Recently, I've read several articles that report a downsizing trend among celebrities: They’re downsizing their breast implants. Many of my patients who are considering breast augmentation in Naples have seen similar articles, and they want my advice on whether they should choose a smaller size as well. Size matters — and I recognize that fact.…
Individuals who want a tighter, firmer abdomen through a tummy tuck in Naples are often worried about the amount of recovery time needed. Although each individual's recovery will be different, I recently began offering a type of abdominoplasty surgery that helps speed up healing and reduces downtime for most patients. The approach is called "progressive…
Facelift surgery has come a long way, and the techniques used today are much more advanced than methods of the past. I use many of these techniques in my own practice so that I can create natural-looking results for my facelift patients from Naples, Ft. Myers, and throughout southwest Florida. Understanding Facelift Techniques Incisions can…
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…
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…
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…
Should you fracture your nose, as Cameron Diaz reportedly has done several times, the type of break often determines if rhinoplasty is required. If so, your surgeon must decide whether the procedure should be open, which is more invasive, or closed, which hides incisions within the nose. I most often perform open rhinoplasty so I…