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Liposuction of the Calfs and Ankles

Thick calfs and ankles in an otherwise not overweight female is not a rare problem. It is frustrating for these women as it is just the way their body was made and is not a reflection of their lack of effort to try and reduce it. (which they can not) While liposuction is commonly Read More…

Scar Management after Plastic Surgery

Surgical incisions and the scars they create are a concern for patients of all kinds. After surgery, most people ask how to take care of a scar so that it looks as unnoticeable as possible. While time and the mature healing of wound tissue is a major element in the ultimate appearance of a scar, Read More…

The Advantages of the Open Approach in Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is cosmetic reshaping of the external parts of your nose. It is a top five commonly requested procedure in plastic surgery in the United States. Whether it is a hump reduction or shortening and lifting of the nasal tip, changing the shape of one’s nose can make a dramatic change in the appearance Read More…

Necessary Medical Tests Before Bariatric Plastic Surgery

Many body contouring surgery procedures have a significant impact and stress on your system. Extreme weight loss patients are more likely than normal weight patients to have some changes in their blood chemistries as well as heart and lung issues that may impede healing and place their general health at risk. For these reasons, Read More…

The Costs of Body Contouring Surgery after Extreme Weight Loss

What does body contouring surgery cost? Because surgical fees vary across the country and even within any given city, it is impossible to provide an accurate answer for any specific procedure on a general basis. The first question most patients will ask, however, about body contouring surgery costs is whether their health insurance will Read More…

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon for Body Contouring after Weight Loss

In almost any geographic area with a significantly sized metropolitan city, there are dozens and maybe hundreds of plastic surgeons. But which one is right for your surgery? Like any specialized form of health care, you want someone who is both well qualified and has a fair amount of experience in body contouring surgery. Sometimes Read More…

Planning Bariatric Plastic Surgery in Stages

It is understandable and natural for patients who have undergone large amounts of weight loss to want to complete their body contouring surgeries as soon as possible. Getting the exterior part of the body to reflect your weight loss accomplishments completes the final physical step in the journey. But the concept of staging is Read More…

Planning Bariatric Plastic Surgery After Extreme Weight Loss

With extreme weight loss (100 pounds or greater), the excess skin that results is usually everywhere. While it may be problematic at one body area more than another, the loose skin often poses an overall concern that literally may be from head to toe. Since most body contouring patients have needs that exceed just Read More…

Suprapubic Liposuction in Lengthening of the Buried Penis

A buried or hidden penis is an uncommon condition of young male children and teenagers. There are numerous reasons for a buried penis including scar retraction from a prior circumcision, childhood obesity, and a congenitally small or short penis. Regardless of the cause, a concealed penis is a potential problem for an unobstructed urinary stream Read More…

Realistic Expectations after Body Contouring Surgery

With the euphoria that often comes with the anticipation of major body contouring surgery after a lot of weight loss (and who can blame you after all this time and effort you have put into it), is the reality of what plastic surgery can and can not do. I have observed that all body Read More…