Abdominoplasty is a common procedure for the spring and summer months. Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly requested by women to increase the contour of the lower abdomen that cannot be corrected with diet and exercise. The abdominoplasty procedure is typically a procedure with a high rate of satisfaction. One of the more common aspects of an abdominoplasty that patients appreciate is…
The deviated septum or asymmetric nose is one of the more challenging aspects to correct. Often, in order to correct the deviated nose, the nose needs to be taken apart so that the natural attachments that keep it deviated can be released. The nasal septum is just one component that contributes to the deviation of the nose and to airway…
Breast augmentation is a common procedure in the spring and summer months. They take approximately 4-6 weeks to recover from before one can continue with strenuous physical activity. The most important time in breast augmentation recovery is the first two weeks following surgery. Patients often begin to feel good after one week of breast augmentation and choose to perform in…
Tuberous breasts are a result of a congenital abnormality of the breasts. The condition is common among breast augmentation patients. Tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts, but also include characteristics that include: enlarged, puffy areola, unusually wide spacing between the breasts, minimal breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal breast fold and narrow base at the chest wall.…
There are many reasons why patients may wish to undergo breast augmentation. One reason is to increase the size of their breasts. Another reason is to improve the shape of their breasts. Often, after breastfeeding, patients may have a significant change in the shape of their breasts as their breasts lose volume and change shape. Breast augmentation can improve the…
Trauma to the nose can cause significant deformity in the nasal bridge and dorsum. Often times, patients may have had trauma to the nose as a child and/or repeated trauma. Often time cartilage from the rib is needed to reinforce and provide support to the nose or to make it appear more attractive.
Removal and replacement of breast implants can be common. One of the more common reasons that a person would want to change the breast implant is to change from a saline implant to a silicone implant. While both implants can produce excellent results, over time the saline implant may lose volume and the inherent rippling to all implants may become…
Mastopexy or breast lift surgery is common. It is typically more common in women who are in their forties, but may also be common in women who have simply developed ptotic breasts early in life. Breast lift procedures are often very rewarding for the patients as they can often regain their self-confidence. The mastopexy or lift procedure can be accomplished…
It is common for patients who have had implants in for a long period of time to eventually want their implants removed. Patients often wonder, if they have their implants removed, will their breast be in a lower position. The best way to determine that is based on the degree or preoperative ptosis to the breast. If the breast is…
Body contouring procedures are common procedures. Patients often request body contouring procedures after weight loss or occasionally after previous abdominal surgeries that produce tethered scars. The tethered scars often adhere to the underlying fascia and create creases or bulges. These creases or bulges can create abnormalities to the abdominal wall. After body contouring procedures, an abdominal binder is worn for…
