Posted February 16, 2009 in Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery is one of the most satisfying surgeries I perform. As we age, our forehead falls and we develop extra eyelid skin. This can, in extreme cases, interfere with our vision. This extra skin, usually with associated puffiness or fat, causes a tired appearance. A one hour surgery corrects this problem. It can be […]
Read MorePosted February 12, 2009 in Breast
A lot of women are candidates for breast lifts. Overtime and following childbirth, the breast envelope stretches causing breast ptosis or droopiness. Most women complain of the lack of upper pole fullness and the change in breast shape. To correct these problems, a breast lift is required. The women must accept scars, either around the […]
Read MorePosted February 11, 2009 in Uncategorized
With the current economic conditions, people are afraid to spend a lot of money on plastic surgery. However, people continue to age and the lines, wrinkles and loose skin progress. A simplified face procedure can be done under local anesthesia and a weekend of downtime. This involves a tightening of the facial skin with a […]
Read MorePosted February 09, 2009 in Uncategorized
Many patients think that recovery from breast augmentation is 4-6 weeks. My patients, in most cases, can return to work in 3 to 5 days. The key to a fast recovery is the surgeons technique. By a meticulous, bloodless dissection, a pain pump postoperatively, and intraoperative marcaine in the breast pocket, patients have minimal pain […]
Read MorePosted February 09, 2009 in Asymmetrical Breasts, Liposuction
After performing over 1.000 liposuction procedures, I have found this surgery to achieve the results patients desire. Many of us would like to remove the unwanted bulges in our thighs, arms, flanks, abdomen and back. Unfortunately, diet and exercise will not remove these unwanted fat deposits in all cases. Liposuction is the solution in these […]
Read MorePosted February 05, 2009 in Tummy Tuck
Patients ask me why my tummy tucks are better than others. I tell my patients that the contour of their abdomen following my procedure is smooth and tight with fine scars. It is important to combine liposuction with this procedure to develop the nice female curves and softness. All sutures are placed beneath the skin, […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2008 in Uncategorized
The first thing the patient notices in the aging process is the neck. Most commonly in older patients, loose skin is produced in the lower neck area. In younger patients, excess fat is usually located throughout the neck area. In order to correct these problems, either liposuction or neck lift would be required. Younger patients […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2008 in Facelifts
I see many patients that desire improvement in their faces. The most important aspect in my consultaion is listening to the patient. Some patients only request fillers, Botox or minor procedures to improve their wrinkles, deep lines or facial texture. Others prefer a more agressive approach that involves surgical correction. Every patient has certain goals. […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2008 in Uncategorized
Many people think that plastic surgery is best performed in highly affluent areas such as Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, and New York City. Perspective cosmetic patients have preconceived ideas that these cities are the hot beds for this type of surgery. What they don’t understand is that their local community plastic surgeons may perform cosmetic […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2008 in Ear Surgery
It is quite common for people to be born with congenital deformities of the ears. One of the most common birth deformities that we are born with are prominent ears. This gives the appearance of a Dumbo like appearance with marked protrusion of the ears from the side of the head. It is not uncommon […]
Read MorePosted December 11, 2008 in Asymmetrical Breasts, Body
frequently I see Patients who complain of flabby or loose skin located in the upper arms. This can be due to excessive weight loss, either from dieting or gastric bypass surgery. It also occurs commonly with age. As we age, this loose skin becomes even more cosmetically displeasing and it is not uncommon for many […]
Read MorePosted November 26, 2008 in Body
Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass for weight loss are left with redundant skin located throughout their body. This excess skin can be located in their arms, face, chest, breast, abdomen and thighs. In order to correct this excess loose skin, the patient must undergo multiple surgeries to eliminate this loose skin. It is not […]
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