PSC Deep Dive – Breast Implant-Associated ALCL – Part II
PSC Deep Dive continues with the discussion regarding Breast Implant Associated-ALCL. Plastic surgeons Dr. Caroline Glicksman and Dr. Pat McGuire discuss the disease with Dr. Marshall Kadin, a...
View ArticleFallen Cheeks, Can They Be Brought Back?
When people talk about the fountain of youth, they’re probably really talking about the face and how it looks. Specifically, they’re wondering about the cheeks and how they’ve “fallen.” Patients are...
View ArticleAbdominoplasty and the Mommy Makeover
How a woman’s body changes during pregnancy is a pretty amazing feat of nature. The skin and muscles in the torso stretch and grow to accommodate what is oftentimes 10 pounds of baby or more....
View ArticleCombined Procedures – How Much is Too Much?
In the early 2000’s, reality television shows like Extreme Makeover and The Swan showcased people who underwent multiple plastic surgery procedures at the same time, achieving dramatic results. Today,...
View ArticleWho to Pick for Vaginal Rejuvenation – Plastic Surgeon or Gynecologist?
Vaginal rejuvenation procedures are on the rise with a whole population of women looking to correct, augment, or enhance parts of their bodies they never knew that they could. Vaginal rejuvenation...
View ArticleSurgery to Fix the Belly Button, A Good Idea?
An interesting concern that some aesthetics-conscious patients have is in regards to the belly button. Whether it be from piercings, weight gain/loss, or the experience of childbirth, the belly button...
View ArticleModeration is Good for Your Diet AND Plastic Surgery
It may drive you a little nutty to admit your parents were right all these years later, but they were when they said that moderation is the key to happiness. According to several well-known plastic...
View ArticleImproving The Mid Face With Fillers and Fat
The lower eyelid and cheek junction is an area of the face that is often referred to as the mid face. It’s the region of the face that begins to show the signs of aging the earliest. Veteran board...
View ArticlePlaying it Safe During the Big Butt Boom
Some call it butt augmentation augmentation, while others refer to it as the Brazilian Butt Lift. The procedure has taken off significantly in the past few years, thanks largely in part to the growth...
View ArticleUsing Platelet-Rich Plasma To Counteract Hair Loss
It may sound like a bit of scary venture to some people, using blood and needles to restart hair growth, but experts say it’s an effective treatment. It’s called PRP ,or platelet-rich plasma, and it’s...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Breast Implants
It can seem daunting and overwhelming to wade through the vast number of options available for breast augmentation. Many patients find it nearly impossible to determine what is the proper size and...
View ArticleExtreme Weight Loss Creates Surge in Plastic Surgery
It is an exhilarating feeling to shed a massive amount of weight, but peeling off the pounds can lead to a whole new set of problems. Extreme weight loss often requires plastic surgery – there will be...
View ArticleThe Power (and Necessity) of Modern Skin Care
Summer is right around the corner with all of those wonderful sunny days in tow. Sadly, our beautiful star is one of the biggest factors in rapid aging of the skin. To protect and prevent, it’s time to...
View ArticleDirect Neck Lift – The Best Neck Fix for Men
As men enter their 60s and 70s, one common cosmetic complaint is loose, crepey skin on the neck. Some refer to it as their double chin, others call it a turkey wattle. Oftentimes, this specific problem...
View ArticleThe G-Shot for the G-Spot
Whether you’re a believer or not, we’ve all heard of the G-spot. The question is, have you heard of the G-shot? Aesthetic plastic surgery has seen a marked increase in procedures aimed at the vagina,...
View ArticlePretty Up Your Privates with Labiaplasty
Often confused with vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty surgery addresses not the vagina itself, but the appearance of the labia minora, or outer lips that surround the vagina. For some women, the shape...
View ArticleWith Breast Surgery, ‘Revision’ Isn’t a Dirty Word
You name the breast surgery patient and you’ll probably hear a different reason she wants her augmentation changed, or ‘revised.’ That being said, there are a few commonalities among women wanting to...
View ArticleBreast Augmentation, Breast Lift, or Both?
After pregnancy, women often describe their breasts as having become “deflated.” Not only do they not feel as big, but their breasts are also now starting to sag. These patients come into the plastic...
View ArticleDaily Mail Article on BIA-ALCL Misses the Facts
Even with numerous publications and news stories with the BIA-ALCL researchers and their knowledgeable colleagues, the media continues to utilize the subject as a scandal of interest. Recently a...
View ArticleCounteract Facial Volume Loss with Fat, Fillers, or Both
One of the most important components of facial aging is the loss of volume that occurs in key areas of the face. When you think about a “baby face,” it is round and full, creating youth. In order for...
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