Year: 2020
How to Look at Before and After Photos
The internet had become the go-to resource for patients when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon. I think it is terrific that a patient can research surgeons from the comfort of his or her own home. Having said that, it is ideal to book an in-person consultation before moving forward with any kind…
Breast Implants: Why Bigger Is Not Always Better
Breast augmentation remains the number one surgical procedure year after year because restoring volume that was lost, or was never there to start off with, is a fantastic way to rejuvenate the entire torso. It can make your waist look smaller, your abdomen seem flatter, and your buttocks appear more lifted. This, in turn,…
Cost & Plastic Surgery: Why You Usually Get What You Pay For
Whenever a new patient comes in to see me for a consultation, whether it is for a surgical procedure like a Tummy Tuck or something non-surgical like a fillers procedure, one of the top three questions that I typically get asked is: How much will the procedure cost? If you have called around to…
How to Decrease Your Cosmetic Surgery Risks
My number one priority whenever I am performing any aesthetic procedure such as my unique One Day Recovery Breast Augmentation is patient safety. Cosmetic surgery may be elective, but it is still surgery. And every surgery can have inherent risks for even the healthiest of patients. This is why my team and I have…
Are You at Risk for BIA-ALCL?
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, I am adamant about keeping my patients up to date on the latest information regarding their breast implants. Over the last several years, there has been a lot media attention on BIA-ALCL or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is a…
Let’s Talk About Scars
I would say that one of the biggest deterrents for patients when it comes to getting a surgical procedure is a fear of the scar. Sometimes, it may even result in a patient choosing a less effective non-surgical procedure for his or her issue. Obviously, every patient has to way the pros and cons…
360° Male Liposuction
Men are just as bothered by stubborn pockets of excess fat on the body as women. This is why liposuction continues to be the most popular surgical procedure in this country for men. However, though I use the 4D Vaser/PAL Hi-Definition Liposuction technique on all of my liposuction patients, my aesthetic approach for a…
Is There Such as Thing as a Quick-Fix in Plastic Surgery?
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, I take a measured, comprehensive approach with every patient whether you are coming in to see me for a surgical procedure or a non-surgical procedure. Having said that, I also respect the fact that, for many of us, time is our most precious commodity. Trying to balance work, family…
