Ventral hernias can occur after previous abdominal surgery. Hernias can often occur from the presence of medical or surgical comorbidities. One of the most important factors that can be readily controlled is protein intake. We often tell patients that protein intake should be increased to 1-2 grams per kg of body weight so that patients have adequate protein stores to…
There are different ways that the buttocks or gluteal region can be augmented. One common way is gluteal fat transfer. In these cases, liposuction is performed in areas of the body that have excess deposits of fat. After the fat is removed, the fat is transferred to the buttocks to augment their projection and/or shape. The typical harvest sites tend…
Patients who have breast implants schedule consultations wishing to undergo changes to their breast implants or mammary prosthesis. One common request is to downsize their breast implants. The first step is to determine their current bra size and to determine the volume of the mammary prosthesis that they have in place. Once these are determined, the patient and physician can…
It is common for patients to present with breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ and to also have implants in place at the time of diagnosis. Depending upon the stage of breast cancer and the size of the breast, the patient may choose to undergo lumpectomy. Often, a mastopexy pattern can be utilized to remove the breast cancer or…
