It’s no secret that pregnancy changes your body. Some of these changes resolve on their own, and others require a little extra help. A mommy makeover combines a suite of procedures that can restore your pre-pregnancy body—or even sculpt and contour a new and improved figure. Before booking a mommy makeover, though, there’s plenty to…
More and more men over 40 in the Naples and Fort Myers area are choosing procedures such as liposuction and CoolSculpting® to shape up their “dad bods" and help them feel more confident than ever going shirtless at the beach. Body contouring surgery is on the rise among men, and liposuction, in particular, was second…
Mother's Day is coming soon, and here's a little fact about moms you may not know. Here at my plastic surgery practice, the Brazilian butt lift is gaining popularity among moms in the Naples, Florida, area. This procedure can be a valuable addition to a Mommy Makeover, which combines different surgeries to address the various…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Something strange happened in Atlanta this past week. A woman having liposuction suddenly died during her procedure. What happened? Apparently she had a toxic level of local anesthetic. Did you know that too much local anesthetic can kill you? Most people don’t. They assume that, since they are awake with local anesthesia procedures, that they…
Patients often undergo body sculpting as a way to remove fat from different problem areas on their body. At my offices in Naples, FL, I offer tumescent liposuction or CoolSculpting by Zeltiq to patients for optimum results in fat reduction. Although both methods are very effective, patients often have the misconception that a healthy diet…
Are you tired of love handles, or even that extra belly fat you can’t seem to get rid of with diet and exercise? We have some great news for you—CoolSculpting Elite by ZELTIQ, a revolutionary new non-invasive procedure, received its FDA approval today for non-invasive fat reduction. CoolSculpting Elite uses Cryolipolysis™ technology to literally freeze…