmetic procedure for the face that a Face Lift will treat the entire face. A Face Lift procedure targets the lower half of the face and neck area that has been affected by aging. The eyes, […]
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During a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon is the perfect time to address your concerns and ask any questions you may have regarding your physical appearance. As we move into the New Year, ask yourself, “How Do I Want to Define Myself in 2018?” If you don’t ask the question, you may never […]
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