“There is no new gyse that is nas old…” Geofferey Chaucer 1343-1400 Face lifting is viewed as one of the most powerful elective surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. As a surgeon, it is one of the most gratifying procedures that I am privileged to perform. Prior to devoting my practice to Aesthetic Surgery, I performed... Read more
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“The worst part of gynecomastia is the pain of something hitting or rubbing or hitting you in the chest just right!” Anonymous Patient Quote Gynecomastia, colloquially known as man boobs, is a surprisingly common condition. In many cases it is rightly of little concern, but in some cases it can become a source of... Read more
Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly requested procedures in Plastic Surgery. It is a powerful technique that can bring harmony to facial features, or when desired, completely transform one’s look. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can achieve some, but not all, of the same objectives as traditional rhinoplasty. Its appeal lies in the fact that results are... Read more
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
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 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
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