Rites of passage are important in any culture. Many 16- and 17-year-olds in the Naples and Fort Myers area are lucky enough to receive a car or SUV to mark their passage into adulthood, but as any parent knows, such a gift is often a huge lesson in responsibility and maturity for a teenager. Increasingly — and often disturbingly — instead of cars, parents are purchasing cosmetic surgery for their teens, a gift that also carries a great deal of … Continue reading
An In-Depth Look at Breast Augmentation
The decision to undergo breast augmentation here in Naples, Punta Gorda, or Fort Myers, Florida, can be one of the most significant of your life – and I want you to feel prepared every step of the way. In this month’s blog post, I’m going to take an extensive look at the surgery, including what you can expect before and after, to ensure you feel prepared and educated. Your Consultation: Exploring Your Options If you haven’t consulted with any plastic … Continue reading
The Battle of the Bruise
Bruising after an injectable treatment is a big concern for our Naples patients. We do everything we can to minimize bruising and also encourage our patients to take steps to decrease the chance of bruising, yet bruises can still develop! Recently, two of our staff members were injected with filler in their nasolabial folds. Both followed bruise precautions, and both were injected with the same product on the same day. The photos below were taken 24 hours after treatment. … Continue reading
Which Is Better, CoolSculpting® or Liposuction?
“Which is better? CoolSculpting? Liposuction?” This is by far one of the most common questions I hear from patients, friends, and family in and around Fort Myers, FL, who want to smooth their curves and tone up. Most of the time, they’ve done some research and learned that these treatments are 2 of the most popular procedure options, but knowing which one will deliver the best results is where we step in. And while it would be easy to give one straight … Continue reading
Arm Yourself for Florida’s Endless Summer
Here at my plastic surgery practice near Fort Myers, we like to joke that summer never really ends in Florida. But as our season prepares to transition from hot to hotter, and we make plans to spend even more time outside, it’s important to know the latest on how to protect yourself from the sun — as well as how to ease symptoms if you get too much. Daily: Everyday sun protection is mandatory for everyone, even people who don’t … Continue reading
