Physical issues can affect your self-esteem and overall satisfaction with life. Patients frequently complain that their aging faces, or their saggy breasts and tummy, instill…
Separating fact from fiction: breast implants, mammograms and breast cancer
When you scour the Internet, you will find very disparate points of view regarding whether breast implants interfere with mammograms, which are meant to screen…
Posted in Breast and Body Surgery, Educational
Five things to remember about Ebola
Over the last several weeks, the news in Dallas has been dominated by coverage of the Ebola virus. Now that some of initial fear has…
Posted in Educational
Do Botox and injectable filler treatments really have to hurt?
Virtually all patients love their cosmetic treatments with Botox and cosmetic fillers. Who wouldn’t love a quick procedure that can make wrinkles disappear? Unfortunately, many…
Posted in Botox and Dysport, Injectable fillers
Is there a link between marijuana and gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is one of the most common reasons that men consult with plastic surgeons. In fact, according to ASAPS (American Society…
Botox and its role in treating cancer
If there wasn’t already enough to love about Botox, now there is one more thing. As we all know, Botox injections into the face have…
Posted in Botox and Dysport, Educational
Avoid potentially harmful medications before surgery!
Before cosmetic surgery there are many things you have to think about. One very important thing to discuss with your doctor is the medication that…
Posted in Educational
Is sleeping on your stomach bad for your breast implants?
One of the biggest areas of controversy after breast augmentation concerns the optimal sleeping position. Many plastic surgeons tell their patients not to sleep on…
Posted in Breast and Body Surgery, Educational
Beware Black Market Butt Shots
More and more women are getting plastic surgery to lift and increase the size of their buttocks. By far, the most popular method is with…
Posted in Buttock Augmentation
Frequently asked questions about buttock augmentation
In the past five years, the popularity of buttock augmentation has exploded in the United States. This is one of the most commonly performed procedures…
Posted in Buttock Augmentation