The lower eyelid is a complex structure composed of skin, muscle and fat. The function is to protect the eye and keep the tear film on the globe. It does not have as much mobility as the upper eyelid which does have the most movement during the blink phase, though with squinting and when something […]
Lower eyelid reconstruction and lower eyelid blepharoplasty: Advanced Plastic Surgery Read More »
Mastopexy or breast lift repositions the nipple for the sagging breast. It will reshape the breast and give it a lifted and refined look. Not every mastopexy patient needs a breast implant and some mastopexy patients even need removal of tissue. The patient who has a significant amount of skin with a small amount of
Dark circles under the eyes are secondary to shadowing and skin color changes in this area. The shadowing is caused by a natural groove in this area called the tear trough. The tear trough is created by the deep attachment of the skin and muscle to the underlying bone. It functions to segment the movement
What do I do about dark circles under the eyes? Options for treatment. Read More »
Stand in line at any grocery store and you will either see or be directed towards “bad” celebrity plastic surgery. Everyone is familiar with the “Jerry Jones Facelift” or the”Kenny Rogers Eyelid Surgery” because they are celebrity faces that are frequently exposed to the public eye and photo documented at different stages of healing. There
Hollywood Plastic Surgery: Quick Facts on the Quick Fix Read More »
Skin care directed towards men should be simple and easy. The hardest part is discussing it with your plastic surgeon or skin care specialist.
Men’s Skin Care: Simple and effective daily skin regimen Read More »
Laser hair removal or selective photothermolysis has just been revolutionized with the LightSheer Duet platform by Lumenis, Ltd. The system has two hand-pieces for different areas: one that is smaller with a cooling shield and a larger one that actually has a vacuum-assist. Both the cooling shield and the vacuum make the laser very comfortable,
New laser hair removal: Fast and easy Read More »
In the United States, each woman over the age of 22 can make the decision on what type of breast implant they would like used in their primary breast enhancement or breast augmentation surgery. The difference between the two types of implants is what they are filled with, as the shells around the implants are
Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants: Different requests for different breasts. Read More »
The nipple is a duct filled structure which connects the glandular tissue of the breast to the skin. It is a very sensitive and active structure to allow for a mother to nurse her baby as well as a sensual organ with many nerve endings. Unfortunately, the nipple can be source of functional and cosmetic
Nipple Size and Breast Surgery: Getting the height right. Read More »
Injectable materials have been around for years, but recently hyaluronic acid gels like Restylane® and Juvederm® and more recently Voluma® have taken the place of collagen and silicone injections. Fat injections also have been around for years, but in the advent of the discovery of stem cells contained in fat, the technology in fat harvest and
Long Lasting Injectables: Biostimulators vs. Fat injections Read More »
The abdomen, hips and buttock are all affected by weight loss and the effects of pregnancy. The skin of these areas is designed to stretch to accommodate this extra volume, though if stretched to far permanent damage is incurred which can be visible in the form of stretch marks. These stretch marks are commonly located
When a tummy tuck just doesn’t cut it: Options for buttock and outer thigh contouring. Read More »
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