Category Archives: Uncategorized

6

Aug

Which Implants Should I Choose?

Published: August 6, 2015

I'm often asked what breast implant is the "best". Here's my usual answer. Silicone implants are better for thin patients without much of their own breast tissue. For heavier chested women, the difference is minimal. These advantages are because silicone implants are softer and show less rippling; with the newer (5th generation silicone gel...

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5

Jan

Cosmetic Surgery For Seniors Shows Equal Success

Published: January 5, 2015

There's good news for older men and women who are interested in improving their appearance with cosmetic surgery: A new study shows that plastic surgery is just as safe for seniors as it is for younger patients. Motivated by the aging U.S. population, researchers wondered whether older patients are at greater risk of complications. Their results...

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30

Jun

Reflecting in the mirror

“Flexing Moves My Implant”

Published: June 30, 2014

On occasion I have a patient who tells me that their implant moves around and looks funny when they flex their chest muscle. They forget that the implant is under the muscle and is naturally pressed by the pectoralis major muscle when it is flexed. The muscle temporarily compresses the implant a little bit, causing the implant to move around and...

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1

Jun

Safe Navigation

Published: June 1, 2014

As an introduction to my upcoming posts (that I hope you will find engaging), I want to share a few heartfelt thoughts. Those of you who keep up with our Facebook, Twitter, and blog writings may recall that I recently posted lessons extracted from a speech by Admiral William McRaven. He is the former Commander, Joint Special Operations Command,...

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30

May

Mona Lisa

How Much Does a Painting Cost?

Published: May 30, 2014

I recently posted on www.realself.com an answer to a question about "how much_______ costs?" That is such a hard question to answer and, honestly, is not the right question to ask. My response was framed around me answering a similar question, "how much does a painting cost?"  The comparison in the query reveals that the variation in costs...

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9

May

Timepiece

Time Isn’t Necessarily on Your Side, Unless You Know a Trusted Plastic Surgeon.

Published: May 9, 2014

Patients who come into the plastic surgeon’s office might have one or more procedures in mind, but in general, they want to look good for their age and slow down the aging process. From keeping skin looking smooth and bright to helping their weight-loss goals by minimizing problem areas and contouring the figure, there are many options...

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6

May

What should I know about the gummy bear/shaped implants?

Published: May 6, 2014

It’s difficult to turn on the TV, drive down the road, or listen to the radio without some media personality or slick marketer doctor touting the “latest and greatest” thing available to plastic surgery patients. One of the frequent questions that my patients are confused by is the hype around the gummy bear shaped silicone breast implants....

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5

Dec

The Right Size Matters

Published: December 5, 2013

As has been recently reported in news articles, many celebrities who decided to “go big or go home” are regretting that decision and are now downsizing their implants. Long ago we recognized that not every patient wants to be busty, and that many indeed are actually most worried about ending up with a breast size that they find to be too...

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