Year: 2021

There are very few people who do not suffer from some degree of excess fat. Even thin, fit patients will come in to see me to discuss liposuction because they have developed pockets of fat, due to genetics or age, that distort their body contour. There is a reason why even the smallest amount…

Within the realm of breast surgery, a breast augmentation is, in most cases, a fairly straightforward procedure. Yet for something so simple, it packs a powerful body contouring punch. By delivering or restoring proper volume to your breasts, I can actually change the appearance of your entire torso. A breast augmentation with breast implants…

Breast surgery is one of the cornerstones of my practice. As an expert in the field, I am constantly looking for the innovations and techniques that will deliver not only the best aesthetic result, but also one that will stand the test of time. Surgical mesh definitely falls into this category. I place the…

For most of my 25+ years as a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, fat has been the enemy. It’s only in the last decade that we’ve come to realize that properly placed fat is actually your friend. It still surprises me, however, how many of my liposuction patients don’t think about adding on a fat grafting…

A mastopexy or breast lift is one of the most powerful procedures in my arsenal. Lifting the breasts up to a higher point on your chest wall restores youthful perkiness, and creates more length in your torso. This makes your abdomen appear longer and leaner. Furthermore, breasts that are in proportion to the rest…

Mommy Makeover is a bit of a misnomer. The phrase was coined to describe a combination of procedures to restore a woman’s body to her pre-pregnancy state. As such, it typically involved some form of breast surgery and an abdominoplasty. However, my feeling is why discriminate? In my practice, there is no standard Mommy…

A cornerstone of my practice philosophy is “no shame”. If something bothers you about the appearance of your face, breasts or body, you can talk to me about it without fear of judgment. I think this is one of the reasons why I became an early adopter of the labiaplasty procedure. Working with my…

Deciding to go ahead and schedule that aesthetic procedure that you have been dreaming about is really just the first step on your journey. The next is choosing the right plastic surgeon. This is critical. You want a surgeon with skill and expertise in your specific procedure because this the best way to ensure…

The pandemic has shaken up life as we know it on a global scale. While many in the aesthetic community felt that we would experience a downturn in patient volume, this has not been the case. In our office, we are still seeing a regular influx of patients for surgical procedures such as our…