Many patients are confused about the difference between ‘breast lift‘ and ‘breast augmentation’ surgeries. While both procedures are used to address concerns about breast appearance they are two different procedures which treat different conditions. If you are curious about these…
Tone it Up with a Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a common procedure performed in plastic surgery to address the problem of excess fat and skin in the lower abdominal area. The tummy tuck procedure also improves laxity in the abdominal…
A common question… “Why is it called Plastic Surgery?”
“Why is it called Plastic Surgery?” That is one of the most common questions that I get as a plastic surgeon. Whether a patient is coming in for a cosmetic procedure or a reconstructive procedure they all want to know…
Everything you always wanted to know about Botox, but were afraid to ask… (Part IV)
When patients come to my office for a Botox consultation one of the most common questions that I am asked is, “Well doc, where do you think I need Botox?” My policy is to always have the patient first tell…
Everything you always wanted to know about Botox, but were afraid to ask… (Part III)
I get a lot of feedback from patients regarding what the actual treatment with Botox feels like. First of all, for those people who are afraid of needles let me reassure you – the needle is really small. Botox is…
