I watched a television program the other day that profiled celebrity fanatics who underwent plastic surgery to look like their favorite Hollywood star. As a plastic surgeon, I have helped many people improve their appearance through plastic surgery in Fort Myers. However, I never attempt to alter a person's appearance in such a way that…
Many women considering breast augmentation in Naples who have recently had children tell me that they loved the look of their breasts while they were pregnant, but after childbirth, their breasts lost volume and now appear "deflated." When a woman experiences a lack of breast volume as well as sagging, I generally recommend a breast…
During patient consultations at my Naples cosmetic surgery practice, I have the opportunity to meet each of my patients, get to know them and their goals for surgery, and discuss any questions about the procedure. At my practice, the 3 most common questions that come up in almost every consultation are: 1. How much does…
BOTOX® Cosmetic currently ranks as the most popular cosmetic treatment in the country. There is no surgery or downtime associated with this outpatient procedure, yet the results continue to receive rave reviews. People often consider BOTOX in Fort Myers, Naples and surrounding areas to improve the appearance of frown lines and crow's feet which make…
One of the most frequently asked questions patients pose to me about breast augmentation in Fort Myers and Naples is whether the results they can expect to receive will truly look natural. Very few women these days are going for an obviously enhanced look, so a natural-looking result is important to most of my patients…
For men and women considering plastic surgery in Fort Myers and Naples, the newest body contouring methods can offer life-changing benefits. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always make time to ensure that my patients understand the many options available to them. This helps me design a treatment plan that will achieve their individual cosmetic…
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have discovered that facial wrinkles and sagging result not only from changes in the skin, but from age-related changes in the facial bones as well. The research team reviewed tomography (CT) scans of the faces of three age groups of both men and women: Young (ages 20-40),…
Occasionally a patient will admit to me that she's a bit afraid to have breast implants in our Florida plastic surgery office because she's concerned that breast cancer might not be detected on a mammogram due to the implants. There's a recent study from Canada that adds further reassurance that this should not be a…
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how my blog performed in 2010, and here's a high level summary of my overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Minty-Fresh™. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 2,200 times in 2010. That's about 5 full 747s. In…