The beauty of a mommy makeover
The mommy makeover is one of the most common procedures that plastic surgeons – including myself -perform. The mommy makeover is a combination of breast surgery and tummy tuck to restore the shape of the breasts and stomach to their pre-pregnancy states. The breast surgery can either be a lift, a lift with implants placed… Read more >
What is Otoplasty, and Who is a Good Candidate?
Otoplasty is a procedure performed on children and adults who would like to have their ears lay flatter against their head or who would like the shape of the ear changed. Most people believe otoplasty is only a procedure that pins the ear back to the head, or what’s called “ear pinning.” However, by definition… Read more >
Medical Tourism: Approach Plastic Surgery Abroad with Caution
As plastic surgery becomes more popular, a trend of traveling outside the United States for surgery has also emerged and increased in popularity over recent years. Medical tourism is present in virtually all types of medicine, but especially popular in plastic surgery, with patients traveling to countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Thailand, and more… Read more >
Cosmetic Surgery is on the rise. Will you partake?
TIME magazine’s June 18 cover story was titled, “Nip. Tuck. Or Else. Why you will be getting cosmetic procedures even if you don’t want them.” After reading this article, I was excited to see some things mentioned, and I disagreed with one major point. The concepts that I thought were covered well were numerous. The… Read more >
Wrinkles, Migraine Headaches and Botox
Botox® is a neurotoxin, but it is one with positive effects. Botox® is produced from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum and is widely used by dermatologists to treat wrinkles. There are literally hundreds of natural and man-made neurotoxins, which are substances that alter the nervous system’s function. Some of these complex proteins, including pesticides, lead, aluminum… Read more >
Rhinoplasty: cosmetic benefits versus health benefits
Rhinoplasty is one of the most common surgeries I perform. Frequently, I am asked the difference between rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons and rhinoplasty for medical reasons and what are the benefits of each. In order to answer this question, we first need to discuss the different types of surgery that can be performed on the… Read more >
Plastic Surgery Summer Trends
As summer enters full swing, we have seen an increase in body cosmetic procedures such as breast lifts, breast augmentations, abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), mommy makeovers, breast reductions and liposuction. With warmer weather comes bathing suits, shorts and tank tops, bringing attention to parts of your body that may bother you. As a result, people start… Read more >
Sunscreen Chemicals: The Verdict
SUNSCREEN CHEMICALS: THE VERDICT There are often debates regarding the best sunscreen options to choose and whether certain chemicals or types of sunscreens are safe. This is largely because of differing findings from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), American Academy of Dermatology, and FDA regarding safety or efficacy of sunscreen. Continue reading to learn more… Read more >
Why Eating Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Skin
The answer begins with an understanding of free radicals, which are the biological “bad guys” that damage cell structure. In the skin, this damage leads to the breakdown of collagen and blood vessels, which then manifests as uneven skin tone as well as sagging and wrinkling. Free radicals are the result of the oxidation of… Read more >
How Young is Too Young for Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?
There’s been a lot of hype and interest in some of the young starlets having cosmetic procedures performed at very young ages; sometimes even younger than 18-years-old. While each situation is unique – and there are specific times where cosmetic surgery can be performed for patients younger than 18 – my general rule is usually… Read more >
