Posted April 09, 2013
Plastic surgery following massive weight loss has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The achievement of losing a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery or other means is definitely worth celebrating, but many find that their unwanted pounds are replaced by unwanted skin or fat deposits that are resistant to diet and […]
Read MorePosted April 09, 2013
In most cases, if you remove something from the body or cut the skin deep enough, a scar will replace it. The visibility of the scar depends on your skin color and type. However, there are a few ways to minimize scarring: Research limited incision techniques Oftentimes there are techniques available that minimize the appearance […]
Read MorePosted April 02, 2013
Many women notice that their breast implants seem to appear unnaturally high on the chest soon after their breast augmentation procedure. This is very common due to skin and tissue tightness and swelling, especially when the implant is inserted below the pectoral muscle. For up to a month after the procedure the breasts are usually […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2012
When it comes to plastic surgery, there is no age restriction. Women in their 20s often go under the knife for the same cosmetic surgery that women in their 80s do. Both age groups are looking for the same cosmetic result – to look good. We all want to feel and look good at any […]
Read MorePosted November 05, 2012
Should I wait to have children before getting breast implants? This is a common question among women who are considering breast augmentation. There is not a definitive answer to this question, as it really depends on the patient. Research shows that breast implants do not pose any risk to the unborn child. In addition, breast […]
Read MorePosted March 26, 2012
Even with a slowly recovering economy, cosmetic procedures grew two straight years in a row. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released statistics stating that 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011. This is up five percent from last year. In addition […]
Read MorePosted February 16, 2012
Most women have breast augmentation performed to enlarge and enhance their breasts, but others do it to make their breasts look more symmetrical. When deciding on whether to move forward with breast augmentation, the burning question for many women is choosing the right size. I have confronted this question many times and I always tell […]
Read MorePosted January 23, 2012
Organic and natural herbs and supplements have mass appeal for those who believe in natural enhancements. Some products promise to increase sexual desire that makes them even more appealing. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article herbal supplements that promise to increase sexual desire are a hot commodity as we approach Valentine’s Day. According […]
Read MorePosted January 19, 2012
Thanks to television and the Internet patients are now bombarded with so much information concerning breast augmentation that it becomes easy to forget that each patient is an individual and that the doctor’s recommendation is based on his thorough examination of the patient. A recent online article attempted to explain to patients the different options […]
Read MorePosted January 05, 2012
Mariah Carey appears to be the latest celebrity diet spokesperson under the critical eye of the public who doubts her weight loss is without cosmetic body contouring procedures. A recent celebrity blog raised the question whether or not Mariah Carey has had a tummy tuck. Plastic surgeons speculated that her navel is almost too round […]
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