Q: I’m a 45-year-old man, and I have overly large breasts. My wife tells me it’s because I need to lose weight. I’ve researched the…
Transaxillary Breast Augmentation
For the first time in a while, I had a patient request her implants be placed through her under arm. This is a very nice but less…
Men and Cosmetic Surgery
The number of men electing to have cosmetic surgery seems to be holding steady. Nationally, of all cosmetic surgery patients, about 8% are men. This number is…
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What does Cosmetic Surgery cost?
I am often surprised by how much my patients think cosmetic surgery procedures cost. Their estimates are often 2 to 3 times higher than the…
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Botox side effects
Do not use BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: have an infection where BOTOX® Cosmetic will be injected are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX®…
I want fuller lips, what can I do?
My preference for lip enhancement is to use injectible fillers. My two favorite fillers are Juvederm and Restylane. I like these products because they are…
Can I breast feed if I get implants?
My answer to this question is ‘yes’. An implant in and of itself does nothing to interfere with your breast’s function. The implant just sits…
Age Limits and Breast Implants.
Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) saline-filled breast implants are approved for: (1) reconstruction (primary reconstruction and revision-reconstruction) in women of any age and (2) augmentation…
What types of breast implants are approved by FDA?
FDA has approved four breast implants for marketing in the U.S.: In May 2000, Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) received approval for saline-filled breast implants.…
Liposuction with a Tummy Tuck. A good mix?
In plastic surgery there is a little controversy about combining liposuction of the abdominal wall at the time of a tummy tuck. Some plastic surgeons…
