In my years practicing plastic surgery in Fort Myers, Florida, I've talked with many people who believe that breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years. While you should always follow your breast augmentation surgery with periodic checkups, this commonly applied expiration date is really no more than a myth. That said, certain situations…
Patients often schedule a consultation with me thinking that the deep lines and excess skin on their faces are going to require the classic solution: a facelift. Surgery is not for everyone, however. I always want my patients to know their options and understand that I offer several alternatives to a traditional face lift at…
On a daily basis, my practice receives calls from patients interested in the most popular procedures: breast augmentation, tummy tuck and facelift. Naples men and women, however, often haven’t heard about a short, simple procedure that can dramatically transform their appearance. That procedure is Liposculpture – liposuction performed on the face and neck. Liposculpture is…
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…
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…