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The recent surprise decision by Senator Evan Bayh to not seek re-election is likely a strong reflection of his desire to flee an unpopular ship as it is with his frustration with the ways of Washington. The recent questionable efforts to ramrod through a monster of major health care reform is certainly one factor that […]

As if  Michael Jackson’s stunning death this past summer was not tragic enough, last week  his personal physician was formally charged with manslaughter . Dr. Conrad Murray, a cardiologist who was with Jackson at the time of his death, is accused of medical behavior that led to his demise. Murray is claimed to have  administered  […]

One of the first signs of aging is what happens around one’s eyes. We are so expressive with our eyes and forehead that they bear the brunt of much of the early and visible signs of the aging process. How many times has someone said to you…are you tired?…have you been working late?…when in fact […]

The trail of plastic surgery devotees in Hollywood is growing faster than sequels to the movie Saw. From aging musicians and film makers to young actresses on the rise, Tinseltown is awash with everyone getting nips and tucks.  While an occasional tweak or two may be the norm, some ‘ stars’ are becoming more mannequin […]

Liposuction remains one of the most popular and successful of all cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Patients considering the procedure have many typical question about it and here are the most common. How much weight should I lose before having liposuction? Ideally, liposuction is best used as a ‘spot’ treatment for resistant areas of fat. This […]

In running across a copy of Nora Ephram’s best selling book by the same title, I could not help but think how many times I have heard this very phrase from patients. While we are long past Thanksgiving,  some may still be thinking of turkey in a different light…that of their ‘turkey neck’. Many people […]

China has long been credited for the term ‘saving face’. In Eastern cultures, in particular, preserving one’s dignity is paramount and an extremely important part of everyday life and business conduct.  Chinese politicians are, however, putting a new spin on this age-old phrase. There is a reported surge of government officials having various forms of […]

With the summer season nearly here, spending time outdoors and ditching those layers of cold-weather clothes has many of us worrying about how our bodies fared over the winter!. For some people, the ‘getting in shape’ process seems to never end, and for others there seem to be problematic areas that just won’t improve no […]

Enhancing one’s bust size through breast implants today is easier than ever before!….That is certainly the marketing hype and there is a lot of truth to it. But to call the recovery after breast augmentation as….no recovery….or  painless… as some advertisements suggest does not quite convey an accurate picture. All surgery induces some pain, swelling, […]

I have heard many patients say “Can you fill up my lips with Botox’ or ‘I need a filler between my eyes to stop me from frowning’. This confusion comes from the fact that all these in-office anti-aging treatments come out of  a needle. But the reality is not all that comes out of a […]

The plastic surgery treatment of the aging face often involves a facelifting surgery. A facelift is one of the top ten cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Despite its frequent performance and its recognition by the public, it is a procedure that is usually misunderstood. The most common misconception of a facelift is that […]

Breast reduction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Reduction of large breasts provides immediate and long-term improvement in back, shoulder, and neck pains that come from a woman having to carry around the equivalent of a rope around their neck with several pound bags hanging from them.  Despite […]

The greatest misconception about facelift surgery is that it does very little for what most people think of as their face. A facelift is really a neck and jowl lift, changing only the lower third of the face or the neck. Facelift surgery is also not a ‘one size fits all’ operation. Facelifts come in […]

Rhinoplasty or getting a ‘nosejob’ continues to be a popular facial procedure and is one operation that is almost synonymous with plastic surgery. The central position of the nose on the face makes the need for any rhinoplasty surgery to be very precise. Good results in rhinoplasty are largely dependent upon a detailed understanding of […]

With spring now in the foreseeable future, many people will be thinking about getting ready for the summer. As part of some get ready lists, removing unwanted body and facial hair works its way up that list. With the method of laser hair removal widely available, many will seek out these treatments. While laser hair removal […]

Due to the marketing and appeal of a facial rejuvenation procedure called the Lifestyle Lift, many people have at least heard of it. A scaled-down version of a facelift, the Lifestyle Lift is not unique or new but is actually a common procedure performed by many plastic surgeons. Todays trend toward less invasive plastic surgery […]

In researching a plastic surgery topic this week, I came across an entertainment article in which the writer presented an opinion on the top ten plastic surgery disasters in men. Using photographs, they compared the ‘before’ and ‘after’s of several well known male celebrities- of which there is no doubt that these men have had […]

Breast cancer remains a threat to every women and the emphasis on early detection can not be overemphasized. As October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month has now passed, the upcoming holiday season may temporarily displace some of these concerns. Plastic surgery throughout the year, however, plays an inadvertent but beneficial role in the detection and […]

Since its commercial availability since 2002, Botox has revolutionized wrinkle treatment of the face with emphasis on improvement in the forehead and eye areas. There are few people who would not recognize the name, even if they may not understand what it exactly does. Botox is so effective (although only temporary) and simple to do, […]

An important concept in cosmetic plastic surgery is that of value. In short, what are you getting for your money?  The importance of a good return on one’s investment is one factor of how you will interpret the result and the experience. While talking frankly about a patient’s expectations before surgery remains the cornerstone of […]

There is sure to be much discussion about a provision in the U.S. Senate’s version of Health Care Reform which would impose a tax on elective cosmetic procedures. With a tax rate of 5%, the measure presumably will raise close to $6 billion of the projected $850 billion price tag of the healthcare bill (most […]

Some may have read the recent story of a 38 year-old ex-Miss Argentina who died from complications after undergoing plastic surgery on her buttocks. Solange Magnano, who won the crown in 1994, died of a pulmonary embolism three days after having buttock augmentation in Buenos Aires. For many, this tragic story points to the inherent […]

Liposuction continues to be one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Without question, significant changes in one’s body contours can be achieved. The marketing and promotion of liposuction across all types of media strongly suggest that it is a precise surgical procedure. Inferences are not subtle that surgical fat removal is equivalent to sculpting […]

We are exposed everyday to incredulous claims about health and cosmetic products and services. Advertisements from radio to infomercials bombard us on the weakest aspect of our inner selves…how we look and feel. We all want to look better and feel healthier and to do it with the least effort possible. It is this cross […]

The recovery from our recent and ongoing recession has been speculated by numerous economic experts. The recent State of the Union address assures us that the worst is over and better days are ahead. Quite frankly, I take solace in any of the above pontifications about as much as I trust giving the government 1.5 […]

As of Jan. 1 this year, a new law took effect in California whose intent is to provide greater safety for patients undergoing plastic surgery. Known as the “Donda West Law”, it is named after rap artist Kanye West’s mother who died a day after cosmetic surgery in 2007. According to reported autopsy results, Donda […]

Breast Augmentation continues to be one of the most sought after of all cosmetic procedures. While the idea of making a breast larger is conceptually simple, there are several choices that women have to make. What type of implant (saline vs. silicone), what size implant, what amount of implant projection, and whether to have it […]