Cosmetic Surgery Archives

Gynecomastia Surgery: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery

Gynecomastia is a condition where men develop enlarged breast tissue. This can happen on one side or both. Many men with gynecomastia feel self-conscious, embarrassed to take off their shirt, or even hide behind baggy clothes. Surgery can help restore confidence and comfort. What Causes Gynecomastia? There are several reasons why gynecomastia can develop. The … Read more

Skin Resurfacing Tools for Clearer, Healthier Skin

As summer comes to an end and sun exposure starts to fade, it’s the perfect time to think about skin maintenance. Over time, the sun can leave behind blemishes, uneven tone, and fine lines. Luckily, there are powerful tools that can refresh your skin and bring out a healthier, smoother layer. Think of it almost … Read more

Breast Augmentation: Balancing Your Tissue and the Implant

When you start thinking about breast augmentation, it’s important to first understand how your natural breast tissue and the implant work together. Many patients are surprised to learn that the look and feel of the final result actually depend on the balance between your own tissue and the implant size. Your Breast Tissue vs. the … Read more

Why Adding Liposuction Can Improve Tummy Tuck Results

A tummy tuck is a powerful way to reshape your belly. It removes extra skin and tightens the area for a smoother contour. Sometimes, the extra skin is mostly below the belly button. Other times, the loose skin can stretch both above and below the belly button. In either case, the extra skin is carefully … Read more

How Much Botox is Enough?

Patients often come to my office with concerns regarding excess frown lines (called glabellar lines), forehead lines (I think of them as the surprised lines), or smiles lines (crows feet). Neurotoxins such as Botox or Dysport can be quite effective to soften or completely remove some of these excess wrinkles. The method I use for … Read more

Tummy Tuck and Body Contouring

Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that is performed to tighten up the belly and remove extra skin and fat. Sometimes our patients complain of “muffin tops” that hang over pants at the waist time, stretch marks from pregnancy, or a bulge of their belly. Other people may be concerned about tethering of the skin down to a c section scar that causes an irregular contour. This is usually due to a variable combination of the rectus muscle (your “six pack” muscle) stretching, thinned or loose skin, and uneven fat deposits.

Breast Augmentation Surgery

Thinking about breast augmentation? You are not alone. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about 286,000 women underwent the procedure in 2013. Often, the women who ultimately undergo the procedure have thought about it for several years prior to making this very personal decision. And yet there can be a lot of confusing information on the internet, on television, and through what you hear from friends. So what are some things that you should find out before you move forward?

Breast Augmentation Study

Breast augmentation remains one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Now there is a new study that has been published about the safety and outcomes of silicone implants after surgery over a 10 year period. Silicone implants are prefilled with silicone, whereas saline implants are manufactured as a shell and then filled with saline during surgery.

Liposuction for Body Contouring

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. It is an attractive option for people who would like improved body contour without need for much skin tightening. Small incisions are made around the area to be targeted, and a fluid that contains lidocaine and epinephrine, numbing and blood vessel tightening medications, are injected first.

Tummy Tuck — Different Options Depending on Your Needs

Tummy tuck, aka abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that is performed to tighten up the belly and remove extra skin and fat, sometimes called “muffin tops.” Often after pregnancy, age, or significant weight loss, the belly muscle stretches out and a large amount of thinned skin, stretch marks, and fat can develop.