There are a number of components to the tummy tuck procedure that I believe strongly contribute to the overall safety and outcome of the procedure. Who is a candidate? Removal of excess skin and fat from the belly after childbearing or weight loss is a surgery often performed by board certified plastic surgeon. Though the…
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As we age, many of us develop sagging of the skin of the face and neck. This leads to heavy jowls sagging down to the jaw line and baggy skin under the chin. This can be upsetting, as these changes often make you look much older than you feel. The facelift (also known as a…
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I frequently see patients who have concerns about scars usually in highly visible areas that affect their appearance. These marks may be due to trauma, surgery, cancer, or poor wound healing. Scars cannot be erased. However, it is possible to improve their appearance. On the face, there are certain factors that greatly improve the possibility…
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There are many things we take as a matter of course. One of these things is that professionals are qualified and competent to perform the services that they offer to the public. Unfortunately, this is not always clear and obvious to consumers of cosmetic surgical procedures. Entering the field of cosmetic plastic surgery is…
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Many people ask why Plastic surgeons tend to gravitate to aesthetic surgery, when a large body of their training and knowledge was focused on reconstruction. There are a number of reasons, some personal, others financial. Both reconstruction and cosmetic surgery are extremely rewarding on a professional level. There is nothing quite like returning someone to…
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