Last month, five American and International Societies (ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, ISPRES, and IFATS) issued an Urgent Advisory to surgeons regarding the “alarming” number of deaths associated with the surgical procedure commonly known as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). According to the advisory, the death rate with fat grafting to the buttocks is as high... Read more
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Surgery– simply put, the amelioration of disease by the operation of the hand. Proper surgeries are the result of thoughtful planning and the application of meticulous technique. Like all skilled tasks, surgery requires planning, execution, focus and determination to see the job to it’s successful conclusion. In many instances, a surgery may be viewed as... Read more
As words enter the vernacular or common usage, their meanings tend to evolve. One such word that seems to have evolved and even strayed from its original meaning is the term aesthetics. The word today is variously used to describe cosmetic treatments or professionals that offer varying degrees of beauty enhancements. Aesthetics is... Read more
The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most sought after procedures in aesthetic surgery. Clients articulate their goals for abdominoplasty in a number of ways, including the desire for a narrower waist; removal of flabby/excess skin; or to simply have a tighter tummy that is beach and bathing suit friendly. Abdominoplasty is a... Read more
In a previous Blog (Over vs Under: Which Comes Out on Top), I discussed the Pre-Pectoral plane for breast augmentation— commonly referred to as the “over” placement of breast implants. The Pre-Pectoral plane is increasingly adopted by Plastic Surgeons; however, many clients continue to be surprised that this is an option and some surgeons continue... Read more
Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a treatable and rare cancer of the immune system that develops in patients with breast implants. In the United States, an estimated 225 cases have been reported although the number of actual confirmed cases is approximately 25. The first case of BIA-ALCL was reported in 1997. The FDA has studied the matter and issued... Read more
What’s Up with That G-prime Everyone’s Going On About? As a client, you may have heard your injector casually tossing around the term “G-prime” when describing the choice of filler that they are recommending for you. As a professional, you have probably been assailed by the term when being sold a particular brand... Read more
Breast Augmentation is clearly one of the most popular procedures women elect to undergo. It is a safe procedure associated with enduring results and extremely high patient satisfaction. Significant improvements in implant technology have improved the results. When I ask clients why they are considering breast augmentation, the answers range from a desire to look better... Read more
As many of you must be aware, obesity is a global epidemic with significant personal and societal impacts. The causes for the modern obesity epidemic are many and include dietary choices; genetic predisposition, industrialized food supplies; and social engineering. Achieving and maintaining proper weight is one of the healthiest goals one can accomplish. While there are many commercial weight... Read more
“Stockholm (don’t) Let Me Go Home…” -Jason Isbell from Southeastern 2015 I recently had the privilege of attending the annual Beauty Through Science Aesthetic Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located on the Baltic Sea and the city is an archipelago of eleven separate islands. Stockholm is remarkable for it’s natural beauty, outstanding architecture... Read more