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Rhinoplasty. Improving the Nasal Tip and Correcting Nasal Deviation.

Rhinoplasty. Improving the Nasal Tip and Correcting Nasal Deviation.

Rhinoplasty and airway surgery are some of my favorite procedures to perform. One common reason for patients to choose to undergo rhinoplasty is for nasal deviation. Nasal deviation is often corrected with nasal osteotomies to redirect the nasal bones into a different direction. Another common reason for patients to undergo rhinoplasty is to improve the appearance of the nasal tip.…

Stage 1 DIEP Flap Breast Mastectomy Reconstruction.

Stage 1 DIEP Flap Breast Mastectomy Reconstruction.

Unilateral or a single side mastectomy reconstruction can often be accomplished with a DIEP flap from the abdomen. When a unilateral mastectomy is performed it may be easier to match the non-cancer breast with skin and fat from the abdomen. This may be even more appropriate when the mastectomy has undergone radiation therapy.  The radiated breast skin and tissue expander…

Deep Plane Facelift Presentation Newport Beach, CA. 2022 Newport Beach Aesthetics Conference. Hyatt Newport Beach July 2022.

Deep Plane Facelift Presentation Newport Beach, CA. 2022 Newport Beach Aesthetics Conference. Hyatt Newport Beach July 2022.

It was a great opportunity to present our experience with deep plane face lift procedures and follow-up over the past 10 years. The principles of fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction and skin cancer reconstruction of the face were helpful principles that could be applied to facial aesthetics. Over the 14 years that I have been in practice, I have taken…

Breast MRI and Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation Procedures. The Aesthetic Meeting. San Diego. April 20-24, 2022

Breast MRI and Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation Procedures. The Aesthetic Meeting. San Diego. April 20-24, 2022

Secondary mastopexy, or mastopexy in previously augmented breasts presents unique challenges due to compromised blood supply to the nipple areola complex. Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast can be used to facilitate pre-operative planning in both cosmetic cases and breast cancer patients.  We had the opportunity to describe our experience using breast MRI in complicated aesthetic and reconstructive cases at…

Getting your 6-pack abdominal muscles after abdominoplasty. Strength Training, Cardiovascular Training, Diet, Time.

Getting your 6-pack abdominal muscles after abdominoplasty. Strength Training, Cardiovascular Training, Diet, Time.

Abdominoplasty is a common aesthetic procedure, and it has a high satisfaction rate among patients. There are many different body shapes, types, and body mass index categories that undergo abdominoplasty. There are patients who are elite athletes and there are patients who rarely go to the gym. The most common reason for undergoing abdominoplasty is excess skin of the lower…

Rhinoplasty is my favorite procedure!

Rhinoplasty is my favorite procedure!

Aesthetic surgery procedures of the face are my favorite procedures to perform. Rhinoplasty is the most enjoyable procedure for me. Rhinoplasty involves changing the shape or appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty typically involves removing or reshaping some component of the cartilage or bone of the nose. One of the more common reasons for patients to come to the office requesting…

Lower Back Liposuction in Female Athletes. Liposuction of Flanks, Abdomen, Back, and Bra Fat-Circumferential Liposuction

Lower Back Liposuction in Female Athletes. Liposuction of Flanks, Abdomen, Back, and Bra Fat-Circumferential Liposuction

Liposuction is a common aesthetic procedure. We are all born with deposits of fat that are much more difficult to get rid of than in other areas of our body. Women athletes are quite a disciplined group of individuals who inspire me. Women athletes not only have very busy careers, but also seem to find time to raise a family…

Inner and Outer Thigh Liposuction.

Inner and Outer Thigh Liposuction.

One of the more powerful liposuction tools is inner and outer thigh liposuction. Liposuction is best for patients who have localized deposits of fat on their body that don’t seem to respond as well to diet and exercise. These recalcitrant areas or regions of the body seem to contain excess fat no matter how hard we work in the gym…

Liposuction of the Arms and Bra Fat

Liposuction of the Arms and Bra Fat

Frequently women come to the office for consultation and say, “Dr. Dickinson, no matter how hard I exercise, the fat on the back of my upper arm and bra line persists. I become self-conscious of this when I wear a bikini or strapless dress. Can liposuction help?” Liposuction of the upper arm and bra fat can be very rewarding to…

Abdominoplasty in Male Patients

Abdominoplasty in Male Patients

Abdominoplasty is a common procedure in both male and female patients.  The satisfaction rate is extremely high after an abdominoplasty. We recommend that patients eat a diet that is high in protein for 4-6 weeks prior to surgery and for 4-6 weeks after surgery. This high protein diet can ensure that there are enough protein stores for collagen synthesis and…

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