1. Breast lift vs breast augmentation: Which one do I need? If you like your size when wearing a bra, but you note that your breasts sag or droop out of the bra, then a lift is a good option. If you feel too small in your bra, then augmentation is a better option. Some patients need both, but this … Read More
Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions
[:en] 1. Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation: Which one is best for me? If you like your size when wearing a bra, but you note that your breasts sag or droop out of the bra, then a lift is a good option. If you feel too small in your bra, then augmentation is a better option. Some patients need both, … Read More
Tuberous Breast Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is tuberous breast deformity? The tuberous or tubular breast deformity refers to a congenital condition in which the breast fails to develop fully. The ideal breast is round with breast tissue spread out across the chest. In a tuberous deformity, the volume of breast tissue may be normal or deficient, but it is concentrated directly below the nipple, … Read More
BRA Day 2013
[:en]Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day Many people know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but do you know what BRA Day is? BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day is an initiative designed by the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) to promote education, awareness, and access regarding post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. BRA Day USA aims to educate breast cancer patients about their … Read More
A Brief History of Breast Implants
[:en]Breast Augmentation has been the most popular plastic surgery in the United States for over a decade. For centuries women from all over the world have dreamed about the “perfect breasts”, but you know were the first breast augmentation in history took place and what type of implants were used at that time? We have decided to map the history … Read More
Rhinoplasty Revisited
According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 143,801 rhinoplasty surgeries were performed in 2012. Rhinoplasty allows the nose to be reshaped, by decreasing or increasing the size of the nose, changing the width, altering the profile and bridge, refining the shape of the tip, narrowing the span of the nostrils, or changing the angle between the … Read More
All about the Eyes
Our eyes contribute enormously to the overall aesthetics of our faces. As we age, the muscles around the eyes weaken and the skin becomes loose. This may produce drooping skin in the upper eyelids, and bulging fat of the lower eyelids, which creates a tired and sad appearance. Blepharoplasty involves the removal of excess skin from the upper eyelids, … Read More
Options for the Brow and Forehead
Gravity and changes in the shape and position of our eyebrows can contribute to an aged appearance. There are many options available for rejuvenation of the brow and forehead. The least invasive option is Botox®, which uses a medication to relax the muscles of the forehead and brow, to soften vertical and transverse wrinkles. Ultherapy®, which uses ultrasound to … Read More
ULTHERAPY® has arrived!
I recently introduced Ultherapy to my practice. This was a difficult decision…the technology is both relatively new and very expensive. However, it fills a much needed gap for patients who are not ready for a facelift, but who need more options for rejuvenation than Botox or filler alone can provide. What is Ultherapy®? Ultherapy® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that … Read More
Composite Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation
On April 11, 2013, I attended the first Composite Breast Workshop in New York City. What is a “composite breast”? A composite is a combination of two or more distinct substances, each with different physical characteristics, in which each substance retains its properties while contributing to the whole. In this case, implants and fat are used to create a more … Read More