Breast augmentation is a common procedure with a high degree of satisfaction. Patients often wish to undergo breast augmentation in the spring and summer months so that they are ready for summer. One of the more important measurements when preparing for a breast augmentation is to measure the base diameter of the breast. Once the base diameter of the breast…
Breast asymmetry is a common reason for breast augmentation. Breast asymmetry can often be corrected by placing different sizes of breast implants. Often times different breast sizes can be a result of congenital reasons. When the breasts are of different sizes, the bra may not contact the chest wall at the same location and this can be bothersome. One of…
Blepharoplasty is one of the more effective aesthetic procedures for facial rejuvenation in the right surgical candidate. Patients who present for upper blepharoplasty often complain of excessive skin or fullness in the upper outer quadrant of their eyes. Occasionally, this excess skin can obstruct their visual field or can simply cause a heavy feeling in the eyes giving the patient a…
Blepharoplasty surgery is common. Typically patients who wish to undergo blepharoplasty surgery complain of bags beneath their lower eyelids that do not disappear after a good night of sleep. As a result, patients often feel tired. Typically lower blepharoplasty surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. The incisions tend to be placed in the conjunctiva or pink part of the…
Eyelid ptosis occurs when the levator muscle of the eyelid can no longer lift the eyelid or maintain it in its proper position. This commonly occurs with aging and often also occurs concomitantly with the accumulation of excess skin along the upper eyelids. The accumulation of excess skin along the upper eyelids is called dermatochalasis. It is not uncommon for…
Blepharoplasty is a common procedure among young women. Women typically come into the office in consultation with a complaint that their eyes feel tired or heavy at the end of the day. They often describe a sensation of fullness on the lateral aspect of their upper eyelids that either makes them feel tired or look tired. Q: What is commonly…
