One of the most common questions that I hear as a plastic surgeon is “how long will my facelift last?” I often reply that it depends – on the patient’s individual aging process, the nature of the technique, and future lifestyle factors. The appearance of aging is often very difficult to measure. That’s why I […]
While liposuction is often portrayed in the media as a glorified weight-loss solution, the reality is far from the myth – maintaining the results of liposuction after surgery is an important commitment that can’t be taken lightly. One woman’s liposuction journey, including some valuable advice about the importance of ongoing exercise, was recently profiled on […]
Currently, Latisse is the only FDA-approved cosmetic treatment for inadequate eyelashes. On the popular cosmetic website RealSelf, it has an 85% approval rating, and a lot of dedicated fans. Recently, one of the site’s bloggers highlighted some of the different ways that people have been conserving their Latisse doses. Using a single Latisse drop each […]
Weight loss is a long and difficult journey, but with the Internet, it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. The cosmetic surgery website RealSelf.com has a solid community of users who support each other through their struggles, including bariatric surgery and subsequent cosmetic procedures. A recent post on the website highlighted 10 tips from […]
California’s medical board is stepping up its investigations into fake medical practitioners, according to a recent report on ABC News 10. Operation Safe Medicine, the investigative unit that examines these cases, has seen a surprising rise in these cases, which involve people posing as doctors in order to reap profits from performing risky surgeries. Compared […]
There was a time when men in cosmetic surgeons’ offices were rare specimens. But there is a cultural shift happening in America today. In recent years, more cosmetic surgeons have been reported higher rates of male patients. As a result of this shift, there has been greater awareness around men’s issues, especially gynecomastia. This is […]
For the past hundred years, plastic surgery has been largely concerned with changing people’s appearances. But what about changing their voices? According to a recent post on RealSelf, injectable procedures that can enhance vocal performances are becoming more popular – although many doctors consider these procedures to be too risky. Like everything else, the voice […]
It’s one of the most common questions that I hear from my patients: how will my breast implants impact cancer screening? Many of my breast augmentation patients have friends or family members who have suffered with breast cancer. Some have even fought the disease themselves. Although breast implants can make mammogram images more difficult to […]
Last month, I wrote about the role of Botox in the physical rehabilitation of a British girl who suffered a stroke at the age of 15. But what are some of the other non-cosmetic uses for Botox? A quick refresher: Botox Cosmetic is a popular nonsurgical alternative to facelift. Like Dysport, Botox is made from […]
Over the past several years, shapely curves have supplanted stick figures in our popular conception of beauty. Butt augmentation is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures in the United States, with fat grafting and implants being the most widespread methods. But which type of surgery provides the best results? Based on a study in the […]