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…
Have you ever gotten all dressed up in something sleeveless and noticed just before leaving the house that you have some strange bit of fat seeping out around your breasts, kinda reaching back toward your armpit? It’s known as the "bra bulge." Sometimes called a side boob or armpit fat. None of the names are…
Occasionally a patient will tell me that she’s nervous about getting breast implants because she hasn't yet had children, and is afraid that breast implants might keep her from breastfeeding in the future. As a baseline, not every woman can breastfeed successfully regardless of whether she has breast implants or not. In America, about 70% of…
One of the most popular parts of a cosmetic surgery consultation here in my Naples, Fl plastic surgery office is computer imaging, which gives my patients a digital prediction of what they could look like after the procedure. It's a key tool in giving patients realistic expectations about their results. It’s also a way for…
According to Plastic Surgery Practice, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recently released its statistics on surgical and non-invasive procedures for 2009. The survey, which was administered to its member surgeons, shows that the economy has been playing a major role in the growing popularity of non-invasive cosmetic treatments. According to the…
According to the New York Times, a recent study has found that the breast cancer death rate can be cut down by 26% for women in their 40s by undergoing mammograms. The study conducted by Dr. Laszlo Tabar, professor of radiology at the University of Uppsala School of Medicine in Sweden, Dr. Stephen Duffy, an…
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…
According to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the global color cosmetics market is expected to reach $41.4 billion by 2015. Plastic Surgery Practice reports that main driver in growing cosmetic sales is the use of skincare components in makeup and related products. The color cosmetic industry is gaining power during the recession through innovation. Formulators are…
Plastic Surgery Practice reports that two out of five women would consider a “mommy makeover" related procedure following childbirth. The data, which was collected by a UK-based television show called My Face My Body, showed that 39% of women would consider plastic surgery after childbirth, while another 57% of women would even undergo surgery while…
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…