Let’s face it. We would all like to be fit and trim as effortlessly as possible. Unfortunately, Americans are not generally known for their stellar dietary habits and exercise regimens. It is therefore no surprise that liposuction remains in the top three most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgical procedures year after year. In fact, there has been a 65% increase in the number of liposuction cases performed over the past ten years.
Is Liposuction the Best Option for You?
January 30th, 2012
How Do I Obtain an Invisible Scar?
January 24th, 2012Prospective patients ask me this question every week in my office. I don’t blame them for wanting an invisible scar, but it is not possible. Instead, the goal should be to obtain the best scar possible. Most people have unrealistic expectations of what surgical scars should look like. In this article, I will dispel some of the myths regarding surgical scars and their treatments, and answer most of the questions I hear in the office on a regular basis.
How To Look Younger Without The Knife
January 15th, 2012Who wouldn’t want an option to look younger without undergoing surgery? Even though I am a plastic surgeon, I certainly have studied and personally taken advantage of non-invasive methods to improve my facial appearance. There are so many options out there at this point, it is hard for potential patients to determine what their best options are. Week in and week out, I see patients in my office lamenting the amount of money they have invested in some options that resulted in no visible change in their appearance. The sad part is that there are good options out there that do work. In this article I will highlight some non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation that I find to be very beneficial to my patients.
SALINE VERSUS SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS: IS IT REALLY A DILEMMA?
November 8th, 2011
When women consult with me about breast augmentation, they frequently have many questions about what type of implants I prefer. In some cases, patients present with fairly significant biases for or against one type of implant. When I query them about the basis of their preferences, they sometimes quote information that is not quite true or is blatantly mythical. In this article, I will explain the biases I have regarding breast implants, and the science behind my biases, as well as discuss breast implant maintenance issues.
Quiz Answers
November 5th, 2011I am publishing the answers to the quiz below early because of a new offer we just received from Mentor that is a great benefit to patients. The e-newsletter that is going to be published on November 8th, will now discuss the reasons why I strongly favor silicone implants over saline. Mentor has provided a great incentive for patients who would like to exchange their saline breast implants for silicone implants. The offer is available until the end of the year, so watch for the newsletter. If you are not currently receiving it, sign up on the website.
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SCARS?
October 29th, 2011I hear more myths from patients about scarring than about any other topic, so I decided to create this short quiz and then write an article containing the answers for my November E-newsletter. So go ahead and test your knowledge and be sure to check your answers when the newsletter arrives November 3.
True or False: Vitamin E helps scars fade?
True or False: Plastic surgeons can create invisible scars?
True or False: All thick scars are keloids?
True or False: Laser therapy makes all scars less noticeable?
True or False: All scars fade with time?
Stem Cells and Fat Grafting
September 24th, 2011
The public is currently fascinated with stem cell therapy. It’s not too surprising when you realize that stem cells are written about in the lay press as if they are the key to the fountain of youth and carry magical powers. The truth of the matter is stem cell therapy is one of the most exciting new frontiers in modern medicine, however, research on these therapies is in its infancy, and there is much more to learn before their true potential is known.
Facts and Myths about Liposuction and Treatment for Cellulite
August 18th, 2011Facts and Myths about Liposuction and Treatment for Cellulite
Wouldn’t you just love it if a new painless, inexpensive, and permanent treatment for unwanted fatty deposits or cellulite was available? Many medical device companies and unfortunately some unethical practitioners would lead you to believe there are already options such as these available. Unfortunately, they have ignored the old adage that science must come before commerce. Many of these treatments continue to be discussed in the lay press and popular magazines. Consequently unsuspecting consumers are duped into believing unrealistic results are available. I hope to dispel the myths regarding many of these newer techniques and provide sound advice regarding which fat reduction procedures are worth your time and effort.
Summer Travels
June 27th, 2011The Spring is such an incredibly busy and productive time for my practice. I have been truly fortunate to have the opportunity to assist many patients in achieving their plastic surgery goals throughout this year. Alas, extremely warm temperatures have arrived in Arizona and I am off for my first summer respite. I sincerely hope all of you enjoy your summer travels. I will return rested and rejuvenated. In the interim, my staff will be happy to assist you with any needs you may have.
Stem Cell Facelifts
May 14th, 2011It is so frustrating that the media seems to trump science fairly frequently when it comes to sources of consumer knowledge. Articles about cosmetic procedures appear in popular magazines on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, much of what is published is incomplete or untrue. One of the latest hot topics is “stem cell facelifts.” Those in Hollywood are somewhat fascinated with them at present. Unfortunately, there is currently no adequate science to suggest that such a procedure offers any advantages whatsoever over standard techniques.
