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There are many issues that a women considers when contemplating breast augmentation from which plastic surgeon to see to whether one should have saline or silicone implants. Amidst these considerations is one most women spend the most time pondering…what size implant should I get? This is no surprise given the reason to get implants is driven largely by the desire to have bigger breasts. So what size they should be understandably is the dominant consideration that offers both concern and... Read Full Story

Valentine’s Day evokes many images, one of which is juicy full lips. While once only achievable by genetics, plumper and more full lips can be obtained by almost anyone thanks to a variety of   cosmetic procedures and products that are available today. Between celebrity news and photos, endless models in magazines and a plethora of   plumper and lipstick products,   lip augmentation has become one of the most sought after office procedures for women. Read Full Story

Botox injections are well known to effectively reduce unwanted wrinkles and folds in the skin that are caused by facial muscle movement. This is why Botox is known as a dynamic wrinkle reducer. While Botox has been used all over the face and neck, its use around the eyes is by far what most people seek to treat. Glabellar furrows, horizontal forehead creases and crow’s feet constitute the vast majority of neuromuscular modulation, whether it is done by Botox, Dysport or Xeomin. Read Full Story

There is no more significant surgical procedure for reshaping one’s stomach area than that of a tummy tuck. For those women whose unsightly stomach is due to a combination of loose skin, excess fat and lax rectus muscles, a tummy tuck has the best chance to make it flat again. While the permanent physical price is that of a low horizontal scar and a small circumferential belly button scar, this is a relatively minor cosmetic trade-off for those women who are unhappy with the current state of... Read Full Story

Background:   As one ages there are classic changes that occur around the eyes. Skin hangs down from the upper eyelids, wrinkles develop on the lower eyelid and radiate outward and lower eyelid bags develop, worse in some people than others. In addition, as we age our skin becomes thinner and more loose. As the cheeks underneath the eyes becomes hollow with fat atrophy, it causes the lower eyelid to sag or droop downward as well. Read Full Story

As questions continue to abound about a U.S. economy that has had at best a weak recovery, what has this meant for plastic surgeons? While every plastic surgery practice is different, the annual statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides some insight. In statistics released today, nearly 14 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2011. This is up 5%   from the numbers of 2010. These numbers include cosmetic procedures that... Read Full Story

As we age, there are several constants that will occur in everyone’s face. The bottom half of the face gets heavier as jowls appear along a once smooth jawline and the neck angle drops. To counteract these aging concerns, the traditional facelift has been around for nearly a century. One popular trend in facelift surgery over the past decade has been the emergence of smaller variations that employ lesser lengths of incisions and resulting in less scar. These newer limited facelifts have... Read Full Story

Cellulite remains the cosmetic bain of many women even those who otherwise have good size to their thighs and buttocks. While the anatomy of cellulite is well understood, why it is there and what causes it is not. Even worse is that a truly effective treatment for it remains elusive. The sheer fact that dozens of cellulite therapies have been proposed over the past several decades illustrates that none of the them work very well. Read Full Story

The Super Bowl is undoubtably the greatest sporting event in the world. It is known for many things including the second biggest day of the year for at home parties, a Tiffany trophy of sterling silver that weighs 7 lbs, and the origin of the Gatorade bath for the winning coach. This year is also a first, being the first time the game has been hosted and played in Indianapolis. But the Super Bowl also occurs as the next big event after New Year’s Eve. Its prelude and eventually the game truly... Read Full Story

The month of December is frequently the busiest time of the year for many plastic surgeons. While most people think plastic surgeons take off for weeks of vacation and fun over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, they would be wrong…at least for my practice and many other plastic surgeons that I know. The time that most people have off for the holiday season, end of year insurance deductibles, and to start the new year off with a new look prompts many to schedule their surgery during this... Read Full Story