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Plastic Surgery

“Am I too old for _____?

I see patients for a cosmetic procedure that sometimes ask me if they are “too old” to be undergoing an elective procedure like a facelift, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, cosmetic breast surgery, and other cosmetic procedures.  I do turn down patients for cosmetic procedures but it’s usually not because of their age.

FYI

Bad Doctors – Great Reviews!

I’ve had several patients recently that say they chose to come to our practice based on positive online ratings and reviews.  While I’m certainly pleased to hear this, I want to urge patients to be cautious in how they use these ratings and reviews.  They don’t always tell the whole story.

Body

What Exactly is a Tummy Tuck?

Patients with an unwanted bulge in their lower abdomen often wonder- should I get liposuction or an abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck).  Liposuction is a shorter procedure with minimal scarring and downtime and is a great procedure for the right patients. We love doing this when we feel we can get a good result.    

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Breast

Do I Need a Breast Implant Revision or Removal?

In general, the best way to determine whether you need breast revision or removal is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Patients who may need their implants removed or replaced usually see us for one or more of the following reasons.

Breast

Can Breast Reconstruction Be Redone?

It’s no secret that breast cancer treatment can take a toll on a woman’s body. Whether it’s a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or radiation therapy, the road to recovery can be overwhelming. But there is hope.

Breast

Breast Reduction Surgery and Obesity

Numerous studies and our own large experience have shown that breast reduction surgery is very successful in relieving symptoms in a wide range of patients,