Abdominoplasty is a common procedure. It is often performed to improve the abdominal contour as a result of previous pregnancies or previous weight gain or both. Patients typically request abdominoplasty to remove stretch marks that are present on the lower abdomen after childbirth or to improve the lower abdominal contour through the tightening of the lower abdominal muscles.
There are several areas where surgeons can improve or work on to maximize aesthetic outcomes. As my practice has changed over time, I find that one area where we can camouflage signs of previous surgery is the belly button or umbilicus. In an abdominoplasty procedure, the umbilicus often remains attached to the abdominal wall. The umbilicus is then delivered through…
Breast Augmentation is a common aesthetic procedure. It is a procedure with a high satisfaction rate. Typically patients who request breast augmentation wish to improve the appearance of their breasts to match the remainder of their body. There are many different incision choices that patients can choose to undergo breast augmentation. The options are the inframammary crease, periareolar, transaxillary, and…
Radiation of mammary prosthesis can increase the chances of capsular contracture following lumpectomy for breast cancer. When patients experience a capsular contracture, they generally feel a tightness around the breast pocket and the implant tends to displace superiorly beneath the pectoralis major muscle if the implant is sub-pectoral. Treatment of the capsular contracture involves removal of all or some of…
