If you've seen CoolSculpting Elite treatments profiled on TV or in a magazine, you probably understand that it's a patient's responsibility to choose the right practitioner to get the best fat-reduction result. From my perspective as a doctor, it's important for me to choose the right patient to get the best result. Although CoolSculpting Elite…
Educating patients about the cosmetic procedures we offer is part of our mission at our plastic surgery practice in Naples. By explaining the advantages and processes of treatments, we help patients make informed decisions about what paths will best suit them. This is one of the reasons we host numerous special events and open houses…
When I first read about a recent study whose authors surveyed more than 1,000 men and women to determine the ideal breast shape, I thought about my years of consulting with breast augmentation patients in Naples and how perceptions change over time. When I first began my practice the common perception was that women (and…
One of the post-holiday rituals many of us follow is making New Year's resolutions. More often than not, they include a commitment to get back in shape after enjoying so many seasonal goodies. This year, however, I'm suggesting a proactive approach by planning a CoolSculpting treatment at my Naples, Florida, practice. Getting ahead of the…
CoolSculpting Elite is one of the most exciting aesthetic treatments introduced in the past few years, because it gets excellent results without surgery. It's a relatively simple procedure, but it's still important that you research the background of the provider performing your CoolSculpting Elite treatment. At my Naples practice, for example, my physician assistant, Brandie,…
We recently received the exciting news that we've achieved Diamond provider status from Allergan®, the maker of such products as JUVÉDERM® fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic. That means our Naples, Florida, practice is in the top 5% of all aesthetic practices nationally in the use of Allergan's top-notch products, a distinction that recognizes our extensive experience.…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN DR. HASEN. DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR HIS OTHER SURGICAL OFFERINGS, UNFORTUNATELY HE IS NO LONGER OFFERING BREAST RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each new year brings new developments in the ongoing fight against this type of cancer. For me, this time is special because…
If you're researching plastic surgeons in Naples or elsewhere, you know how overwhelming the process of finding a good one can be. Although some red flags, such as a litany of poor online reviews, are obvious, others may be harder to spot. Keep an eye out for these 3 important ones: Red Flag No. 1:…
Naples Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kent Hasen, continues his discussion of common sunscreen myths. Chemicals in Sunscreen Interfere with Hormones and Cause Cancer FALSE! Most people’s concern regarding sunscreen stems from two ingredients: oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate. Oxybenzone is a synthetic estrogen first approved by the FDA in 1978 and present in sunscreen since the early…
SUNSCREEN CAUSES MELANOMA FALSE! Many patients worry that instead of preventing this deadly form of skin cancer, sunscreen can actually cause the disease. However, there are NO studies to support this notion. In fact, a recent groundbreaking study found that regular sunscreen use reduced the incidence of melanoma by 50-73%! Of the seven most common…