Walt Whitman, The Body Electric (circa 1855) Whitman celebrated the beauty of the female form in verse by the famous line, “Ebb stung by the flow and flow stung by the ebb.”. Viewed differently, his words may offer an apt description for the condition of lymphedema. Lymphedema is a disease that involves the swelling of... Read more
On July 30th 2018, the US Food & Drug Administration issued a Safety Communication regarding the safety of energy based devices in vaginal rejuvenation. The FDA explicitly states that the energy devices were neither cleared nor approved for the treatment of symptoms of menopause such as vaginal laxity, dryness, painful intercourse, painful urination, or decreased... Read more
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
Ogee is the line of beauty first described by English artists during the period of the Restoration*. It is often described as a double serpentine or an S-shaped line and its importance in aesthetics was first described by William Hogarth (1697-1764) the famed 18th century English painter and engraver. Hogarth believed that the double-S... Read more
The Seriousness of Intent in Surgery 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... 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
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