In certain patients with breast cancer, they may be a candidate for a lumpectomy with oncoplastic reconstruction and intra-operative radiation therapy. In patients with smaller tumors and certain biologic characteristics radiation can be undertaken at the time of lumpectomy during the operation. This can have fewer deleterious effects on the breast tissue, skin, and the overall aesthetic result. Oncoplastic reconstruction…
Rhinoplasty is one of my favorite procedures to perform. One of the more common reasons for people to request a rhinoplasty operation is to decrease the projection of their nose and to reduce the hump on their nose. When changing the characteristics of the nose it can be advantageous to keep or maintain many aspects. In this way, the new…
Patients with breast cancer can undergo lumpectomy and oncoplastic reconstruction of their lumpectomy defects. Depending upon the size of a cancer the patient can undergo intra-operative radiation therapy at the time of the lumpectomy. Breast implants can be removed at the time of the operation. The satisfaction rate with oncoplastic reconstruction of lumpectomy defects is high.
Bilateral upper blepharoplasty is a common procedure in men and women. As the upper eyelid ages, the skin below the eyebrow starts to encroach on the upper eyelid. This can obstruct the lateral aspect of the visual axis. This can make it more challenging to place eye makeup and can produce a more tired appearance to the face. The upper…
